Portugal
The best family friendly homestays, hotels and holidays in Portugal. Famed for her cobbled capital and wild coast lines, Portugal is surprisingly wallet friendly so don’t hold back on the pastéis de nata
Areias do Seixo Villas
Torres Verdas, Portugal
from £390 per night
A collection of achingly chic beachfront villas less than an hour from Lisbon, sleeping either 6 or 8 (so great for group getaways). Set apart by their sustainability credentials and thoughtful family facilities
Domes Lake Algarve
Algarve, Portugal
from £233 per night
Bringing hassle free family holidays to the beach blessed Algarve, Domes’ palatial Portuguese pad is rich in childcare trappings & gorgeous natural scenery, a short wander from buzzing Vilamoura Marina
Le Moulbot
Tavira, Portugal
from £100 per night
A gorgeous house in the hills, sleeping 2, in the heart of the ‘authentic’ Algarve. Blissful beaches are on your doorstep, as is traditional Tavira, full of delicious dining. Separate sleeping spaces and a private pool plus purse-pleasing price
Martinhal Chiado
Lisbon, Portugal
from £175 per night
In the heart of Lisbon old town, Martinhal Chiado cleverly combines spacious self catering spaces with five star hotel services, including an onsite Kids Club
Martinhal Lisbon Oriente
Lisbon, Portugal
from £160 per night
Sprinkled with trademark Martinhal magic, the sophisticated apartments at Oriente leave nothing to be desired from a parent’s point of view, blending peace and privacy with first class family facilities including a Kids Club from 6 months, pools, huge trampoline and an on site restaurant
Martinhal Sagres
Algarve, Portugal
from £150 per night
On a picturesque, private, sandy beach, Martinhal Sagres is the definition of a family holiday without compromise. Guests of all ages are treated to fantastic food & facilities, plus the 5 Kids Club welcomes everyone from tots to teens
Monte do Olival, Agroturismo
Alentejo, Portugal
from £165 per night
A profoundly personal stay awaits at Monte do Olival, a family home since the nineteenth century on a stunning Alentejo farm - consisting of 3 self catering apartments and a sparkling pool amidst a breathtaking landscape of sprawling wheat and rice fields
Noah Surf House
Santa Cruz, Portugal
from £195 per night
A breath of fresh Atlantic air for families craving style and substance without the splurge, Noah Surf House is a sustainably minded, beachfront-boutique haven where kids swap screens for surfboards and parents unwind to sea views and sunset cocktails
Quinta da Comporta
Comporta, Portugal
from £218 per night
A wellness resort hugely welcoming to families, with delicious dining, a superior spa, beach blessed location and sustainability at its core
Six Senses Douro Valley
Lamego, Portugal
from £864 per night
A serene, sophisticated stay in a dip of the Douro Valley, where tiny travellers are surprisingly welcome. Surrounded by rolling vineyards, leisurely wine tastings and restorative spa treatments are firmly on the agenda
The Magnolia Hotel
Quinta do Lago, Portugal
from £105 per night
Bringing a kitsch slice of Palm Springs style to the Algarve, The Magnolia Hotel - in the Quinta do Lago luxury lifestyle resort - is your new go-to, budget base, to experience the jam packed kids summer camps, buzzing Picnics in the Park, watersports & incredible 14 dining destinations the wider resort has to offer
Viceroy at Ombria Algarve
Algarve, Portugal
from £250 per night
Design, nature and culture converge at this village-style resort. You can expect all the luxury trimmings of a 5* hotel, including a Kids Club 4+, golf-course and roster of restaurants, but at Viceroy these come steeped in true-to-country touches too, with authentic activities giving a taste of local life
