Houses with Games Rooms UK

Our properties feature a variety of games room setups ranging from well-equipped to impressive. Common equipment includes full-size pool tables, table tennis, darts boards, foosball tables, air hockey, and curated board game collections. Higher-spec games rooms at our luxury group houses may also include retro arcade machines, gaming consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch) with multiple controllers, karaoke machines, indoor table football, and in some cases dedicated full-size snooker tables. Each property listing details the specific games and equipment available so you can choose the perfect house for your hen party, birthday celebration, or family reunion.

Games rooms are designed for multigenerational enjoyment, making them one of the most requested amenities for family gatherings, birthday celebrations, and mixed-age group holidays in the UK. Pool tables and table tennis appeal to adults and teenagers, while board games, console games, and air hockey engage younger guests. Many families find that a well-equipped games room keeps everyone entertained across different age groups — from children playing board games to grandparents enjoying a friendly game of darts or watching others compete. It's consistently one of the top amenities requested by family groups booking large holiday houses.

Yes — full access to the games room and all its equipment is included in the rental price at every one of our properties. All games, tables, and equipment are provided and ready to use from the moment you check in, with no hourly charges or per-use fees. Occasionally, properties may have optional premium extras like VR headsets at additional cost, but all standard games room facilities — pool tables, table tennis, darts, board games, and gaming consoles — are always included as part of your group holiday house stay.

In most of our group holiday houses, games rooms are housed in dedicated separate spaces such as converted outbuildings, barns, basements, annexes, or separate wings of the property. This deliberate separation allows for enthusiastic play, competitive pool tournaments, and lively gaming sessions without disturbing those who prefer quieter activities like reading or conversation in the main living areas. Some of our premium properties in the Cotswolds, Lake District, and Yorkshire even have soundproofed games rooms ideal for late-night entertainment during hen parties and birthday weekends. Check individual listings for the games room location and layout.

Normal wear and tear from regular use is fully expected and covered — these are games designed to be played and enjoyed by groups. If significant accidental damage occurs (such as torn pool table felt or broken equipment), this may be assessed against the refundable security deposit (typically £250-£500). We recommend supervising younger players around expensive equipment like pool tables and handling all games with reasonable care. Property owners maintain and service all games room equipment regularly between guest stays to ensure everything is in good working condition for your arrival.

Organising tournaments and games nights is one of the best ways to bring your group together and is hugely popular at our holiday houses — whether you're on a hen weekend, birthday trip, or family reunion. Many groups set up pool tournaments, table tennis championships, darts competitions, or full team games evenings during their stay. Some of our properties even provide scoring systems, chalk boards, and basic prizes for competitive play. Games rooms are the social hub of many group holidays across the UK — perfect for rainy day entertainment, pre-dinner competitions, and late-night fun after a day of activities or exploring the local area.