This is probably the most exhausted you’ve felt in your entire life, welcome to parenthood! We’re here to take the sting out of planning your first holiday away with baby whilst nursing a foggy head and tired eyes…
Imagine a home-from-home for your first family adventure, the ultimate staycation. With no need to endure a long-haul flight or meticulously pack with baggage-allowance weight in mind, your only focus can be making precious new memories with your little one.
Keep the plans simple and the pace slow. Here’s our pick of baby-friendly holiday cottages you can visit for your first break together.
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Chew Valley Rise, Somerset
Sleeps 4
For those searching for UK getaways with babies and children, look no further than this family-friendly cottage in Somerset, nestled in the Chew Valley Animal Park.
Camels, pygmy goats, wallabies, alpacas, donkeys and Shetland ponies can be seen wandering around the grounds of this licenced zoo. Add to this a shared outdoor play area, and you’ll soon see why it’s absolute heaven for kids! And it’s a great sensory experience for tiny tots too.
Special features:
- Set within a licenced zoo, with a huge variety of animals that you can meet and interact with
- Shared outdoor play area to keep all ages entertained
- Only 0.5 miles from a welcoming country pub that serves hearty homecooked food
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A Woodland Hideaway, Herefordshire
Sleeps 2 (plus infant) + 1 dog
When it comes to holidays with babies that offer peace, tranquillity, and exceptional views, you’ll find it hard to beat this stunning woodland cabin. Set high in the foothills of the Black Mountains in Herefordshire and with easy access to the Brecon Beacons National Park, adventure waits for those wishing to explore this inspiring part of the UK.
A staggering 300 acres of rugged farmland and woodland surround this remote hideaway, so if you don’t have the energy for a longer trek into the mountains, you can easily make some treasured family memories right on the doorstep. Or you could simply light the fire pit on the raised terrace and let little eyes take in those views without having to move at all!
Special features:
- Arranged on one level and open plan, perfect for a young family with baby-on-the-move
- Located in a beautiful and engaging setting, surrounded by countryside; witness incredible sunsets from the terrace
- 300 acres of woodland and farmland to explore, so you don’t need to go far to enjoy some fresh air
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The Riverside – Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway
Sleeps 2 (plus infant) + 2 dogs
For lovers of the great outdoors who are also on the hunt for a magical first holiday with baby, this beautiful barn conversion is a wonderful infant-friendly retreat. Set within the grounds of a historic country house and enveloped by spectacular rural scenery, this Scottish family-friendly cottage is ideally located for enjoying inspiring walks with your little explorer strapped to your back.
After a day spent in the fresh air, return to this elegantly styled cottage for plenty of home-from-home indulgences. Sit out in the shared garden and watch wild salmon leaping in the river while your newborn drifts off to the relaxing sound of the babbling water, and let someone else do the cooking with a delicious meal in the on-site restaurant.
Special features:
- Fish for wild salmon in the River Nith at the end of the garden
- Dine out in the on-site restaurant and bar, under a mile’s walk from the cottage
- Set out on an adventure along the Southern Upland Way through awe-inspiring landscapes
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Cold Bath Retreat – Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Sleeps 6
This impressive, three-storey townhouse is a wonderful base for those in the throes of new parenthood, and whose list of ‘wants’ includes close proximity to plenty of conveniences whilst still retaining a sense of privacy. The Townhouse sits in the heart of Regency spa town Harrogate in North Yorkshire and offers the perfect mix of contemporary living with characterful charm.
For parents in need of a little pampering, the Turkish Baths are only half a mile away where you can enjoy a soothing soak in the therapeutic spring water followed by a stress-relieving massage or luxurious beauty treatment. Why not leave your little one with the grandparents for a few hours and take some much-needed time for yourselves?
Special features:
- Within walking distance of fantastic attractions and an appealing café-culture atmosphere
- This spacious retreat is ideal for bringing the whole family along and features all the luxury mod-cons needed to entertain the adults whilst baby sleeps
- Great travel links; the property sits within a short walk of the train station
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Ocean Sunset, Devon
Sleeps 2 (plus infant)
Offering an incredible level of luxury, lose yourselves in the beauty of the North Devon coast at this indulgent little holiday cottage which sits on the peripherals of an exclusive development.
Perfect for holidays with newborns, every extravagance has been considered with no expense spared; from the opulent furnishings and high-spec gadgets to added luxuries such as the large free-standing bath, and a hot tub on the balcony that boasts the most phenomenal views. Here you can indulge in some serious (family-friendly) rest and relaxation.
Special features:
- Located in an exclusive development by a popular seaside resort and boasting spectacular views
- A private balcony hot tub and access to shared amenities, including a play area/games room and heated indoor plunge pool
- Within a short walk of the beach and other seaside attractions
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Low Farm Cottage, Norfolk
Sleeps 4 + 2 dogs
Bringing a touch of the Hamptons to Winterton-on-Sea, this beautiful beachfront family-friendly cottage in Norfolk is perfect for a young family to enjoy.
A converted barn, nestled on the edge of a chocolate-box village and within close proximity to the sea, this coastal retreat has been lovingly restored by the owners to offer a relaxed environment with every luxurious convenience thought of. It is also perfectly placed to explore the Norfolk coast and the Broads National Park.
Special features:
- Holistic and beauty treatments available on-site, so you can treat yourselves to some R&R
- The beach is within walking distance, whilst the garden offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside
- Perfect for a family, the property sits on one level and has been stylishly decorated throughout
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Tregenver Dairy, Cornwall
Sleeps 3 (plus infant) + 1 dog
A charming family cottage in Cornwall full of character, this sweet retreat is a great base for those travelling with a newborn. It has been artfully designed to make the most out of every nook and cranny of its cosy interiors.
Decorated in a warm and welcoming style, attention has been paid to the outside space where you’ve not only got the use of an enclosed, private patio, but you also have access to an incredibly pretty, large mature garden, which boasts a summerhouse, trampoline and resident chickens.
Special features:
- Wonderful for spending time outdoors in a safe and stimulating environment; enjoy the use of a summerhouse and feed the chickens
- The property is dog friendly, so the whole family can come along
- Set within a peaceful location, within easy reach of North Cornwall's fishing villages
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Enjoy a baby-friendly holiday in the UK
Spanning the country, our selection of holiday homes with child-friendly features offers an abundance of added amenities such as safe enclosed gardens, travel cots, highchairs and additional facilities like swimming pools and games rooms; little extras to help ensure everyone’s needs are catered for away from home.
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