Blue Chip holidays do lovely cottages, I went Devon for 4 days last months and absolutely loved it. some of the cottages allow pets and is perfect for children.

Hope you check it out I really recommend it. I have added the link below or search Blue chip holidays on Google.

http://www.bluechipholidays.co.uk/?gclid=CMr3uOjW-MECFVDKtAodrTsAJw

Not a cottage, but our lovely holiday house is still available over Christmas and for a short break between Christmas and New Year. The house is very well equipped for young children but my own teenagers enjoy staying there as well as there is a Spa with indoor and outdoor pool, a gym, sauna, steam room. Plenty of pubs in the surrounding area for meals out and lots of walking and cycling.
The house sleeps 8 so maybe too big for 4 of you but maybe you could have friends or family join you.

www.falcon-house.com

Ah I see. There is a well equipped games room which older children would like I expect, with darts, etc. Have a good break wherever you decide to go.

thank you I will have a look my children are teenagers so may not suit .
many thanks

Hi,
I have just got back from a short break at Tregrill Farm Cottages which are absolutely lovely and I think tick all the boxes that you want. We are a family of four and stayed in Moderno which has a wood burning stove so perfect for Christmas I would think. It was very child friendly with a gate for the stairs and lots of jigsaws which my daughter made it her mission to complete! I know they accept dogs staying there too and it is very very quiet in the middle of the Cornish countryside. Really really nice and I had to recommend when I saw your post! Here's a link to their website:
[url]http://www.tregrillfarmcottages.co.uk[/url]

Looking to get away over Christmas for a few days to somewhere remote for a family of 4 with 1 small dog any suggestions would like a cottage or lodge many thanks contact 07940915022