Monthly Archives: March 2013

England

This Easter stay at a beach side chalet; self-catering accommodation Exmoor from £280 per week | Exmoor Getaway

 

If you and your kids fancy escaping to a long, sandy beach and hearing the sound of the sea then Dunster Beach Chalet may be for you. This self catering accommodation Exmoor is next door to the grassed sand dunes of Dunster Beach and boasts a large patio out front with sea views. Sleeping up to four with a separate twin bedded room and a double sofa bed in the living area.

Great for wildlife, the beach and the woods just yards from the chalet door. Tennis court, putting green, nature reserve and cream teas nearby – perfect for a seaside getaway. Weekly rental is from £280.

Beach Side at Dunster Beach Self-Catering Accommodation Exmoor – Dunster Beach – Beachside accommodation in a chalet at Dunster beach.

Wales

Woodland walks, swings & feeding the chickens: family adventures this Easter in Carmarthenshire now £450 (7 nights) | via Child Friendly Cottages

Think Wind in the Willows for your Easter holidays –  just Wales rather than England! This child friendly accommodation is situated on a 75 acre farm and guests have access to the 38 acre woodlands with its paths and tracks and it’s log cabin with camp fire and swings. The Old Oak Barn has been beautifully converted and sleeps 4 or 5 very comfortably. There is a small private lawn with 2 swings and children will enjoy the stream, the woodland walks and feeding the chickens. Lego, games and books are supplied.

Just twenty minutes from the coast at Pendine and about 30-40 minutes from the Pembrokeshire Coast older children can enjoy kayaking, mountain biking, coasteering, wildlife adventure boat trips, horseriding and cycling. Nearby is Folly Farm a must for those with small children who want to feed lambs, have a go hand milking the cows and enjoy other farm animals.

A 3 night break from Wednesday 27 March down to £200. A 7 night break from the 6 April (7 nights) reduced to £450.

Child friendly cottage in St Clears, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom – Old Oak Barn.

England

Easter break Suffolk: child friendly cottages with heated pool, sauna & hot tub – £795.00 (7 nights)

Spend this Easter break at Gladwins Farm a collection of 9 self-catering cottages in Nayland, Suffolk. The Farm is very child friendly with an outdoor playground, new indoor play barn and heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and hot tub.

Dedham Cottage offers families a compact holiday cottage with a double and twin with views out to the pond and woodland beyond. This cottage is available between 5 and 12 April (7 nights) for £795.00.

There is plenty to do for children of all ages – outdoor activities include a full size, all-weather tennis court with a  selection of tennis racquets and balls to borrow, croquet on the lawn,  cycling, woodland walks, feeding the pygmy goats, half an hour from Frinton and the Isle of Mersea and discounted tickets to Colchester Zoo just a short drive away.

There is a wide range of baby equipment to borrow and an emergency baby pack available should it be required. Baby sitting can be arranged.

Child Friendly Holiday Cottages in Suffolk – Swimming Pool & Play Barn.

England

Easter break at Locks Farm, Isle of Wight availability from 2 April | Feather Down Farm Days

Locks Farm (New) - Feather Down Farm Days

Feather Down Farm Holidays define themselves as posh camping with children. There’s an excellent choice of farms with some availability for Easter including Locks Farm on the Isle of Wight. This farm is the first Feather Down site on the Isle of Wight and is situated on the tranquil western side of the island.

Camping in one of the two fields behind the farmhouse there is a tidal saltwater creek less than 100 metres from the tents which is part of a protected nature reserve where huge bass and mullet hang out. From the farm you can walk along road and path to the sea at Thorness Bay and the sand and shingle at Gurnard Beach. Rent your own chicken coop, explore the farm and its surrounding area on two wheels (child bike hire), guided nature walks and baby equipment can be provided.

Easter availability from the 2 April onwards.

Locks Farm (New) – Feather Down Farm Days.

Poland

Family holiday Poland from £295 (7 nights) – scenic walking & cable car rides | Responsible Travel

 

The Tatras, Poland’s only alpine-type mountains between Poland and Slovakia is a great destination for a family holiday Poland. With stunning views and pristine nature the family can enjoy local hiking trails, cable-car rides, see wooden churches and take in a local market selling handmade toys.

In essence this is a walking holiday were older children can take on the unchallenging route or smaller ones can be carried in special carriers. Starting and finishing in Krakow, the itinerary  takes in woodland and lakeside walks, a city trip, trekking mountain trails and a cable-railway ride to the top of a mountain.

Accommodation is in fully equipped traditional-looking modern chalets with terraces  offering fantastic views of sunsets and the landscape. The price of: from £295 for adults and £150 for children is based on a family of four (2 adults and 2 children) and does not include flights. No minimum age. Best tine to go is May-October an this holiday can be tailored to suit your needs.

Poland family holiday, tailor made. Travel like a local.