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Country Kids, Languedoc-Roussillon
A family-friendly country estate in Languedoc-Roussillon region in southern France, with wonderful facilities for under-5s.
Habachklause Hotel, Salzburg
Quality family hotel with farm, year round activities and 64 hours free childcare.
Kinderhotels
A collection of super-child-friendly independent hotels in Austria, Germany and Croatia.
The Ardèche family holidays and breaks
An in-depth guide to the Ardèche region, one of France's best bets for family activity holidays.
Germany Family Holidays & Breaks
Our guide to exploring Germany with kids, including the top things to see plus links to destination pages on the most family-friendly regions.
Marche Family Holidays & Breaks
A guide to the relatively untouristy region of Marche in Italy, including best days out and hand-picked accommodation options.
Family Holidays & Family Breaks Away to Europe
A rundown of where to go and what to do around continental Europe with kids, with links to detailed country guides.
Brittany Family Holidays & Breaks
A guide to family favourite Brittany and its many child-friendly attractions and accommodation options.
Italy Family Holidays & Breaks
Our guide to the family-friendly country par excellence, with links to details regional and city guides.
Tuscany Family Holidays & Breaks
Our guide to the classic family holiday destination of Tuscany, from days out ideas to hand-picked accommodation options.
Umbria Family Holidays & Breaks
Our guide to the lovely Italian region of Umbria, with suggestions for child-friendly days out plus hand-picked family-friendly accommodation options.
Poitou-Charentes Family Holidays & Breaks
A guide to the family favourite region of the Poitou Charentes, with days-out and accommodation recommendations.
France Family Holidays & Breaks
A comprehensive guide to France for families, with links to detailed regional destination pages.
La Ferme de La Moriciere, Normandy
The farm and tents are set upon a hillside in Normandy, with amazing views and paths leading to the beach, where you can walk to the famous Mont St Michel in low tide.
La Ferme du Moncel, France
You arrive at the farm in the Orne region, with a warm welcome from the resident family and their many animals, including their friendly farm dogs.
La Ferme des Champeaux, France
A traditional farm - no tractors here - just the use of horse power, then with shower water heated with burning logs, you really are stepping back in time and back to nature in the Limousin region.
La Ferme du Prieure, Picardy
Kids will love to take the donkeys for a trek during your stay, getting involved in the farming activities and running around the fields and woodlands in Picardie.
La Ferme de La Folivraie, Normandy
La Folivraie is a small organic dairy farm that grows their own veg and is within walking distance to the beach in Normandy.
France Cottages, France
WIth more than 500 family cottages around France, you are sure to find one ideal for your family holiday.
Italy Cottages, Italy
Browse and Book Cottages across Italy.
Ireland Cottages, Ireland
Cottages around Ireland ideal for families and enjoying locations by the sea, in the countryside or close to towns.
Tenuta le Piane, Marche
A number of separate stone farmhouses in a huge woodland estate.
Family Holidays: Best Dads’ Breaks
Rhonda checks out the best solo and family breaks for fathers.
Green Places to Stay: Europe
Georgina roots out the best places for an eco-friendly break in the UK and on the Continent.
Family Holidays: Unusual Places to Stay in Europe
Georgina seeks out the quirkiest places to give your kids a Continental holiday they’ll never forget.
A French Farmstay: Un Lit au Pré
Rhonda and her city-kids go wild in the country.
Family holidays: Country Kids, France
Abigail and her clan find out what really makes a family-friendly holiday.
Tuscany Family Travel Ideas: Skinted or Minted
Holiday hotspots at a fraction of the cost.
