This top-rated, New Forest retreat is perfect for families in search of a rural, weekend away within a couple of hours drive of London. It sits in the heart of the national park and comes with an abundance of baby gear, a private hot tub, and a great location, just a short walk from the local village pub. Plus, it's friendly owners and their gaggle of animals has seen it secure the top slot in our chart of Best Rated By Past-Guests every year since it launched in 2012.

This scenic but unassuming bungalow never fails to deliver with guests consistently giving it amongst the best ratings of any accommodation on the BFB website. Clearly the luxury of being able to snuggle in front of the log burner, unwind in the clawfoot bath or star-spot from the private hot tub are clear advantages, but for many its the thoughtful touches from owners the Humberts, that give it the edge. Not only do they provide a generous welcome pack, toys and abundant nursery kit, but they enthusiastically welcome mini guests and their parents to visit their estate down the road and enjoy petting the animals and a ride on their Shetland pony.

This stylish 3-bedroom cottage boast private access to the New Forest National Park, luxurious interiors, a half acre garden and a good food pub within a short stroll. When not spotting wild ponies from the garden gate, mini guests will adore the garden play house, sandpit and play fort, plus the fact the beach and Peppa Pig World are just a short drive away. Grown-up guests will love the luxurious interiors, comfortable garden terrace with fire pit and babysitters on call for 'date night' dinner and cocktails at the nearby Pig Hotel.

Channel 4's Grand Designs presenter, Kevin McCloud ended his episode on Dairy Cottage by asking the owners if he could move in himself... cheeky perhaps but we know exactly where he was coming from. The warm welcome from ex-record producer and owner Cheryl, along with her exceptional eye for detail in interiors, toys and baby kit, is doubtless a big part of its popularity.

This gorgeous New Forest cottage boasts luxurious interiors and glorious garden complete with huge playhouse, play frame,  plenty of space for ball games, a sunny lounging area and BBQ zone. Plus there are two good food pubs within a short stroll. Is it any wonder it consistently ranks very highly in our annual guest rating surveys?

Past guests rave about this cottage with its lovely gardens, play gear, friendly hosts and location only a few miles from a sandy beach, but it is the egg collecting and pig feeding that prove an extra big hit with mini guests.

Cottage clusters don't come much better than this cluster of luxurious yet super baby and toddler-friendly farm cottages in Pembrokeshire. Guests return year after year for the fun feeding rounds, indoor pool, gourmet ready meals and soft play barn with kids club. Regularly returns top rating scores in our post-stay guest surveys.

Nestled just above Lake Windermere, this 3-bedroom cotatge has earned accolades and awards a plenty over the years including enough glowing reviews from Baby Boltholes users to see it edge into the 10-Best rated properties by guests in the past 5 years. The superb location, well equipped interior and leisure club membership make it a winner for us!

Nestled in woodland just a few miles inland from the rugged and sandy coast of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, this pretty cluster of whitewashed stone and Welsh slate cottages are a haven of family-friendly tranquillity. The handy list of nursery kit, play area and clutch of friendly farm animals makes them especially well suited to families with little ones. And there's a warm welcome for the family pet too! Two of the cottages boast private hot tubs whilst the remaining three share access to a communal one with lovely valley views, which are also shared by the stylish new indoor/outdoor BBQ terrace. Guests return year after year and it is little wonder this idyllic spot has earned a place in the best rated cottages of 2015-2020.

For a taste of The Hamptons’s lifestyle close to home, stylish Pear Trees Cottage is hard to beat. This contemporary retreat is set just a few steps from the shoreline on an exclusive coastal estate, a short drive from Brighton and a pleasant Sunday stroll from Littlehampton and boasts a child-friendly collection of nursery kit and toys. Past guests rave about it!