Holiday cottages near Legoland to rent

Holiday cottages near LEGOLAND®

Surprise your little ones with a trip to the award-winning resort of LEGOLAND®. With eight Legolands across the world, Windsor is the only LEGOLAND® resort in the UK and is a special spot indeed. Full of colour, fun and creativity, the kids will really be able to let their imaginations run wild here.

With over 55 interactive shows, rides and attractions, you’ll find everything here, from thrilling roller coasters to LEGO® building activities where the kids can really get stuck in. What’s more, there’s plenty for toddlers here too, with DUPLO® Valley - an entire DUPLO®-themed area filled with trains, planes and water play areas.

While the kids will be having the time of their lives at the park, you’ll probably feel like you need a little bit of a break come evening. Therefore, instead of paying an arm and a leg to stay at the LEGOLAND® Hotel, find your own cheaper (and more peaceful) holiday hideaway to escape to. The ideal spot to relax, recharge and get ready for another day exploring LEGOLAND®.

With an array of holiday accommodation available throughout the local area, you’re sure to find the perfect spot for you and your family. From cosy stone cottages to grand country houses, no matter the size of your group or your budget, there’s a holiday home for you near LEGOLAND®. What’s more, if you just fancy one day in the park itself, then you’ll find loads to do around the park itself. Close by Windsor Castle, Windsor Great Park and Go Ape Black Park, you’ll be able to find something fun for the older kids and grown-ups in the group to do too.

Getting to LEGOLAND®

You can find LEGOLAND® at the following address: LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Winkfield Rd, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4AY

Travelling by car to LEGOLAND®

Those travelling to LEGOLAND® by car will find it located on the B3022 Windsor/Ascot road, just two miles away from Windsor town centre. Depending on where you’re coming from, you should exit the M3 at Junction 3, the M25 northbound at Junction 13 and the M4 at Junction 6. Once you reach the local roads, you’ll see LEGOLAND® signs which you can follow to reach the park.

Travelling by train to LEGOLAND®t

If you’d prefer to reach the resort by train, then Windsor & Eton Central or Windsor & Eton Riverside are the best stations to arrive at. The journey takes 45 minutes from London Paddington or 55 minutes from London Waterloo. Once you arrive, you’ll be able to catch a shuttle bus straight to the park from stops near to each station.

Travelling by bus to LEGOLAND®

Those travelling by bus or coach will be able to catch a direct bus from London, Reading or Slough straight to Windsor. From here, they can change onto the shuttle bus which will take them directly to the park.

Towns to stay near LEGOLAND®

Windsor

Bag yourself a spot of peace and quiet, while remaining close to the park, with a holiday cottage in the pretty town of Windsor. Home to the royals, this history-filled town boasts charming cobblestone streets, medieval buildings and, of course, the famous Windsor Castle itself.

Reading

Stay in the heart of the action in the bustling town of Reading, just 30-minutes away from LEGOLAND®. One of the largest towns in the UK, you’ll find an array of shops, cafes, museums and restaurants here, perfect for a family-friendly weekend away.

Slough

Given a bad rep over the years, the town of Slough is actually up-and-coming nowadays. Just ten minutes away from the resort, and with some interesting postmodernist architecture, it might be worth giving Slough a chance.

High Wycombe

With an elegant Georgian High Street and plenty of cosy cafes, little shops and snug pubs, you’ll find High Wycombe a welcome retreat, just 30-minutes away from all the noise and madness of LEGOLAND®.

Maidenhead

Set on the banks of the River Thames, Maidenhead boasts lovely parks, pretty locks and a bridge designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel himself. What’s more, with over 300 shops in town, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for shopping during your stay.

Things to do near LEGOLAND®

Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest castle in the world to still be occupied and has been the family home of British kings and queens for over 1,000 years. Whenever she’s not at Buckingham Palace, you may very well catch the Queen here. Just take a close look at the flag flying from the Castle’s Round Tower, if it’s the Royal Standard then that means Her Majesty is at home.

Hounslow Urban Farm

Make friends with cute farmyard animals at Hounslow Urban Farm. Covering over 29 acres of land, you’ll be able to meet pigs, goats, cows, rabbits, geese, alpacas and even peacocks at this lovely urban farm. What’s more, if the kids want to get even more hands-on then they can learn a bit more about life on the farm, handle an owl and set off on a pony ride.

Hampton Court Palace

A beautiful old palace, full of grand rooms, beautifully landscaped grounds and the famously haunted gallery, all the family will enjoy a trip to Hampton Court Palace. Home to some of England’s most infamous monarchs, the whole palace is steeped in history, treachery and intrigue. Wander the stunning grounds, be dazzled by a replica of King Henry VIII’s crown and get lost in the most famous maze in the whole world.

Thorpe Lakes Aqua Park

Any water babies in the group will just love a trip to Thorpe Lakes Aqua Park. The best aqua park in the UK, the whole family can take on an extensive inflatable assault course set in the picturesque St Ann’s Lake. If the kids still haven’t had enough excitement, then there’s also banana boating and a range of water sports available at the park. This is the perfect spot for a sunny summer’s afternoon.

Thorpe Park

If you haven’t been to Thorpe Park, then you really need to go. And if you have been, you’ll know just how good it is and want to go again. Home to the UK’s fastest rollercoaster, which launches riders to a jaw-dropping 250ft at 80mph in just 2.5 seconds, the UK’s only winged coaster and SAW - The Ride, the world’s first horror rollercoaster, this theme park is the ultimate spot for thrill-seekers all over the country.