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- Great for large groups
From £1,850 / night
2 nights ≈ £3,700 · ~£66 per person
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- Great for large groups
From £1,500 / night
2 nights ≈ £3,000 · ~£90 per person
No booking fees
- Great for large groups
From £1,000 / night
2 nights ≈ £2,000 · ~£66 per person
No booking fees
From £600 / night
2 nights ≈ £1,200 · ~£66 per person
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From £600 / night
2 nights ≈ £1,200 · ~£66 per person
No booking fees
From £0 / night
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From £750 / night
2 nights ≈ £1,500 · ~£106 per person
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From £2,463 / night
2 nights ≈ £4,926 · ~£350 per person
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From £708 / night
2 nights ≈ £1,416 · ~£118 per person
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From £462 / night
2 nights ≈ £924 · ~£84 per person
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From £323 / night
2 nights ≈ £646 · ~£64 per person
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From £276 / night
2 nights ≈ £552 · ~£60 per person
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From £308 / night
2 nights ≈ £616 · ~£76 per person
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Large Cottages
Large group cottages are the quintessential UK self-catering experience for medium-sized groups, with a cosy, home-from-home atmosphere that larger houses sometimes lack. They combine character architecture, comfortable communal spaces, and the homeliness of a well-loved property.
Large cottages are the most versatile category of group accommodation in the UK — equally suited to relaxed family holidays, low-key hen weekends, friend group reunions, and walking or cycling breaks. The informality and cosiness of a cottage is a very different proposition from the grandeur of a manor house. It is also why group holiday cottages tend to be the style people rebook: nobody has to behave like a guest in somebody else’s stately home.
Spacious Group Cottages UK
Our large cottages range from converted stone barns and traditional thatched properties to extended farmhouses with multiple wings. Many now include modern hot tubs and well-equipped kitchens, combining traditional character with the amenities groups expect.
Location variety is one of the great strengths of large cottage accommodation — from sea-view cottages in Cornwall or Pembrokeshire to forest-edge properties in the Lake District, or chocolate-box Cotswolds villages. The cottage format gives you an authentic sense of place that larger estates sometimes miss.
What to Expect
- Cosy and informal home-from-home atmosphere
- Well suited to medium-sized groups
- Beautiful locations across the UK countryside and coast
- Often includes hot tubs and well-equipped kitchens
- Exclusive use of the whole property
Home-from-Home
Cosy character properties with a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
Beautiful Locations
Countryside, coastal and village settings across the whole UK.
8–20 Guests
Right-sized for medium groups who want intimacy and comfort.
What Makes a Large Cottage Different?
Where manor houses impress with scale and grandeur, large cottages charm with character and intimacy. The beamed ceilings, stone floors, and cottage gardens create an atmosphere that encourages groups to slow down, cook together, play board games, and remember what a holiday is supposed to feel like. It is a fundamentally different proposition — and for many groups, it is exactly right.
Large Cottages by Region
Cotswolds cottages in honey-stone villages are perennially popular for friends' weekends and celebrations close to London. Cornwall offers characterful fishermen's cottages and converted barns with sea views. The Lake District provides fell-view farmhouses and lakeside properties. Each region delivers a distinct character that becomes part of the experience.
Planning a Group Self-Catering Holiday
Large cottage stays work best when groups plan cooking together — a shared dinner on the first night, a breakfast rotation, and perhaps a celebration meal on the final evening. Many of our cottages are near excellent local producers and farm shops. For those who prefer to delegate, a private chef can be arranged to come to your cottage for any or all meals.
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