KEEPING children occupied on holiday can be tricky, which is why a holiday home planned with kids in mind is worth its weight in gold.
As thousands of families look to swap their foreign holiday with a staycation this year, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, now's the time to think about booking a property that comes with its own entertainment.
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We've found some of the best properties to rent in England this summer.
Whether they have access to a pool, outdoor play areas, games rooms – or even their own cinema room – there's bags to do both in and out of these holiday homes.
They don't have to break the bank either – prices start from £14 per person per night based on dates in June.
Here are our pick of ones to book now…
The Hemmel, Faringdon, Oxfordshire
This charming cottage is in a quiet corner of Oxfordshire, close to theclassic country village of Little Coxwell.
The Hemmel has lots of characterful touches, from exposed beams and stone walls, to its original courtyard garden.
Interiors are cool and contemporary, and children will love the external games room, which comes with table football, air Hockey and darts.
- Stay from £59pppn in June
Lawn Farm Cottage, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Lawn Farm Cottage has bags of space so is great for friend or family catch ups.
Its on a working farm in the Gloucestershire countryside and has lots of nice touches for a cosy stay, including a large dining table for group meals and a living room with an open fire and a TV.
The spacious garden lawn and a patio area has seating area where adults can unwind with a glass of something chilled or whack some food on the barbecue. The kids will be occupied by the large pool, which is covered, so promises fun whatever the weather.
- Stay from £42pppn in June
The Stables, PancrasWeek, Devon
If you fancy a stay in Devon try this ground floor cottage apartment which has two bedrooms, a large open plan living area and its own patio space.
During your stay a dip in the on-site pool is a must, and it's a great way to unwind after a long day of exploring the local countryside.
Close by is the market town of Holsworthy with its pubs and cafes and sandy beaches.
- Stay from £56pppn in June
Field View, Tatterset, Norfolk
This period barn conversion is great for a small family and is not far from the beautiful Norfolk coast, including Wells-next-the-Sea, Holkham and Brancaster.
It has a private patio area, shared games room and a large lounge area which leads to the garden.
Outside guests will find outdoor furniture, a barbecue and a huge shared games room which has plenty to keep younger guests or competitive adults occupied. There's a snooker table, pool table and table tennis, as well as a selection of toys and games for young children.
- Stay from £17pppn in June
Moorhouse Farm, Glastonbury, Somerset
Families can escape to the quiet Somerset countryside and stay at this lovely property, set on a 150 acre working farm.
It's not too far from the beautiful Exmoor National Park, as well as the popular seaside towns of Brean and Burnham-on-Sea, famous for theirsandy beaches.
At the house there's a large, shared enclosed garden with a patio, barbecue and garden furniture. Children have access to loads of play facilities, including a wooden play fort with climbing frame, swings, slide and lots of small toys.
Guests can even visit the farm itself and help feed the chickens, collect the eggs, meet the owners’ pets or visit the resident guinea pig village.
- Stay from £14pppn in June
Blue Tile Farm Barn, Field Dalling, Norfolk
Blue Tile Farm Barn dates back to 1750, so you can expect plenty of high ceilings, large windows and bags of character.
While retaining it's history, the interiors are also modern and high spec, with lots of space. Guests get access to a 3.5m wide screen, HD projector and Dolby 7.1 surround sound to enjoy an amazing private cinema experience.
As well as having free run of the entire barn, there is a large private garden with amazing countryside views, a set of 5-a-side goal posts and an outdoor dining space for long lazy summer lunches.
- Stay from £55pppn in June
The Roundhouse, Halwell, Devon
This huge house has room for 18 people and has everything kids could want – from an indoor pool to outdoor play areas and a games room.
The converted barn is great for a big gathering of friends or family with open plan living areas, bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and a kitchen area with a large table for group meals.
Cosy up and watch a family film on the home cinema system, hang out on the sun terrace where there's a barbecue, or if the kids prefer their own space, they can hang out in their own den on the ground floor with a TV.
- Stay from £22pppn in June
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