One of the largest family owned and run hotels in Devon. Located just minutes away from the county town of Exeter and the resorts of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. Set in 19 acres of child friendly woodland on the beautiful Devon coast at Dawlish, with expansive lawns and gardens and magnificent sea views overlooking the golden sandy beaches and internationally famous nature reserve at Dawlish Warren. The hotel is a popular family holiday destination, especially during school holidays,

Torridge House Cottages
Cottages around the green, lots of space for safe play, a children’s farm with hands-on action, an outdoor heated summer swimming pool with baby pool, playroom and games room. Torridge House Cottages in Devon provides a friendly, laid back, relaxing setting for all the family to have a really good time.
Tel: 01805 622 542
Web: www.torridgehouse.co.uk

We are an independent tour operator who specialise in tailor-made scuba diving holidays to worldwide exotic destinations. Experience the underwater world together.  Learn whether you are 8 or 80yrs old! Snorkel, dive or relax on the beach, it’s your holiday. Get in touch to find out how we can help your family discover our underwater paradise!  We are fully ATOL bonded (3045). Whether you’re a newbie or the ocean's your second home, our staff, who are all certified divers, will customise a unique underwater experience that will literally take your breath away. So don't wait any longer! Click on Barefoot Scuba to start your Escape Route now! www.barefoot-traveller.com 

Jacks House is small, friendly family run Guest House, offering comfortable, attractive accommodation in a happy, relaxed atmosphere. All of our newly decorated, bedrooms are provided with freshly laundered towels, we have a selection of en-suite and standard rooms, all have complimentary Tea/Coffee making facilities and Colour TV with freeview. We are in an enviable  location just off the Promenade close to The Manchester Pub and Central Pier with its spectacular attractions. http://www.jackshouseblackpool.org.uk/

Equatorsun offers a huge range of excellent quality Sun Protection Clothing and UV Swimwear for babies, children and adults. Including:Sunsuits (long/short sleeve) Sun hats & caps, Baby UV suits, Rash shirts, Swim shorts Board shorts, Stinger suits , Swim leggings. The sun protective clothes are light, cool, quick drying and made from fabric with UPF50 rating. They are suitable for a many activities from swimming to cycling and general beach and garden fun. Tel: 01932 230907 Visit www.equatorsun.com

The Independent Travel Directory for Families. A carefully selected collection of child friendly places to stay in the UK. Accommodation varies from fun farm stays, award winning hotels, contemporary cottages, scenic youth hostels, cool camping sites and welcoming bed and breakfasts; all with an emphasis on providing you with the basis for fabulous family holidays. So whether you're looking for a stay in luxurious surroundings or an adventure under the stars, they are sure to have something to suit your taste. www.awaywiththekids.co.uk

All Terrain Baby Gear. Our business has evolved from the days when, as new parents, we went in search of equipment that would allow us to carry on enjoying an active, outdoor lifestyle, whilst taking the kids along too! Since those early days we have sourced a range of quality products and developed them to meet the specific needs of the UK market. We are the sole UK importers for leading brands such as Phil & Teds, Out'n'About and Childwheels. Visit www.outnabout.com

Grand Breaks-short break UK family holidays for grandparents and grandchildren. Choosing new things to do with grandchildren can be hard. Grand Breaks has so many ideas for what to do and where to take grandchildren, with hotels and attractions especially chosen as equally welcoming and enjoyable for everyone. With breaks anywhere in the UK, we book and take care of everything, so you can just have fun together. Please visit our website www.grandbreaks.com to see sample breaks or phone 01323 730889
 

The Minnie Moo® Infant Car Seat Comfy Liner. A Minnie Moo® lies on top of your car seat cover protecting it from perspiration, baby sick, poop and formula. The lighter colours also reflect the sun and a large hood to protect baby from the sun. The quilted liner is washable and keeps baby cosy in the winter and comfy in the summer. We can now use a Minnie Moo® liner to refresh and reuse our old car seat for the next baby to come along – No need for a new car seat and it still looks great and a little different. You can also buy a Stage 1 Car Seat liner from our website.www.mymoo.co.uk/

Here at Pollaughan Farm on the idyllic Roseland Peninsula you will find all you need for a perfect holiday. With superb sandy beaches nearby and views out over the sea, children and toddlers can feel free and adults can really wind down! A private and tranquil farmstead set in 22 acres of meadows with donkeys, sheep, ducks, buzzards and abundant wildlife.  SHORT BREAKS and WINTER WEEKS available.
Visit www.pollaughan.co.uk

The Bulstone Hotel. Close to the dramatic East Devon “Jurassic Coastline” in Branscombe, this 16th century hotel is set in just over three acres, making it ideal for children. Glorious beaches are close by & many local attractions offer exciting family days out. With 7 family suites, 4 family units, home cooked family food and candle lit evening dinners when the kids have gone to bed! This child friendly hotel offers an ideal location for a relaxing break with all the family. Visit www.childfriendlyhotels.com 

See and feed our wildlife which includes Deer, Llamas, Goats. We have lots for kids to do including pedal tractor area, tractor rides, play area, lamb Llama and deer feeding. Picturesque walks in the Trough of Bowland by the river Hodder and visit our cafe for home made food and our own special home reared Wild Boar meat. Call for availability. www.wildboarpark.co.uk

Finding places to take the children during those long holidays is increasingly difficult, with children wanting to spend less time outdoors with their parents, and more time playing their game consoles and watching television. whattodowiththekids.co.uk is dedicated to helping parents, grandparents and anyone who looks after children, find affordable and great places to visit, so that kids and parents can spend more time together 

Farm and Cottage Holidays. With over 850 superb cottages throughout Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset, Farm & Cottage Holidays offer a selection of properties; country cottages, luxury riverside apartments and barn conversions - for your perfect family holiday! Situated in fantastic coastal and rural locations our cottages offer excellent family facilities; cots, highchairs, indoor/outdoor play areas, ball pools, friendly animals and much more. View the full collection, search availability & book securely online

Holiday Bitz
Visit HolidayBitz for UV Clothing, BabyBanz Sunglasses, Sun Creams, Cool Bags, UV Tents, Swimming Goggles, Towels, Beach Toys and much more. Everything you need for your holiday in one convenient shop

Windmill Animal Farm
Have an Animal-tastic day out at Windmill Animal Farm! Come along and visit our friendly animals. You will see cows, pigs, goats and sheep plus lots more. The animals are under cover and in outside pens.
Miniature train, Indoor and Outdoor Play Areas, Picnic areas, Guided tours Plus lots more. Tel: 01704 892282
Web: www.windmillanimalfarm.co.uk

The National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port, Gloucester Docks and Stoke Bruerne bring the history of Britain’s waterways to life. Through interactive displays, recordings of former dock and canal workers, archive film footage and exhibits you can explore the fascinating story of this revolutionary transport system. Climb aboard historic boats and discover what life was like living and working on our waterways. Click HERE for more information.

Popes Meadow - Set in 14 acres of open grass and oak trees, this Green Flag award winning site is ideal for a family outing. Enjoy natural, open views; wander round the pond and through the bluebell woods. A play area is on hand for younger children (0 -7 yrs) and an orienteering course with maps is available for older children. Car and cycle parking off St Mark’s Road, Binfield, Near Bracknell, RG42 4AY. Bus 153, 53 Bracknell Bus Station www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/parks

Have you discovered Eureka!, the ‘must-touch’ museum for children? As the UK’s National Children’s Museum, Eureka! is a place where children play to learn and grown-ups learn to play. Everything at Eureka! is designed to inspire children age 0-11 to find out about themselves and the world around them. With over 400 interactive exhibits throughout six galleries, from a futuristic world alive with sound to a desert hideaway, Eureka! offers a great day out for all the family. www.eureka.org.uk

H.E.L.P. ( Holiday Endeavour for Lone Parents ) is a charity run by volunteers arranging low cost holidays for Lone Parents, Single Access Parents, Prisoners Wives/Husbands and Forces Wives whose husbands are on active duty. We use Pontins, Haven, Butlins, plus we own caravans at Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo., Haven Primrose Valley, Filey, Haven
Golden Sands Mablethorpe. any Lone Parent with a child under 18 years of age can join our charity, membership £5. Visit www.helphols.co.uk

Higher Lank Farm Toddler Holidays. On our working farm we specialise in meeting the needs of parents and pre-school children alike. Whatever the weather, whatever your needs, there is always heaps to see and do both indoors and out. So much, that many of our guests report under 5s that sleep soundly all night and who wake ready to play and help on the farm all over again, each morning of their stay! Visit www.higherlankfarm.co.uk

KoolSun, the one stop holiday shop for babies and children, offers a wide range of UV protective swimwear and accessories to ensure safety in the sunshine at all times. Popular products also include the Rayshade, Beach Shelta, FoldaBrella and Shore Feet. Please visit http://www.koolsun.co.uk/

Polar Gear. Ever groaned about the amount of bulky equipment you need just for a trip to friends or grandparents? Here’s a useful product to lighten the load! The Polar Gear Go Anywhere Booster Seat is compact, lightweight and fixes on to almost any standard dining chair with 2 sets of adjustable straps. It folds into a handy briefcase shape after use. It’s made from black polyester with a white and pale grey lining that can be wiped clean. Suitable for children from 12 months who can sit unaided. Available from Boots, Mothercare, kiddicare.com and jojomamanbebe.co.uk. RRP £19.99.

Fox Valley Cottages. Set in a beautiful countryside location. Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Ideal for families with our indoor heated pool, spa and sauna, games room with table tennis, pool table, football table and toys for the smaller children.
Contact: Linda on 01726 870115 or visit http://www.foxvalleycottages.co.uk

Worried about travelling with your baby, buying and packing all their paraphernalia when they get no luggage allowance? Let Bebebel reduce your holiday stress: arrive on holiday to all your baby’s necessities - nappies, food, milk, sun tan lotion, arm bands etc waiting for you. Our service includes personal shopping, packing and transporting your products to your holiday destination. Visit www.bebebel.co.uk for our extensive range of UK brands plus this season’s must have funky sun protection floatsuits and piece of mind for us mums!

The Bulstone Hotel. Close to the dramatic East Devon “Jurassic Coastline” in Branscombe, this 16th century hotel is set in just over three acres, making it ideal for children. Glorious beaches are close by & many local attractions offer exciting family days out. With 7 family suites, 4 family units, home cooked family food and candle lit evening dinners when the kids have gone to bed! This child friendly hotel offers an ideal location for a relaxing break with all the family. Visit www.childfriendlyhotels.com

Dream Cottages are the specialist in quality self-catering accomodation in Dorset and have over 200 cottages in wonderful coastal and country locations. All properties are independently Visit Britain Inspected / rated. Visit www.dream-cottages.co.uk for online availability & booking or ring for a free 2008 colour brochure on 01305 789000

The Big Sheep. Situated on the North Devon coast just off the A39 Atlantic Highway two miles west of Bideford, The BIG Sheep is a leading member of Devon's Top Attractions. You will find Sheep racing, Dog Trials, Duck Trials, Pony Rides, Horse Whispering, Mountain Boarding, Sheep Shearing, Lamb Feeding plus cafe, shops and much more. Visit www.thebigsheep.co.uk for more information

Arm's Reach® Co-Sleeper® Bassinet, an innovative bedside cot, provides a safe sleeping environment for your baby while also transforming into a free standing bassinet, changing table, play pen and travel cot!
Tel: 01603 278 235
Web: www.armsreach.co.uk
Email: info@sierradistribution.co.uk

Livingwell Health Club
From a pool, sauna, steam room, two gymnasiums, solarium, Livingwell Health Club in the Isle of Man offers all. Please contact 01624 682741 for more details or click here

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