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- Great for large groups
From £1,750 / night
2 nights ≈ £3,500 · ~£66 per person
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- Great for large groups
From £3,000 / night
2 nights ≈ £6,000 · ~£150 per person
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- Great for large groups
From £900 / night
2 nights ≈ £1,800 · ~£44 per person
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- Great for large groups
From £3,900 / night
2 nights ≈ £7,800 · ~£204 per person
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- Great for large groups
From £1,000 / night
2 nights ≈ £2,000 · ~£58 per person
No booking fees
- Great for large groups
From £1,000 / night
2 nights ≈ £2,000 · ~£58 per person
No booking fees
- Great for large groups
From £1,000 / night
2 nights ≈ £2,000 · ~£58 per person
No booking fees
- Great for large groups
From £1,400 / night
2 nights ≈ £2,800 · ~£92 per person
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- Great for large groups
From £600 / night
2 nights ≈ £1,200 · ~£42 per person
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- Great for large groups
From £1,500 / night
2 nights ≈ £3,000 · ~£110 per person
No booking fees
- Great for large groups
From £1,000 / night
2 nights ≈ £2,000 · ~£74 per person
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- Great for large groups
From £700 / night
2 nights ≈ £1,400 · ~£52 per person
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- Great for large groups
From £1,850 / night
2 nights ≈ £3,700 · ~£142 per person
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- Great for large groups
From £750 / night
2 nights ≈ £1,500 · ~£60 per person
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- Great for large groups
From £1,580 / night
2 nights ≈ £3,160 · ~£130 per person
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From £185 / night
2 nights ≈ £370 · ~£16 per person
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- Great for large groups
From £1,780 / night
2 nights ≈ £3,560 · ~£160 per person
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- Great for large groups
From £1,000 / night
2 nights ≈ £2,000 · ~£100 per person
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From £1,225 / night
2 nights ≈ £2,450 · ~£136 per person
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From £860 / night
2 nights ≈ £1,720 · ~£106 per person
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From £850 / night
2 nights ≈ £1,700 · ~£140 per person
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From £580 / night
2 nights ≈ £1,160 · ~£104 per person
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From £1,200 / night
2 nights ≈ £2,400 · ~£240 per person
No booking fees
Country Houses
Large country houses are traditional rural properties combining period charm with modern amenities across beautiful UK countryside settings. This category includes stone farmhouses, converted barns, and classic English country homes — all available on an exclusive-use basis as big houses for groups seeking genuine countryside privacy.
Popular for hen parties, family reunions, milestone birthdays and multi-generational holidays. Country houses offer the warmth and intimacy of a private home with the space and character that only UK group accommodation in a rural setting can provide. Most of the country homes for rent here are still lived-in family houses the rest of the year, which is why they feel like somewhere to settle into rather than somewhere to tiptoe around.
Rural Holiday Homes for Groups UK
Escape to the English countryside with our selection of traditional country houses. These charming rural properties offer the perfect balance of comfort and tranquillity, ideal for family reunions, friends' weekends, and peaceful celebrations surrounded by nature.
Despite their traditional exterior, many country houses include contemporary amenities. Hot tubs tucked into walled gardens, spacious dining rooms for group dinners, and games rooms for indoor entertainment are all common at the premium end.
What to Expect
- Traditional English countryside properties
- Perfect for peaceful weekend retreats
- Beautiful rural locations with stunning views
- Exclusive use for your whole group
- Walking trails and outdoor activities nearby
Countryside Setting
Peaceful rural locations with beautiful views and fresh country air.
Varies by Property
Comfortable accommodation for medium to large groups with exclusive use.
Traditional Charm
Period features and cosy interiors for a true home-away-from-home feel.
Why Choose a Country House for Your Group?
A traditional country house rental offers something the modern self-catering market cannot replicate — the profound calm of deep countryside, the creak of oak floorboards, and the sense of stepping briefly out of everyday life. Our collection of English country houses spans from compact farmhouses to grand estate properties, all available on an exclusive-use basis.
Ideal Occasions for Country House Stays
Hen parties seeking something relaxed and rural find country houses offer the perfect balance of space for cocktail masterclasses or spa treatments, combined with the cosy intimacy of a sitting room fire in the evening. Multi-generational family gatherings suit country houses better than almost any other property type, with grounds for children to roam and quiet corners for adults to retreat to.
Best UK Regions for Country Houses
The Cotswolds leads the way for traditional country house character, with its honey-stone villages and rolling hills. The Lake District offers dramatic fell views from period farmhouses, while Norfolk provides grand flint manor houses and big skies. Scotland's highlands deliver the most dramatic rural settings of all.
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