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  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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A delightful coastal holiday home resting in Ravenglass, Cumbria. Open-plan. Sea views. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Holmrook 3.1 miles; Seascale 6.6 miles; Whitehaven 17.6 miles. (Ref. 1007857)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine


for 7 nights £641

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stylish 16th Century Farmhouse, 1.5 miles from Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Hot Tub. Superb rural views. WiFi. Woodburner. (Ref. 982968)

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


for 7 nights £1008

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Lake View Barn, a lovely ground-floor apartment near the bustling town of Macclesfield in Cheshire. Lake side property. Hot tub. Barbecue. En-suite rooms. Alderley Edge 4.1 miles. Prestbury 4.4 miles. (Ref. 1154245)

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


for 7 nights £714

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

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Terfyn Bach is a delightful detached bungalow with an open-plan layout, near a beach and golf club, in the coastal village of Morfa Nefyn in Gwynedd. Nefyn 1.6 miles; Pwllheli 7 miles; Abersoch 10.5 miles. (Ref. 1155018)

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


for 7 nights £519

  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Detached character cottage in the Shropshire Hills AONB, 3 miles from Bucknell. Hot tub. Countryside views. Exposed beams and stone. Grade II listed. Clun 3.6 miles; Knighton 6.7 miles; Ludlow 16.4 miles. (Ref. 974321)

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


for 7 nights £1169

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A renovated croft house overlooking the stunning scenery of Sleat near Mallaig on the Isle of Skye. Spacious. Woodburning stove. En-suite. Ground-floor bedroom. Teangue 0.3 miles; Mallaig 10 miles; Broadford 12.4 miles; Fort William 52.4 miles. (Ref. 1110742)

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


for 7 nights £1253

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A former school house property resting within the town of Kidwelly. Views of the Kidwelly Castle. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Llanelli 6 miles. (Ref. 973874)

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


for 7 nights £431

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This lovely, traditional house is based near Ilam, Derbyshire. WiFi. En-suites. Spacious rooms. Matlock 14 miles. (Ref. 998680)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Mon 1st Jun to 30th Jun 2026


for 7 nights £949

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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This charming farmhouse property rests in Falkirk, Stirlingshire. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Bedrooms with en-suites. Stenhousemuir 5.9 miles; Glasgow 24.4 miles; Edinburgh 27.5 miles. (Ref. 1085615)

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


for 7 nights £1587

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Drummygar Mains, an imposing, detached holiday home close to Arbroath in Angus on the east coast of Scotland. Hot tub. Family-friendly. Off-road parking. Carnoustie 6.1 miles; Dundee 13.4 miles. St Andrews 25.8 miles. (Ref. 1154477)

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


for 7 nights £1043

  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms7
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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A fabulous, single-storey property residing in Marsh Green near Whimple, Devon. Off-road parking. Pet-friendly. In an AONB. Ottery St Mary 3.9 miles; Exeter 9.6 miles. (Ref. 999414)

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


for 7 nights £2119

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A beautiful waterfront apartment with panoramic sea and river views. Just a stone's throw from the beach and marina at the popular seaside resort of Exmouth. Parking. Wifi. (Ref. 1016547)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 5% off - Fri 12th Jun to 26th Jun 2026


for 7 nights £824

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Stunning detached family home in a prime location in Llanbedrog. Sea views. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. Abersoch 3.3 miles, Pwllheli 4 miles. (Ref. 1016702)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • 10% off - Fri 8th May to 19th Jun 2026

  • 5% off - Fri 3rd Jul to 17th Jul 2026


for 7 nights £2343

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

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This superb semi-detached barn conversion rests in the rural village of East Norton, near Uppingham in the East Midlands. Woodburner. Country views. Corby 13.5 miles; Leicester 15 miles. (Ref. 993253)

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


for 7 nights £502

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A lovely semi-detached cottage located in the village of Sawdon, North Yorkshire. Rural location. Panoramic views. Brompton-by-Sawdon 1.9 miles; Scarborough 10 miles. (Ref. 982982)

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


for 7 nights £591

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This quaint, semi-detached cottage sits in Blakedown, Worcestershire. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Ground-floor living. Enclosed garden. Stourbridge 4.4 miles; Kinver 5.5 miles; Bewdley 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1098095)

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


for 7 nights £829

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful, three-bedroom, single-storey log cabin settled in Brinsea near Congresbury, Somerset. Open-plan. Garden. Washing machine. Weston-super-Mare 9.1 miles; Bristol 14 miles. (Ref. 1101122)

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


for 7 nights £641

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A superb wooden lodge resting just outside the village of Wedmore in Somerset. Countryside location. Open-plan. Hot tub. Cheddar 6.5 miles; Burnham-on-Sea 9 miles. (Ref. 1100432)

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


for 7 nights £670

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, reverse-level barn conversion resting on a working farm on the outskirts of Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire. Smart TV and WIFI. Off-road parking. Family-friendly. Dishwasher. National Botanic Gardens 8.5 miles; Llanelli 19 miles; Tenby 30 miles. (Ref. 1121549)

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


for 7 nights £539

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A brilliant, detached house residing in Swanwick, Derbyshire. Large gardens. Ample off-road parking. Butterley 1.1 miles; Alfreton 2.5 miles; Matlock 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1065033)

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


for 7 nights £495

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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.