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Not all family friendly holidays happen during the summer, of course. And for those slightly less warm and sunny breaks at Christmas, October half term or maybe February, what could be more enticing to return to after a wet day out with the kids than a cosy cottage with it’s very own log burner or open fire? Somewhere to warm up, dry off the dog and maybe even the wellies..

Here’s the Parent Friendly Stays selection of child and family friendly holidays with a log burner or open fire.

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  • collage of images showing child and family friendly devon self catering holidays at lower elsford farm

    Lower Elsford Farm, Devon

    Lower Elsford Farm is located within Dartmoor National Park, Devon and offers luxury self-catering holiday cottages with incredible facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, games room, children’s play area and 32 acres to explore.

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      Augill Castle, Eden Valley

      Imagine whisking your family away to a genuine 19th-century castle nestled between the breathtaking landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. Augill Castle isn’t just a unique hotel with fairytale bedrooms, child and parent friendly facilities and a genuinely informal laid-back atmosphere perfect for families; it’s an

        Hicks Farm Holidays, Herefordshire

        Hicks Farm Holidays offers family friendly self catering holidays in the beautiful Herefordshire Marches.  Rose Cottage and Orchard House sleep 7 and 14 people respectively, with superb on-site facilities including farm walks, animal feeding, an indoor heated swimming pool, games room, outdoor play area and unique BBQ cabins.

        • collage of images showing child and family friendly treehouse holidays at one acre wood

          One Acre Wood Treehouses, Herefordshire

          One Acre Wood in Herefordshire combines the magic of childhood treehouses with all the modern comforts of a family holiday destination.  This unique and memorable retreat is home to two handcrafted award-winning treehouses each sleeping up to six guests, with fantastic on-site facilities including wood-fired pizza ovens, fire pits,

          • collage of images showing child and family friendly scotland holidays at newhill farm cottages

            Newhill Farm Cottages, Fife

            Newhill Farm Cottages are three luxury and family friendly holiday cottages set in a peaceful countryside location on the outskirts of Auchtermuchty, Fife. The complex offers a brilliant range of shared leisure facilities great for families including an indoor heated swimming pool, a games room and gym, outdoor play

            • collage of images showing child and family friendly holidays at the old vicarage herefordshire

              The Old Vicarage, Herefordshire

              The Old Vicarage is a contemporary and luxurious holiday cottage in the village of Vowchurch near Hereford and Hay-on-Wye.  Sleeping up to twelve people across six bedrooms, the spacious property is perfect for extended family gatherings and offers four acres of beautiful gardens and paddock, along with amenities including

              • collage of images showing child and family friendly holidays at cliff house, yorkshire

                Cliff House Holiday Cottages, Yorkshire

                Cliff House Holiday Cottages offers five family friendly (and pet friendly!) cottages in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside.  There are some superb on-site facilities for younger guests including an indoor heated swimming pool, outdoor play area, games room and beautiful gardens to explore; and for parents there’s a welcoming

                • collage of images showing child and family friendly holidays at humble bee farm

                  Humble Bee Farm, Yorkshire

                  Humble Bee Farm is a working farm in the peaceful Yorkshire Wolds offering luxury cottages and cosy glamping accommodation perfect for families.  Children will love meeting the resident farm animals and making the most of the play barn, sports field, nature trail and seasonal special events; while for parents

                  • collage of images showing family friendly cottages near the Yorkshire coast

                    Family friendly cottages near the Yorkshire coast

                    These family friendly cottages offer comfortable and modern holiday accommodation with a range of superb facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, indoor games room with table tennis and table football, and tennis courts.

                    • collage of images showing child and family friendly cornwall holidays at coombe mill

                      Coombe Mill, Cornwall

                      Coombe Mill offers self-catering family holidays based in luxurious lodge accommodation on a 30 acre farm in north Cornwall, a short distance from Bodmin Moor.  Morning tractor rides, animal feeding and egg collecting guarantee  younger visitors a hands-on animal experience; and children will also enjoy the wealth of indoor

                      • collage of images showing child and family friendly somerset holidays at lavender hill holidays

                        Lavender Hill Holidays, Somerset

                        Lavender Hill Holidays is home to a collection of luxury eco-friendly holiday properties in west Somerset including a cosy cottage, beautiful barn conversion and two incredible treehouses.  All the family (and pet) friendly properties benefit from spectacular views, private hot tubs and the use of an on-site swimming pool;

                        • collage of images showing child and family friendly devon holidays at stickwick manor and cottages

                          Stickwick Manor and Cottages, Devon

                          Stickwick Manor is home to three delightful child friendly self-catering cottages set in spectacular scenery on a working farm on the edge of Dartmoor. Visiting families benefit from a range of high quality amenities including an indoor games barn, outdoor play area, daily animal feeding, cosy log fires, on-site

                          • collage of photos showing child and family friendly holidays at broadgate farm cottages

                            Broadgate Farm Cottages, Yorkshire

                            Broadgate Farm offers luxury-self catering cottages in the Yorkshire Wolds, set in nineteen acres of grass and woodland. There’s plenty of safe outdoor space for children (and pets!) to enjoy and a wealth of family friendly days out in the local area, including the Yorkshire coast.

                            • collage of images showing child and family friendly holidays at birdforth hall

                              Birdforth Hall Holiday Cottages, North Yorkshire

                              Birdforth Hall Holiday Cottages offers beautifully converted self-catering accommodation set in peaceful surroundings near the Yorkshire Dales.  Visiting families will enjoy the indoor pool, games room, hot tubs, shared BBQ garden, extensive grounds and optional food hampers and ready meals.

                              • collage of images showing child and family friendly glamping holidays at moor farm

                                Feather Down Moor Farm, Gloucestershire

                                Moor Farm offers tranquil family friendly glamping holidays in a scenic Gloucestershire farm setting, within easy reach of the Cotswolds. Holidays at Moor Farm are all about enjoying the great outdoors with acres of safe open space and interactive farm tours, plus a bookable indoor swimming pool; meanwhile dinner

                                • collage of images showing child and family friendly holidays at nethway farm, devon

                                  Nethway Farm Holiday Cottages, Devon

                                  Nethway Farm offers family friendly self-catering holidays in the heart of South Devon, just a mile from the sandy beaches of the south coast. Facilities for visitors include an indoor heated swimming pool, play barn, outdoor play area, soft play, and helping feed the resident farm animals. 

                                  • child and family friendly scotland holidays at macdonald aviemore resort

                                    Macdonald Aviemore Resort, Aviemore

                                    Macdonald Aviemore Resort is a family friendly resort in the Scottish Highlands offering both hotel and woodland lodge accommodation.  Facilities include a large indoor pool complex, soft play centre, outdoor play area, cinema, restaurants, and a wide range of activities and attractions close by.

                                    • child and family friendly northumberland cottages at north farm cottages

                                      North Farm Cottages, Northumberland

                                      North Farm Cottages offers a range of tasteful, luxury cottages with panoramic views over the Northumberland countryside.  There’s a children’s play area and indoor swimming pool on site, while the beach at Embleton Bay is within walking distance on a well-kept path across the neighbouring farmland.

                                      • luxury child friendly northumberland cottage with hot tub

                                        Luxury countryside barns with hot tubs, Northumberland

                                        These recently renovated barn conversions are set in the Northumberland countryside and offer high quality accommodation in a superb working farm setting.  Each cottage comes with its own private hot tub, and there’s a village pub within walking distance.

                                        • collage of images showing child and family friendly peak district cottage with pool

                                          Charming cottage with countryside views, Peak District

                                          This delightful self-catering property on the border of Yorkshire and the Peak District has a private swimming pool, beautiful views, local pubs within easy reach, and is perfectly located for walking with many routes right on your doorstep.

                                          • collage of images showing child and family friendly holidays at cottages near abergavenny

                                            Family friendly farm cottages near Abergavenny, Wales

                                            These attractive rustic barn conversions are set on a working farm in the Monmouthshire countryside, providing comfortable and affordable holiday cottage accommodation.  There are a range of family friendly facilities on site including an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, and indoor games room.

                                            • collage of images showing child friendly Anglesey holidays at Gwelfor Barn

                                              Gwelfor Barn, Anglesey

                                              Gwelfor Barn is a stunning barn conversion near Beaumaris, south east Anglesey, with exceptional sea views, direct access to the coast path and a private swimming pool.

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                                                Forest Holidays at Beddgelert, Snowdonia

                                                Forest Holidays at Beddgelert offers a handful of luxury family friendly woodland cabins in a sheltered glade in the heart of Snowdonia National Park.  Parent friendly facilities include private hot tubs with each property and forest-themed activities for the kids.

                                                • child friendly devon holidays at burnville farm

                                                  Burnville Farm Cottages, Devon

                                                  Burnville Farm Cottages offers three child friendly cottages set in the heart of the Devon countryside. Facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a games room and a tennis court, plus 250 acres of attractive farmland to explore.

                                                  • collage of images showing family friendly holidays at treworgey manor

                                                    Luxury cottages near Liskeard, Cornwall

                                                    This holiday offers four luxury Cornish cottages set in a gorgeous 110 acre countryside estate. Child friendly facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis court and indoor games room.

                                                    • collage of child friendly lodge holidays at thorpe forest

                                                      Thorpe Forest, Norfolk

                                                      Thorpe Forest offers luxury woodland cabins, each with a private hot tub, in a delightful forest setting in Norfolk. A wealth of family friendly activities are available on-site and in the local area.

                                                      • collage of images showing child friendly hampshire holidays at blackwood forest

                                                        Blackwood Forest, Hampshire

                                                        Blackwood Forest offers tranquil family friendly woodland lodge holidays in Hampshire. Guests benefit from private hot tubs, log burners and a whole host of child friendly forest activities.

                                                        • collage of images showing child and family friendly glamping holidays at balnab farm scotland

                                                          Balnab Farm, Dumfries and Galloway

                                                          Balnab Farm offers family friendly luxury glamping holidays near the Solway Firth in southern Scotland.  Canvas hideaways provide cosy and comfortable accommodation, while amenities on site include a children’s play area, farm activities like animal feeding and tractor rides, hot tub hire and pizza nights.

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