Best farmstay family holidays in Europe
Like the UK, France and some other parts of Europe have seen a big rise in the demand for farmstays, so whether you want to spend the night in a converted farm building or beneath the stars in a tent with farm animals grazing nearby, there's plenty of choice. These are our top choices for family holidays.
Our favourites
A small complex of family-friendly apartments in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France, Country Kids is the kind of place where you can be assured that everything has been thought of when it comes to family holidays and breaks The winning formula of top-class facilities, childcare and self-catering accommodation for only a handful of guests at any one time, within safe, secure grounds, plus plenty of opportunity for quiet time as well as social meal times, have made it very popular, however, so you do need to book well ahead. More about Country Kids
The All Inklusive Baby & Kinderhotel Habachklause is a gem of a find near Salzburgerland, Austria - ideal in the winter for skiing holidays and the summer for an active family break It is a small hotel with just 30 bedrooms, staff cannot be rated highly enough by previous guests reviews and with the added bonus of an all-inclusive option this is a great choice. More about Habachklause Hotel
Located in the Marche countryside, in fairly close distance to the mountains, around an hours' drive to the beach and surrounded by historic towns, this is a treat for family holidays and breaks in Italy Set within a large woodland estate is a collection of converted old farm buildings furnished in a traditional way, making you feel like you really are part of the authetic Italian culture. More about Tenuta le Piane