Adventure Holidays

The right base property transforms an adventure holiday from a good trip into an extraordinary one. After a full day on the fells, coast, or water, your group deserves more than a budget bunkhouse — they deserve a proper house with a professional kitchen capable of fuelling another day's adventure, comfortable beds, a powerful shower for every member of the group, and the kind of communal space where the day's stories get told over a proper evening meal. Our adventure holiday house collection is selected specifically for its proximity to the UK's best outdoor activity regions while meeting a consistently high standard of accommodation.

The Lake District is the UK's premier base for multi-day hiking, wild swimming, and mountain biking adventures — properties here sit within minutes of major fells and lake shores. The Peak District offers year-round cycling, rock climbing, and walking from the door, with properties central to both the Dark and White Peak. For coastal adventure groups, Cornwall provides world-class surfing, coasteering, kayaking, and paddleboarding from multiple bases. Devon combines Dartmoor adventure with coastal access.

What to Look for in an Adventure Base

For active groups, the practical details matter as much as the aesthetics. A large utility room or garage for bikes, boards, and wet gear. A boot room for muddy walking equipment. A professional kitchen large enough for group meal prep when you're self-catering. An outdoor space for pre-dawn departures and late-evening arrivals. Many adventure houses also include a hot tub — extraordinarily welcome after a long day in the hills — and a games room for rain days when outdoor plans need adapting.

Group Sizes for Adventure Holidays

For active groups of 10, a well-chosen adventure house provides an intimate, focused base. For 15 or 20 guests — common for cycling clubs, running groups, or walking societies — our larger adventure properties offer the communal space and infrastructure for a genuinely productive group training or expedition weekend.