Once you have children the prospect of going on holiday seems so daunting and impossible! What you need is a child friendly holiday – some place which is specially suited and designed to have children about. The ideal things for a child friendly holiday include going to a destination that has many activities for children such as theme parks, zoos, aquariums, beaches and gardens.

Another must-have on a child friendly holiday is suitable accommodation - hotels, cottages, and apartments that are specially catered for families with young children in mind. These child friendly holiday apartment and cottages should have services such as an indoor or outdoor swimming pool, babysitting, catering, cot and highchair, microwave, washing machine, parking on site or nearby, non smoking and other facilities which are suitable for children.

Devon is located in South West England and is a perfect destination for a child friendly holiday as it has activities and accommodation that will cater for families with children – clean beaches, family attractions, excellent food and so on. Here are a few choices of child friendly holiday accommodation options in Devon.

Mouth Boone, Dartmouth: This property is set above Dartmouth on Mount Boone, just four miles away from Blackpool Sands beach. The apartment boasts lovely views over the River Dart and has child friendly facilities such as travel cots, high chairs, plastic cutlery and so on.

Dart Marine, Sandquay Road, Dartmouth: This child friendly property is situated on the edge of the River Dart, and features many stylishly finished high tech extras.

Oceans Edge, Kingsbridge: This is a stunning development of apartments, which is located close to Thurlestone Sands and the South West Coast Path. It is also close to the historic villages of Thurlestone and Hope Cove.

The Penthouse, Woodside, Salcombe: Woodside is another child friendly apartment which is equipped and furnished to very high standards. It overlooks the Salcombe estuary and is located close to the beaches of East Portlemouth and Millbay. The Woodside apartments share access to a small private beach and have parking for up to two cars.

At the Beach, Torcross, Kingsbridge: This is a luxury development that consists of apartments and cottages situated at Slapton Sands. The apartments boast stunning coastal views whilst the cottages overlook the beautiful Devon countryside, and have parking space available.

Newcomen Road, The Plaice, Dartmouth: Situated in the very heart of Dartmouth town, are these individual holiday apartments. These flats have views over the River Dart across to Kingswear and out to sea.

Bolberry Court, Bolberry, Hope Cove: This is a five bed roomed accommodation option which offers superb views of the surrounding countryside. This property is fully equipped for groups or families with small children.