Family-Friendly Holidays

Family-friendly lakes retreat steeped in local history. Acres of wild country to get lost in and a splendid bar to help find yourself again

Family cottage within 25 acres of fields, garden and orchard with fresh eggs to collect, wellies for walking and animals roaming the farm

An immensely peaceful haven in the fells. Comfy beds, delicious food, bird-filled gardens and hosts who go that extra mile - guests love it!

Find history and splendour in bucketfuls on this huge, friendly, wooded domaine. A winning combination of modern luxury and ancient peace

Chic farmhouse rooms in the middle of a sleepy country village near Poitiers, with fantastic food and the most welcoming hosts

Family-friendly eco-escape in the Scottish Borders bathed in comfort and peace. Great walking and cycling from the doorstep

A nicely priced inn on Shaftesbury’s high street with a warm contemporary style and some excellent bistro food – fine local walking waits

Heaven for animal lovers, children, peace seekers and walkers. Immaculate interiors and fresh flowers soothe the soul. It’s idyllic!

Near to sleepy Sidmouth, Indian head massages for you, hens, gardens and play areas for the kids, superb eco comfort all round

Old meets new seamlessly here: ancient stone, lofty beams, good comfort, wood-burner, Jacuzzi/spa and space to relax in the designer garden

A 200-year-old village house surrounded by vineyards. Light-filled interiors, lots of art, a garden and a pool

On the peaceful, eastern edge of the Cotswolds, 13 miles from Oxford, is a spacious, super comfortable retreat that marries old with new

In an leafy quarter of central Milan, 2 inviting apartments run by generous Jane. Perfect for families and romancers

Tiggy will treat you and your children to the finest hospitality. It’s all great fun and so many guests agree - they just LOVE it!

All you hear are the birds and bees, the views are wonderful, it’s remote and peaceful, and there’s a family restaurant a 10-minute drive

Deep in the Périgord, 40 minutes from Limoges, is a neo-gothic château on the edge of the woods in impressive parkland with a pool

Quaint barns dotted among truffle oaks and rosemary, each one constructed the old-fashioned way and close to the Dordogne and Vézère

Authentic 18th-century wine domaine with elegant décor, a swimming pool and landscaped gardens; visit nearby wine estates for tastings