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A Doll House Gift Guide
There’s a reason doll houses have stood the test of time—they spark creativity, support emotional development, and invite hours of imaginative play. Whether you’re shopping for a first birthday, a special holiday, or just want to surprise a little one with a gift that will truly last, a doll house is always a beautiful choice.
At Playfaire, we stock some of the most charming and thoughtfully made doll houses available—including favourites from Le Toy Van and Little Dutch. Read on for our guide to finding the perfect one, plus a little hint at something very special coming soon.
Why Choose a Doll House?
Doll houses offer more than just entertainment. They help children:
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Act out real-life scenarios through role-play
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Develop empathy and social understanding
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Strengthen fine motor skills as they arrange furniture and characters
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Explore storytelling in a hands-on, screen-free way
And let’s be honest—they’re just as lovely to look at as they are to play with. A well-made doll house becomes part of your child’s world and your home.
What to Look For
Before choosing a doll house, consider:
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Age-appropriateness – Toddlers may need chunkier, simpler accessories, while older children can enjoy more detailed pieces.
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Size and space – Will it live in a playroom, bedroom, or travel between homes?
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Materials and craftsmanship – We always recommend wooden doll houses for durability and sustainability.
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Style – Something sweet and pastel? Or more traditional and decorative? Choose a design that matches your child’s personality—and your aesthetic.
Our PlayFaire Picks -
Le Toy Van Doll Houses
Quintessentially charming with a hint of vintage flair, Le Toy Van doll houses are a joy to give and even more fun to receive. Made from FSC®-certified wood with hand-finished details, they’re built to last through years of play.
Highlights include:
Palace House – A grand Five-story doll house with beautiful painted details and plenty of space for extended pretend play.
Rose Heart – A sweet, smaller-scale house perfect for younger children or tighter spaces. Comes with furniture included, so it’s ready to play right out of the box.
Bay Tree House – Elegant and timeless, this pastel-toned doll house is ideal for kids who love to rearrange rooms and style their own interior worlds.
Each Le Toy Van house has matching furniture and accessory sets, so you can build your collection over time—or all at once.
Palace House
Fit for royalty, this breath-taking, palatial wooden dolls house offers the ultimate in luxury miniature living and is an ideal gift for any budding prince or princess.
The grandest house Le Toy Van ever dreamt up, this stunning, award winning toy is truly one of a kind - ready and waiting for role play adventures. Destined to be loved, it makes a striking feature in the kids room or nursery.
Introduce little learners to a magical world of discovery with this majestic home. A truly exceptional toy, full of nostalgia and joy. This dolls house will make a wonderful heirloom gift for a special little one to cherish for many years of magical play ahead.
Bay Tree Doll House
Childhood dreams really do come true with the beautiful Bay Tree Wooden Dolls House.
Inspire small world play with this one-of-a-kind, timeless toy. Painted in pretty pastel pink, white, and grey hues using non-toxic water-based paints, this deluxe 3-storey home is fully decorated inside and out.
Featuring opening and closing shutters and doors, natural wood floors throughout, a lovely wooden staircase to the first floor, and a detailed wallpaper design in every room. We especially love the circular feature porthole window and a removable roof that lifts off to reveal a stunning attic room.
A thoughtful heirloom gift to treasure and pass down through generations.
Rose heart Doll house
Welcome home. This delightful dolls house makes a stunning gift for a special little someone. Painted in fresh white with soft pink accents and gold heart motifs, it is ready to move right in to.
Crafted from sustainable wood, this durable, high quality toy features a scalloped roof, opening and closing doors and shutters for realistic play, plus a clever lift off roof that reveals access to a sweet attic bedroom. Inside, the floors are furnished in a lovely natural wood look to complement the lovely wallpaper designs in each room.
Perfectly scaled to fit our full range of dolls and accessories (sold separately).
Little Dutch Doll Houses
For a more modern, minimalist aesthetic, we love the Little Dutch Wooden Doll House. With its soft neutral tones and clever open design, it’s equally suited for stylish nurseries and busy play corners.
Why we love it:
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It opens up for easy play and folds neatly shut for tidy storage
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Made from sustainable wood with a non-toxic finish
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Comes with basic furniture to get little ones started
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A brilliant option for ages 3+ and perfect for gifting
Little Dutch also offers accessory kits to decorate each room—kitchens, bedrooms, and even a nursery—so children can keep updating and personalising their space.
Doll's House Little Farm
Step into a world of imaginative countryside play with the Little Dutch Doll's House Little Farm. This barn-shaped playhouse is a doorway to endless fun for your little one, where every open door welcomes a new farmyard tale.
In this pastoral haven, wooden play figures come to life, each animal ready to play its part in your child's crafted stories, fostering imaginative thinking and storytelling skills. When the day's adventures wind down, the playhouse's convenient design allows for all the figures to be neatly tucked inside, making cleanup a breeze.
Fold it, store it, and cherish the simplicity of keeping playtime both magical and mess-free.
pINK dOLLS hOUSE
Step into a world of whimsy with the Little Dutch Wooden Dollhouse, a canvas for imaginative play. This enchanting dollhouse, with its crisp white exterior and charming pink roof, opens up to reveal intricately illustrated interiors that invite storytelling and role-playing.
Designed for intuitive play, the dollhouse features operational wooden shutters and a roof that not only opens up but also transforms into a garden, expanding the play area and possibilities. It comes complete with Jim and Rosa, two peg dolls, ready to inhabit this lovely home, ensuring play can start immediately.
wooden dolls HOUSE WITH FURNITURE
Step into a world of whimsy with the Little Dutch Wooden Dollhouse, a canvas for imaginative play. This enchanting dollhouse, with its crisp white exterior and charming pink roof, opens up to reveal intricately illustrated interiors that invite storytelling and role-playing.
Designed for intuitive play, the dollhouse features operational wooden shutters and a roof that not only opens up but also transforms into a garden, expanding the play area and possibilities. It comes complete with Jim and Rosa, two peg dolls, ready to inhabit this lovely home, ensuring play can start immediately.
FAIRY HOUSE
Experience the magic of the Fairy House toy! Made of wood and adorned with vibrant flowers, this playhouse comes with cute fairy figures and a parasol for picnics. Fold it up for easy storage and let the creative storytelling begin. Watch as your little ones' imagination soars in their own enchanted world.
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Don’t Forget the Details
The joy is in the tiny touches.
Pair your chosen doll house with:
Wooden furniture sets – For every room, from kitchens to nurseries
Dollhouse characters – Think wooden families, animal friends, or soft dolls
Mini accessories – Tiny tea sets, potted plants, rugs and lamps to spark their storytelling
Both Le Toy Van and Little Dutch offer curated sets designed to fit their houses perfectly—no mismatched pieces or scale issues to worry about.
Le toy van - accessories
Little Dutch - Accessories
Not Sure Which Doll House to Choose?
If you love the idea of gifting a doll house but aren’t quite sure which one they’ll adore most, a Playfaire gift card is the perfect alternative. It gives parents (and kids!) the freedom to choose the doll house that suits their space, style, and stage of play—whether it’s a beautifully detailed cottage from Le Toy Van or a sleek and modern house from Little Dutch!
Pair it with a thoughtful note or one of our smaller doll house accessories, and you’ve got a gift that’s personal, practical, and full of possibility.
Give the gift of choice— explore Playfaire gift cards today.
