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Best of the Big House Getaways
Published 10th October 2024
Looking for the perfect place for a good old-fashioned group get-together? There's room for everyone at these big and beautiful properties around the UK. We've got castles, manor houses, converted barns and even an ex-pub.
The Wilds
Chipping Norton - Oxfordshire
16
Spectacular seven bedroom house with hot tub, bar and roof terrace in the heart of the pretty Cotswolds.
The Hyde
Tenbury Wells - Worcestershire
20
Revel in luxury at this magnificently restored country house and cottage on the Herefordshire and Shropshire border with roaring fires and a hot tub.
Dovedale Manor and The Coach House
Tissington - Derbyshire
47
A pair of stunning historic cottages in the Peak District, refurbished throughout that can be booked separately or together for large groups.
The Cyder House
Frampton on Severn - Gloucestershire
16
Huge farmhouse in a secluded spot on the Frampton Court Estate in the Gloucestershire countryside with a large garden and hot tub.
Trekenning House
Newquay - Cornwall
16
Eight bedroom house in the stunning Cornish landscape with cinema room, hot tub, games room with pool table and three acres of private land.
Wylder Somerset
Wellington - Somerset
20
Escape urban hubbub and relax in this opulently renovated barn with a spectacular indoor pool nestled in the greenery of a Somerset farm.
Vedalworks
Long Sutton - Langport
22
Luxurious, newly built, single-storey home boasting an abundance of activities - ideal for gathering loved ones among the stunning Somerset Levels.
The Old Vicarage
Ovingham - Northumberland
21
Spectacular former vicarage with a hot tub in the heart of the beautiful Northumberland countryside.
The Castle Durham
Castle Eden - Hartlepool
32
Eleven bedroom Jacobean castle in County Durham, set in gorgeous grounds and boasting a bar and hot tub.
Bath House
Aller - Somerset
18
Beautiful and big Somerset farmhouse with charming interiors and spacious living areas, offering great access to stunning surrounding countryside.
Bogg Hall Barn
Ganton - North Yorkshire
22
This barn conversion near the Yorkshire village of Ganton has been beautifully restored to sleep up to 22 guests, complete with two hot tubs.
Drylaw House
Edinburgh - Scotland
24
Host the ultimate group get-together at this stately, Grade 1 listed Georgian manor, with room for 24 and just two miles from Edinburgh centre.
The Courtyard Wales
Carmarthen - Carmarthenshire
48
This luxury big group getaway in rural Carmarthenshire has four hot tubs, a cinema, a heated indoor pool and incredible views.
Delnabo Lodge
Ballindalloch - Morayshire
18
Exquisite accommodations on a Scottish estate in the breathtaking Cairngorms National Park.
The Cowsheds
Chippenham - Wiltshire
17
Beautiful barn conversion set on a Grade II listed former dairy farm in the Cotswolds, a rural escape for big groups or families.
Clwyd Gate Manor
Clwyd Gate - Ruthin
30
Exquisite, beautifully designed home for 30 in North-Wales with a hot tub, sauna, heated indoor pool, games room and cave bar.
The Stables, Wainhouse & Granary
Kington - Herefordshire
20
Rustic yet refined internally connected barns in the Herefordshire countryside, perfect for any large family or group of friends.
Middleton Manor
Morecambe - Lancaster
20
Roll dice in the casino, watch films in the cinema, swim in the pool or relax with friends at this amazing group retreat by the beach in Lancashire.
Vicarage House
Great Hockham - Thetford
15
A beautiful Georgian home in the rural scenes of Norfolk, with landscaped gardens, a tennis court and a heated outdoor pool…
Rossington Hall
Doncaster - South Yorkshire
46
Enjoy the finer things in life in sophistication and style at Rossington Hall, a luxury country escape for big groups in Yorkshire.
The Old Vicarage
Malpas - Cheshire
18
Gorgeous former Vicarage built in 1840 offering large groups a wonderful, deluxe getaway in the Cheshire countryside.
Croftview
Hinton St George - Somerset
30
Huge group getaway in fantastic surroundings with indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna and an underground BBQ hut in Somerset.
Bleaklow Farm
Hassop - Derbyshire
30
Luxurious 15-bedroom holiday accommodation with stunning views of The Peak District, perfect for big family groups and celebrations.
Coach House
Ascot - Berkshire
18
Live the high life at this exclusive, VIP house nestled in tranquil, leafy Ascot, less than an hour from Knightsbridge.
Penally Manor
Tenby - Pembrokeshire
25
Breathtaking mansion perfect for large get-togethers on the stunning Pembrokeshire coast.
Somerset Long Barn
Taunton - Somerset
18
Opulent barn deep in the idyllic Somerset countryside with a heated pool and hot tub, providing space to relax or a base to explore from.
Somerleaze House
Frome - Somerset
16
Relax in your own luxury country estate in glorious Somerset countryside with a stay at the unrivalled Somerleaze House.
Wye Valley Bunkhouse
Glasbury - Powys
18
Quirky home for 18 in the idyllic Wye Valley, made from a converted Grade II listed chapel, perfect for big-group weekends away or celebrations with all the family.
Henge Estate
Shewton - Wiltshire
24
Relish the gorgeous grounds and vintage decor of this 25-acre sustainable Georgian estate in Wiltshire, just a short drive from Stonehenge
Holwell Farmhouse
Tiverton - Devon
16
Gorgeous and secluded six-bedroom Devon farmhouse, set in a rolling valley offering the ultimate idyllic retreat
Middleton Castle
Kings Lynn - Norfolk
30
Become Lord or Lady of the manor at your luxury, moated private castle for large groups in the heart of North Norfolk.
East Church House
Strathaven - South Lanarkshire
19
Breathtaking former church in the Scottish market town of Strathaven, complete with striking original period features, grand open spaces and a huge dining table.
The Derwent
Bamford - Derbyshire
40
An amazing self-catering group venue for up to 40; The Derwent is your very own Peak District Country hotel