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Family-friendly places to stay in the UK

From luxury country house hotels to back-to-basics campsites, from child-friendly boutique hotels perfect for family city breaks to stylish and spacious apartments by the seaside, ideal for old-school bucket-and-spade holidays, we’ve hand-picked the cream of the family-friendly accommodation the length and breadth of the UK. Whether you’re travelling with tots or teens, or something in-between, there’s something here to suit you and your gang - scroll down for information and inspiration.

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Luxury family glamping in canvas lodges at Heydon Grove Farm.

Heydon Grove Farm

Norfolk

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The picture-perfect base for a family holiday on the north Norfolk coast. Located down some of the prettiest lost land of Norfolk, this arable farm has been in the family for four generations.

Family-friendly holiday homes in the Peak District.[copyright]Bridge Foot Cottage, Baslow[/copyright]

Cottages in the Peak District

Derbyshire

A selection of family-friendly cottages, big and small, in the beautiful Peak District.

A hand-picked selection of luxury holiday homes in the Cotswolds.[copyright]Top Cottage, Oddington[/copyright]

Cottages in the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds

Find your perfect Cotswolds getaway with this hand-picked range of luxury cottages and holiday homes.

Grooming the ponies at Balnab Farm is a popular attraction!

Balnab Farm

Scotland

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Although Chloe and Gavin started with Feather Down just in 2021, the warm welcome from them, their animals and their eight children would make you think they had been part of the brand since the start.

Stay in your own canvas lodge and enjoy life on the farm at Glastonbury Hill Farm.

Glastonbury Hill Farm

Somerset

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New to Feather Down in 2021, the Sunday Times ran a front-page feature on Glastonbury Hill. The breathtaking views across the Somerset Levels and host Peter’s food are but two reasons to make this your choice in 2022.

Stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Snowdonia and enjoy all the fun on offer at the Adventure Parc.

Hilton Garden Inn Snowdonia

Snowdonia

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Check-in to the Hilton, right beside Adventure Parc Snowdonia, and enjoy an action-packed holiday. Sign up for surfing, paddleboarding, a high ropes course and more.

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Gleneagles offers a playground of fun for the whole family.

Gleneagles

Perthshire

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Step into the great outdoors for a luxury family break with country pursuits for all ages as well as pools, a spa and of course golf!

Choose from a range of luxury holiday homes.[copyright]Rose Barn, Constable Country[/copyright]

Cottages in Suffolk

Suffolk

Choose from a hand-picked selection of beautiful cottages and holiday homes across Suffolk.

Bluestone Lodges & Cottages, Pembrokeshire.

Bluestone Lodges & Cottages, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Pembrokeshire

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Luxury self-catering lodges and cottages in a stunning coastal park in Pembrokeshire, with indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family.

Lodges at The Cornwall Hotel & Spa

Lodges at The Cornwall Hotel & Spa

Cornwall

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Luxury self-catering holiday homes set within woodlands, and just a short drive from several beaches.

Minster Mill

Minster Mill

The Cotswolds

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A luxury country house hotel and cottage in the Cotswolds, great for families with young kids.

Playing in the corn fields at Moor Farm.

Moor Farm

The Cotswolds

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Situated near the banks of the River Severn, Moor Farm makes the ideal base for the Cotswolds and chocolate box villages like Bourton-on-the-Water. It was the Independent's ideal digital detox in 2021.

Celtic Haven, Pembrokeshire

Celtic Haven

Pembrokeshire

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The ideal location for a relaxing family holiday by the coast.

Cowley Manor Hotel

Cowley Manor Hotel

The Cotswolds

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A luxury boutique country house in the Cotswolds, oozing glamour and style yet ultra family-friendly.

The Sands Resort Hotel in its amazing Atlantic-facing location.

Sands Resort Hotel & Spa

Cornwall

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A classic child-friendly property on the Atlantic coast, with indoor and outdoor pools, an adventure playground, a spa and so much more.

Fun on the farm at Pant y March.

Pant y March Farm

Snowdonia

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Dog-friendly farm with hot tubs overlooking the largest lakes in Wales, this is Feather Down's highest and most rugged farm.

Wood-fried oven baked pizza time at Hidcote Manor Farm.

Hidcote Manor Farm

The Cotswolds

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A National Trust farm in the heart of the Cotswolds, you'll get breathtaking views and the chance to witness spring lambing here.

Escape daily life for a fun family break in Cornwall.

Polurrian on the Lizard

Cornwall

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A quintessential child-friendly seaside property on the lovely Lizard Peninsula, with an indoor pool and a spa.

Family fun with Forest Holidays

Forest Holidays: Beddgelert Cabins

Snowdonia

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Luxury cabins dotted through woodland in the heart of Snowdonia National Park. Enjoy hiking, cycling and some great ranger-led activities.

Wolfscastle Country Hotel, Pembrokeshire

Wolfscastle Country Hotel

Pembrokeshire

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Well-regarded family-run hotel in Pembrokeshire, ideal for families with children due to its family-friendly service and mix of rural/coastal location.