{"id":63609,"date":"2026-01-09T10:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T10:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/?p=63609"},"modified":"2026-04-10T10:58:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T09:58:36","slug":"best-uk-holidays-for-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-uk-holidays-for-families\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best UK Holidays for Families in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"63609\" class=\"elementor elementor-63609\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c65d7bb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c65d7bb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4c1f8d09\" data-id=\"4c1f8d09\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55095d91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55095d91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wondering what the best UK holiday destinations for families in 2026 are? Then you\u2019ve come to the right place!<\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">From rolling countryside and charming villages to lively seaside towns and historic cities, the UK has everything you need for a brilliant family break. Whether it\u2019s paddling on a Cornish beach, spotting wildlife in Scotland or walking through a national park, there&#8217;s more than plenty of fantastic <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 1em;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/uk-holiday-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UK holiday destinations<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\"> for everyone to experience and enjoy.<\/span><\/p><p>Family holidays made up over 26% of all bookings in 2025, and more than 45,000 families have already booked their holiday with us in 2026; with many choosing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/staycation-vs-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">staycation over an abroad holiday<\/a>. So t<span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">o make planning a little easier, we\u2019ve analysed our most booked family-friendly spots for the year so far, highlighting the destinations that holidaymakers have been loving the most!<\/span><\/p><p><em><strong>Keep scrolling to discover the 10 best UK family holiday destinations for 2026&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-30a4eea2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"30a4eea2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-77bcbd34\" data-id=\"77bcbd34\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67127ad5 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"67127ad5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-557236e4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"557236e4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3fbc5414\" data-id=\"3fbc5414\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20dd7fcc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20dd7fcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Skip Ahead to:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-50e2dac7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"50e2dac7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-29c0f49e\" data-id=\"29c0f49e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2da9ff67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2da9ff67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"#why\">Why are Family Holidays so Important?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#top10\">Top 10 Regions for UK Family Holidays in 2026<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#northwales\">North Wales<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#cumbria&amp;lakes\">Cumbria &amp; the Lake District<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#cornwall\">Cornwall<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#northumberland\">Northumberland<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#scotland\">Scotland<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#dorset\">Dorset<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#midwales\">Mid Wales<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#northyorkmoors&amp;coast\">North York Moors &amp; Coast<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#devon\">Devon<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#peakdistrict\">Peak District<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6d50a6b3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6d50a6b3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d44630f\" data-id=\"4d44630f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d34f9c1 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d34f9c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-71c14ce elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"71c14ce\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-757ca147\" data-id=\"757ca147\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-300785cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"300785cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"why\">Why are Family Holidays so Important?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-11c38d2a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"11c38d2a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-770175cd\" data-id=\"770175cd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f299dc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f299dc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Family holidays aren\u2019t just about getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, they\u2019re also about reconnecting and spending quality time with your nearest and dearest. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">With everyday routines often packed full of school runs, work deadlines and household chores, it can be hard to find the perfect opportunity to unwind and relax. Taking a break, even just for a few days, creates space to slow down, talk, laugh and share new experiences as a family.<\/span><\/p><p>Time away from home can also have lasting benefits. Whether it\u2019s building sandcastles on the beach, exploring somewhere new or simply enjoying a meal without distractions, these moments help strengthen relationships and create shared memories that stick.<\/p><p>The charity <a href=\"https:\/\/timeaway.org.uk\/stories-and-impact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Time Away<\/a>, which supports families caring for a child with a serious medical condition, often struggling financially and emotionally, by providing a holiday or short break, highlights just how valuable this time can be. In their 2024 impact report, they found that 100% of families taken away with them felt that their family relationships had improved since the break, a powerful reminder of just how meaningful even a short holiday can be.<\/p><p>In short, it\u2019s not just about where you go&#8230; it\u2019s about being together!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-759414cc elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"759414cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-24ea7e48 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"24ea7e48\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-326ce279\" data-id=\"326ce279\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64e76fbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64e76fbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"top10\">Top 10 Regions for UK Family Holidays in 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3fe63ba9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3fe63ba9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1f36f79f\" data-id=\"1f36f79f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-398ed8c6 elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"398ed8c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Holidays-for-famillies-desktop-750x500.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-86005\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Holidays-for-famillies-desktop-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Holidays-for-famillies-desktop-640x427.png 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Holidays-for-famillies-desktop-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Holidays-for-famillies-desktop-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Holidays-for-famillies-desktop.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6e875900 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6e875900\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-26eb4bcc\" data-id=\"26eb4bcc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ea65c4b elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7ea65c4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"219\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Holidays-for-famillies-mobile-640-219x500.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-86006\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Holidays-for-famillies-mobile-640-219x500.png 219w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Holidays-for-famillies-mobile-640-187x427.png 187w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Holidays-for-famillies-mobile-640-66x150.png 66w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Holidays-for-famillies-mobile-640.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-70ed900e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"70ed900e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b43afbe\" data-id=\"4b43afbe\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6ae072 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c6ae072\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e10eb48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e10eb48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"northwales\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/north-wales-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Wales<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5124b0f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5124b0f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c26b2d0\" data-id=\"5c26b2d0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bab1f0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bab1f0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/family-holiday-destinations-2026-north-wales.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-85276\" alt=\"A view of Tryfan at sunset in Snowdonia National Park (Eryri), North Wales\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/family-holiday-destinations-2026-north-wales.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/family-holiday-destinations-2026-north-wales-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1a50b95c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1a50b95c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-34aa3ce9\" data-id=\"34aa3ce9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72fbe078 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72fbe078\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Carved by rich history and culture, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/north-wales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Wales<\/a> is without a doubt one of the best UK holiday destinations for families. It seems that people agree with us, with over 4500 bookings for families already secured for 2026!<\/span><\/p><p>Over on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/anglesey-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isle of Anglesey<\/a>, you\u2019ll find a slower pace of life and some great coastal spots for families. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/beaumaris-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beaumaris<\/a> is perfect for a gentle day out, with its impressive castle and scenic waterfront, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/rhosneigr-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhosneigr<\/a> offers sandy beaches and is a popular place for rock pooling and bodyboarding.<\/p><p>Back on the mainland, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/snowdonia-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snowdonia National Park<\/a> is all about big views and outdoor fun. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/betws-y-coed-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Betws-y-Coed<\/a> is a great base for walking trails and waterfalls, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/llanberis-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Llanberis<\/a> gives you easy access to Snowdon via the mountain railway&#8230; ideal if little legs aren\u2019t up for the climb.<\/p><p>Alternatively, the region&#8217;s main coastline can also make for a wonderful place to stay, being home to classic seaside towns such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/llandudno-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Llandudno<\/a> and natural landmarks like the Great Orme.<\/p><p>With a mix of coast, countryside and character, North Wales has everything you need for a memorable family escape.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dddee71 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"dddee71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/north-wales-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Cottage in North Wales \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-184ee34e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"184ee34e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-31e95d96\" data-id=\"31e95d96\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d4e143b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d4e143b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"cumbria&#038;lakes\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cumbria-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cumbria<\/a> &amp; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/family-holidays-lake-district.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake District<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-17a814fc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"17a814fc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1d21c77f\" data-id=\"1d21c77f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-793b448a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"793b448a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/family-holiday-destinations-2026-cumbria-lake-district.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-85281\" alt=\"Looking across Haystacks towards Buttermere in the Lake District, Cumbria\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/family-holiday-destinations-2026-cumbria-lake-district.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/family-holiday-destinations-2026-cumbria-lake-district-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-796775ff elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"796775ff\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7ca0834\" data-id=\"7ca0834\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5855605b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5855605b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Pack the raincoats<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">, dust off your wellies, and set off for an adventure in the countryside that inspired some of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/world-beatrix-potter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beatrix Potter<\/a>\u2019s most famous tales. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/lake-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake District<\/a> is a much-loved UK holiday destination for families. Whether<\/span>\u00a0you are bringing small children or teenagers, this part of the countryside promises countless adventures.<\/span><\/p><p>Now a World Heritage Site, this national park is home to England\u2019s highest mountain, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottages-near-scafell-pike.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scafell Pike<\/a>. Alternatively, you could take in the sights from a traditional steamboat that cruises through a number of tranquil lakes.<\/p><p>For active families, spend an afternoon in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/holiday-cottages-near-lake-ullswater.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ullswater<\/a>, which is England\u2019s second-largest lake and offers a magnitude of watersport opportunities, including sailing, kayaking, swimming and fishing. Soar through the national park on your mountain bike before refuelling with a slice of the famous Kendal Mint Cake.<\/p><p>Younger members of the family will be delighted by <a href=\"https:\/\/worldofbeatrixpotter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/bowness-on-windermere-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bowness-on-Windermere<\/a>,\u00a0where you will be able to bring to life the magical stories of Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddleduck, inspired by the beauty of this national park.<\/p><p>From meandering alongside alpacas to visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/derwent-pencil-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derwent Pencil Museum<\/a>, there are plenty of great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/lake-district\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-in-the-lake-district-for-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">things to do in the Lake District for families<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ac224de elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ac224de\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2800f070\" data-id=\"2800f070\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b135e79 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1b135e79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cumbria-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Cottage in Cumbria \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-28adbff8\" data-id=\"28adbff8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57bdde16 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"57bdde16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/family-holidays-lake-district.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Lake District Cottage \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1feec43a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1feec43a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-729970d4\" data-id=\"729970d4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e914b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e914b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"cornwall\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/family-holidays-cornwall.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cornwall<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-723d9fcf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"723d9fcf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-714f0754\" data-id=\"714f0754\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75e282b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"75e282b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/family-holiday-destinations-2026-cornwall.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-85280\" alt=\"Looking into Polperro Harbour on a summers day in Cornwall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/family-holiday-destinations-2026-cornwall.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/family-holiday-destinations-2026-cornwall-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7af113f1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7af113f1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-70f9538e\" data-id=\"70f9538e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-275a90d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"275a90d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s no surprise that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/cornwall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cornwall<\/a> is one of the best UK holidays for families! For years, this independent peninsula has been a family favourite UK holiday destination, and 2026 is no different, with over 3500 family holiday bookings so far!<\/span><\/p><p>With wild coastlines, picture-postcard harbours, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/family-friendly-beaches-cornwall\/\">sandy beaches<\/a> and a warmer climate than most of the rest of the country, it is no surprise that families flock from all over to holiday in Cornwall. A popular choice amongst families is the coastal town of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/newquay-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newquay<\/a>, which rests on the Atlantic coast. Here, you will find five sandy beaches<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">, including Towan, Great Western, Lusty Glaze, and Tulane, all reasonably safe for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wild-swimming-in-cornwall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wild swimming in Cornwall<\/a>, whilst Fistral Beach is famous for Boardmasters&#8217;<\/span> surfing championships.<\/p><p>Alternatively, for those of you looking for somewhere a bit quieter, then the village of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/crantock-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crantock<\/a> can be a wonderful option to consider!<\/p><p>Other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/cornwall\/things-to-do\/things-to-do-in-cornwall-for-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">things to do in Cornwall for families<\/a> include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/newquay-zoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newquay Zoo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/blue-reef-aquarium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Reef Aquarium<\/a>\u00a0and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/lappa-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lappa Valley<\/a> Steam Railway, which offers a ride through some of Cornwall\u2019s most spectacular scenery.\u00a0Alternatively, you could head further along the coast to discover the most enchanting fishing villages and harbours of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/perranporth-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Perranporth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/portreath-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portreath<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/st-ives-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St Ives<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/penzance-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Penzance<\/a> for a memorable stay by the sea.<\/p><p>Scattered across Cornwall are a number of gardens that are sure to be a hit with a family of all ages and tastes, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edenproject.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eden Project<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heligan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Lost Gardens of Heligan<\/a>.<\/p><p>Alternatively, head inland and immerse yourself in the moorland countryside by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/bodmin-moor-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bodmin Moor<\/a>, which is grazed by moorland ponies and houses numerous archaeological remains that are awaiting your discovery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5410e618 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5410e618\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5cef161c\" data-id=\"5cef161c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67b9d0f2 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"67b9d0f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/family-holidays-cornwall.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Cottage in Cornwall \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ebc8ba8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ebc8ba8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1142dc59\" data-id=\"1142dc59\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24ba95db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24ba95db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"northumberland\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/family-holidays-cornwall.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northumberland<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-54172a8a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"54172a8a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6b9e48b6\" data-id=\"6b9e48b6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2adc0368 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2adc0368\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Alnwick-Castle-Northumberland.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-58170\" alt=\"Alnwick Castle Northumberland\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-29ac59e1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"29ac59e1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b604727\" data-id=\"3b604727\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f23238b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f23238b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/northumberland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northumberland<\/a> is perfect for families in search of space, scenery and a bit of adventure. Known for its quiet beaches, ancient castles and wide-open countryside, it\u2019s a brilliant choice if you&#8217;re looking to avoid the crowds.<\/span><\/p><p>Kids can let off steam on the golden sands of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/bamburgh-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bamburgh<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/alnmouth-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alnmouth<\/a>, while grown-ups soak up the coastal views. Days out are easy to plan, with favourites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/alnwick-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alnwick Castle<\/a>, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/where-was-harry-potter-filmed\/\">iconic filming location for the <em>Harry Potter<\/em> series<\/a>, and the magical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/holy-island-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Farne Islands<\/a>, where you can spot puffins and seals on a boat trip.<\/p><p>For inland adventures, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/kielder-water-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kielder Forest<\/a> for walking, cycling and stargazing in Europe\u2019s largest Gold Tier Dark Sky Park&#8230; perfect if you&#8217;re hoping to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/free-days-out\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free day out<\/a>! Whether it\u2019s your first time here or your fifth, Northumberland has something new to uncover every time.\u00a0Still wondering what is the best holiday destination for kids? With beaches, castles, wildlife and stargazing, Northumberland ticks every box for an unforgettable family break.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a33851e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6a33851e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7038f0e5\" data-id=\"7038f0e5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2513af50 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2513af50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/family-accommodation-northumberland.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Northumberland Cottage \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-329273fc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"329273fc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d8fd629\" data-id=\"7d8fd629\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cc22d54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cc22d54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"scotland\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/en\/scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotland<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e3dfcb2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7e3dfcb2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c9088e6\" data-id=\"c9088e6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74cc964 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"74cc964\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Glenfinnan-Railway-Viaduct-Scottish-Highlands.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-51647\" alt=\"Glenfinnan Railway Viaduct, Scottish Highlands\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-634b3dd3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"634b3dd3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6c6f57e6\" data-id=\"6c6f57e6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64f38401 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64f38401\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">From rugged coastlines to ancient forests and lively cities, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotland<\/a> is a brilliant all-rounder for family holidays.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/scottish-highlands-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Highlands<\/a> are perfect for those wanting fresh air and freedom, with plenty of walking trails, lochs and wildlife to discover. Over on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/scottish-islands-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scottish Islands<\/a>, you\u2019ll find peaceful beaches and a slower pace of life, making it the ideal location for families looking to switch off. Try the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/isle-of-skye-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isle of Skye<\/a> for dramatic landscapes or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/isle-of-mull-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isle of Mull<\/a> for its boat trips and chance to spot dolphins and puffins.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/central-scotland-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Central Scotland<\/a> offers a mix of history and outdoor fun, with castles, cycle routes and national parks all within easy reach. And if you&#8217;re after a family city break, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/edinburgh-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edinburgh<\/a> ticks the box with its castle, museums and climbable Arthur\u2019s Seat&#8230; all packed into a walkable city centre.<\/p><p>Wherever you end up, Scotland offers just the right balance of adventure, nature and culture to keep all ages happy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-74036d96 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"74036d96\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7cb7626a\" data-id=\"7cb7626a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a2ee18f elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2a2ee18f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/en\/scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Cottage in Scotland \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c7df7d3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3c7df7d3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-13f9f956\" data-id=\"13f9f956\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65213650 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65213650\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"dorset\">6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/dorset-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dorset<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-47e0d065 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"47e0d065\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-523f416a\" data-id=\"523f416a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47890fbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"47890fbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Durdle_Door_Dorset_Sunset.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-70958\" alt=\"Sunset shot of Durdle Door on Dorset&#039;s Jurassic Coast\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3d03a50f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3d03a50f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-25d3669a\" data-id=\"25d3669a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d451185 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d451185\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/dorset\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Dorset<\/a> is a brilliant choice for a family break in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/south-west-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South West<\/a>, offering a mix of sandy beaches, rolling countryside and historic towns.<\/span><\/p><p>Coastal towns like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/lyme-regis-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lyme Regis<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/weymouth-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weymouth<\/a> are firm favourites for families, with their long seafronts, classic amusement arcades, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/uk-fossil-hunting-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fossil hunting hotspots<\/a> and shallow waters that&#8217;re perfect for paddling. Just inland, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/dorchester-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dorchester<\/a> provides a more relaxed pace, with museums, caf\u00e9s and green spaces to explore. It\u2019s also a great base for visiting local attractions like Monkey World or the Tank Museum.<\/p><p>No trip to Dorset would be complete without seeing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/durdle-door-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Durdle Door<\/a>, the iconic limestone arch on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/jurassic-coast-holidays.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jurassic Coast<\/a>. It\u2019s a popular spot for a coastal walk or picnic, and older kids will love the sense of adventure it brings.<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re staying in a quiet village or a bustling seaside town, Dorset delivers a balanced mix of fun and fresh air.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-50f67f0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"50f67f0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7e117dd7\" data-id=\"7e117dd7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-453602ab elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"453602ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/family-holidays-dorset.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Cottage in Dorset \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7810fb8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7810fb8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-71fa6dbd\" data-id=\"71fa6dbd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d6030d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d6030d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"midwales\">7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/mid-wales-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mid Wales<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38288b2b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38288b2b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c6b99ac\" data-id=\"1c6b99ac\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f6fe5c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4f6fe5c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/family-holiday-destinations-2026-mid-wales.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-85274\" alt=\"Aerial shot of Aberystwyth, looking south across the Mid-Wales coast.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/family-holiday-destinations-2026-mid-wales.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/family-holiday-destinations-2026-mid-wales-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-17ef472 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"17ef472\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c11585d\" data-id=\"7c11585d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-230a6b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"230a6b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re after a quieter family escape with room to roam, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/mid-wales-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mid Wales<\/a> is a brilliant option to consider. Known for its wide valleys, rolling hills and slower pace of life, it\u2019s a great place to switch off and spend quality time together.<\/span><\/p><p>The county of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/powys-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Powys<\/a> covers much of the region and is packed with walking trails, wildlife and peaceful picnic spots. You\u2019ll also find a number of traditional market towns dotted throughout the area, ideal for picking up local produce or enjoying a relaxed lunch in one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/cheapest-holiday-destinations-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cheapest holiday destinations in the UK<\/a>.<\/p><p>Along the coast, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/aberystwyth-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aberystwyth<\/a> makes a great day out with its classic seafront, cliff railway and long pebbled beach. There\u2019s also a castle to explore and a promenade that&#8217;s perfect for a relaxed evening stroll.<\/p><p>Mid Wales might be less talked about than some other parts of the UK, but that\u2019s exactly what makes it such a rewarding place to visit with the family.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-53c4dc18 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"53c4dc18\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5dca881e\" data-id=\"5dca881e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b13fcae elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4b13fcae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/mid-wales-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Cottage in Mid Wales \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2cfc217a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2cfc217a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2a416f93\" data-id=\"2a416f93\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2862b9da elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2862b9da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"northyorkmoors&#038;coast\">8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/north-york-moors-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North York Moors<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/yorkshire-coast-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coast<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-62635d3a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"62635d3a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2a7041f2\" data-id=\"2a7041f2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5af3d78a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5af3d78a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/North-York-Moors.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-51636\" alt=\"North York Moors, Yorkshire\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6bfa8c00 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6bfa8c00\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5f3bffdd\" data-id=\"5f3bffdd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-130006ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"130006ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Few places offer a mix of countryside and coastline quite like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/north-york-moors-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North York Moors<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/yorkshire-coast-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yorkshire Coast<\/a>. It\u2019s a brilliant choice for families who want to balance outdoor adventure with seaside fun.<\/span><\/p><p>Inland, the North York Moors provide miles of open space to explore, with walking and cycling trails that are ideal for all ages. You\u2019ll find steam railways, nature reserves and family-friendly pubs scattered throughout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/north-yorkshire-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Yorkshire<\/a>\u2019s picturesque villages and valleys.<\/p><p>Over on the coast, seaside towns like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/whitby-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whitby<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/scarborough-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scarborough<\/a> are packed with things to do. From crabbing on the harbour walls to tucking into fish and chips on the beach, there\u2019s plenty to keep everyone happy. For something a little quieter, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/holiday-cottages-east-yorkshire.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">East Yorkshire<\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/bridlington-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bridlington<\/a> is great for traditional seaside charm without the crowds.<\/p><p>Whether it\u2019s climbing to the top of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/whitby-abbey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whitby Abbey<\/a> or paddling on Bridlington\u2019s golden sands, this stretch of the country has all the ingredients for a great family break.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2ec29a02 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2ec29a02\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6a9e58be\" data-id=\"6a9e58be\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78143230 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"78143230\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/north-york-moors-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a North York Moors Cottage \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-659d6356\" data-id=\"659d6356\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9f1831 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f9f1831\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/yorkshire-coast-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Yorkshire Coast Cottage \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-54edc00a\" data-id=\"54edc00a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39c554e1 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"39c554e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/north-yorkshire-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a North Yorkshire Cottage \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-617689a6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"617689a6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a501a45\" data-id=\"7a501a45\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44a343cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44a343cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"devon\">9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/family-holidays-devon.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Devon<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79ba290c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"79ba290c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lundy-Island-Devon.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-57113\" alt=\"Cliff top of Lundy Island, Devon\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c163746 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c163746\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1004044e\" data-id=\"1004044e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27cbef4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27cbef4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Without a doubt, the county of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/devon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Devon<\/a> is a brilliant all-rounder for family holidays. Offering a mix of coast, countryside and easy-going charm, its no wonder that nearly 2000 bookings have already been secured here for the year ahead! <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">With plenty of things to see and do across both of the county&#8217;s beautiful coastlines, it\u2019s no surprise it remains one of the UK\u2019s most popular family holiday spots.<\/span><\/p><p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/north-devon-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Devon<\/a>, you\u2019ll find long, sandy beaches and classic seaside fun. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/woolacombe-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Woolacombe<\/a> is perfect for bodyboarding and beach games, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/westward-ho-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Westward Ho!<\/a> offers wide open space for kites, picnics and paddling. Over in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/ilfracombe-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ilfracombe<\/a>, there\u2019s a charming harbour, an aquarium and plenty of spots for crabbing and ice cream.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/south-devon-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Devon<\/a> is home to picture-perfect coves, boat trips and scenic coastal walks. Towns like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/salcombe-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salcombe<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/dartmouth-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dartmouth<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/brixham-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brixham<\/a> are great for a relaxed day out, with waterfront caf\u00e9s, traditional pubs and family-friendly beaches to explore.<\/p><p>From wild moorland to hidden beaches, Devon offers just the right mix of freedom, fun and fresh air to keep all ages entertained.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-46f3846a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"46f3846a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-68160da7\" data-id=\"68160da7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-592329e3 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"592329e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/family-holidays-devon.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Cottage in Devon \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5640612 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5640612\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3224dbe1\" data-id=\"3224dbe1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b07addd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b07addd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"peakdistrict\">10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/peak-district-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peak District<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b692fd4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b692fd4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-57aa1caa\" data-id=\"57aa1caa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-697932ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"697932ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Monsal-Head-Peak-District.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-64531\" alt=\"Monsal Head, Peak District\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-28dcdcdb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"28dcdcdb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6f7f8671\" data-id=\"6f7f8671\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f0d2fbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f0d2fbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">With exceptional\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wild-swimming-in-the-peak-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wild swimming<\/a>\u00a0opportunities and beautiful\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/10-peak-district-waterfalls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">waterfall walks<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/peak-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peak District National Park<\/a> is one of the best UK holidays for families!<\/span><\/p><p>Spend your UK family holiday exploring the varied landscape spanning 555 square miles, with a wide range of things to see and do. From\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/7-easy-peak-district-walks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">easy Peak District walks<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/dog-friendly-walks-peak-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dog-friendly Peak District walks<\/a>, there\u2019s no better way to soak in the rural landscapes.<\/p><p>As well as great outdoor opportunities, the Peaks has incredible historical landmarks that the whole family will love! From\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chatsworth.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chatsworth House<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.haddonhall.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Haddon Hall<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/buxtoncivicassociation.org.uk\/pooles-cavern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Poole\u2019s Cavern<\/a>, there is a plethora of great\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/peak-district\/things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">things to do in the Peak District National Park<\/a>.<\/p><p>Families will also be delighted to find an array of wonderful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-uk-towns-villages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UK towns and villages to visit<\/a>, including the market town of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/bakewell-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bakewell<\/a>. Best known for its delicious Bakewell Tart, this town also has plenty of tempting activities that all ages will enjoy. You could meander the specialist shops, stroll along the banks of the River Wye or photograph the striking medieval five-arched stone bridge.<\/p><p>Other places to visit include the highest town in England,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/buxton-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buxton<\/a>, the exciting town of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/matlock-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matlock<\/a>\u00a0or the wind through the cobbled streets of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/ashbourne-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ashbourne<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5cb1a994 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5cb1a994\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d8d06eb\" data-id=\"d8d06eb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c1680c1 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3c1680c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/peak-district-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book a Peak District Cottage \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-651223f4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"651223f4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-15a76d82\" data-id=\"15a76d82\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f39ccc elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"32f39ccc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-10dda6df elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"10dda6df\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f6d9a8e\" data-id=\"3f6d9a8e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57f34bb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57f34bb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Methodology<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1d24edb7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1d24edb7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a0bf88\" data-id=\"4a0bf88\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6544286f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6544286f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">All findings in this article are based on internal booking data from Sykes Holiday Cottages.<\/span><\/p><p>We analysed family bookings for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 to determine how many families have travelled with us and how many have booked as of 24th October 2025. We also calculated the percentage of total bookings that included families.<\/p><p>To identify the most popular regions for families in the UK in 2026, we calculated bookings per property for the calendar year by comparing the number of family bookings with the number of available properties in each region. We then analysed the top three most-booked locations within each region to compile a list of the most popular family destinations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38f2bd71 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38f2bd71\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b9be76e\" data-id=\"2b9be76e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4255f7 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4255f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-25e3e16b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"25e3e16b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-618dbac9\" data-id=\"618dbac9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27a42f56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27a42f56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Feeling inspired by our best UK holidays for families guide? If so, be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>book with us<\/strong><\/a> and choose from many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/family-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>family-friendly holiday cottages<\/strong><\/a>. If you are looking for further family holiday inspiration, take a look at our top 10 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/uk-holiday-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>UK holiday destinations<\/strong><\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering what the best UK holiday destinations for families in 2026 are? Then you\u2019ve come to the right place! From rolling countryside and charming villages to lively seaside towns and historic cities, the UK has everything you need for a brilliant family break. 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