For a big family holiday or weekend away with friends, recently renovated Portland House c1870 is the perfect holiday house with beautiful views from the sitting and dining rooms where everyone can be seated together. To celebrate a special birthday or anniversary you can hire a chef, book an afternoon tea party or create cocktails in the bar games room. Enjoy beautiful ensuite bedrooms, sunny BBQ area with outdoor seating, summer house by the water fountain and a private car park. On the edge of Matlock Bath, you are ideally located next to the Derwent River in the World Heritage Site with boat hire, wonderful walks and cycling. Take a short walk into the village for Victorian cafes, CAMRA pubs, restaurants and the famous tourist attractions of The Heights of Abraham and Gullivers Kingdom with Chatsworth House only a short drive away. If you’re looking for a super stylish historic home in a great location with lots of things to do from the doorstep then this is the best place to Tourist board rating: 5 Star
Brimming with character and charm, this exquisite five star holiday cottage sleeps up to sixteen guests (12+4) and is located in the Peak District National Park within the Derbyshire Dales. Ideal for large parties of friends or family who want to escape for a luxury break with five en-suite bedrooms (+ an additional one by arrangement), sauna and hot tub available to hire and extensive grounds with lovely rural views. The bustling market town of Ashbourne is just a mile away with good range of shops and eateries. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
Guest rave about The Healthy Home Retreat and you'll understand why when you stay in this stunning house a few miles from Skipton and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. As a whole, up to 17 people can be accommodated in six bedrooms with loads of space indoors and outside, incredible views, and fantastic walks and bike rides from the front door. The house started life as three former buildings and is now one beautiful large property with lots of spaces for lounging and personal space, relaxing, celebrating special occasions and enjoying time together. 2 kitchens, one with a woodburning stove. Large, private gardens and terraces, stunning views, BBQ, Firepit and outside dining areas. *Please enquire directly with the owner regarding Monday mid-week stays as there is always huge discounts available!*
Longthwaite Farmhouse, is a Grade II listed traditional seventeenth century farmhouse at the head of the Borrowdale. The house’s unique location makes it a perfect base for walkers and climbers as it offers immediate access by foot to the best loved Lakeland peaks, Scafell, Great Gable, the Langdale Pikes and Buttermere Fells. Great on and off road cycling routes and access to both rowing & sailing on nearby Derwentwater ensures that there is something for everyone. Its riverside location offers endless paddling and dam-building opportunities for children (and adults) and many species of birds to spot. Exact location can be seen using this What3Words link https://w3w.co/horizons.scouting.minivans
Why stay near Padstow when you can be a part of it? 3 Middle Street is a fantastic early 19th-Century terrace in the heart of Padstow Old Town, a few paces from the incredible restaurants and cafes and bars for which the town is famous. Padstow is a harbour town with a long history of fishing, and the quality of the seafood is amazing. There are half a dozen world-class beaches within a 10-15 minute drive. The local beach is a short walk from the house. Padstow is on the Cornwall coast path ; there are also miles of inland footpaths and cycle routes to explore. The holiday house comes with a reserved parking space in a locked car park, which is like gold dust in Padstow in summer, 3 Middle Street comfortably sleeps 10 people in five bedrooms so is ideal for large families and friends. With a small peaceful garden to relax ,eat in and enjoy.
Cop Farm is a sensational large holiday home. It sleeps 14 people in five bedrooms so is ideal for gathering your friends or extended family for a special occasion or simply to catch up. The farmhouse is only a mile from the Devonshire Arms Pub in Peak Forest, and you can walk or cycle along the canal into Buxton if you want to stretch your legs. Bakewell, Chatsworth House, Blue John Cavern, and the Monsal Trail are all within easy reach to offer something fun for everyone.
Ideally placed in the delightful Suffolk market town of Saxmundham, this welcoming Four Star Single-Storey holiday cottage provides a cosy bolt-hole for couples (one or two!) and families, and is close to Snape and the popular coastal seaside town of Aldeburgh. An ideal self-catering base for exploring the Suffolk countryside and coast, dotted with historic market towns and picturesque little villages. A great choice of pubs, restaurants and shops are conveniently located just a short stroll away from the cottage. Quality Rating: 4 Star + GOLD Award from Visit England. ’Two-Person Occupancy’ - 15% Discount Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Eskmeals House is an impressive country holiday home in the Lake District national park, sleeping up to twenty one guests in nine bedrooms. Plenty of space inside and out with seven acres of grounds, and an ideal base for exploring Cumbria's lovely coastline and the whole of the lake district
Lorton House is an elegant Victorian country house with loads of space for up to 18 people, multiple reception rooms and 16 private acres of grounds. It's a luxurious self-catering property for big groups in Weymouth, just three miles from the beach, harbour and town centre, and ideal whether you are getting together with friends to celebrate a milestone event or catching up with your extended family. There is a pub less than two miles away, and you don't have to leave the grounds to enjoy a leisurely walk through woods and parkland. Durdle Door, the SEA LIFE Adventure Park and Portland Bill lighthouse are all nearby, as is the Jurassic Coast and places like Dorchester and Lyme Regis. A self contained annex is also available at an extra cost of £100 per night bringing the total number of guests to 18. Accessibility - There are 2 steps up to the front door and a ramp is available for these. The ground floor bedroom has an en-suite shower room and there is a lip of 3 inches to enter the shower cubicle.
Finalist in the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026, Cuthbert Hill Farm is a beautiful pet friendly house perfect for large groups or multi-generation family holidays or celebrations. Located in the Forest of Bowland National Landscape, the property has stunning panoramic views, large undercover hot tub, large well stocked games room, kitchen and comfy beds. EV Charging on site. Superbly located to enjoy Chipping Village with its local pubs, coffee shops, walks and cycle routes.
The Old Post Office is a perfect base to visit Pembrokeshire, ideal for families or a group of friends. Located in the tranquil village of Marloes, the house has beautiful gardens and is within walking distance of the coastal path and the stunning Marloes Sands and Musslewick Bay. At the tip of the peninsula is Martins Haven, the embarkation point for boat trips to Skomer Island, a renowned nature reserve with internationally important seabird colonies. Sleeps 10 in 4 bedrooms. Off season (Nov - March ex Christmas and New Year), cheap rates for couples, or long lets exclusive of utilities, available - please enquire for more information. One pet off-season on enquiry. Detached building also includes a one bedroom annexe flat with separate entrance and heating system. Can be booked independently or together with house. Scroll down to calendar to see advert.
The Forest Lodge is a unique holiday cottage in the Forest of Dean, sleeping 12/13 in 6 ensuite bedrooms. Tucked away at the end of its own forest track, this dog-friendly holiday rental blends natural textures, wood, and greenery with modern comforts. There’s a huge kitchen-diner, cosy woodburners, and outside a pizza oven and enormous fire pit in the garden for everybody to sit round. Walk to The Gamekeepers Inn less than a mile away, explore Puzzlewood and the Sculpture Trail, or canoe the River Wye at Symonds Yat. With WiFi, plenty of parking, and acres of woodland on the doorstep, this self-catering accommodation is made for relaxed group stays.
Greenbank House is a spacious 5 bedroom house set in its own garden. It has three double bedrooms (one en-suite) and two twin bedrooms. It is located in the heart of the lake district between Ambleside, Grasmere and Coniston. Some of the best walking in the lake district starts from its front doorstep. It has exceptional facilities by way of 3 kitchens, 4 bathrooms and plenty of living space and a games room. It has pubs and cafes within walking distance and a short drive brings you to the hustle and bustle of Ambleside and lake Windermere.
Accommodating large groups of up to 40 guests, Bickleigh Castle is a great choice if you are looking for a more intimate wedding, conference or staycation with your family and friends. Comprising of 11th Century Norman Castle, Saxon Chapel and cottages this fabulous venue stands in extensive grounds with the River Exe running through, nestling in the Exe Valley within a leafy unspoilt part of Mid-Devon's glorious rolling hills.
Three stone-built barn conversions sleeping 2 to 20 set amongst farm fields and nature-rich rewilding land near the Peak District, ideal for friends, families and group celebrations. The three barns can be rented individually or joined together for groups of up to 4, 8, 12, 16 or 20.
Corlan Cottage is a stylish holiday home with fantastic features that appeal to 21st Century guests. You can expect a hot tub, games room and bar, underfloor heating, good WiFi and lots of other features that make it a welcoming, luxurious place to enjoy a break with family and friends. The four-bedroom holiday home sleeps nine people and is less than three miles from the seaside town of Aberystwyth in the tranquil village of Llanfarian, with gorgeous rural views. It's a fantastic location for relaxing, walking, cycling and discovering the many and varied attractions of the Ceredigion coast and countryside.
Daisy Chain is a spacious, family-friendly lakeside holiday home on the private Lower Mill Estate in the Cotswolds, just 90 minutes from London. Sleeping 9 plus 2 cots, it’s ideal for multi-generational family holidays or getaways with friends. With uninterrupted lake views, two ensuite bedrooms, and a glass-fronted living area, it’s the perfect place to relax and reconnect. Families love the canoe, bikes, toys, games, and nearby playgrounds, as well as access to the estate’s luxury spa with indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, steam room and gym. Surrounded by nature, with walking and cycling trails on the doorstep, Daisy Chain offers the perfect base for Cotswold family holidays, combining outdoor adventure with home comforts and space to unwind.
The South Hams is one of the most beautiful parts of Devon with lush green fields rolling their way to wonderful beaches. A short walk from the Start Point Lighthouse and within easy reach of beaches like Hallsands, Blackpool Sands and Salcombe's North and South Sands, the cottage has space for up to six people in three bedrooms and is perfect for couples and families. Nearby Kingbridge, Dartmouth and Salcombe all offer a wide choice of amenities and attractions, and it is possible to walk from the front door directly to the South West Coast Path.
Sitting in a quiet leafy spot in the Hampshire coastal village of Milford on Sea, Vinegar Pottery is only available for a few select weeks of the year and offers the best of both worlds with beaches a short walk away and the New Forest National Park boundary just a mile from the house. Enjoy lazy days by the sea, miles of forest walks and cycle rides and an abundance of attractions within easy reach for day trips out. Perfect for getting away with friends and family.
Eggesford Barton is a large group holiday home in Devon sleeping up to 30 people in 13 bedrooms, perfect for multi-generational families, retreats and special celebrations. Surrounded by 30 acres of gardens, woodland and pasture, this self-catering property near Chulmleigh offers easy access to the Tarka Trail, River Taw, and both Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks. Facilities include a fully equipped kitchen, dining for 30, a games room, an EV charger, and dog-friendly accommodation. Whether you're planning a big birthday, a peaceful walking holiday or a weekend away with friends, Eggesford Barton provides the perfect base in the heart of Devon.
