RECOMMENDED FAMILY HOLIDAYS IN DORSET / WEST COUNTRY IN SOUTH WEST ENGLAND

The South West of England is a region of contrasts with Wiltshire under an hour from London. To the west, there are the wilds of Exmoor and the south endless coastline. Recommended as a holiday destination for families due to its ease of access, particularly if you want a change from Devon or Cornwall. The West Country includes Dorset, Somerset, Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire and the Isles of Scilly - Devon holidays and Cornwall holidays are so popular that these are featured separately.

The West Country area is a great place to enjoy your family holiday. From the grandeur of Bath to the delightful small villages to be discovered there are activities to keep everyone occupied. Many sports including golf, horse riding and swimming are available in the vicinity. Shopping in Bristol and Bath is close at hand and of course the historic legacies of both cities are open for all to explore whilst on holiday.

In Dorset, the Roman town of Dorchester and the market town of Sherborne are popular to visit and countryside such as the Blackmore Vale adds to the variety of countryside in this west country county. There are many unspoilt beaches along the south coast, from Studland’s golden sands, Lulworth Cove, Weymouth, Chesil Beach, Abbotsbury Swannery and the sub-tropical gardens, Burton Bradstock, West Bay, Golden Cap near Seatown and Lyme Regis for fossils and a dinosaur tour. The whole of this part of the south coast of south west england has recently been selected for World Heritage Site Status. Athelhampton Gardens and the Cerne Giant at Cerne Abbas are also well worth a visit. Golf, fishing, riding, tennis, bicycling, are within easy reach.

Below is a summary of the child friendly accommodation we feature in the West Country & Dorset - many have family friendly features such as babysitting, kids club, baby equipment, DVD players, games rooms and swimming pools to keep all of the children occupied whilst you enjoy your holiday too! To find your family holidays in the West Country & Dorset just click on the property name for further details. If you have any other places to recommend in the West Country & Dorset then please click on "Make a Holiday Recommendation in Dorset and the West Country of England" to send us a review, or if you would like to advertise your own property as a family holiday destination then please click on "Advertise my holiday cottage in the West Country and Dorset on Recommended Family Holidays".

Church Farm Stables, Dorset, West Country a 2 bedroom 4* rated self catering cottage conversion set in an Area of Outstanding Beauty in West Dorset.

West Hollowcombe Farm, Exmoor, West Country 4 self catering cottages with 2 or 3 beds located in the Exmoor National Park within sixty acres of fields & woodlands. Pet & dog friendly

Swandown Luxury Lodges, Cricket St Thomas, Somerset: 2-3 bed luxury lodges, private hot tubs, indoor swimming pool, fishing, playground, pet friendly holidays

Otter Falls Cottages, Honiton, Dorset / Devon border: 1-5 bed cottages, tennis court, indoor pool, sauna, wheelchair friendly farmhouse. Pet friendly

Hoburne Dorset, Christchurch, South of England - caravans, indoor & outdoor pools, tennis, kids club, beach

Oakdene Forest, Ringwood, Dorset / Hampshire border: 2-4 bed New Forest lodges with hot tubs & static caravans, indoor heated swimming pool, playground, pets

Pinewood Holiday Lodges, Lyme Regis, Dorset / Devon coast: 2-3 bed lodges near the beach, swimming pools.

Warmwell Holiday Lodges, Weymouth, Dorset, West Country: 2-3 bed lodges, indoor pool with flumes, fishing, ski slope, entertainment, adventure activities

The Saltings, Bath, south west England luxury 1 bedroom holiday cottage in Grade II listed building

Blue Anchor Bay Holiday Park, Minehead, Somerset - static & touring caravans with indoor swimming pool by the steam railway