Five great places for an affordable family vacation
Even though everything seems to be getting more expensive, there are still beautiful accommodations for an affordable family vacation. Whether in Germany, Slovenia, Portugal or Denmark – we have put together some of our particularly beautiful accommodations for you, where children in particular can have a lot of fun and experience lots of nature. We wish you a nice holiday.
1. Dambækgaard – A hyggelig farm near Copenhagen
Dambækgaard is a sustainable farm in eastern Zealand, just an hour's drive from the metropolis of Copenhagen. Here holidaymakers will find a perfect mix of peace, relaxation and inspiration for a sustainable lifestyle in harmony with nature.
The host couple Kirstine and Jan live here with three children and allow guests and volunteers from all over the world to share in their farm life. The accommodation options include a holiday apartment, two guest rooms, a caravan and enough space for campervans and tents. Anyone who wants is always welcome to take part in the daily feeding, pick berries, light the fire pit, climb the trees in the garden or simply relax in the hammock. There is a lot to discover here, especially for families with children, and plenty of space to play and run around. And of course you can get some big city air in Copenhagen every now and then if you feel like it.
Der Bauernhof “Quinta do Catalao” in the Portuguese Algarve, near Lagos, is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday away from mass tourism. The typical Portuguese farm stood empty for a few years before Karolina and Max discovered it with their three children. The farm now offers various small, cozy accommodations such as cabins or even a tent.
A day at Quinta do Catalão begins with a hearty breakfast, which includes good coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice. Afterwards, the highlight of the day awaits children: feeding the animals living on the farm (dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, geese, pigs and goats). The afternoons invite you to read a book in the comfortable hammocks or go to one of the beaches in the Algarve. In the evening you can have a barbecue together or bake a delicious pizza in the pizza oven. You can also look at the stars in the sky or the stars on the screen (via a projector) together in the garden.
Click here for our article: Behind the scenes at Quinta Do Catalan
3. Destinature Dorf – A playground for young and old in the Eifel
The “Destinature Village” is a completely sustainably built and operated holiday village for families, hiking and cycling holidaymakers and everyone who loves nature. There are 27 wooden huts on extensive grounds, idyllically embedded in the surrounding forest. Behind the village there is a fishing pond built into the rocks and the Teufelsschlucht with its extraordinary rock formations is within walking distance.
The village includes a wellness area with outdoor saunas and hot tubs where you can unwind and unwind, as well as a bistro with delicious organic food and drinks. There are play equipment and the opportunity to ride horses for children. The huts are built from wood using the original WERKHAUS plug-in system and smell wonderfully of wood. The so-called washhouse contains toilets, showers, a family bathroom with a changing table, an outdoor sink and barrier-free access. Free organic products are available for personal care.
4. Esthetes – With Tarzan on Lake Constance
The holiday apartments are especially for families “beautiful spirits” an ideal holiday resort. The farm, which is now certified organic, is located in such a way that children can run around freely in the large garden and on the farm. There is also a children's circus wagon full of fancy dress items in the garden. There is also a play barn with a trampoline, a table football table, some children's vehicles and a table tennis table. There are also many beautiful excursion destinations to Lake Constance, the Alps, the old castle in Meersburg and the city of Ravensburg. There are also numerous country festivals in summer.
The two holiday apartments “Alte Brennerei” and “Alte Workshop” are deliberately equipped without a television and only with a small radio. Instead, you can retreat to the cozy reading corner with a good book and enjoy the peace and quiet. Until Tarzan comes forward - he happens to be the family rooster.
5. Organic Farm Silbar – An organic farm with a natural pool in Slovenia
The Organic farm with its seven wooden huts is run by Monika and Gregor and their six children in the fifth generation. In 2014, the two began welcoming volunteers from around the world to help them farm and learn about their way of life. And because they received a lot of positive feedback, they opened their glamping retreat to guests in 2017.
The wooden huts are located in close proximity to the lively organic farm - with a beautiful view of the village and the mountains behind it. They live around it Farm animals. There is a natural pool, a variety of small recreational areas and each cabin has a small kitchenette with basic equipment. There is also a games room and homemade play equipment for children.
The huts are located in the middle of the village, with church bells ringing and old Slovenian traditions. There is a small shop on the farm with the grown products and the popular organic beer made in-house, which is of course particularly refreshing after bike tours or hikes in the area.
© Photos: Quinta do Catalao, Dambækgaard, Dabrowska Photography, Janine Oswald / werkhaus, Schöngeister, Organic Farm Silbar
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