Best Dollhouses to buy in 2023

If you’re planning on treating your child to a new dollhouse in 2023 you certainly won’t be alone! From wooden dollhouses to carry-along dollhouses or even a dollhouse for barbies and LOL’s – here are the best dollhouses you can buy in 2023.

Dollhouses are a childhood right of passage. A traditional toy that has never grown out of fashion, I still look back fondly on the dolls houses I played with during my own childhood. I have so many fond memories of bringing out all my favourite dolls, acting out play scenes and using my imagination to build stories and bring them to life.

These days, dollhouses have changed somewhat, particularly with the introduction of dolls such as LOL’s and Rainbow High, but that said, traditional wooden dollhouses are still a really popular choice. 

Whilst most dollhouses are suitable for children aged 3 years and above, you can easily pick up a dolls house to suit children of all ages. Whilst they don’t always come cheap, buy sensibly, and these toys can easily be played with for years to come, before passing down to future generations.

Here are our recommendations on the best dollhouses to buy in 2022.

Best Dollhouse for Toddlers: Bigjigs Toys, My First Dolls House

Price £54.99 

A wooden dollhouse made specifically for younger children (aged 18 months plus), this three-story fold-out dollhouse comes with 13 pieces of the best dollhouse furniture for small hands – large chunky pieces that are perfectly sized to grab and move around. 

Made from high-quality sustainable wood, the carry handle also makes this a portable choice to take with you when visiting friends and family. We love the addition of the characters and roll-along car. 

Pros

• Large toddler-friendly pieces 
• Can fold closed when not in use and includes a carry handle for portability
• Sustainable wooden dollhouse

Cons

• Relatively small in size (L 21 x W 25.5 x H 37.7cm)
• Characters aren’t articulated (can’t be moved to sit) 

2. Best dollhouse for 2 year old: Early Learning Centre ELC– Happyland Cherry Lane Cottage

Price £39.99

Ok, whilst it’s not a traditional dollhouse, when it comes to creative play, you can’t get much better than Happyland for two year olds. My girls had SO much Happyland when they were little and it got played with by both of them for literally years. Large chunky pieces, adorable characters and super cute playhouses that open up and can be packed away neatly when not in use.

A great first dollhouse for your toddler, this super cute Cherry Lane Cottage playset includes two characters, pets and accessories and includes opening doors and a tree house for imaginative play.

Pros:

• Chunky pieces for small hands
• Brightly coloured and engaging characters
• Includes accessories and characters for a ready-to-go set

Cons:

• Requires assembly 
• From experience, the door can come off through rough handling but is easy enough to pop back into place.

3. Best dollhouse for 3 year old: Le Toy Van Sweetheart Cottage

Price £109.99

A traditional wooden dollhouse with a cute pink design, opening shutters and floral decorations on the exterior, this wooden dollhouse will look adorable on display in any child’s bedroom.

A great dollhouse for three year olds, whilst it the set doesnt include dolls, this sustainable wood dollhouse comes with an extensive range of wooden accessories including beds, tables and kitchen white goods. 

Pros

• Made from sustainable high-quality wood with child-safe paints
• Beautiful traditional design dollhouse
• Comes with 37 accessories and dollhouse furniture 

Cons

• Costly
• Whilst an extensive dollhouse furniture set is included, the dolls are sold separately (with a dollhouse family setting you back around another £20)

4. Best dollhouse for 4 year old: Barbie Malibu House Playset – 2-Storey House with 6 Transforming Rooms

Price £68.49 

By the age of four, your child may be showing in an interest in larger size dolls such as Barbies – when this happens, you’re going to need a larger dollhouse with a little more space.

This Barbie Malibu dollhouse opens up to reveal a two story home with six bedrooms and a range of 25 accessories including a sofa, dining table and chairs and beds for up to four dolls. Accessories include place settings, food, bathroom items, sleeping bag and game board.

Children will love the transforming walls which can easily turn a shower into a vanity and a living room into a theatre.

Pros

• Folds up for simple storage
• Transforming rooms
• Space for four dolls to sleep

Cons

• Expensive for a plastic toy
• Walls are fairly flimsy 
• Would love to see some built in storage for the smaller pieces to prevent them getting lost.