Fun Places to Stay with Kids

The House in the Clouds in Thorpeness is one of the country's most famous follies and children will love exploring this unique property, taking in the views from the 'Room at the Top'. Set in 1 acre of private grounds, the whole family can join in the fun playing lawn tennis, table tennis and boules.

The House in the Clouds features 5 bedrooms; 2 doubles and 3 twin rooms.

www.houseintheclouds.co.uk

Children will love bedding down for the night in a Gypsy Caravan, Shepherd's Hut, Hobbit Box or Luxury Lodge Tent at Secret Meadows. Set in a 115-acre wildlife site, there's plenty of room for young explorers to run around. 

During your stay you can also hire a wood-fired hot tub, hammock or hen coop or book on to one of the bush craft workshops!

www.secretmeadows.co.uk

What better way to keep children entertained whilst on holiday than to stay on a working farm at Easton Farm Park Cottages. 

Children will love waking up and heading out to help feed the animals on the farm. The Farm Park is open from 10:30am (check opening dates) with two indoor playbarns, tractor rides, pony rides and meet the animal experiences. 

There are two cottages on the Farm. The Duke Cottage has 3 bedrooms - 2 large doubles each with 2 pull out single beds and 1 twin room, sleeping a maximum of 6 adults and 4 children.

The Duchess Cottage also has 3 bedrooms - 1 twin, 1 double and 1 single, sleeping up to 6 people with a pull-out bed.

www.eastonfarmpark.co.uk/holiday-cottages-in-suffolk

The Summer House at Abbey Farm is a converted cart lodge conveniently located for Snape Maltings (a short walk) and Aldeburgh (10 mins drive) and surrounded by an RSPB reserve. 

Great family activities offered on the doorstep include;  metal detector hire for those budding treasure hunters and access to explore the surrounding fields;  mountain bike hire allows easy access to the countryside, both on and off-road; a games room onsite and if you're an animal lover you'll enjoy helping with the resident ducks, geese, goats, chickens, sheep and horses, while the little ones can try a pony ride. There is also a babysitter service which can be booked in advance.

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With four family-friendly parks located across Suffolk, Park Holidays can provide you with a fun filled holiday. 

Situated between Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, Broadland Sands Holiday Park is in the ideal location for your family holiday or holiday home by the sea. You'll be in the perfect spot to do some exploring in both counties of Suffolk and Norfolk. 

There's a fantastic selection of facilities on the park, including a family entertainment venue, a restaurant and takeaway, a sports bar and lounge, a heated indoor swimming pool with 45-meter flume, paddling pool, and a dinosaur themed adventure golf course. 

If your family enjoys outdoor adventures, then book a stay at Carlton Meres near Saxmundham. Ideally situated for days out at RSPB Minsmere and National Trust Dunwich Heath, the park has a tranquil location with an abundance of wildlife; a nature lovers haven. Facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool, a gymnasium, an adventure playground, a clubhouse with restaurant and family bar, gaming and relaxation areas, and a fantastic indoor swimming pool!

For a traditional seaside break, Felixstowe Beach enjoys a fantastic coastal location, just minutes away from the beach, pier and amusements. Facilities on the park include a heated indoor swimming pool with flume, a paddling pool for the little ones, a family clubhouse complete with restaurant, an amusement and arcade area and an adventure playground. There's plenty of activities to keep all ages entertained including hover archery, segway hire and water walkers.

If you prefer a quieter location, the nearby Suffolk Sands will suit you. The park is located just across the promenade from the beach, so you can wake up to the sounds of waves crashing against the shore! The facilities at Felixstowe Beach are open to those staying at Suffolk Sands so your holiday can be as busy or laid back as you wish!

With access to a windswept sandy beach, perfect for a stay by the sea whatever the time of year, Heathland Beach Holiday Park is a family run holiday park with facilities to keep everyone entertained including 3 heated pools, tennis courts, fishing, a bar and play areas.

There's a range of accommodation on offer including holiday homes, and touring pitches for caravans and camping with electric hook-ups, shared water tap, TV outlet and modern toilet and shower blocks. 

A collection of 3 barns in the village of Walpole near Halesworth, Old Hall Farm Barns are ideal for a big family get together all with views across the grazing meadows of the Blyth Valley. Each sympathetically decorated with all modern conveniences and family necessities, there's also an indoor swimming pool (open between Easter and the end of September) and a playbarn with astro turf football pitch.

Situated on a 300 acre farm, in the village of Wissett, Wissett Farm is perfect for families who love to enjoy the outdoors in all weathers! There are two cottages and The Old Dairy to choose from, ideal for small families to snuggle up in. During a stay, visitors can explore the surrounding farmland, and the Village pub is within walking distance. 

A cluster of eight barns which have been sympathetically converted into modern luxury accommodation, Wheatacrce Hall Barns are located on the Norfolk Suffolk border in the Waveney Valley.

There's lots to keep all members of the family entertained; with a family a games room, fitness barn and indoor play barn (for under 5s), as well as visiting the farm animals on site. Guests are also able to swim free of charge at the indoor heated pool found at local Marina close to Barns. The barns are surrounded by extensive grounds with plenty of grass areas are great for football and a game of rounders.

Alde Garden is perfect for families with small children. Choose from an eclectic range of accommodation including the bell tent or the magical gypsy caravan - popular with Roald Dahl fans! For those who aren't keen on camping - there's beautiful Badger Cottage for a touch of luxury, whilst also being able to enjoy the quirky facilities and campfire of the garden. This tiny wildlife garden is also home to friendly ducks and chickens who children love to feed. 

Nearby family attractions include Framlingham Castle, Africa Alive & Easton Farm Park - plus there's lots of woodland and beaches within a 20 minute drive. Those on a shoestring can still find lots to do locally - including Rendlesham Forest's bike park, cycle tracks and UFO trail, several nature reserves (including RSPB Minsmere - as seen on Springwatch), Southwold Pier, numerous museums and a wonderful network of footpaths leading from the site. 

Converted from traditional farm buildings, the two holiday cottages at Croft Farm make the perfect base for a family holiday. Just 5 minutes walk from Snape Maltings, where you will find the famous concert hall, cafes, restaurants and galleries, you're also just a short drive from the beaches at Thorpeness and Aldeburgh for family days out.

Surrounded by fields which are home to an array of animals, the Granary is ideal for families of up to 5 people, with a peaceful fenced in garden that's ideal for young children. 

Two beautifully converted self catering barns at  Lodge Farm offer luxurious, spacious and well equipped accommodation for families looking for a break on the coast. Set on an arable farm between Southwold and Lowestoft, you're just a short drive from Africa Alive Zoological Society, the glorious golden sands at Lowestoft where you can whizz out to sea with Jet Adventures, Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve and Oulton Broad where you can enjoy water sports with BlitzKiting. 

The barns are spacious open plan cottages and equipped with everything you could need including a cot, high chair, stair gate, changing mat, children's cutlery and crockery, books and games, garden toys and ride on tractors.