Sarah
26 July 2022
We may be biased, but we don’t think there is a better destination for a family holiday than Wales. It has everything: award-winning attractions, adventure, beauty and living heritage.
Home to three incredible national parks, it’s the perfect place to get outdoors with your family. Play pooh sticks and discover rope swings with your children, take your four-legged family members on the best walks of their life, spend time reconnecting with extended family members and most importantly, make new memories together on one of these luxury family holidays in Wales.
We have pulled together a selection of our most family-friendly cottages for family holidays in Wales, whether you are organising a break in half term, Easter, the summer holidays or planning a big family celebration at Christmas.
Badger Vale Barn, Cleobury Mortimer – sleeps 12, sleeps 2
Just over the border in Shropshire, this luxury large Welsh holiday property has everything you could hope for from a family holiday – and plenty of space for aunties, uncles, cousins and grandparents!
In summer, throw open the doors from the pool room and enjoy a refreshing dip before an al fresco lunch on the patio. Get competitive in the games room, play football on the lawn or take gentle strolls along the county lanes.
After a day of activities, retire to lavish bedrooms, two of which offer flexible family accommodation with cool bunkbeds designed for children or teenagers.
Highlights
Experience: The tasty delights of Ludlow Food & Drink Festival which takes place in September.
Visit: Overlooking the River Teme, Ludlow Castle is Shropshire’s finest. Take a look at the events schedule for family-friendly events throughout the year.
Great Glamping Escape, Hay-on-Wye – sleeps 6, 2 dogs
Is it time for a family digital detox? Swap mobile phones and tablets for books, games and nature at this magical glamping experience in Wales.
This unique holiday is a wonderful alternative and an experience that your children will always remember. Picture everyone sat around the campfire, swapping stories from your day of adventures in the Brecon Beacons.
You could add a spot of luxury to your family stay with the use of the wood-fired hot tub – available at an additional cost. Located close to Hay-on-Wye, this is a fantastic place to stay if you plan to attend the internationally renowned Hay-on-Wye festival, which falls within May half term.
Highlights
Experience: Sit outside wrapped in blankets and toast marshmallows over the firepit before bed.
Visit: Llangorse Multiactivity Centre to discover the huge range of indoor and outdoor activities that families can do together.
Read our guide to glamping in Wales for ideas on how to make your family glamping break extra special.
Shoppe Barn, Abergavenny – sleeps 8, 2 dogs
Remember the simple pleasure of discovering rope swings and building dens in the woodlands as a child? Recreate that magic for your own little ones on this family holiday in Wales.
Shoppe Barn is a gorgeous barn conversion set in 30 acres of farmland and woods. The great thing about luxury family holidays in Wales is that when you ditch your walking boots and take off your coats at the end of the day, you’re welcomed by a roaring fire and a warming atmosphere.
Highlights
Experience: Climb on overturned tree trunks, swing through the trees like Tarzan and picnic in the fields above the barn.
Visit: Enjoy a fun-filled family day out in Wales at Cantref Adventure Farm.
Gilar House, Betws-y-Coed – sleeps 10, 2 dogs
A fantastic choice for family holidays in Wales, this ancient farmhouse sits on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, the adventure capital of the UK. With so many activities on the doorstep, your family holiday in North Wales is sure to be packed with new experiences and special memories.
After all the fun of the outdoors, retire to the characterful welcome of Gilar House, and its stunning 500 acres of ancient woodlands, mountains, lakes and gardens. Your four-legged friends will love it here too! Read our guide to dog-friendly holidays in Wales.
Highlights
Experience: Take a picnic to the lake and spend some time simply relaxing and admiring the views.
Visit: Zip World – home to the fastest zip line in the world and daredevils as young as 10 years old can give it ago. There are plenty of other experiences too!
Read our guide to Snowdonia National Park or take a look at our full range of Snowdonia cottages for plenty more inspiration.
Chapel Tabernacle, Llechryd – sleeps 6, 2 dogs
The summer holidays are calling, and we know just the place to spend it. A few miles from the hustle and bustle of Cardigan and the seaside towns of Aberporth and New Quay, this wonderful building resides in the pretty village of Llechryd where you can stroll to the local pub.
With the whole of the West Coast waiting to be explored, this is the perfect destination for families who love beach days, water sports and boat trips but also like a quieter setting for family time together.
Highlights
Experience: As the sun gets lower in the sky and the crowds disperse, take an evening stroll along nearby Poppit Sands, picking up fish and chips from St. Dogmaels on the way back.
Visit: See everything from farm animals to seals in the wild at Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park.
Strawberry Wood Barn, Abergavenny – sleeps 11
Ideal for adventurous families, this stylish barn conversion sets you perfectly for outdoor pursuits through the Black Mountains and Offa’s Dyke. Hidden away in the hills with incredible countryside views, you will love returning to this welcoming home-from-home after a day of exploring.
On balmy summer evenings, sit out on the patio until the sun goes down, watching as the kids play on the trampoline and slide. With optimal space inside, it's also a great choice for Christmas holidays or half-term breaks too. Keep the children entertained with a movie and games in the playroom while you relax by the fire in the drawing room; the perfect base for a family holiday in Wales.
Highlights
Experience: Go pony trekking together through the Llanthony Valley for the best Black Mountain experience.
Visit: The market town of Abergavenny and here’s what you can do while you’re there.
Stay in Wales
Searching for more inspiration for family holidays in Wales? See our collection of top large holiday cottages in Wales to find somewhere that’s simply perfect for a group getaway, whether it’s an off-peak stay or you’re planning a half-term break, Easter getaway, summer holiday or a big celebration at Christmas.
For more ideas on fabulous things to do with the kids, read our guide to the best days out for families, and things to do with kids in Wales that will make the best memories.
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