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Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays - a selection of self catering cottages, gites and villas

The holiday homes below are the most recommended or best self catering family holiday cottages, gites, villas & parks - independent recommendations by people who have already been there and experienced them. Hopefully, by following these recommendations it may lead to the best family holiday you have ever had!

The list on the left includes the best, most recommended single self catering family friendly holiday cottage, gite or villa. The second list on the right shows the best, most recommended family friendly self catering holiday cottages, gite complex or villas that have more than one holiday cottage on the same site.

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Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays at Windermere Holiday Lodge, in the Lake District, Cumbria, England Selamat Lodge, Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England- luxury 2 bed centrally heated timber lodge with hot tub in a 5 star holiday park with pool. 18 recommendations, average rating 4.8 out of 5.

Top 25 Recommended Luxury Family Holidays at Cornish Beach Belle, Gwithiam Sands Cornwall, England Cornish Beach Belle, Gwithiam Sands, Cornwall, England - 2 bed luxury chalet right on the beach of Gwithiam Sands and the beach.
17 recommendations, average rating 4.9 out of 5.

Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays at Apartment French Alps, Samoens, France Apartment French Alps, Samoens, France a wonderful 2 bed holiday apartment in the centre of Samoens with fantastic alpine views from its own balcony.
10 recommendations, average rating 4.9 out of 5
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Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays at Mariners Belle in St Ives Cornwall in England Mariner's Belle, St Ives, Cornwall, England 3 bed ground floor holiday apartment with plenty of games, TV & DVD player on the coast.
10 recommendations, average rating 4.9 out of 5.

Fistral Court in Newquay in Cornwall in England - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Fistral Court, Newquay, Cornwall, England luxury 2 bed holiday apartment with pool overlooking the world famous "Fistral Beach".
8 recommendations, average rating 4.9 out of 5.

Family holidays in Branton - Pet friendly and dog friendly holiday cottages in Northumberland North East England Northumberland Cottage, near Alnwick, England is a luxury 3-bed stone-built former farm cottage in idyllic walking and cycling country, a mile from the village pub. 5 recommendations, average rating 5 out of 5

Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays at Aztec Villa at Crystal Lagoon in Pernera in Cyprus with private pool Aztec Villa, Crystal Lagoon, Pernera, Cyprus a chic and sumptuous 3 bed holiday villa with private pool on the popular Crystal Lagoon development.
5 recommendations, average rating 5 out of 5.

self catering family holiday cottages black isle moray firth dolphins scottish highlands Tigh Na Mara, Fortrose, Moray Firth, Scottish Highalnds 4 bed holiday cottage with magnificent sea views over the Moray Firth & its famous dolphins. Couples discount.
2 recommendations, average rating 5 out of 5.

Olympic Villa in Crystal Lagoon in Pernera in Cyprus - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Olympic Villa, Crystal Lagoon, Pernera, Cyprus superior and modern 3 bed self catering family holiday villa with private heated pool & large garden close to the beach.
2 recommendations, average rating 5 out of 5.

Adelphi Villa in Crystal Lagoon in Pernera in Cyprus - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Adelphi Villa, Crystal Lagoon, Pernera, Cyprus 3 bed self catering family holiday villa with private pool & luxury furnishings, near to sandy beaches & restaurants
2 recommendations, average rating 5 out of 5.

Sun n Sea Villa 8 in Crystal Lagoon in Pernera in Cyprus - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Sun n Sea Villa 8, Crystal Lagoon, Pernera, Cyprus 3 bed holiday villa with private pool, near to sandy beaches. Option to rent 3 bed villa next door
2 recommendations, average rating 4.8 out of 5.

Auberge sur la Montagne at La Thuile near Sainte Foy Family Holidays in the French Alps for skiing holidays in the winter and activity holidays in the Summer Sainte Foy Chalet Hotel, French Alps is an owner-run, traditional, rustic Savoyard chalet hotel offering 8 comfortable family rooms, bar, nanny service, sauna and hot tub. 1 recommendation, rating 5 out of 5.

Self catering wheelchair and disabled friendly family holiday cottage in Normandy France Les Cours, Lapenty Normandy, France - 3 bed gite in a rural setting with animals and full wheelchair access, close to the border of Brittany
1 recommendation, rating 5 out of 5.

Church Farm Stables in Dorset in England - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Church Farm Stables, Buckland Newton, Dorset, England 2 bed, 2 bath, 4* rated family holiday home, set in 20 acres of an Area of Outstanding Beauty in West Dorset. 1 recommendation, rating 5 out of 5.

Villa Monica in Crystal Lagoon in Pernera in Cyprus - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Villa Monica, Crystal Lagoon, Pernera, Cyprus 3 bed self catering family holiday villa with pool in walking distance of Pernera's Waterpark, beaches & restaurants.
1 recommendation, rating 5 out of 5.

Self catering holiday villa with swimming pool near Antibes French Riviera Les Restangues de Vaugrenier Villa, near Antibes, French Riviera has 4 beds and private pool with stunning views towards Antibes
1 recommendation, rating 5 out of 5.

Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays at Windermere Holiday Lodge, in the Lake District, Cumbria, England Selamat Lodge, Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, England- luxury 2 bed centrally heated timber lodge with hot tub in a 5 star holiday park withh pool. 18 recommendations, average rating 4.8 out of 5.

Top 25 Recommended Luxury Family Holidays at Cornish Beach Belle, Gwithiam Sands Cornwall, England Cornish Beach Belle, Gwithiam Sands, Cornwall, England - 2 bed luxury chalet right on the beach of Gwithiam Sands and the beach.
17 recommendations, average rating 4.9 out of 5.

Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays at Apartment French Alps, Samoens, France Apartment French Alps, Samoens, France a wonderful 2 bed holiday apartment in the centre of Samoens with fantastic alpine views from its own balcony.
10 recommendations, average rating 4.9 out of 5.

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top 25 most recommended family holidays We are always looking for new recommended self catering family holiday cottages - click here to list your property

top 25 most recommended family holidays We are always looking for new recommended self catering family holiday cottages - click here to list your property

Morzine Chalets in the French Alps - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Morzine Chalets, Morzine, French Alps family friendly self catered or fully catered holiday chalets sleeping 10, 14 or 20 people. Nannies can be arranged. Skiing or summer
1 recommendation, rating 5 out of 5.

Luxury Northumberland holidays in England - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Luxury Beacon Hill Farm Cottages, Northumberland - double winner of England's Self Catering Holiday of the Year, 15 4* & 5* cottages with spa & indoor pool.
1 recommendation, rating 5 out of 5.

Self catering holiday cottages in County Wicklow Ireland - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Abhainn Ri Farm in County Wicklow, Ireland four 3 bed holiday cottages with stunning views & animal feeding. Dog & wheelchair friendly located near Dublin.
1 recommendation, rating 5 out of 5.

Lincolnshire award winning holidays - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Brackenborough Hall Coach House Holidays, Lincolnshire - 3 multi-award winning 2 bed cottage apartments in a listed 18th century coach house, sleeps up to 24.
1 recommendation, rating 5 out of 5.

Family Holidays at La Cidrerie in Normandy - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holiday La Cidrerie, Normandy, France: 3 two bedroom self catering family holiday cottages close to the coast and its glorious beaches. We also offer painting holidays.
1 recommendation, rating 5 out of 5

Tredethick Farm Holiday Cottages in Cornwall - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Tredethick Farm, Cornwall, England 9 award winning family holiday cottages, indoor pool, various play areas, animal feeding, pony rides, 20 mins to beach.
2 recommendations, rating 4.5 out of 5.

Family Holidays in Scotland at Antonine Wall Holiday Cottages near Stirling - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Antonine Wall Holiday Cottages, near Stirling, Scotland - 2 self catering family holiday cottages with hot tub, pool near Stirling and the Falkirk Wheel tourist attraction.
2 recommendations, rating 5 out of 5.

Emerald Coast Gites in Brittany in France - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Emerald Coast Gites, Cote D'Armor, Brittany, France 15 mins from the beach, 7 charming self catering holiday gites with 1-4 beds with pool & playground.
2 recommendations, average rating 5 out of 5.

Dordogne Self catering gite holidays for families - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Chauffour Gites, Dordogne, France are beautiful self catering family holiday cottages with swimming pool in the Dordogne countryside, south west France.
2 recommendations, rating 5 out of 5.

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Willowfield Lake Cottages in Braunton in Devon in England - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Willowfield Lake Cottages, Braunton, North Devon, England- 12 holiday cottages on a 12 acre countryside setting with indoor heated pool, play area & fishing.
65 recommendations, average rating 5 out of 5.

Clydey Holiday Cottages in Penralt in Pembrokeshire in Wales - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Clydey Holiday Cottages, Penralt, Pembrokeshire, Wales 15 multi award winning holiday cottages, indoor swimming pool & soft play, gym, sauna & hot tub. 59 recommendations, average rating 4.9 out of 5.

Coombe Mill in St Breward in Cornwall in England - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Coombe Mill, St Breward, Cornwall Magical for young children. Daily tractor rides to feed the animals, play areas and fishing on a private estate. Ideal family holiday
42 recommendations, average rating 5 out of 5.

La Garenne in Poitou Charentes in France - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays La Garenne, near St Jean D'Angeley, Poitou-Charentes, France 6 gites in a walled garden in rural France with enclosed swimming pool, kids club & catering service.
38 recommendations, average rating 4.8 out of 5.

Cottages in Brittany in La Basse Rouerie in France - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Cottages in Brittany, La Basse Rouerie, Brittany, France 4 beautifully restored self catering family holiday gites set in 2 acres with heated pool and games room.
26 recommendations, average rating 4.6 out of 5.

Cottages near Atlantic Beaches in Loire Atlantique in France - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays La Boulinerie near Atlantic Beaches, Chevrette, Loire Atlantique, France 6 holiday gites, sleeping 2-10 people with pool, catering, play barn & children's club
20 recommendations, average rating 4.9 out of 5

Gites de Brives in Charente Maritime - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Cognac Family Friendly Gites de Brives, Charente Maritime has 4 gites, shared swimming pool, playground, catering, gym & 4 B&B ensuite rooms.
17 recommendations, average rating 4.9 out of 5.

Child friendly self catering holiday cottages or gites Charente Maritime South West France La Grange du Moulin, near St Jean D'Angeley, Charente Martime has 6 child friendly gites with 2-4 beds, heated pool & toddler pool, babysitting, creche, catering
16 recommendations, rating 4.8 out of 5.

Cognac self catering in Poitou Charentes in France - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Logis La Cabane, Breville, Cognac, Poitou-Charentes, France 3 self catering family holiday cottages or gites sleeping 2-5 people, with pool, toys & free bikes.
15 recommendations, average rating 4.9 out of 5.

Bosinver Farm Cottages in Trelowth in Cornwall in England - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Bosinver Farm Cottages, Trelowth, Cornwall, England 19 award winning, family friendly holiday cottages with pool, play barn & farm animals set in 30 acres.
14 recommendations, average rating 4.9 out of 5.

Crezieres gite accommodation in Poitou Charentes in France - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Les Hiboux, Crezieres, Poitou-Charentes, France family holiday farmhouse plus 3 cottages with pool, games room, play ground & baby equipment.
14 recommendations, average rating 4.8 out of 5.

Family Holidays in Herefordshire at Dukes Farm in the Brecon Beacons - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holiday Dukes Farm’s, Brecon Beacons, Herefordshire 3 luxury self catering family holiday cottages with stunning views. Pet friendly and suitable for disabled guests
13 recommendations, rating 5 out of 5.

Self catering family holiday cottage with pool near Royan beach in Charentes Maritime Bel Air Gites, near Royan beach, Poitou Charentes has 5 gites with 1 to 3 bedrooms, swimming pool, indoor play barn and outdoor play.
8 recommendations, average rating 5 out of 5.

Manor Cottages in Penally near Tenby in Pembrokeshire Wales - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Manor Cottages, Penally, nr Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales 6 self catering holiday cottages of 1-4 beds with stunning sea views, family pub with food nearby.
8 recommendations, average rating 4.9 out of 5.

Deux Sevres Cottages in Poitou Charentes in France - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Deux Sevres Cottages, Poitou Charentes, France 1 hour from the beaches & La Rochelle, two great value 2 bed gites with plant cleaned pool & playground. 7 recommendations, average rating 4.1 out of 5.

Self catering gites and bed and breakfast at the courtyard sainte catherine angouleme charente france The Courtyard at Sainte Catherine, Angouleme, Charente has 2 gites with 2 bedrooms & 2 en-suite B&B rooms with splash pool & catering service.
6 recommendations, rating 4.8 out of 5.

luxury family friendly hotel in scotland england Crieff Hydro Hotel & Self Catering Cottages, Perthshire, Scotland over 60 onsite activities & FREE kids clubs, family bedrooms & 1-3 bed cottages, pool, hot tub. 5 recommendations, average rating 5 out of 5.

Self catering farm holiday cottages for the family with pool on Pembrokeshire Coast Croft Farm & Celtic Cottages, Pembrokeshire Coast, Cardigan, Wales 8 cottages of 2-4 beds plus indoor heated pool, play areas & animal feeding. 5 recommendation rating 5 out of 5.

Ski Saint Lary in Hautes Pyrenees in France - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Ski Saint Lary, Hautes Pyrenees, France three, 2 bed traditional Alpine style self catering chalets offering family skiing in the winter & activity holidays in the summer.
5 recommendations, average rating 4.6 out of 5.

best self catering holiday lodge matlock derbyshire Darwin Forest Lodges, Matlock, Derbyshire Peak District - 1- 4 bed holiday lodges, some private hot tubs, play areas, indoor pool, gym, restaurant.
4 recommendations, rating 5 out of 5

Eco friendly lodges in North Devon - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Wheatland Farm Lodges, Hollocombe, North Devon 3 eco friendly holiday lodges plus self catering cottage set in 21 acres of Nature Reserve. Dog & pet friendly holidays
4 recommendations, average rating 4.5 out 5.

Family friendly self catering holiday cottages or gites in Charente Maritime South West France - Swimming Pool Les Vallaies, Charente Maritime, South West France has 5 gites of 3 beds each, heated swimming pool, jacuzzi hot tub, play area, trampoline & babysitting. 4 recommendations, rating 4.5 out of 5.

Haras de la Fontaine in Poligny near Paris in France - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Haras de la Fontaine, Poligny, near Paris, France 1 hour from Paris & Disneyland, near Fontainebleau is this lovely 18th century farm with three 3* family holiday gites.
4 recommendations, average rating 4.3 out of 5.

best self catering family friendly holiday accommodation bude swimming pool cornwall Bude Holiday Cottages, Cornwall - 2 & 3 bed cottage with indoor heated pool, sauna, hot tub & adventure playground. Close to coast & beaches. 3 bed cottage is pet friendly
3 recommendations, average rating 5 out of 5.

self catering holiday cottages south brittany coast Le Rhun Holiday Cottages, Argol, Crozon Peninsula, South Brittany Coast - 4 cottages of 2-5 bedrooms with shared heated pool, close to the beach.
3 recommendations, average rating 5 out of 5.

Tregony Farm Cottages in Cornwall in England - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Vose Farm Holiday Cottages, Cornwall, England 4 high quality stone built 2 bedroom family holiday cottages with wooden beams, set in 85 acre, dog friendly.
3 recommendations, average rating 5 out of 5.

top family holiday wales Bluestone Wales, Pembrokeshire luxury holiday lodges with loads of onsite activities including Blue Lagoon indoor water park in stunning rural location close to the coast
2 recommendations, rating 5 out of 5.

self catering pet friendly holiday cottage accommodation swimming pool south devon honiton Otter Falls Cottages, Honiton, South Devon - 1 to 4 bed pet friendly holiday cottages & lodges, indoor swimming pool, fishing, tennis court in South West England.
2 recommendations, rating 5 out of 5.

norfolk coast holiday cottage indoor pool wheelchair friendly Pilgrims Holiday Cottages, Bacton, Norfolk Coast - four 2-3 bed holiday cottages, walk to the beach from the cottages, indoor pool, play areas, wheelchair friendly. 2 recommendations, rating 5 out of 5.

best southern brittany holiday park with swimming pool on the coast france La Grande Metairie Park, Carnac, southern Brittany - indoor & outdoor pool, waterslides, tree climbing, sports, kids club, 3km to beach, mobile homes. 2 recommendations, rating 5 out of 5.

Hall Farm Holiday Cottages in the Derbyshire Peak District - Top 25 Most Recommended Family Holidays Hall Farm Cottages, Derbyshire Peak District - 3 delightful stone family holiday cottages in a stunning rural setting sleeping 12 in total, close to Alton Towers.
2 recommendations, rating 5 out of 5.

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