My husband and I are avid travelers - we enjoy spending our holidays exploring Europe. You name it, from tourist attraction sites to surfing adventures at the beach, we find something fun to do every year.

Last year after we had our first child, we thought our annual holiday plans would have to be put on hold indefinitely. Imagine navigating through busy hotspots and beaches with a baby stroller and all the risks with challenging climates and arduous travelling routes? With a baby, we thought that the prospects of an enjoyable family holiday were bleak and impossible.

Miraculously, we found that it is possible to enjoy a baby friendly holiday within the UK itself. By holidaying in the UK, difficult travelling routes and drastic changes in climate and surroundings can be avoided. We discovered a lovely holiday spot in Devon that was perfect for our holiday.

Devon provided just the right amount of change of scenery - with its lovely countryside and coastal views -without being too far from home and familiar surroundings. The climate in Devon is warm, and does not fluctuate drastically and we did not have to carry extra clothes or worry that the baby would be exposed to extreme heat or cold.

We found a perfect little cottage for our baby friendly holiday in Devon – fully furnished and affordable! It seemed as if it was designed specifically for our family with its own travel cot, high chair and changing mat, so we did not have to carry our own baby necessities. The kitchen was fully equipped, so we could store and heat our baby’s favourite food.

With entertainment features, a family bathroom, heating facilities, parking on site as well as a lovely garden, the cottage was very homely and comforting – a perfect baby friendly holiday! The cottage was situated within walking distance to the beach, local shops, restaurants and leisure centre. In addition, with the stunning view of the coast and the tranquil countryside nearby we managed to find ample things to do without any stress or hassle on our holiday.

Baby friendly holidays in Devon are very popular with new parents and can easily be researched online. There are many UK holiday company websites that provide information, and you can select the perfect cottage out of hundreds of options, that offer baby friendly facilities and are conveniently located for you to enjoy your break.