We can all remember playing with our favourite dolls when we were younger, and a huge dollhouse is every child's dream. There's a reason why these toys have become such staples for years and years.
From balconies to furniture, nowadays you can even get your hands on houses with special features like elevators, slides and there are plenty of dollhouse accessories you can buy too. The bigger the better!
They don't have to be so expensive though, sometimes all you need is a place to play and the dolls to go with it. We've found the best dollhouses from the most extravagant, value, and smaller options.
What is a good age for a dollhouse?
From a young age, children will start to play with toys and dolls. For dollhouses though, we recommend purchasing these toys for children over the age of three years old.
As these toys often come with smaller items and accessories, it's not recommended for these younger children as small parts can be hazardous.
On the other hand, dollhouses can last years and years so can be an investment for your child to play with for as long as they like to. Some people keep hold of them to pass down generations!
What's the most popular dollhouse?
You'll always find classics around, such as Barbie and Kidkraft, which whip up a storm year-in, year-out. Often these most popular brands will have multiple to choose from, with loads of exciting features.
There are lots of other popular dollhouses to choose from now, including hand-made, wooden-crafted ones. Many sellers on Etsy and Not On The High Street offer personalised dollhouses too.
It's really up to you which dollhouse you want to invest in. Think about what your child will enjoy the most, but also what you can afford to buy.
Best dollhouses
1 of 11Kidkraft 65092 Kayla Wooden Dolls House With Furniture And Accessories Included
Best three-storey dollhouse
This huge mansion from Kidkraft is every dollhouse dream with a room made for every doll. With a kit of ten different pieces of furniture and accessories included, your child can run free with their creativity on this house. Made for 30cm dolls so large enough for dolls you may already have, too.
Pros
• Big enough for different sized dolls
• Very good height and sturdy
• Four big rooms and terrace
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Cons**
• A little tricky to assemble
• Pricey
One parent review said: "Love this doll house for my toddler. She loved how big (taller than her 4 years old) it was and how versatile it was. She can use it with her little dolls and her barber sized dolls."
2 of 11Barbie DLY32 ESTATE Three-Story Town House Colourful and Bright Doll House
**Best Barbie dollhouse
**If your child loves Barbie, there's nothing better than getting your hands on a Barbie dollhouse, including furniture and accessories like a roof-top lounge, elevator and more. Just grab a Barbie for lots of pink fun in this dollhouse.
Pros
• Four different rooms, which also comes with furniture pieces
• Easy and quick to assemble
Cons
• Little accessory items can easily get lost
• Pricey
One parent review said: "Bought this for my daughters 5th birthday and it has been a huge hit. She loves it and is very happy with it. It took my husband about 20 minutes to assemble and to say it it just plastic, it seemed easy to put together and has held up against my five year old playing with it. Overall happy with our purchase."
£149.00
3 of 11Play & Store Wooden Toy Castle
**Best castle-themed dollhouse
**A castle is a type of home too! If your little tot what a dollhouse fit for a King, this compact kingdom is perfect for little knights. It features a working portcullis, a secret trap door for capturing the bad guys in the jail below, and when it's time to tidy up, all the pieces fold away into the handy carry case. Don’t forget to add the Wooden Castle Accessories to get their imaginative tales going.
Pros
• Assembles into a neat little box with a handle when not being played with
• Aesthetically pleasing
• Unisex
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Cons**
• Have to purchase knights and dragon figures separately
One parent review said: "The castle I purchased is absolutely beautiful, it went together easily as all the pilot holes were exactly in the right place. It looks amazing and when not being played with can be folded into a neat little box with a handle. Perfect."
4 of 11Barbie FXG54 Dollhouse, Portable 1-Story Playset
**Best one-storey dollhouse
**Smaller doesn't have to be less interesting. This Barbie FXG54 dollhouse has loads going on - it's basically a mini Barbie apartment with a pool! Full of accessories built in, including tools like the tablet and pot which have handles which a doll can hold.
Pros
• Features a kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, dollhouse furniture and outdoor pool
• Great value for money
• Folds up neatly when not in use
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Cons**
• Includes some smaller accessories that can easily get lost
One parent review said: "Grandaughter loved it played for ages with it. I like this because it’s Folds up neat and then you can put it away."
5 of 11Melissa & Doug Fold & Go Dollhouse
**Best portable dollhouse
**Sometimes you don't want a huge dollhouse taking up too much room in your home. If you'd rather have something that's smaller and easy to pack away, grab this Melissa & Doug Fold & Go Dollhouse. This is great if you're travelling and want an easy toy to bring, or if you just want more for your money.
Pros
• Folds up neatly into a box with two handles to easily transport around
• Includes 11 pieces of wooden furniture and two flexible wooden play figures
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Cons**
• None
One parent review said: "Loved the wooden furniture and the figures also the pets. All amazing value for money."
6 of 11Boyes Kids Dolls House with Handcrafted Wood Furniture Accessories
**Best contemporary dollhouse
**Dollhouses don't have to be vivid and bright, they can be more toned down to suit the features of your house. For a more contemporary option, this Boyes dollhouse is kitted out with everything you'll need for your little one to have fun, but also comes with style.
Pros
• Unisex colours
• Beautiful design
• Three floors with six different rooms and comes with furniture figures
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Cons**
• Need to put a couple of hours aside to build
• Need a decent amount of space to put it away
One parent review said: "Beautiful doll house, my little girl loves it. Two hours to build but it was worth it."
7 of 11TOP BRIGHT Wooden Dolls House
**Best unisex dollhouse
**If you want a dollhouse that suits both boys and girls, this TOP BRIGHT wooden dolls house is sturdy, has loads of different areas to play with and is large enough for everyone to enjoy. It also has a functioning elevator to scoot up to the second floor!
Pros
• Comes with 15 furniture accessories
• Pretty and bright
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Cons**
• Fiddly to assemble
One parent review said: "Quite complicated to put together but worth it in the end. Very sturdy and accompanying furniture is a great size and very practical. My grandchildren absolutely love it and spend hours upon hours playing with it."
8 of 11Peppa Pig Wooden Playhouse
**Best Peppa Pig dollhouse
**Peppa Pig is always a winner, and now your child can make their own Peppa Pig shows with this huge house, filled with themed toys and accessories. It even includes Mummy Pig's office with skylight, telescope and light-up toy computer.
Pros
• Three floors with eight rooms to explore (light up computer and glowing stove)
• Fairly easy to assemble
• Rooms look the same as the show
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Cons**
• Mummy and Daddy Pig not included
One parent review said: "An excellent product easy to assemble bought at an excellent price from an excellent store."
9 of 11Cathy’s Flower House Dollhouse
**Best garden-themed dollhouse
**Does your child love gardening and the outdoors? This super sweet greenhouse is full of mini DIY garden features. Plat around with the pots, plants and more. It even works as a beautiful accessory for any kids room — you might even like it yourself!
Pros
• Great for nature lovers
• Will look pretty on display as well as playing with
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Cons
**• Not suitable for big dolls
One parent review said: "Beautiful attention to details. Complicated yet simple to assemble. My daughter wanted it for a long time, however too expensive for her pocket money. So super Christmas present!"
10 of 11ROBOTIME Cathy’s Flower House Dollhouse
**Best kitchen dollhouse
**ROBOTIME also have a fantastic mini kitchen dollhouse, if your family are more into baking and cooking. This sweet design includes windows, a table for eating and a kitted-out kitchen. There's amazing detail in these little dollhouses.
Pros
• Inside beautifully decorated
• Doesn't take up a lot of space
• Crafty kids will enjoy building
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Cons**
• One room and small
Review: "These are really lovely, excellent quality kits."
11 of 11Zoomie Kids Summer Doll Town Playhouse
Best tall dollhouse
Sometimes the best dollhouses are the big ones, and this Summer Doll Town Playhouse is definitely tall enough, reaching over 100cm in height. It has a playful design and is made from solid wood, as well as having furniture included. This is big enough for multiple children to play on at once.
Pros
• Brightly coloured and easy to assemble
• Good size for the prize
Cons
• Large size will take up a lot of room
One parent review said: "This is very well built and great quality for the price. I was actually surprised at how big this was. My little girl will love this at Xmas. Great buy."