Holidays with Babies Made Easier
A self-catering cottage can be an excellent choice when travelling with a baby, providing the space, flexibility and home comforts that many families value during the early years.
Our Baby-Friendly collection has been created to help make travelling with young children simpler by bringing together cottages that provide a wide range of useful baby equipment.
Whether you're planning a first family holiday, visiting relatives or simply enjoying time away together, these cottages are designed with practical family needs in mind.
More Than Just a Cot and High Chair
Many holiday properties advertise baby facilities, but every cottage within this collection goes beyond the basics.
Alongside essential items such as a cot, high chair and stair gate, these cottages provide additional equipment that can help make daily routines easier while you're away from home.
The exact equipment available varies between properties, but many offer items that parents regularly use at home, helping to reduce packing and make travelling a little less stressful.
Family Holidays Across the UK and Ireland
Our baby-friendly cottages can be found across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, from countryside retreats and coastal escapes to rural farm stays and family-friendly destinations.
Many properties also offer facilities suitable for older siblings, making them a great choice for families with children of different ages.
Whether you're planning a short break or a longer family holiday, you'll find a wide range of luxury self-catering accommodation to choose from.
Find a Cottage That Suits Your Family
Many baby-friendly cottages also offer additional facilities that families love.
Depending on the property, you may find:
- - swimming pools
- - play areas
- - games rooms
- - animals onsite
- - enclosed gardens
- - dog-friendly accommodation
- - EV charging onsite
Use the filters on this page to refine your search and find the facilities that are most important to your family.
Explore More Family Holiday Collections
You may also be interested in our family-friendly cottages, child-friendly cottages with play barns, animals and more, dog-friendly cottages, cottages with swimming pools, coastal cottages and great for groups cottages collections.
Use the filters on this page to find the perfect cottage for your next family holiday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a cottage baby-friendly?
All cottages within this collection provide a cot, high chair, stair gate and plastic plates and bowls, along with a range of additional baby equipment designed to make travelling with young children easier.
What baby equipment is typically provided?
Facilities vary by property, but commonly provided items include sterilisers, bottle warmers, baby monitors, night lights, baby baths, bed rails, potties, training toilet seats and blackout blinds.
Do I still need to bring my own baby equipment?
Many families find they can pack less when staying in a baby-friendly cottage because a range of useful equipment is already provided. However, we recommend checking individual property descriptions before travelling.
Are baby-friendly cottages suitable for older children as well?
Yes. Many properties also offer facilities suitable for toddlers and older children, making them a great option for family holidays.
Can I find baby-friendly cottages with swimming pools or play areas?
Yes. Some cottages also offer swimming pools, play equipment, games rooms and other family-focused facilities. You can use the filters to refine your search.
What is the difference between Baby-Friendly and Family-Friendly cottages?
All Baby-Friendly cottages provide a specific range of equipment designed for families with babies. Family-Friendly cottages are suitable for children but may not provide the same level of dedicated baby equipment.