Large Holiday Houses UK

Large holiday houses offer significantly more space, privacy, and amenities than typical holiday rentals or hotel bookings. They feature multiple bedrooms (usually 5-15) with many having en-suite bathrooms, spacious communal living and dining areas designed for group gatherings of 10-40+ guests, and often extensive private grounds with gardens, patios, and ample parking. Unlike hotels or smaller rentals, everyone stays together under one roof with access to premium facilities like fully equipped kitchens with double ovens, private hot tubs, games rooms with pool tables, and cinema rooms — making the house itself a destination for your group holiday.

Our large holiday houses sleep anywhere from 8 to 40+ guests across England, Scotland, and Wales. Properties are categorised by size: small groups (8-12 guests) suit our luxury cottages and barn conversions in the Cotswolds, Devon, and Sussex; medium groups (15-20 guests) have a wide choice of country houses in the Lake District, Yorkshire, and Cornwall; large groups (25-30 guests) are best suited to manor houses and estates; and very large gatherings (35-40+ guests) can be housed in our grandest estate properties with multiple wings and self-contained annexes. Each listing clearly states maximum occupancy with detailed bedroom and bed configurations.

Large holiday houses typically offer exceptional value when the cost is split between your group. Properties often work out at £20-£50 per person per night for luxury accommodation with premium amenities — frequently cheaper than standard hotel rooms, while providing far more space, complete privacy, a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering, and shared facilities like hot tubs and games rooms. For a group of 20 in a £4,000 weekend property, that's just £200 per person for 2 nights of luxury living with all amenities included. Midweek stays offer even better value at 15-25% lower rates.

We offer large holiday houses in the most desirable locations across England, Scotland, and Wales. Popular regions include the Lake District (lakeside lodges and fell-view retreats), Cornwall and Devon (coastal properties with sea views and beach access), the Cotswolds (honey-stone country houses and converted barns), Yorkshire (moorland estates and dale retreats), the Peak District (stone cottages and countryside properties), Norfolk (Broads and heritage coastline), Sussex (South Downs properties near Brighton), Bath (Georgian elegance and spa town luxury), and Scotland (Highland lodges and castle estates). Browse by destination to find the perfect location for your group.

Many of our large properties are dog-friendly, warmly welcoming well-behaved pets — perfect for family holidays and group getaways where you don't want to leave dogs behind. Dog-friendly properties typically include enclosed gardens for safe off-lead exercise, nearby walking routes and countryside trails, boot rooms for muddy paws, and sometimes dedicated dog washing facilities. Look for the 'dog friendly' tag on individual listings, or use our filters to browse pet-friendly large houses. We recommend booking early as pet-friendly large group properties are particularly popular, especially in countryside locations like the Lake District, Cotswolds, and Yorkshire Dales.

All our large holiday houses include quality bedding and bed linen, towels, fully equipped kitchens (often with double ovens, dishwashers, and large-capacity fridge-freezers ideal for catering to groups), high-speed Wi-Fi, central heating, and free on-site parking. Many properties also include hot tub access, games rooms with pool tables and darts, outdoor BBQ areas with garden furniture, and cinema rooms as standard at no extra charge. Any additional costs or optional extras (such as cleaning fees, pet supplements, or experience add-ons like cocktail masterclasses and private chefs) are clearly stated in each property listing so there are no hidden charges.