Our parent friendly ‘quirky stays’ holiday collection showcases a handful of child and family friendly holidays which we think are totally unique compared with the standard cottages, hotels and lodges we usually feature.  Think windmills, lighthouses, boats, buses and all manner of other unusual holiday homes, which we think kids and grown-ups alike will love!

See below for the quirky holidays we reckon offer a superb and utterly memorable destination for you and your family.

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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

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      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 holidays at warwick castle resort

        Warwick Castle Resort, Warwick

        Warwick Castle bills itself as Britain’s ‘ultimate historical experience’ – with activities including birds of prey shows, spectacular live jousting, the world’s first Zog Playland, Horrible Histories Maze, immersive storytelling in the Princess Tower, seasonal castle events at Halloween and Christmas, and much more.  Exciting short breaks for families

        • collage of images showing child and family friendly camping holidays at camp wilderness

          Camp Wilderness at Castle Howard, Yorkshire

          Camp Wilderness offers organised family camps set in the beautiful landscapes of Castle Howard, Yorkshire.  With safari-style bell tent accommodation and an exciting range of instructor-led bushcraft activities including fire-lighting, wilderness cookery, camp craft, shelter building and more, Camp Wilderness offers memorable and technology-free ‘back to nature’ experiences to

          • collage of images showing child and family friendly holidays at the big hoot caravan devon

            The Big Hoot Caravan, Devon

            The Big Hoot Caravan is a unique 1970s-inspired caravan combining charming vintage interiors and original features with modern family friendly comforts.  Visiting families will enjoy this unusual holiday destination in the heart of mid Devon, which also benefits from a private indoor play barn, outdoor slides and fire pit.

            • collage of images showing child and family friendly somerset holidays at the railway cottage and carriage

              The Railway Cottage and Carriage, Somerset

              The Railway Cottage and Carriage are two attractive child friendly holiday properties set in a stunning location adjacent to the historic West Somerset Steam Railway.  Aside from offering unique views of passing steam locomotives in a beautiful countryside setting, visitors also benefit from private hot tubs for each holiday

              • child friendly treehouse holidays in new forest

                Magical treehouse holidays, New Forest

                These unique treehouse retreats offer luxurious and unforgettable child friendly holiday accommodation set in the tree canopy. Sleeping up to six people, the properties benefit from stylish, comfortable interiors, a private hot tub and pizza oven on the outdoor decking, and a wealth of other family facilities including indoor

                • child and family friendly holidays at wabbit hobbit hole somerset

                  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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