child friendly holidays near London

These lovely family-run holiday cottages are located in the heart of the award winning Sussex countryside less than two hours from central London. They are Ideal for a short family break or longer summer holiday any time of year. 10 minutes’ drive from Shoreham-by-Sea station which is on a direct one hour route from London. Baking is the speciality here and the owners are extremely proud of their well-deserved ‘Sussex Eating Experience of the year award 2018!

Bedrooms - 4 Sleeps - 8

Awarded Gold by the tourist board. 10 separate child and toddler friendly holiday cottages that can sleep up to 52 people. Indoor swimming pool, play barn and animals to feed. From a one bedroom cozy cottages to a six bedroom farm house. Single holiday rentals or group bookings welcome. The farm-house also has an attached annex with an extra four bedrooms. Perfect for special

Bedrooms - 26 Sleeps - 52

Unwind at this luxury family-friendly hotel in the heart of the New Forest, a fabulous location for a host of family activities, just one and a half hours drive from London.

Bedrooms - 2 Sleeps - 4

Wonderful family-friendly holiday cottage in the New Forest, five minutes’ walk to shops, just a mile and half to the Hampshire coast, and also ideal for exploring the heath and forest. This child-friendly cottage is perfect for special family celebrations.

Bedrooms - 4 Sleeps - 9

Bruern is home to a collection of child-friendly holiday cottages in a picturesque hamlet in the Cotswolds offering five star luxury, indoor swimming pool, play houses, spa and gym. Bruern are also twice National Winners of VisitBritain’s England for Excellence Award for Luxury Self-Catering, and current holders of EnjoyEngland’s Gold Award for quality. If you are looking for a little luxury for your next family holiday, this might just hit the spot.

Bedrooms - 2 Sleeps - 4

Collection of 12 luxury child-friendly holiday cottages in the Cotswolds just over 2 hrs drive from central London and 1hr and a half by train from Paddington.  Children will love the play cabin and Wendy house in the lovely walled garden, all the family will love the indoor swimming pool and beautiful gardens and there is also a luxury spa at Bruern for special treats.

Bedrooms - 3 Sleeps - 6

Coastguards Cottage, lovely little seaside holiday cottage for a family holiday in the New Forest, just a few seconds from the waters edge. You will find a child friendly pub right next door and some beautiful beaches close by. This a great holiday home for a family looking for a break in the New Forest, board games, crabbing, strolling, laughing, playing, eating and taking in all that wonderful sea air! The views from the bedroom are lovely too, all this just a few hours from central London.

Bedrooms - 2 Sleeps - 4

This wonderful family-friendly hotel is located just two hours from London in a beautiful estate in the heart of the Suffolk countryside with amazing facilities for families with babies, toddlers and young children.

Bedrooms - 2 Sleeps - 5

Ploughmans Cottage is a fantastic holiday home half a mile from the beach and No:2 in ‘Best for families’ in the Sunday Times best cottages. This place is a real treat!

Bedrooms - 6 Sleeps - 12

The New Forest is so close to London yet feels like a world away when you are there. This lovely seaside holiday home is not only good for the kids but you are welcome to take your dog too. It’s close to the beach and for foodies, within walking distance you will find some fabulous pubs. Of course the New Forest has beautiful countryside and ponies too, and also some fun family days out ideas. This holiday home is an ideal base for a family looking for a holiday here and is big enough to bring the grand parents too.

Bedrooms - 4 Sleeps - 8