5 Amazing Self-Catering Breaks for Families: Europe 2020
Self-catering holidays give families a degree of freedom that isn't possible in a hotel: you can get up when you want, cook what you want, deal with laundry on your own terms, and you'll have much more space than a hotel room normally offers. What's more, a self-catering break is likely to be considerably cheaper than a hotel stay.
We've put together five of our favourite self-catering venues in Europe, selected in particular for their family-friendly facilities and vibe - as well as their stunning locations.
Kokopelli Camping, Italy
For affordable self-catering camping - "or glamping" - in idyllic rural Italy, Kokopelli Camping is sure to delight. Located in Serramonacesca, a small village in the Abruzzo region, Kokopelli has everything you need for a top-notch self catering escape, with pots, pans and kitchens for guests. With olive-grove camping options and a wide choice of walking, hiking and biking nearby, this site is ideal for families looking for some tranquility in the Italian countryside. Kokopelli's owners moved here some years ago and have become well-liked members of the community, with local events regularly held on the farm.
14 euros per person, per night (child - 6 euros)
https://kokopellicamping.co.uk/
Borgo di Vagli, Tuscany, Italy
For those seeking a little more comfort in their self-catering getaway, Borgo di Vagli could be just the ticket. Located on a rustic hilltop, worlds away from the bustle of modern life, this collection of 14th-century houses exude old-world charm, while offering subtle mod-cons. The food is simple and delicious, with much produce drawn from the vegetable garden. Of course, you can cook your own meals in your fully equipped kitchen. Nearby are the towns of Tuscany and Umbria - for if the stunning tranquility gets too much. Ideal for families seeking Italian charm in a peaceful setting.
From £1,240 per week.
https://www.traditionaltuscany.co.uk/view-property/?propID=200
Finca El Sueno, near Vejer de la Frontera, Andalucía, Spain
Travelling with babies, toddlers or young children? Then Finca El Sueno could be ideal, kitted out as it is with all the accoutrements youngsters need - from high chairs to swings and slides. Visit in the school break and your pride and joy are sure to meet plenty of new playmates. Perhaps more importantly, however, is the setting: a quiet hilltop retreat in the hinterland of Costa de la Luz - so if you get tired of the infinity pool and sun terraces, you can hot-foot it down to the beach.
Two bedroom cottages from around 500 euros per week.
Le Banquet, Les Eyzies, Aquitaine, France
The owners of Le Banquet - a collection of cottages set by a tranquil river - have an excellent understanding of what parents and children need while on a self-catering break: paddling pools, swings, slides, table football and table tennis await, as do a plethora of books and games - not to mention satellite TV and dishwashers. If you can bear to leave this bucolic idyll, you can visit the prehistoric cave dwellings of Les Eyzies nearby.
From around £600 for a four-person cottage.
Le Logis du Pressoir, Villeneuve, Loire Valley, France
Located in the Loire valley - arguably the most quintessentially French regions of all - Le Logis du Pressoir has it all: cottages with fireplaces, oak beams and traditional rustic kitchens; a boules court; and a boulanger who visits every day with fresh croissants. Located on an old wine estate, these properties ooze Gallic charm, while the kids will love the heated pool, tree house and table tennis. There are numerous day trip options nearby, including the picturesque towns of Angers and Saumur.
From around 500 euros per week
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