Family-Friendly Holidays

A really well thought-out escape for a small family with children. A big garden, pool, petanque court and play barn for indoor fun

With the rolling South Downs as your backdrop, the barn at Honeybridge Estate is a super spot for big family holidays and special occasions

Stylish eco barns with generous hampers – Threshing Barn sleeps 8, Hay Barn 2. Close to village, beach and pub, with friendly owners close by

The Budds are the best hosts. With 53 farmland acres to run, Exmoor so close & the Tarka Trail calling, walkers & riders will be in heaven

An 18th-century cottage for four on a working sheep farm: walk the Pentland Hills, get the bus to Edinburgh for culture

Grand riverside house on the edge of a small town near St Emilion; borrow a bike and explore the countryside or relax in the garden

2 farmhouses, one bracing escape - Scotland’s treasures are easily discovered from these light-filled eco homes in Loch Lomond National Park

The perfect house and grounds for those who love real Provence - elegant, tranquil and charming, with views to the Alpilles

Perfect for families and catered yoga retreats: a fabulous hilltop setting and three smart self-catering houses with shared pool and garden

Find beauty and tranquillity on this historic Dordogne estate for up to fourteen - plus a feast of designer colour and a fine pool to share

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

2 cottages – from log-burner to LED mood lights, treat of a country retreat in the North York Moors National Park. Huge fun for all

An easy-going chalet in the mountains just a short stroll from town and ski lift. Visit year-round for skiing or hiking with family and pals

The living is easy here: laze in the subtropical garden, float in the saltwater pool, let the kids play and meet other guests over dinner

Breakfasts with sausages from home-reared rare breed pigs, a big log fire and relaxed friendly hosts. Acres of garden and woodland paths

Light-filled chalet in a small hamlet just outside the resort of Châtel. Feast on superb breakfasts before heading out to explore the Portes du Soleil

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