Reviews of holidays and breaks in South West England
Home to some of Britain's most family-friendly counties - Devon, Cornwall and Dorset – and then also lower-key but still compelling Somerset and Wiltshire, Southwest England as a destination for family holidays is very much on the radar of our family travel writers, who have reviewed some of its most family-friendly accommodation for all budgets and many of its main attractions and activities, whether it's surfing, collecting fossils on the Jurassic Coast, or visiting themeparks or farms.
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Fowey Hall: A Luxury Family Hotel in Cornwall
Fun and games at fabulous Fowey Hall. More
A Cornwall luxury family break: The Sublime Rosevine
Relaxing luxury on the Cornish coast. More
A Cornwall family break: Parc Vean, luxury self catering coastal holiday house
Grandeur by the sea in Cornwall. More
UK Family Breaks: Moonfleet Manor, Dorset
De-stressing at marvellous Moonfleet Manor. More
Family breaks: Fossil-hunting on the Jurassic Coast
John Oldale spends a day on the Jurassic Coast. More
Family holidays: Luxury Versus Camping in Cornwall
Lily and family discover brave the elements in gusty Cornwall and make a surprising discovery More
Lynette Lowthian's favourite family holiday: Salcombe, Devon
An extended family break in Devon. More
Georgina Allen's favourite family holiday: Studland, Corfe Castle and Lulworth Cove
Discovering the coastal delights of Dorset. More
UK Family Breaks: Best UK Farm-Stays
Abigail rounds up 10 great places where you’ll never hear the words ‘Get off my land!’ More
Parents’ Breaks: Bread-making at River Cottage
Nicole and friend take time out from family life in the quest to become domestic goddesses. More
UK Family Breaks: Cuckoo Down Farm Yurts, Devon
Abigail and son head to Devon for a blast of bucolic bliss Mongolian style More
UK Family Holidays: Cornwall in the Rain
Abigail and family make a splash at some of southern England's wetter attractions. More
UK Family Breaks: A PGL Family Activity Holiday, Devon
Rhonda and clan sample an adrenaline-fuelled break at Barton Hall. More
UK Family Holidays: Haven Perran Sands, Cornwall
Rhonda and family take advantage of one of the best beaches in all Cornwall. More
UK Family Holidays: Bedruthan Steps, Cornwall
Rhonda and son take to the waves at a family-friendly hotel on the Cornish coast More
UK Family: Cornwall with Kids
Angelina sets out to relive childhood holidays – with a few adjustments – in western Cornwall. More
Parents’ Breaks: Soar Mill Cove Hotel, Devon
Rhonda makes a bid for freedom – and fitness – at a family-friendly Devon hotel. More
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