Child-Friendly Family Holidays & Hotels

Calcot Manor, Gloucestershire

Calcot Manor has a reputation for being one of the UK's top family hotels and with reason. A former English farmhouse set in beautiful gardens on a 220 acre site Calcot manages to combine style and luxury with informality and friendliness; it has the perfect mixture of things to do (for the kids) and places to relax (for the parents).

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Falcon House, Gloucestershire

Do you have a young family and want a break or a holiday but can’t stand the thought of packing all the caboodle needed to get you through the stay? Take a look at this beautiful contemporary 4 bedroom lakeside holiday house. Not only is it a gorgeous place and location to stay but it is packed to the rafters with all the necessary equipment for babies, toddlers and little ones. With not one but 2 highchairs, 2 travel cots, 2 baby listening monitors and a Phil and Ted double buggy it is great for a family with twins. Older children are going to love Falcon House too. Based in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park you have the use of the complex facilities: Swimming Pool, Tennis Court and Kid's Playground. And you never know you might get the chance to book a treatment in the Residents Spa. Just perfect!

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The Priory Inn, Gloucestershire

Dave and Tanya Kelly have built up the reputation of the Priory Inn to be among the UK's top child-friendly hotels. Based in the heart of The Cotswolds the team knows how hard it is to find an affordable weekend away in hotel that is truly family friendly with a welcoming atmosphere. So they’ve made it easy for you and here’s how….

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Goosenest, Gloucestershire

Goose Nest House is a luxury, five bedroom holiday home with fantastic views overlooking the adjacent Somerford Lagoon. Sleeping 8 adults, 1 child plus room for cots it can be found near Cirencester, Gloucestershire on an award-winning 450 acre Lower Mill Estate. Guests have access to the Estates facilities including its luxury spa, with two 20 m heated swimming pools (indoor and outdoor), sauna, steam room, gym and pampering treatments. For the children there are playgrounds, trampolines, a pets corner, football pitch, tennis court and nature trails with bird hides dotted around the Estate. And for the more adventurous of families, bike and boat hire is on offer.

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Oxford, Oxfordshire

Oxford is home to the oldest university in the English speaking world. This immaculately presented, purpose-built Youth Hostel is located in the heart of the city next to the railway station. Recommended by reviewers as the best value accommodation in town, YHA Oxford has attracted visitors from all over the world since opening in 2001. Most rooms are en-suite and guests can take advantage of a modern cafe/bar serving local beers and great value menu.

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Bruern Cottages, Oxfordshire

National Winners of VisitBritain’s Excellence in England Gold and Silver Awards for self-catering holiday of the year 1998 and 2003 Twelve stylish and luxurious Victorian self-catering cottages sleeping 2-10 in an area of outstanding natural beauty half an hour from Oxford. Set in impressive landscaped gardens, the cottages combine the best of old and new; open fires, four poster beds and antique furniture as well as state of the art bathrooms, kitchens and central heating. There is croquet, tennis, swimming and a games room in the grounds, and fly fishing, riding and golf nearby.

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Flagstone Farm Cottages, Gloucestershire

Flagstone Farm cottages give you a fantastic opportunity to wind down. Set on a non-working farm of approximately 12 acres it provides a safe and tranquil haven for children to wander the surrounding fields and woodland or enjoy the play area. 2 miles from Stow on the Wold the farm is in an area of outstanding natural beauty - that is apparent from your front door; the lovely views are there to simply enjoy. Should you want to go further afield Stratford, Cheltenham and Oxford, with all the amenities and entertainment that they offer, are close by.

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Big Cottage Company, Gloucestershire

We are so happy – if ever there was an idea of what we had hoped to find the Big Cottage Company provides – endlessly. Everything you could ever want for a big family holiday is all ready and waiting. Wellacres House, Hill House and Meadowbank House each sleep 16; Oak House sleeps 12. These fabulous houses in the North Cotswolds, each with it's own sumptuous grounds and out-standing child-friendly facilities, including outdoor heated pools, playgrounds and games rooms, provide a truly decadent base to holiday - you just have to decide on the group you'd like to gather in order to try them out.

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Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel, Gloucestershire

Situated in the Cotswold Water Park, Four Pillars Hotel provides families with a range of luxury accommodation in idyllic surroundings. Set in 55 acres of prime, unspoilt Cotswolds parkland, you can enjoy a pampered short break or self-catering holiday at the Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars. In this stunning setting, families will be spoilt for choice with the range of facilities and outdoor activities within the area. Mums and Dads will be taking turns to use the glorious Spa 6 – a haven for frazzled parents to de-stress. The children are most welcome in the ultra stylish, heated indoor swimming pool. There are nature walks together with bike and boat hire.

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The Holt Hotel, Oxfordshire

The Holt Hotel is a beautifully refurbished traditional coaching inn dating back to the 15th century with all the comforts of a modern hotel. Set within 9 acres of grounds, on the edge of the stunning Cotswolds and close to Oxford, it is situated midway between Oxford and Banbury on the main A4260 road. Families can enjoy the safe environment of the ground – excellent for football, riding a bike or enjoy a stroll along the canal. Ideally located to enjoy many of the surrounding family attractions in the area; Cotswold Wildlife Park, Windsor Castle and Legoland amongst others.