Looking for a holiday let recommendation Post Reply

[gingerem]

We're looking for a holiday let 3-4hrs drive from London, to sleep 2 couples and 3 children (3yo and two 1 yo) for mid-June. Nothing too urban but otherwise we're very open to ideas. Before I trawl the Internet I was wondering if anyone had any tried-and-tested recommendations? Thanks in advance.

[lemonzest]

We went to Gladwins Farm nr Nayland in Suffolk last September (found it via Baby Friendly boltholes, which you might want to look at). They've got a cluster of farm cottages (sleeping different numbers), outdoor playground area, ride-on toys etc, animals to feed, indoor pool, freezer with baby meals, and Cook meals for you. We absolutely loved it - the owners are very friendly and understanding (small children of their own!) and there is LOADS to see and do within driving distance.

[janburt]

We have a holiday home in a modern eco-development just opposite the beach in Camber, East Sussex. It's set up for families with small children, with stairgates, high chair, travel cot, buggy etc. If you want to take a look at some images of it, go to www.bramleyandteal.co.uk and then click on Kent, then Camber Sands. Our place is called Tides; it has a double en-suite bedroom, a twin room and a double sofabed in the downstairs games room.
If you're interested, you can then post a message on this forum....

[balhamwilbur]

Hi - I'm a local mother and we have a holiday let at Lower Mill Estate in the Cotswold Water Park which would be perfect for your group - it's ideal for 2 families holidaying together and is just over 2 hrs from this part of London. A number of other local families have used it and have always had a great time, I can give you references. You can take a look at www.hoopoecottage.co.uk or see our ad on www.homeaway.co.uk, we are number 406994.

[gingerem]

Thanks for the tips. Janburt, your place looks gorgeous and I love Rye but I think we need at least 3 bedrooms. Balhamwilbur, funnily enough we've already stayed at Cotsworlds Water Park. It is ideal for families but we're looking to go somewhere new. Verring towards the Isle of Wight at the morment.

[lamj1974]

Hi please look at our cottage in Dorset. It had 5 bedrooms and is very kid friendly. It's really near to burton bradstock and a 5 min drive to the beach. If you go to cottages4u website and search under property reference 28077 you should see it. I hope that helps!

[balhamwilbur]

Thanks for taking a look gingerem - hope you find something lovely, IOW is gorgeous - good place to take kids too, very relaxed.