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Cotswolds Water Park
Stunning architect-designed holiday homes located on a secluded 500 acre private nature reserve in the heart of the Cotswolds Water Park

Words such as inspiring and captivating have been used to describe the Cotswold Lake Houses; five glass-fronted lake side homes situated near the Roman town of Cirencester in Gloucestershire.

Some of the best views on the Estate are captured from the five striking properties - Beaver Brook, Jambile, Lake View, Peregrine and Sandpipers. All five houses, although quite different in their design and outlook, give the occupier a wonderful sense of space. They are beautifully but sensibly furnished and equipped to ensure the holidaymaker a trouble-free and smooth visit. From travel cots and high chairs to books, games and DVDs, nothing is too much to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of family groups.

The 500 acre private nature reserve has eight beautiful lakes where guests can sail, windsurf or canoe. Most of the houses overlook the largest lake, Somerford Lagoon, which is one of the most important lakes for birds in the South of England. The whole family can watch captivating bird displays from the comfort of the sofa. Aside from bird life, visitors might be lucky enough to see an otter or beaver at work.

The Cotswold Lake Houses are the ideal country holiday venue – they have the perfect balance of activities and peace. Children can enjoy independence, often not easily achieved at home, and adults can find enormous relaxation, all within the safety of the gated Estate.
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Charlton Farm is a warm and friendly home that offers a range of flexible accommodation to visiting guests. Anthony & Ness Dutton have lived here since 2000, and have renovated both the house and a former pigsty to offer both bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation.
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Coopers Cottage is situated in the picturesque Cotswold village of Uley, near Dursley, Gloucestershire. The terraced cottage is built of Cotswold stone and is approximately three hundred and fifty years old. Coopers Cottage has recently been restored to its nineteenth century state but still retains today's comforts.
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Clydey Cottages offer a choice of 14 Cottages, spread over two sites amidst the tranquil North Pembrokeshire countryside. Ideal for families with excellent facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sandpit, playground, animal feeding and egg collecting with the farmer. "This is the most appealing, family-orientated self-catering complex I visited." Daily Telegraph Travel, June 2008. (Thanks for the tip Suzuanne)
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Rosevine
A beautiful (& only recently opened) hotel in Cornwall. www.rosevine.co.uk - has been set up by 2 people who used to run Fowey when it was part of Luxury Family Hotels. So it has been designed with mothers to be & young families especially in mind.
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Soar Mill Cove in Devon
A really family friendly hotel & the location is just stunning with what is an amazing basically private beach. There is a spa, indoor & outdoor pools, beauty treatments - especially for expectant & new mothers & so on. In addition all young children who stay get free buckets & spades and a guide to rock pools & seashore life.
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Fingals in Devon
An amazingly family friendly destination in a beautiful unspoilt valley close to the river Dart. Offers a combination of hotel and self catering accommodation. This is a hotel that positions itself as your family home in the country & we are about to launch their 'Why Fly' club with all sorts of benefits for young families who are looking for a weekend bolt hole in the countryside.
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Knoll House in Dorset
This used to be Enid Blyton's favourite hotel, has it's own children's dining room and kids get copies of Noddy books or Famous Five whichever they prefer. Recently voted 'Grandparents hotel of the year' by The Oldie as it's such a great place to take the whole family.
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Ickworth House
Suffolk - very baby friendly

Hotels Endsleigh
near Tavistock in Devon
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Take The Family
The leading UK baby/family friendly internet holiday site
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Baby Friendly Boltholes
Luxury baby friendly hotels
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Holiday Rentals fo Families
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