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A detached bungalow situated in the village of Seasalter, Kent. All ground floor. Patio areas with furniture. Whitstable 2 miles; Herne Bay 6 miles. (Ref. 930347)

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


for 7 nights €498

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A Grade II Captain's House in Porthmadog with outstanding views of the Marina, Mountains and Steam Trains. Dog-friendly. Open fire. Near a beach. Harbour views. Private garden. Harlech 9.6 miles; Caernarfon 21 miles. (Ref. 1096235)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €577

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    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)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights €1068

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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Pheasant Cottage is a delightful, two-bedroom holiday home resting in Hurst, North Yorkshire. Near Yorkshire Dales National Park. Countryside. Open fire. Richmond 10.4 miles; Leyburn 12.8 miles; Barnard Castle 19.4 miles; Kirkby Stephen 27.9 miles. (Ref. 1140216)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Washing machine


for 7 nights €606

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  • Bedrooms4
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Shipwrights, a delightful three-storey cottage resting in Salcombe, within a short walk to the town centre. Parking, pet friendly with delightful rear garden. Kingsbridge 5.7 miles; Dartmouth 21 miles; Plymouth 24 miles; Paignton 25.8 miles. (Ref. 1183756)

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for 7 nights €940

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.9

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A splendid, three bedroom property set on the banks of Loch Lochy near to Spean Bridge, Scottish Highlands. Serene location. Perfect for families. Lake views. Fort William 14.9 miles. (Ref. 1083346)

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


for 7 nights €1049

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

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1 Penporth, a charming property located in the lovely town of Rhayader in Powys. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Child-friendly. Short drive to national parks. Llandrindod Wells 10.9 miles; Aberystwyth 34.6 miles. (Ref. 1143556)

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


for 7 nights €562

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.7

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An attached barn conversion resting within a wonderful location, close to Much Wenlock. Wenlock Edge views. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Near Shropshire Hills AONB. (Ref. 1001579)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking


for 7 nights €454

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  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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Contemporary log cabin at the heart of gated development in gorgeous Lakeland countryside. En-suite shower room. WiFi. Secure off road parking. 15 mins to Keswick and Penrith. Dog-friendly. (Ref. 972633)

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


for 7 nights €593

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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Fabulous end-terrace holiday home in the centre of the medieval town of Rye. Three bedrooms, off road parking for 1 car, WiFi. Museums, art galleries, pubs and restaurants all on the doorstep. Camber Sands 5 miles. (Ref. 938145)

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for 7 nights €679

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A characterful stone-built cottage settled in Todmorden in West Yorkshire. Rural. Countryside views. 16th century features Washing machine. Hebden Bridge 5.9 miles; Halifax 14.1 miles. (Ref. 1045600)

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


for 7 nights €623

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0

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Captains Cottage is a lovely pet-friendly property in Brixham, Devon, boasting a woodburning stove, amazing sea views to admire and is close to the beach. Dartmouth 5.4 miles; Paignton 5.6 miles; Torquay 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1178326)

  • Wi-fi
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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €608

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.6

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A stylish duplex apartment resting in Backbarrow near Newby Bridge & the southerly end of Lake Windermere. Balcony. River views. Open-plan. Bowness-on-Windermere 9.3 miles. (Ref. 1071349)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €792

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8

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This charming ground-floor property rests on the outskirts of Lydstep, near Manorbier, in Wales. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Open-plan living. Tenby 3.6 miles; Saundersfoot 6 miles. (Ref. 1037234)

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


for 7 nights €471

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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A semi-detached bungalow situated at the edge of a 166-acre working farm on the outskirts of Boscastle. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Peaceful setting. Tintagel 6.6 miles. (Ref. 1073199)

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


for 7 nights €660

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  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.8

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A delightful cottage resting in the quaint village of Cark in Cartmel, Cumbria. Near National Park. Pet-friendly. Original features. Close to amenities. Romantic. Riverside views. Cartmel 3.6 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1119470)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights €541

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.5

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A stunning, two-storey penthouse apartment resting in Caernarfon, Gwynedd. Open-plan. Private balconies. Bedrooms with en-suites. Llanberis 7.8 miles; Bangor 9.5 miles. (Ref. 1073011)

  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights €1227

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.6

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A fantastic Grade II listed cottage resting in Boscastle, Cornwall. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Near historic sites. Tintagel 3.4 miles; Camelford 5.7 miles. (Ref. 1079990)

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for 7 nights €655

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Eden Lodge is a tasteful, two-bedroom holiday home nestled on the Castlewigg Holiday Park near Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway. Near a National Park. Smart TV. Pet-friendly. Castlewigg 0.6 miles; Wigtown 9 miles; Newton Stewart 15.6 miles. (Ref. 1142681)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights €438

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Wonderful family holiday home in Trearddur Bay. Close to the local amenities and the beach. Woodburning stove. TV with bluray player. WIFI. (Ref. 1008740)

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


for 7 nights €1268

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.