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Company Details

This section lists the companies that provide family cottage holidays along with a summary of what they offer. If you need more details, please click on the links to visit the company website or request their brochure.

 
Companies Listed

Coast & Country Cottages, Cottages4you, Grange du Moulin, Helpful Holidays, Hoseasons Country Cottages, PV-Holidays.

 
Coast & Country Cottages

For child friendly South Devon Holidays - visit Coast and Country Cottages. With over 300 self catering holiday cottages throughout Salcombe, Kingsbrdge, Dartmouth and Thurlestone in South Devon - we are sure to have something to suit every taste and budget. We aim to help you match your expectations of your holiday in Devon with the right choice of poperty and location.

Destinations

England: 400 self catering holiday properties throughout South Devon, including Dartmouth, Salcombe, Kingsbridge and South Hams

Accommodation

The individually owned, styled and equipped self-catering holiday properties range from cosy cottages, beautifully converted barns, luxury waterside apartments, family seaside or countryside houses, comfortable bungalows and stylish studios, most with stunning sea, estuary or countryside views.

Baby and Child Friendly properties are available equipped with a cot, highchair, microwave, washing machine, bathroom, heating and parking on site or close by.
The Coast & Country Cottages website allows you to search for properties to meet your requirements.
Activities Some have swimming pools, saunas, outdoor play areas and use of other leisure facilities.
Childcare A babysitting service is available at some properties.
Minimum Age None.
Cottages4you
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Cottages4you offers over 9,000 self catered cottages for rental throughout England, Scotland, Wales, France and Ireland. Cottages4you offers a wide range of prices and accommodation in just about every location. There really is something for everyone!
Destinations

Britain: Cotswolds, Dorset, Somerset, Cornwall, Peak District, Lake District, East Anglia, Wales, Scotland and many more regions.

France: Regions include Alps, Dordogne, Brittany, Loire, Provence and Burgundy.
Ireland: Regions include Cork, Limerick, Clare, Kildare and Kerry.
Accommodation

Self-catered accommodation available includes thatched cottages, barns, oasthouses, gites, villas, farmhouses, chateaux, crofts and even the odd castle. Each property is maintained to the highest standard, providing everything you require to ensure that your holiday runs smoothly. Cottages4you regularly check every property to ensure standards are maintained. Many cottages have gardens where you can enjoy peace and privacy. Most properties also offer space for off-road parking. Many cottages accept pets.

The Cottages4you website allows you to search for properties to meet your requirements.
Activities Some have swimming pools, saunas and outdoor play areas.
Childcare None.
Minimum Age None.
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Grange du Moulin
La Grange du Moulin
La Grange du Moulin offers a small group of family owned child friendly gites in the beautiful countryside of the Charente Maritime region of SW France. It is set in a peaceful rural location yet It is within easy each of the coast from La Rochelle to Royan with its hundreds of beaches to explore, so makes for a great family holiday destination . The site includes a large enclosed garden, a children's pirate ship play area, swings, sandpit and slide, enclosed swimming pool and heated toddler pool and with other young families on site your children will have others to play with, keeping them entertained and making your holiday that much more relaxing.    
Destinations

France: 6 miles from St Jean D'Angely in the Charente Maritime region of SW France.

Accommodation

La Grange du Moulin offers six family-friendly gites on a self-catered basis. The gites vary in size and sleep 4, 6 or 8 people in 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms. The gites are all equipped with oven, grill, gas hob, microwave and refridgerator. Some of the properties also have a dishwasher. Outside, each gite has a garden table and chairs, parasol and barbecue. Linen and towels can be hired for a small additional charge.

Baby equipment such as cots, highchairs, bed guards, toddler steps, booster seats, sterilisers, baby monitors and changing mats can be provided free of charge. Stairgates and full sized bath with non slip bath mat are standard in each gite. There is also a laundry room with washing machines and dryer for the use of all guests free of charge.

Activities

There is a large garden with shady and sunny areas for children to explore as well as a pirate ship play area. An enclosed and alarmed floodlit swimming pool and a heated children's pool are available for the use of guests. Family Vine Walks are offered to explore the surrounding countryside and vineyards. Professional wine tasting sessions are also available for adults. New for 2009 - childrens pottery painting. This region is full of interesting family friendly activities and places to discover, details of which are available on our website. 

Childcare A registered childminder is available for babysitting.
Minimum Age None.
Helpful Holidays
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Helpful Holidays is the West Country’s leading cottage letting agency with over 500 up-market holiday homes in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. The properties range from cosy cottages for 2 to great country houses for up to 70. The Helpful Holidays website allows you to search for properties to meet your requirements, view availability, view photos of the property and book online.
Destinations

Britain: Avon, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset.

Accommodation

The self-catering accommodation available includes cottages, country houses, castles, converted barns farmhouses, manor houses and apartments.

The Helpful Holidays website allows you to search for properties to meet your requirements.
Activities Some of the properties have mooring/boating facilities, private fishing, indoor or outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, games rooms and outdoor play areas.
Childcare None.
Minimum Age None.
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Hoseasons Country Cottages
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Hoseasons Country Cottages offer a choice of quality self-catering holidays and short break holidays throughout England, Scotland and Wales. There is a range of cottages available from a thatched cottage in a pretty East Anglian village to a bothy in the Welsh Hills, from a farmhouse in Devon or Cornwall to a manor house in England's Rural Heart. You can search for your ideal holiday, check availability and book online.
Destinations

UK: over 1400 cottages throughout the UK.

Accommodation

A range of self-catering accommodation is available including cottages, farmhouses, manor houses and even a castle. Some are charming traditional cottages and have features such as low beams, steep stairs and flagstone floors. Other cottages are more contemporary in style. All holiday cottages are heated, well furnished and equipped to a high standard. Cots can often be provided on request. Many of the properties welcome pets.

The Hoseasons website provides detailed descriptions of each of the properties available.
Activities Some have indoor or outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs, games rooms and outdoor play areas.
Childcare None.
Minimum Age None.
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PV-Holidays

PV-Holidays operates 45,000 holiday apartments, chalets and holiday homes, located in attractive and easily-accessible destinations mainly in France but also in Italy, Spain, Tunisia, Morocco and the West Indies. PV-Holidays allow customers to enjoy the freedom of having their " own home abroad " while benefiting from " à la carte services ". All of the self-catering apartments and holiday homes are well-equipped and comfortably furnished providing you with a spacious living area and all you need for a carefree holiday.

Destinations

France, Italy, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia, West Indies.

Accommodation

Self-catering apartments and holiday homes. The PV-Holidays website provides a full description of the accommodation.

Activities There are many facilities available such as swimming pools, golf courses and tennis courts. Adults’ activities (depending on resort): guided rides, beginners’ sessions for golf, archery, and sandsailing, fitness sessions, sports competitions, evening entertainment. Children can enjoy heated children’s paddling pools, playgrounds, the ‘village farm’ and pony riding.
Childcare

PV-Holidays offer fully specialised, supervised children’s club facilities from as young as 3 months up to 18 years. All care staff are fully qualified.

Baby Club: from 3 to 24 months
Kids Club: from 3 to 18 years
Minimum Age None.
 
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