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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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This delightful holiday property rests near Windermere, Cumbria. Countryside views. Ground-floor living. Off-road parking. Ambleside 4.3 miles; Windermere 3 miles. (Ref. 1120662)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €771

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

1 Clarkes Lane is a beautiful cottage nestled in the quaint village of St Martins in Shropshire. Woodburning stove. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Games room. Oswestry 5.3 miles; Llangollen 9.8 miles; Shrewsbury 22.4 miles; Chester 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1159443)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights €990

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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This fabulous property sits in the Avon valley near Stonehenge. This tranquil setting has woodland and a large garden and the River Avon flowing through it with double bank fly fishing. Amesbury 3.2 miles; Salisbury 10.1 miles; Southampton 33.1 miles. (Ref. 1076792)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
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for 7 nights €1941

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely detached property located amongst superb views of Welsh countryside, it is the perfect escape for a large family or group of friends! Plenty of character and charm. Woodburner. Hot tub. Games room. Betws-y-Coed 2 miles. (Ref. 961172)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights €1221

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A delightful four-bedroom mid-terrace house resting in Borth-y-Gest, North Wales. Family-friendly. Near a beach. Enclosed garden. Harlech 10.3 miles; Caernarfon 20.6 miles. (Ref. 1077143)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV


for 7 nights €562

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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This magnificent barn conversion is based in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire. All en-suites. Hot tub. Spacious rooms. Country views. Settle 1.3 miles; Ingleton 10 miles. (Ref. 985150)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €2460

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A luxury, three-bedroom holiday home resting in Llanfechell, Anglesey. Near AONB. Hot tub. Contemporary. Countryside views. Close to amenities and beach. Cemaes Bay 1.6 miles; Holyhead 15.2 miles. (Ref. 1127832)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights €988

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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Ptarmigan is a family-friendly terraced home with sea views and off-road parking, located in the coastal village of Garlieston in Dumfries and Galloway. Wigtown 8 miles; Newton Stewart 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1159924)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €535

  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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Otherton Hall, a Grade II listed Georgian Farmhouse resting Otherton, Staffordshire. Indoor swimming pool. Cinema room. Sauna. Games room. Extensive gardens. Smart TVs. Cannock Chase AONB 6.5 miles; Stafford 7.8 miles. (Ref. 1120972)

  • Wi-fi
  • Swimming pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room


for 7 nights €5452

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Beudy Pwll Pridd is a fabulous, family-friendly barn conversion in Bryneglwys near Llangollen, Denbighshire with lovely views, a private hot tub and a barbecue. Ruthin 8.7 miles; Ruthin 15 mins (Ref. 1162911)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €1039

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Puffin Way Holiday Caravan is a well-presented, single-storey caravan situated in Llwyngwril, Gwynedd, boasting a private decking area and sea views. Llwyngwril 0.7 miles; Tywyn 7.9 miles. (Ref. 1177578)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €498

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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The Lodge is a rustic Swiss-style abode set in the valleys of Struy near Beauly in Highland, enjoying a woodburning stove and overlooking the River Beauly. Inverness 19 miles. (Ref. 1159255)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €550

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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The Canalside Cottage is a stunning, single-storey cottage located near Shardlow, Derbyshire, boasting open-plan living, EV charging, and canal views. Derby 8.8 miles; Loughborough 10.7 miles; Nottingham 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1177941)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €754

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  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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The Miners Hall, a breathtaking converted chapel located in the quaint town of Stanley, County Durham. Stained-glass windows. Hot tub. Sauna. Jukebox. Durham 8.8 miles; Newcastle upon Tyne 11 miles; Sunderland 17.3 miles. (Ref. 1128283)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €1729

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes
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Meadow View is a stunning, pet-friendly house near Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, boasting a hot tub, enclosed garden, woodburning stove, and annex. Beverley 3.2 miles; Hull 10.1 miles; York 28.9 miles. (Ref. 1127885)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights €1644

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Summerdown is an attractive, single-storey lodge resting in Brean, Somerset, enjoying serene lake views and a short walk to a beach, pub, and shop. Burnham-on-Sea 3.7 miles; Weston-super-Mare 9.9 miles; Glastonbury 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1172908)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €598

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Thompson Rig House is a cottage in Langdale End near Scarborough, North Yorkshire, boasting a woodburning stove, underfloor heating, and hot tub. Pickering 15.4 miles; Whitby 22.9 miles; York 38.7 miles. (Ref. 1164248)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights €1000

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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Superb single-storey barn conversion near Winterborne Stickland in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Open plan living with beams and en suite-facilities. Woodburning stove. Blandford Forum 4 miles. (Ref. 19285)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights €530

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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1 Bryn Beudy, a tasteful house in the hamlet of Stepaside in Pembrokeshire boasting a balcony with views of the woodland, hot tub and a nearby beach. Amroth 1 mile; Saundersfoot 4 miles; Tenby 6.5 miles; Narberth 7 miles; Pembroke 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1177634)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights €901

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Puffin Cottage is a gorgeous cottage in Craster, Northumberland, with stunning sea views, open-plan living, underfloor heating, and a woodburning stove. Alnwick 7.2 miles; Beadnell 8.7 miles. (Ref. 1175140)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €1001

Hoping to book a few days away for an unforgettable holiday with your loved ones? If so, then you simply can’t go wrong with booking one of these properties for a weekend away with kids! Whether you’re bringing just the immediate family or you’re longing for a reunion, there’s a family short break suited to everyone!

Why Book Family Weekend Breaks in the UK?

Sometimes, a few days away with those closest to you is just the thing you need! If that sounds familiar, then you’ve come to the right place with this collection of cottages for family weekend breaks in the UK!

Featuring properties situated all over the country, from the coast to the countryside, they make for amazing places to stay if you’re just looking to book a quick getaway for youself and your loved ones. Complete with all the amenities you’re used to at home, staying in one of these properties will give you the chance to relax and unwind away from the stress of everyday life.

So, whether you have a location in mind or simply looking to see what’s out there, we’re confident that you won’t be disappointed with one of these cottages for a weekend away with kids.

Places to Visit on a Weekend Away with Kids

With so many fantastic places to consider spending a weekend away with kids, you’re bound to find a wonderful destination that’s perfect for the whole family!  

For those of you hoping to stay in the countryside, then the Cotswolds is a fantastic area to choose. Tucked away in the South West of England, it’s a region that boasts tonnes of rural charm and is home to picturesque towns and villages like Bourton-on-the-Water, Castle Combe and Stow-on-the-Wold.  

Not only that, but here you’ll also find loads of family-friendly attractions to visit like the Cotswold Water Park and Westonbirt Arboretum to enjoy during your stay. 

On the other hand, if you’re hoping to stay by the sea, then Northumberland is a brilliant option to consider. Covering over 60 miles North East England's beautiful coastline, here you’ll find quaint towns and villages nestled between its beaches and coastal cliffs.  

With fantastic places to consider visiting like Alnwick, Bamburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed, it’s one of the country’s best-kept secrets when it comes to family weekend breaks in the UK! 

Other Popular Destinations for Family Weekend Breaks UK: 

Anglesey

Cornwall

Derbyshire

Hampshire

Isle of Wight

New Forest

Norfolk

North Wales

North Yorkshire

Pembrokeshire

South Wales

Types of Weekend Breaks

As well as these properties for family weekend breaks UK, there’s also a full collection of all available properties for short breaks in locations across the country to explore. If you’d prefer to go for a longer getaway then you can also choose from this collection of family holidays in the UK.

For couples, we’d highly recommend checking out this collection of romantic weekend breaks. On the other hand, if you’re looking for something a bit different, why not consider one of these weekend lodge breaks or one of these caravan weekend breaks instead? For something extra special, why not browse these luxury weekend breaks or these spa weekend breaks in the UK?

You can even check out these last-minute weekend breaks! For those of you who love the sea, these short breaks by the sea could be perfect for you. Why not bring your pooch along to one of these dog-friendly short breaks.

If you’re hoping to secure a fantastic deal, be sure to take a look at these cheap weekend breaks too! There are also plenty of holiday parks for families, family lodges and child-friendly holiday cottages for you to choose from.