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- Great for large groups
From £1,500 / night
2 nights ≈ £3,000 · ~£111.11 per person
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From £343 / night
2 nights ≈ £686 · ~£57.17 per person
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- Great for large groups
From £1,409 / night
2 nights ≈ £2,818 · ~£50.32 per person
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- Great for large groups
From £857 / night
2 nights ≈ £1,714 · ~£71.42 per person
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- Great for large groups
From £900 / night
2 nights ≈ £1,800 · ~£85.71 per person
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- Great for large groups
From £4,000 / night
2 nights ≈ £8,000 · ~£400.00 per person
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From £1,788 / night
2 nights ≈ £3,576 · ~£188.21 per person
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From £799 / night
2 nights ≈ £1,598 · ~£88.78 per person
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From £162 / night
2 nights ≈ £324 · ~£20.25 per person
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From £830 / night
2 nights ≈ £1,660 · ~£103.75 per person
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2 nights ≈ £1,480 · ~£123.33 per person
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Lakes & Rivers
Waterside group houses are large group accommodation set beside lakes, rivers and reservoirs — properties where the water is part of the experience rather than a distant view. Private fishing lakes, river frontage with kayak access, and dawn mist rising off the water before anyone else is awake. All on an exclusive-use basis for your group.
Whether your group wants to fish, paddle, swim or simply sit beside the water with a glass of something cold, a waterside property delivers a setting that no inland house can match. Many of these properties also come with hot tubs overlooking the water — the combination of natural waterside setting and a hot soak is hard to beat.
Lakeside and Riverside Group Properties
The best waterside group properties offer direct access to the water from the property grounds — a private jetty, a slipway, a stretch of river bank, or a stocked fishing lake within the estate. The Lake District is the obvious starting point, but Scotland's lochs, the Norfolk Broads, and river valleys in Wales and Devon all have excellent waterside accommodation for groups.
Activities on the water range from serious coarse and fly fishing to casual paddleboarding and kayaking. Some properties provide equipment; others are within easy reach of local hire centres. For groups who want an active waterside holiday, a lakeside or riverside property turns the accommodation into the activity hub rather than just somewhere to sleep.
What to Expect
- Private fishing lakes and river frontage
- Kayaking, paddleboarding and boat access
- Dawn and dusk water views from the property
- Hot tubs overlooking the water at many properties
- Rural settings across the Lake District, Scotland, Wales and Norfolk
Waterside Setting
Properties beside lakes, rivers and reservoirs — the water is part of the stay.
Fishing Access
Private fishing lakes, stocked ponds and river stretches at selected properties.
Group Sizes
Waterside properties across a range of group sizes, all exclusive use.
Why Choose a Waterside Property for Your Group?
Water changes the feel of a group stay. The sound of a river, the stillness of a lake at dawn, the option to walk out of the back door and straight onto a boat — these are things a conventional country house simply cannot offer. For fishing groups, having the water on the doorstep means early starts are painless and the day's catch can be back at the house within minutes. For families, a lakeside setting provides a natural focal point for the children while the adults sit on the terrace.
Best Regions for Waterside Group Houses
The Lake District leads the way with Windermere, Ullswater, Coniston and Derwentwater all within reach of group properties. Scotland's Highland lochs offer a wilder, more remote experience. Wales combines river valleys with coastal proximity, and the Norfolk Broads provide a flat-water landscape quite unlike anywhere else in England. Devon and Cornwall have river-valley properties that pair waterside settings with coastal access.
Fishing Holidays for Groups
A property with its own fishing lake is the ultimate for fishing groups — no day tickets, no sharing the bank, and the flexibility to fish at any hour. Several properties in our collection have stocked lakes or private river stretches. For groups where only some members fish, the combination of a fishing lake and a games room keeps everyone occupied.
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