Family-Friendly Holidays

A beautifully restored townhouse in the heart of Amboise, steps from Leonardo da Vinci's last home and the great Château Royal

Elegant country château with a family feel, for big groups with or without children, and those who seek inspiration

Two comfortably converted farm buildings, with a shared pool on a gentle south-east sloping vineyard with wonderful views

High in the Beaujolais is this wonderful B&B - vast views, a big pool in a half-wild garden, and the best cuisine for miles

A delightful holiday home for a big family or group of close friends. Children and dogs can charge about safely, you can unwind completely

Special back-to-nature, stargazing loft for couples and families, on a nature-filled estate in Piedmont

Cosy and comfortable eco cottages near to sleepy Sidmouth, where grown-ups can relax and children can play safely in the gardens

Leave crowds behind for this charming stone farmhouse in the olive groves of rural Umbria – bring friends and have it all to yourselves

Deep in the Lake District, a well-loved family home with open fires and heavenly views, a private woodland and a short walk to a good pub

Find a stunning entrance hall and quirky interiors at this colourful and comfortable 1890 olive mill sitting pretty in the National Park

A pair of historic houses with far-reaching views of the Cotswold Hills and walks from the gate

Inside, a grand cathedral ceiling, outside, wisteria-covered terrace and pretty pool. Atlantic sands, Cognac and La Rochelle are in reach

An 18th-century whitewashed cottage, characterful and comfortable and with a large private garden, just minutes from the coast by car

Bags of rustic charm in this elegantly restored retreat, perfectly placed to explore Sicily’s rich history and beautiful beaches

A light, spacious villa in the colonial style designed for easy indoor/outdoor living, with garden, pool and the beach just a short stroll

A beautifully restored cottage in a rustic-chic style, set above the dramatic Gorges de l’Aveyron; perfect for couples or families of four

A lovely spot in an AONB for this bright and airy converted barn, one of four round a gravelled courtyard on a 600-acre estate

A finely crafted staircase, a friendly owner next door, an Alpine garden to die for - groups large and small will love this old watermill