Holiday Ideas: Budget-friendly trips with kids

The Bavarian Lake Chalet is a family-friendly property in a charming Bavarian town, close to a lake.

The Catalan Country Apartments offer stylish self-catering flats surrounded by nature.              

The Catalan Rural Escape is a gorgeous restored farmhouse next to a volcanic natural park.         

The French Gîtes are family-run cottages in the heart of rural southern France.                     

The German Farmhouse Apartments are located in a converted farmhouse, where sheep live on site.     

The Umbrian Country Cottages are three charming family-friendly self-catering houses.               

The French Rural Retreat is the ideal family holiday if you are looking for tranquillity.           

The Mallorcan Farmhouse is a beautiful traditional finca that is ideal for several families.