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Swn-Y-Wylan is a picturesque, detached house resting on a beach in Red Wharf Bay, Isle of Anglesey, boasting a hot tub, woodburning stove, and Smart TV. Red Wharf Bay 0.1 miles; Menai Bridge 7.5 miles; Llandudno 30.2 miles. (Ref. 1162389)

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


for 7 nights €1297

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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A beautiful barn conversion resting in Mark, Somerset. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. Stylish interior. Burnham-on-Sea 5 miles; Glastonbury 12.5 miles. (Ref. 1063808)

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for 7 nights €518

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.7

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A detached house resting in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Pet-friendly. Close to a beach. Sea views. Charmouth 2.6 miles; Seaton 8.2 miles; Beer 10 miles. (Ref. 1106636)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
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for 7 nights €1079

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A wonderful former mill in riverside location, 1 mile from the village of Meigle. Working wheel feature still in place, en-suites, WiFi, trout fishing on river. Blairgowrie 9 miles. (Ref. 1016379)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €787

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.7

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Sitting on the edge of the Menai Strait, Snowdonia. Gorgeous sea views. WiFi. TV with basic Sky facilities. Short walk to pub and shop. 5 mile drive to supermarkets. (Ref. 1008924)

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  • Off-road parking
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  • Sky TV


for 7 nights €606

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Slieve Mish View, a lovely house, well kept inside and out, resting in Lonart near the town of Killorglin in County Kerry, close to the coast, a beach, and with stunning views. Killorglin 4.6 miles. (Ref. 1161772)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 7 nights €690

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.4

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Traditional style cottage originally part of a large stable building set in extensive grounds. Fantastic tranquil location on the edge of seaside town of Stonehaven and for exploring this wonderful part of Scotland. (Ref. 963209)

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for 7 nights €522

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Wildwood is a detached, barn conversion resting in Trerice, near Quintrell Downs, Cornwall. Countryside location. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Quintrell Downs 1.5 miles; Newquay 3 miles. (Ref. 1146388)

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for 7 nights €754

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6

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Sweden Bridge Cottage is a delightful cottage located in the village of Ambleside in Cumbria. In the Lake District National Park. Driveway parking. Grasmere 4.2 miles; Windermere 5 miles; Keswick 16.5 miles. (Ref. 1156397)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €832

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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This excellent barn conversion rests in Derwen, North Wales. Beautiful valley views. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Ruthin 5.8 miles; Corwen 6.1 miles; Llangollen 15.9 miles. (Ref. 926235)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €1491

  • Sleeps13
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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A contemporary, six-bedroom barn conversion situated on the outskirts of Ellel, near to the city of Lancaster. Views of Morecambe Bay. Underfloor heating. Pet-friendly. Rural location. Lancaster 5.7 miles. (Ref. 929146)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Games room


for 7 nights €2094

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.1

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Above The Pub, a first-floor single-storey holiday apartment resting in Alvechurch, Worcestershire. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Electric fire. Family-friendly. Redditch 4.5 miles; Birmingham 12.1 miles; Worcester 23.0 miles (Ref. 1143302)

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for 7 nights €397

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Luxury coastal ground floor property, located on Fishermans Bank, Mudeford. Amazing views of Christchurch Harbour. En-suite master room. Pet-friendly. Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.3 miles. (Ref. 1006623)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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for 7 nights €900

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  • Sleeps20
  • Bedrooms11
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Eden Bay Retreat is a spacious terraced holiday home residing in Morecambe, Lancashire. Cinema room. Off-road parking. En-suites. Sea views. Near beach. Heysham 3.2 miles; Lancaster 4.3 miles; Lake District National Park 21.6 miles. (Ref. 1122706)

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


for 7 nights €2142

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A sumptuous second floor apartment, within a small development, on the edge of Charlestown. Balcony. En-suite facilities. WiFi. Harbour 10 mins walk. Famous Eden Project 2 miles away. (Ref. 975085)

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for 7 nights €469

  • Sleeps46
  • Bedrooms22
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Myddelton Grange is an impressive former catholic retreat centre situated in the countryside of Ilkley, a short drive to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Bolton Abbey 5.9 miles; Skipton 10.5 miles. (Ref. 1171081)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights €6670

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A luxury detached farmhouse, surrounded by open countryside in the Durham Dales. En-suite bedrooms, large woodburner, ample off road parking and enclosed garden. Separate games room with additional bedroom. Walks from the doorstep. Stanhope 3 miles. (Ref. 921311)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights €1209

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.6

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Backstage is a fantastic annex resting in Pitlochry, Perthshire. Off-road parking. Private garden. Close to a river. Perth 26.2 miles. (Ref. 1123177)

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


for 7 nights €364

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

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Arfryn is a fabulous pet-friendly house in Solva, Pembrokshire, boasting ground-floor living and has sea views to admire whilst being close to amenities. St Davids 3.2 miles; Haverfordwest 13.7 miles. (Ref. 1171349)

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


for 7 nights €567

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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Superb, detached coastal cottage on the stunning Solway Firth in Bowness-on-Solway. Breathtaking views. WiFi. Underfloor heating. Direct access to the sea. Pub 2 mins walk. Carlisle 13.5 miles. (Ref. 911744)

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


for 7 nights €535

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 or these family coastal holidays 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 or these midweek breaks! There are also plenty of holiday parks for families, family lodges and child-friendly holiday cottages for you to choose from, as well as a host of cottages for two-night stays if you're only looking to get away for a quick break.