Family Favourites
The following properties are highly recommended for families - some offer particularly spacious and practical accommodation, others boast a range of facilities for young and old, and most will give you the opportunity to meet other like-minded families and make new friends.
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Turkey
Ocakkoy
- Near Fethiye/Ovacik, Oludeniz, Ovacik and Faralya
A unique holiday village of restored stone cottages set in extensive grounds close to Fethiye and Oludeniz.
Approximately 30 Studios and 1-bedroom Cottages for 2-4 people; SC; Two swimming pools, plus paddling pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included
Montana Pine Resort Hotel
- Ovacik, Oludeniz, Ovacik and Faralya
Scenically situated on a hillside above Oludeniz, this attractively designed hotel offers an excellent range of facilities for couples and families alike.
4-star Hotel with 159 rooms and suites; HB; 3 Swimming Pools and 2 paddling pools; Air-conditioning; Transfers included; Tennis court, crazy golf, small gym, sauna
Karmylassos Cottages
- Kaya, The Kaya Valley
Set around a large swimming pool, these four family-size cottages are finished to a high standard, blending traditional style with modern facilities.
4 cottages with 2 or 3 bedrooms for 2-5 people; SC; Shared Swimming Pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included
Villa Diana
- Kalkan, Kalkan and Kas
Villa Diana offers spacious family accommodation in a convenient location close to the centre of Kalkan and the use of a good-size swimming pool shared with a small neighbouring hotel.
2-bedroom Villa for 2-5 people; SC; Shared swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included
Lycian Villas
- Kalkan, Kalkan and Kas
This complex comprises villas of varying sizes, many with their own pools, within reasonable walking distance from the centre of Kalkan.
Approximately 30 villas with 2, 3, 4 or 5 bedrooms for 2-11 people; SC; Private or shared swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included
Hotel Happy
- Kalkan, Kalkan and Kas
Enjoying a quiet hillside setting above Kalamar Bay, this popular hotel boasts a 25-metre pool and a complimentary bus service to nearby Kalkan
Hotel with 50 rooms; BB; Swimming Pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included; Small fitness centre and sauna
The Bay
- Gunluklu, Fethiye and Gunluklu
A unique retreat offering stylish, bungalow-style accommodation in an idyllic, secluded bay between Fethiye and Gocek.
Boutique Hotel with 36 rooms and suites; HB; Swimming Pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included; Cycling, canoeing, windsurfing, mini-golf, sauna and small spa (payable locally)
Marphe Villas & Suites
- Datca, Datca and Orhaniye
Set on the outskirts of Datca, this attractive property offers spacious accommodation for couples and families set in flower-filled grounds around a large swimming pool.
Aparthotel with 14 suites and 12 two-bedroom Villas; SC or BB; Swimming Pool with jacuzzi and paddling pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included, or reduced car hire rates
Osmanli Hani Apartments
- Dalyan, Dalyan
Arranged around a large swimming pool, these attractively designed apartments stand in a convenient location close to the river
14 Apartments with 1 or 2 bedrooms for 2-5 people; SC; Swimming Pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included - Special Offers available on selected dates; click for details
Dalyan Spa Club
- Dalyan, Dalyan
This newly-built boutique hotel enjoys a central riverside location and boasts leisure facilities including an indoor pool and spa centre.
Boutique hotel with 22 rooms and suites; BB; Indoor and outdoor swimming pools; Air-conditioning; Transfers included; Spa centre (payable locally)
Tamarisk Beach Hotel
- Ortakent, The Bodrum Peninsula
With its beachside setting, extensive watersports facilities, friendly atmosphere and practical accommodation, the Tamarisk Beach Hotel is a popular choice for both adults and children of all ages.
Family-run Hotel with 41 rooms and suites; BB or HB; Swimming Pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included; Watersports Centre - windsurfing, sailing, water-skiing, canoeing (all payable locally)
Villas Oya and Ata
- Gumusluk, The Bodrum Peninsula
Offering spacious and well-furnished accommodation in a quiet rural location less than 2 km from the sea, these two villas are built to a high standard, and benefit from private pools and gardens.
Two detached villas with 3 or 4 bedrooms for 3 - 7 people; SC; Private swimming pools; Air-conditioning; Car hire included
Samos, Ikaria and Fourni
Limnionas Bay Village Hotel
- Limnionas, South-West Samos
This family-run Aparthotel offers spacious studios, apartments and suites with an attractive pool and taverna on site, and a lovely beach just a couple of minutes' walk away.
Studios, Suites and Apartments for 2-4 people; BB; Swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included
Arion Hotel
- Kokkari, North and East Samos
Peacefully situated just outside Kokkari, this comfortable, well-run hotel comprises a main wing and bungalows built amidst extensive gardens on an olive-clad hillside.
A-Class Hotel with 108 rooms; BB or HB; Swimming pool and separate children's pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included
Mouzakis Villas
- Nisi, North and East Samos
Standing in the small hamlet of Nisi, north of Samos Town, these well-equipped villas offer some of the best family accommodation available on Samos, each boasting its own private swimming pool.
3 detached villas with 1 or 2 bedrooms for 2-6 people; SC; Private swimming pools; Air-conditioning; Car hire included; Small communal playground
Hotel Proteas Bay
- Pythagorion, North and East Samos
Considered one of the island's leading hotels, the Proteas Bay enjoys a peaceful beachside setting 2 km from the popular resort of Pythagorion.
Deluxe-Class Hotel with 92 rooms; HB; Swimming pool and children's pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included; Tennis Court, small gym and sauna
Madeira and Porto Santo
Calheta Beach Hotel & Apartments
- Calheta, South-West Madeira
This well-run hotel stands next to the island's only pale-sand beach and offers comfortable accommodation for couples and families alike, including a number of spacious apartments.
4-star Hotel with 104 rooms and apartments; BB or HB; Heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools; Air-conditioning; Transfers included, or reduced car hire rates - Special Offers available on selected dates; click for details
Casa Belazure
- Campo de Baixo, Porto Santo
Comfortably furnished and attractively decorated, this detached house offers spacious family accommodation within easy walking distance from the beach.
3-bedroom Villa for 2-6 people; SC; Transfers included
Aparthotel Luamar
- Cabeço da Ponta, Porto Santo
Set at the western end of the island, this well-established Aparthotel backs onto one of the widest stretches of beach and offers practical accommoadtion for couples and families alike.
4-Star Aparthotel with 75 apartments; BB; Outdoor swimming pool; Transfers included - Special Offers available on selected dates; click for details
Crete
Villa Alkistis
- Plakias, The Western South Coast
Situated on the edge of the relaxed south coast resort of Plakias, this villa is within easy walking distance of the beach and all the local facilities.
3-bedroom Villa for 3 - 6 people; SC; Private swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included, or reduced car hire rates
Villa Artemis
- Plakias, The Western South Coast
Standing next to Villa Alkistis, this well appointed villa shares the same convenient location just a short stroll from the shops, cafés and restaurants of Plakias.
3-bedroom Villa for 3 - 7 people; SC; Private swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included, or reduced car hire rates
Perigiali Apartments
- Makriyialos, The Eastern South Coast
Peacefully situated just around the headland from Makriyialos harbour, these popular apartments are just a stone's throw from the nearest beach.
6 Apartments with one or two bedrooms for 2 - 6 people; SC; Use of swimming pool at Villea Village; Air-conditioning; Transfers included, or reduced car hire rates
Villa Andreas
- Panormo, The Rethymnon Area
Ideal for larger families or groups of friends seeking a villa with pool within easy walking distance of both a beach and a village, this very spacious villa is conveniently situated in Panormo.
4-bedroom Villa for 6 - 10 people; SC; Private swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included
Istron Bay Hotel
- Istron, The Lassithi Region & Mirabello Gulf
Idyllically situated in a secluded bay, this well-established hotel offers comfortable accommodation and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
Deluxe-class Hotel with 134 rooms; HB; Large seawater swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included; Tennis court, watersports, diving school (all payable locally) - Special Offers available on selected dates; click for details
Istron Villas
- Istron, The Lassithi Region & Mirabello Gulf
Built into the hillside above the pretty bay of Istron, these beautifully designed villas have their own pools and are within walking distance of the beach and the neighbouring hotel.
10 Villas with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms for 2 - 7 people; SC; Private swimming pools; Air-conditioning; Car hire included; Use of Istron Bay Hotel's facilities
Villas Eleftheria, Kalithea & Irini
- Pendamodi, The Heraklion Area
Blessed with glorious views across unspoilt countryside, these three detached villas offer comfortable family accommodation, private swimming pools and a convenient setting for exploring Crete's key attractions.
3 villas with 2 or 3 bedrooms for 2 - 8 people; SC; Private swimming pools; Air-conditioning; Car hire included; Horseriding nearby
Blue Beach Apartments
- Stavros, Akrotiri Peninsula, Chania and the North-West
Set on a small sheltered sandy cove, this cluster of apartments of various sizes is especially popular with families thanks to its enticing pool and handy on-site taverna.
35 Studios and Apartments with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms for 2 - 6 people; SC; Swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included; Tennis Court
Tersanas Village Apartments
- Tersanas, Akrotiri Peninsula, Chania and the North-West
Situated on a hillside between the village of Chorafakia and the beach at Tersanas, this cluster of apartments stands in mature gardens and offers real Cretan home cooking in its on-site taverna.
19 Apartments with 1 or 2 bedrooms for 2 - 5 people; SC; Swimming pool; Air-conditioning; Transfers included
The Canary Islands
Hotel and Apartments Sol La Palma
- Puerto Naos, La Palma
This well-established complex is located on La Palma's sunnier west coast and offers both hotel and self-catering accommodation together with a full range of resort facilities.
4-Star Hotel (307 rooms) plus 163 Apartments and Studios; SC, BB, HB or AI; Two Swimming Pools (one heated); Transfers included, or reduced car hire rates; Tennis Court, Crazy Golf, Gym, Spa (local charges apply)
Hotel Jardín Tecina
- Playa Santiago, La Gomera
Designed as a village of low-rise terraces, this renowned resort hotel stands in delightfully mature clifftop gardens and boasts an unrivalled range of facilities.
4-Star Hotel with approximately 400 rooms; BB, HB or FB; 1 seawater and 3 freshwater swimming pools (heated); Air-conditioning; Transfers included, or reduced car hire rates; Gym, Tennis and Squash Courts, Wellness Centre, Children's Club, Golf (all payable locally)
Villas del Mar, Viña & Cabrera
- Puerto Calero, Lanzarote
Set in a quiet residential area close to the yacht harbour of Puerto Calero, these spacious villas offer comfortable family accommodation with private swimming pools.
Nine villas with 2 or 3 bedrooms for 2-6 people; SC; Private swimming pools; Car hire included
Kamezí Villas
- Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
Beautifully designed in classic Lanzarotean style, these very well-maintained villas are situated close to the seafront path on the outskirts of Playa Blanca
31 villas with 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms for 2-8 people; SC; Private seawater swimming pools; Car hire included - Special Offers available on selected dates; click for details