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Quirky & rustic
A collection of family-friendly holiday ideas offering holiday accommodation that is both rustic and a little quirky. These holiday homes are for families looking for a little charm and adventure and soemthing a little different for their next family holiday. They are situated in beautiful rural locations perfect for exploring what nature has to offer, with stunning natural playgrounds for all the family. Some are located within a few minutes drive of local attractions and tourist hotspots while others are literally in the middle of nowhere!
The nature of these holiday properties means that there will be natural hazards for young children and organic gardens. If you are looking for manicured lawns and Scandinavian style interiors then these family holiday homes are not for you! However, if you are looking for hickeldy pickeldy charm and quirky interiors with beautiful rustic gardens then they will not disappoint!
From £1010.00/week
Natural Park Sierra de Aracena, Mainland, Spain
Cottage/shared grounds - Molino Rio Alajar, El Aguila
One of six traditional stone holiday cottages set in a stunning valley close to the pretty town of Alajar. There is a beautiful pool (and toddler pool), sandpit and donkey rides to please the little ones. Molino Rio Alajar is ideal for families looking for a rustic santuary in this beautiful part of Spain
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
★★★★★
From £770.00/week
Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom
Glamping/Tent - LLR
A luxurious glamping tent set in beautiful surroundings with three bedrooms and private bathroom facilities. Enjoy the outdoors without compromising on comfort.
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
From £420.00/week
Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Aquitaine, France
Dome - Glisten, glamping domes
This amazing super child-friendly glamping dome is perfect if you love the idea of camping but would prefer a few more luxuries! Glisten domes offer a holiday experience unlike conventional holidays in the beautiful South West of France that the whole family will enjoy.
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 6
From £0.00/week
Algarve, Portugal
Apartment - Quinta das Achadas
Just 10 minutes from the historic town of Lagos in Portugal sits Quinta das Achadas, a secluded oasis of child-friendly rustic apartments, with swimming pool, home cooked meals, babysitting, play room and more… Your hosts Jill and Julio invite you twice a week to sample a 3 course meal in their open plan country kitchen.
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
From £400.00/week
Nr. Shaftsbury, Dorset, United Kingdom
Yurt - MRCY
Six beautiful equipped and furnished hand-painted yurts wth access to your own private locable showers and fluffy towels! Unspoilt contryside and a unique child-friendly holiday experience...
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 6
From £800.00/week
New Forest, Hampshire, United Kingdom
- RPEMD
A wonderful vintage, eccentric, higgledy-piggledy thatched holiday retreat in the New Forest. Jump down the rabbit hole and head to a wonderland of fun – not for minimalists looking for sparkling luxury or glamour! Short bike ride/walk to beach 1km.
Bedrooms - 4
Sleeps - 8
From £0.00/week
Algarve, Portugal
Apartment - Quinta das Achadas
Quinta das Achadas is home to a small collection of child-friendly holiday apartments in the Algarve, Portugal with shared heated swimming pool, playroom, playground, football pitch, ride-on-toys and babysitting. Home-cooked meals by the owners also available, making it the perfect holiday retreat for all the family, close to the historic town of Lagos and stunning beaches of the southern Algarve.
Bedrooms - 2
Sleeps - 4
From £580.00/week
Cwmduad, Wales, United Kingdom
Yurt - FWB
This unique yurt is set in the stunning Welsh countryside. With all the delights of camping with some added luxuries of beds and soft furnishings!
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
From £420.00/week
Powys, Wales, United Kingdom
Glamping/Dome - EPD
Enjoy the amazing wildlife, the beautiful evenings under the stars and the luxury of your own dome, hot tub and toilet in this beautiful part of Wales near Hay on Wye. Families will love it here, quiet peaceful pitches and commual covered areas to share some laughter and make new friends if you fancy...
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 6
Offer: From £995.00/week
Nr. Combe Martin, Devon, United Kingdom
Glamping/Tent - BGLL
Family glamping in an area of designated outstanding natural beauty in north Devon, located just five minutes from Coombe Martin. Sit back and reconnect with nature in one of five luxurious safari lodges.
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
From £1393.00/week
Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Apartment - Hotel Migjorn, ground floor suite
This ground floor suite, with large garden terrace is located in a small family run hotel in southern Mallorca offering self-catering facilities, breakfast included and on-site restaurant, only five minutes drive to the local beaches. Hotel Migjorn was rated as one of the best family-friendly hotels in Spain by the Guardian and has TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence 2018.
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
From £1680.00/week
Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Private villa/shared facilities - Finca De Arrieta, Eco Barn
Beautiful detached holiday barn with sea views, located within this fun and quirky eco village in Lanzarote. Private enclosed garden and access to communal swimming pool, play areas, communal areas and 300m to beach.
Bedrooms - 2
Sleeps - 5
From £750.00/week
Andalucia, Spain, Mainland, Spain
Private villa/shared facilities - El Sueno, Alcornoque
Three bedroom family-friendly holiday cottage in this small family run finca in Andalucia, Spain set within a beautiful organically managed estate of five child-friendly holiday cottages with communal swimming pool.
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
From £1215.00/week
Natural Park Sierra de Aracena, Mainland, Spain
Cottage/shared grounds - Molino Rio Alajar, La Zoya
A beautiful traditional cottage set in a peaceful valley location within walking distance to Alajar. The perfect base to explore the Huelva region. Molino Rio Alajar is perfect for a relaxing family holiday with toddler pool, sandpit and donkey rides to please the little ones.
Bedrooms - 2
Sleeps - 4
★★★★★
From £510.00/week
Cwmduad, Wales, United Kingdom
Glamping/Tipi - FWL
An unusual property for your family holiday! The Lavuu is a cross between a tipi and a yurt. It is set on an award winning 20 acres of amazing woodland with log burner! Further affield you will find beaches and plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
From £770.00/week
Nr. Saxmundham, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Glamping/Tent - LLSH
A luxurious camping hideaway complete with own bathroom and the finest of furnishings, in an idyllic location for a fun family holiday.
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
★★★★★
From £770.00/week
Wellington, Somerset, United Kingdom
Glamping/Tent - LLKB
Glamping in Somerset – ideal for young families to embrace and explore the countryside without having to leave luxuries behind!
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
From £750.00/week
Andalucia, Spain, Mainland, Spain
Private villa/shared facilities - El Sueno, Pimienta
Secluded child-friendly holiday cottage with private gardens and access to the enclosed swimming pool. El Sueno is ideal for a rural family holiday yet within easy reach of the fabulous beaches in Andalucia, southern Spain.
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
From £840.00/week
Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Yurt - Finca De Arrieta, luxury yurts
These wonderful luxury family-friendly yurts in Lanzarote form part of a small eco village, with sea views. There are eight yurts to choose from all with private gated areas, kitchen, WC and shower – walk to beach and amenities just 5 minutes, shared swimming pool games and communal areas.
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 8
From £510.00/week
Cwmduad, Wales, United Kingdom
Glamping/Tipi - FWT
This fantastic tipi is set on an award winning family run campsite in the beautiful surroundings of West Wales.
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
From £770.00/week
Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Luxury micro resort - Finca De Arrieta
Family-friendly eco-friendly finca (holiday village) in Lanzarote offering self-catering holiday accommodation, yurts, cottages and villas, sea views, walk to beach, shared swimming pool, airport transfers and some with complimentary hybrid car. This eco-friendly holiday village is ‘off-grid’ meaning powered by solar and wind.
Bedrooms - 16
Sleeps - 89
From £670.00/week
Cwmduad, Wales, United Kingdom
Yurt - FWA
This beautiful Alachigh is set in an award winning campsite with amazing views and is located on the edge of 20 acres of woodland.
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 6
From £580.00/week
Cwmduad, Wales, United Kingdom
Yurt - FWM
This Mongolian Ger is set on the edge of four acres of established woodland, with totem pole, numerous wood carvings, play areas and more...
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
From £1215.00/week
Natural Park Sierra de Aracena, Mainland, Spain
Cottage/shared grounds - Molino Rio Alajar, La Tortuga
Molino Rio Alajar boasts a stunning setting in Andalucia, this child friendly cottage is the perfect base for exploring the beautiful valley and beyond. Swimming pool and donkey rides for the kids too! The perfect location for a family holiday full of adventure.
Bedrooms - 2
Sleeps - 5
★★★★★
From £770.00/week
Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Glamping/Tent - LLBD
Luxury family holiday under canvas in the beautiful Lancashire countryside with private bathrooms too!
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
From £2030.00/week
Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Private villa/shared facilities - Finca De Arrieta, Eco Luxury Villa
Beautiful detached child-friendly holiday villa in Lanzarote, with private walled and gated garden, shaded dining hut and full access to the communal swimming pool, play areas, lounge areas and 300m to beach. It has a private thatched dining area with sea views and is eco friendly too.
Bedrooms - 2
Sleeps - 6
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From £1010.00/week
Natural Park Sierra de Aracena, Mainland, Spain
Cottage/shared grounds - Molino Rio Alajar, El Aguila
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
★★★★★
One of six traditional stone holiday cottages set in a stunning valley close to the pretty town of Alajar. There is a beautiful pool (and toddler pool), sandpit and donkey rides to please the little ones. Molino Rio Alajar is ideal for families looking for a rustic santuary in this beautiful part of Spain
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
★★★★★
From £770.00/week
Oakham, Rutland, United Kingdom
Glamping/Tent - LLR
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
A luxurious glamping tent set in beautiful surroundings with three bedrooms and private bathroom facilities. Enjoy the outdoors without compromising on comfort.
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
From £420.00/week
Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Aquitaine, France
Dome - Glisten, glamping domes
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 6
This amazing super child-friendly glamping dome is perfect if you love the idea of camping but would prefer a few more luxuries! Glisten domes offer a holiday experience unlike conventional holidays in the beautiful South West of France that the whole family will enjoy.
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 6
From £0.00/week
Algarve, Portugal
Apartment - Quinta das Achadas
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
Just 10 minutes from the historic town of Lagos in Portugal sits Quinta das Achadas, a secluded oasis of child-friendly rustic apartments, with swimming pool, home cooked meals, babysitting, play room and more… Your hosts Jill and Julio invite you twice a week to sample a 3 course meal in their open plan country kitchen.
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
From £400.00/week
Nr. Shaftsbury, Dorset, United Kingdom
Yurt - MRCY
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 6
Six beautiful equipped and furnished hand-painted yurts wth access to your own private locable showers and fluffy towels! Unspoilt contryside and a unique child-friendly holiday experience...
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 6
From £800.00/week
New Forest, Hampshire, United Kingdom
- RPEMD
Bedrooms - 4
Sleeps - 8
A wonderful vintage, eccentric, higgledy-piggledy thatched holiday retreat in the New Forest. Jump down the rabbit hole and head to a wonderland of fun – not for minimalists looking for sparkling luxury or glamour! Short bike ride/walk to beach 1km.
Bedrooms - 4
Sleeps - 8
From £0.00/week
Algarve, Portugal
Apartment - Quinta das Achadas
Bedrooms - 2
Sleeps - 4
Quinta das Achadas is home to a small collection of child-friendly holiday apartments in the Algarve, Portugal with shared heated swimming pool, playroom, playground, football pitch, ride-on-toys and babysitting. Home-cooked meals by the owners also available, making it the perfect holiday retreat for all the family, close to the historic town of Lagos and stunning beaches of the southern Algarve.
Bedrooms - 2
Sleeps - 4
From £580.00/week
Cwmduad, Wales, United Kingdom
Yurt - FWB
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
This unique yurt is set in the stunning Welsh countryside. With all the delights of camping with some added luxuries of beds and soft furnishings!
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
From £420.00/week
Powys, Wales, United Kingdom
Glamping/Dome - EPD
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 6
Enjoy the amazing wildlife, the beautiful evenings under the stars and the luxury of your own dome, hot tub and toilet in this beautiful part of Wales near Hay on Wye. Families will love it here, quiet peaceful pitches and commual covered areas to share some laughter and make new friends if you fancy...
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 6
Offer: From £995.00/week
Nr. Combe Martin, Devon, United Kingdom
Glamping/Tent - BGLL
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
Family glamping in an area of designated outstanding natural beauty in north Devon, located just five minutes from Coombe Martin. Sit back and reconnect with nature in one of five luxurious safari lodges.
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
From £1393.00/week
Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Apartment - Hotel Migjorn, ground floor suite
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
This ground floor suite, with large garden terrace is located in a small family run hotel in southern Mallorca offering self-catering facilities, breakfast included and on-site restaurant, only five minutes drive to the local beaches. Hotel Migjorn was rated as one of the best family-friendly hotels in Spain by the Guardian and has TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence 2018.
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
From £1680.00/week
Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Private villa/shared facilities - Finca De Arrieta, Eco Barn
Bedrooms - 2
Sleeps - 5
Beautiful detached holiday barn with sea views, located within this fun and quirky eco village in Lanzarote. Private enclosed garden and access to communal swimming pool, play areas, communal areas and 300m to beach.
Bedrooms - 2
Sleeps - 5
From £750.00/week
Andalucia, Spain, Mainland, Spain
Private villa/shared facilities - El Sueno, Alcornoque
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
Three bedroom family-friendly holiday cottage in this small family run finca in Andalucia, Spain set within a beautiful organically managed estate of five child-friendly holiday cottages with communal swimming pool.
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
From £1215.00/week
Natural Park Sierra de Aracena, Mainland, Spain
Cottage/shared grounds - Molino Rio Alajar, La Zoya
Bedrooms - 2
Sleeps - 4
★★★★★
A beautiful traditional cottage set in a peaceful valley location within walking distance to Alajar. The perfect base to explore the Huelva region. Molino Rio Alajar is perfect for a relaxing family holiday with toddler pool, sandpit and donkey rides to please the little ones.
Bedrooms - 2
Sleeps - 4
★★★★★
From £510.00/week
Cwmduad, Wales, United Kingdom
Glamping/Tipi - FWL
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
An unusual property for your family holiday! The Lavuu is a cross between a tipi and a yurt. It is set on an award winning 20 acres of amazing woodland with log burner! Further affield you will find beaches and plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
From £770.00/week
Nr. Saxmundham, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Glamping/Tent - LLSH
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
★★★★★
A luxurious camping hideaway complete with own bathroom and the finest of furnishings, in an idyllic location for a fun family holiday.
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
★★★★★
From £770.00/week
Wellington, Somerset, United Kingdom
Glamping/Tent - LLKB
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
Glamping in Somerset – ideal for young families to embrace and explore the countryside without having to leave luxuries behind!
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
From £750.00/week
Andalucia, Spain, Mainland, Spain
Private villa/shared facilities - El Sueno, Pimienta
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
Secluded child-friendly holiday cottage with private gardens and access to the enclosed swimming pool. El Sueno is ideal for a rural family holiday yet within easy reach of the fabulous beaches in Andalucia, southern Spain.
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
From £840.00/week
Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Yurt - Finca De Arrieta, luxury yurts
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 8
These wonderful luxury family-friendly yurts in Lanzarote form part of a small eco village, with sea views. There are eight yurts to choose from all with private gated areas, kitchen, WC and shower – walk to beach and amenities just 5 minutes, shared swimming pool games and communal areas.
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 8
From £510.00/week
Cwmduad, Wales, United Kingdom
Glamping/Tipi - FWT
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
This fantastic tipi is set on an award winning family run campsite in the beautiful surroundings of West Wales.
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
From £770.00/week
Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Luxury micro resort - Finca De Arrieta
Bedrooms - 16
Sleeps - 89
Family-friendly eco-friendly finca (holiday village) in Lanzarote offering self-catering holiday accommodation, yurts, cottages and villas, sea views, walk to beach, shared swimming pool, airport transfers and some with complimentary hybrid car. This eco-friendly holiday village is ‘off-grid’ meaning powered by solar and wind.
Bedrooms - 16
Sleeps - 89
From £670.00/week
Cwmduad, Wales, United Kingdom
Yurt - FWA
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 6
This beautiful Alachigh is set in an award winning campsite with amazing views and is located on the edge of 20 acres of woodland.
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 6
From £580.00/week
Cwmduad, Wales, United Kingdom
Yurt - FWM
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
This Mongolian Ger is set on the edge of four acres of established woodland, with totem pole, numerous wood carvings, play areas and more...
Bedrooms - 1
Sleeps - 4
From £1215.00/week
Natural Park Sierra de Aracena, Mainland, Spain
Cottage/shared grounds - Molino Rio Alajar, La Tortuga
Bedrooms - 2
Sleeps - 5
★★★★★
Molino Rio Alajar boasts a stunning setting in Andalucia, this child friendly cottage is the perfect base for exploring the beautiful valley and beyond. Swimming pool and donkey rides for the kids too! The perfect location for a family holiday full of adventure.
Bedrooms - 2
Sleeps - 5
★★★★★
From £770.00/week
Forest of Bowland, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Glamping/Tent - LLBD
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
Luxury family holiday under canvas in the beautiful Lancashire countryside with private bathrooms too!
Bedrooms - 3
Sleeps - 6
From £2030.00/week
Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Private villa/shared facilities - Finca De Arrieta, Eco Luxury Villa
Bedrooms - 2
Sleeps - 6
Beautiful detached child-friendly holiday villa in Lanzarote, with private walled and gated garden, shaded dining hut and full access to the communal swimming pool, play areas, lounge areas and 300m to beach. It has a private thatched dining area with sea views and is eco friendly too.
Bedrooms - 2
Sleeps - 6
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