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Every parent knows that children need space to let off steam on holiday – it keeps them happy, fit, and tires them out to guarantee a good night’s sleep!  But to properly relax, mums and dads need to know the area is safe – free of traffic, loads of space and ideally enclosed.

So whether their favourite past-time is football, cricket or just an old-fashioned game of tig, the following list of child and family friendly holidays with lots of safe outdoor space should help.

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    Barn conversion with private pool, Devon

    This spacious barn conversion, sleeping six, provides spacious holiday accommodation in an idyllic countryside location close to the seaside.  Family friendly facilities include a large spacious garden, private outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis court and football pitch.

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      Forest Holidays Cropton, Yorkshire

      Forest Holidays Cropton offers picturesque self-catering cabins set in a grassy meadow enclosed by leafy woodlands. Walking, cycling and a range of other child friendly activities can be found nearby, while parent friendly luxuries for mum and dad can also be booked at your lodge.

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        Deerpark, Cornwall

        Deerpark, Cornwall, is host to 45 attractive log cabins set deep in a picturesque wooded valley. Each cabin has its own private hot tub, while other child friendly activities on-site include a play area, Forest Ranger activities, bike hire, woodland walks and more.

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          East Shilvinghampton Farm, Dorset

          East Shilvinghampton Farm offers luxury canvas hideaways in a scenic Dorset farm setting with panoramic views. Explore the coast and relax in beautiful countryside surroundings while the kids make friends while enjoying the great outdoors.

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            Fell End Holiday Park, Lake District

            Fell End is an award-winning family friendly holiday park in the Southern Lake District.  Accommodation includes holiday homes, caravans and glamping pods, while on-site facilities include a leisure centre with swimming pool, outdoor play area, restaurant and nature reserve.

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              Fowey Hall Hotel, Cornwall

              Fowey Hall Hotel is a luxury family hotel overlooking the Fowey estuary in Cornwall. Child friendly facilities include a heated indoor pool, outdoor play area and garden trail; while mums and dads are superbly catered-for with free daily creche, baby monitoring service, child-friendly mealtime options and optional babysitting.

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                Beach View, Dorset

                Beach View is a stunning child friendly holiday cottage in Dorset with amazing sea views and glorious sandy beaches on your doorstep.

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                  Mid Devon family holidays with great facilities, Devon

                  This superb self-catering holiday accommodation offers a wealth of on-site activities including heated indoor swimming pool, adventure playground, snooker, squash courts and all-weather five-a-side pitch; along with an on-site pub and restaurant.

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                    The Park at Mawgan Porth, Cornwall

                    The Park at Mawgan Porth is a family friendly Cornish resort featuring a wide range of holiday accommodation. On site facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, play areas and tennis courts, while parents will enjoy making use of the Park’s cafe, bar and spa facilities.

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                      Tredethick Farm Cottages, Cornwall

                      Tredethick Farm Cottages specialises in providing self-catering holidays for families with young children.  Eight stone farm cottages set in 80 acres of private farm and woodlands.  On-site facilities include an indoor swimming pool, play barn, outdoor play areas, animal feeding and pony rides, while for mums and dads there’s

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                        Smallicombe, Devon

                        Smallicombe offers farm-based self-catering holiday cottages near the Jurassic Coast in east Devon. Family friendly activities on site include an outdoor play area and opportunities to interact with the friendly resident farm animals, while mums and dads will enjoy the wood-fired hot tub, outdoor kitchen with pizza oven and

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                          The Isles of Glencoe Hotel, Scottish Highlands

                          The Isles of Glencoe Hotel is a modern family friendly hotel set in spectacular scenery next to Loch Leven in the Scottish Highlands. Child friendly activities include the onsite swimming pool and neighbouring outdoor activity centre, while for parents there’s a family restaurant, sauna, hot tub and gym.

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                            Wabbit at the Little Burrow, Somerset

                            Wabbit is a luxurious and unique fantasy house set in an undulating green landscape in the Somerset countryside. A whimsical and enchanting family getaway, the property also benefits from a wood fired hot tub, indoor BBQ shed, a shared children’s playhouse and an on-site farm shop and cafe.

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                              Wheal Dream, Cornwall

                              Wheal Dream is a family friendly holiday resort near the south coast of Cornwall offering idyllic lodge accommodation.  Amenities include private log-fired hot tubs, a play area, an on-site restaurant and a golf course.

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                                Secluded family friendly farm cottage, Devon

                                This child friendly cottage is located in stunning Devon countryside on an 80-acre working farm and has a range of facilities including a heated outdoor swimming pool, games barn, outdoor play area and tennis lawn.

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                                  Darwin Forest, Peak District

                                  Darwin Forest is a family friendly holiday park in the beautiful Derbyshire Peak District. Accommodation comprises a range of luxury lodges with on-site facilities including a swimming pool and health and fitness suite, indoor and outdoor play areas, tennis, mini golf and woodland activities.

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                                    The Valley, Cornwall

                                    The Valley is a unique collection of luxury self-catering holiday cottages set in 13 acres of Cornish gardens and woodlands, only a few miles from Truro and Falmouth. The Valley’s self-contained and child friendly complex includes indoor and outdoor swimming pools, play areas, tennis and squash courts plus there’s

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                                      Oakdene Forest Park, Dorset

                                      Oakdene Forest Park is a family friendly woodland holiday park set in 55 landscaped acres on the eastern edge of Dorset. On-site facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a play area, arcades, crazy golf, gym, restaurant and bar.

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                                        Court Farm Holidays, Cornwall

                                        Court Farm is a child friendly complex of Cornish cottages, converted barns and stylish houses in the village of Marhamchurch near Bude. Facilities include an indoor heated pool, games room, tennis court and extensive outdoor entertainment for the children; and for mum and dad there are hot tubs, spa

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                                          Daisy Chain, Cotswolds

                                          Daisy Chain is a luxury glass-fronted holiday home overlooking the Lower Mill Estate nature reserve in the Cotswolds. Aside from its fantastic views the property provides guests with free access to a luxury spa with three swimming pools; the complex also offers play parks, tennis courts and 550 acres

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                                            Beautiful Dewlish barn conversions, Dorset

                                            Set in the pretty village of Dewlish, these attractive cottages are perfect for larger groups seeking a family friendly Dorset holiday. Facilities include a heated outdoor swimming pool and an indoor games room, while guests also benefit from a village pub nearby and attractive countryside on your doorstep.

                                              Retallack Resort and Spa, Cornwall

                                              Retallack Resort and Spa is a family friendly holiday resort in north Cornwall. The resort has its own luxury spa, restaurant and indoor surf centre and visitors also benefit from a swimming pool, tennis courts, games room and a range of childcare options.

                                                The Ickworth Hotel and Apartments, Suffolk

                                                The Ickworth Hotel is a luxury child friendly hotel in Suffolk set in the grounds of an expansive country estate. Children have use of a swimming pool, tennis courts, adventure playground and more, while adults can take advantage of free daily childcare and babysitting to enjoy the hotel’s luxury

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                                                  Moretons Vacation Houses, Cotswolds

                                                  The Moretons Vacation Houses are nine self-catering holiday cottages in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire. On-site facilities for children include five acres of gardens, a heated indoor swimming pool (with hot tub for the adults) and a play area with children’s playhouse.

                                                    Celtic Haven, Pembrokeshire

                                                    Celtic Haven is a self catering resort on the Pembrokeshire coast comprising 30 family friendly cottages. Facilities on site include an indoor leisure complex with swimming pool, sauna and gym, a luxury spa, games room, play area, restaurant and a nine-hole golf course.

                                                      Bluestone National Park Resort, Pembrokeshire

                                                      Bluestone is a 500-acre family friendly resort in Pembrokeshire featuring a range of accommodation types and a wide range of activities to keep children of all ages occupied. On site entertainment includes a large indoor adventure centre and water park, and for the grown-ups there’s a luxury spa and

                                                        Village Farm Cottages, Northumberland

                                                        Village Farm and Town Foot Farm are two small complexes of child friendly self catering holiday accommodation in the village of Shilbottle in the Northumberland countryside. The cottages and chalets share a variety of quality facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, games room, spa and gym.

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                                                          Torridge House Cottages, Devon

                                                          Torridge House Cottages is a family friendly complex of nine self catering cottages set on a farm near the historic town of Torrington in North Devon. There’s a swimming pool, games room and plenty of outdoor space to keep the children entertained, not forgetting a wide variety of pets

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