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Family Short Breaks UK

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A single-storey seaside holiday home positioned near Daliburgh on the Isle of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Close to a beach. Remote. Pet-friendly. Eriskay 3.1 miles; Daliburgh 6.9 miles; Lochboisdale 9.7 miles; Lochmaddy 45.7 miles. (Ref. 1110770)

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7 nights from £727

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  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
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29 Gap Road is a brilliant, three-bedroom home resting in Hunmanby Gap near Primrose Valley, North Yorkshire. Sea views. Close to beach. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Filey 3.9 miles, Scarborough 10.5 miles. (Ref. 1130233)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
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7 nights from £1082

  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.8

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This large ground-floor cottage lies in the quaint coastal town of Moville, County Donegal. En-suite bedrooms. Family-friendly. WiFi. Greencastle 2.9 miles; Shrove 5.7 miles; Carndonagh 11.6 miles. (Ref. 1056702)

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7 nights from £906

  • 17 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

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This charming detached white stone cottage rests in the village of Aller, near Langport, in Somerset. Woodburning stoves. Pet-friendly. Bridgwater 10 miles; Yeovil 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1037766)

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7 nights from £1633

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  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

    5.0

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Ridge House is a luxury, three-storey house overlooking Lake Windermere near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, boasting a cinema, games room, and boathouse. Windermere Train Station 4.8 miles; Ambleside 9 miles; Kendal 10.9 miles. (Ref. 1165746)

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7 nights from £4726

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  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
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A stunning, newly built, single-storey home in the small village of Germoe near Praa Sands. Contemporary. Open-plan living space. Large garden. Praa Sands 0.8 miles; Marazion 3.6 miles; Helston 5.6 miles; Penzance 7.7 miles. (Ref. 1050475)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

7 nights from £1070

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.8

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A superb detached property situated in the village of Crantock. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Newquay 3.6 miles; Perranporth 7.9 miles. (Ref. 1051192)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £912

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

A superb Grade II listed house resting in Penrith, near Ullswater, Cumbria. En-suite bathrooms. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Carlisle 17.7 miles; Keswick 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1078897)

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7 nights from £1788

  • 9 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Pets No

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Knowle House is a stunning, five-bedroom home resting in Okehampton, Devon. Hot tub. Woodburning stove. Smart TV. Bedroom with en-suite. Exeter 24.6 miles. (Ref. 1141743)

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7 nights from £1148

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

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Artemis is a contemporary, four-bedroom home resting in Rock, Cornwall. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities and the beach. Open-plan living. Stylish. Polzeath 2.5 miles; Padstow 2.8 miles on foot; Wadebridge 5 miles. (Ref. 1080631)

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7 nights from £938

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

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An impeccable, semi-detached holiday home settled in Mullion, Cornwall. Hot tub. Shared games room. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Lizard Point 6.2 miles; Helston 8 miles; Porthleven 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1063909)

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  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £1231

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  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
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    4.9

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Spacious detached holiday home on the edge of the village of Pensilva, leading onto Bodmin Moor in Cornwall. Character beams and woodburner. Lawned garden, four bedrooms. Great driving access to all of Cornwall. Liskeard 5 miles. (Ref. 953967)

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7 nights from £630

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  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
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    4.7

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A gorgeous, contemporary cottage in the village of Watermillock in the Lake District. Open-plan living. Idyllic views of Ullswater. En-suite. WiFi. Smart TVs. (Ref. 984069)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • £1000 off - Fri 21st Mar to 28th Mar 2025

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  • £500 off - Fri 4th Apr to 11th Apr 2025

7 nights from £1310

  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.8

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Gorgeous, thatched 'chocolate box' cottage with indoor pool. Parking. Pet friendly. WiFi. Sampford Courtenay 1 mile. (Ref. 976086)

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  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £793

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

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Great house on the edge Criccieth, with the local amenities and beaches within a short walk. Wood burning stove. Tv & DVD and WIFI (Ref. 1008758)

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7 nights from £1367

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

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A remarkable four-bedroom detached property resting in Betws-y-Coed, Conwy. Off-road parking. Wet room. Conwy 15 miles; Llanberis 16.5 miles; Porthmadog 24.2 miles. (Ref. 984186)

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7 nights from £953

  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    4.9

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Superb stone-built cottage with traditional features and stylish furnishings. Natural swimming pool and hot tub. Games room. Woodburner. WiFi. Sky TV. Wonderful touring base. Dunmore 3.5 miles. (Ref. 21606)

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  • Games room
  • Sky TV

7 nights from £518

  • 8 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

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A stylish single-storey cottage situated in the tranquil village of Stannersburn near Falstone in Northumberland. Luxury. Smart TV. Idyllic views. Bellingham 8.5 miles; Newcastleton 24.3 miles; Carlisle 48.6 miles. (Ref. 1068161)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £1062

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Pets Yes

    5.0

A spectacular four-bedroom detached holiday home settled in Bowness-On-Windermere in Cumbria. Open-plan. Ground-floor living. Off-road parking. Close to lake. Ambleside 5.8 miles; Kendal 9 miles. (Ref. 1100192)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £1856

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 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? 

If you’re hoping to secure a fantastic deal, be sure to take a look at these cheap weekend breaks too! There are also plenty of holiday parks for families, family lodges and child-friendly holiday cottages for you to choose from.