Big groups love The Bluebell. The large holiday home is in the quiet village of Burton Agnes, barely six miles from the Yorkshire coast and less than an hour from York and Castle Howard. It's a former pub and hotel with space for up to 52 people to sleep in 20 bedrooms, most of them ensuite. Amenities include a catering standard kitchen, spacious living/dining space with a bar, games room with pool, table tennis, and air hockey, and parking for up to 30 cars. It's a fantastic venue for a family reunion, celebrating a milestone birthday, hosting a wedding, or running a work team-building event.
Situated in the rolling Wiltshire countryside in the village of Upper Chute, Dairy Cottage has stunning views and its own south facing garden. It has been sympathetically renovated to a very high standard with great attention to comfort and detail. It sleeps four people in two double bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom and the other with a shower room. The hotel standard beds can be organised as super king size or twins. The spacious sitting/dining area has beautiful oak beams, a wood burning stove and a Smart TV. The designer kitchen is exceptionally well equipped and the cottage has underfloor heating throughout. There are miles of country walks directly from the door of Dairy Cottage and there is an award winning pub in Lower Chute. The old market towns of Marlborough and Hungerford are close by and the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury are within easy driving distance as are the World Heritage sites of Stonehenge and Avebury.
Sea Vista is a spacious detached holiday home with a huge enclosed garden and space for six people to sleep in three bedrooms. The layout works for families, extended families and friends, and accommodation is over two levels with two bathrooms. The beach and bay plus shops, cafes, friendly pubs, and tasty takeaways are all within a five-minute walk, and there's a wide choice of attractions nearby, including gorgeous gardens, fun adventure parks, picturesque villages and the stunning South West Coast Path. Bookings are available all year round, with short breaks possible outside of peak season.
Escape to the mid-Wales countryside in this gorgeous holiday cottage. The Cowshed is a fantastic barn conversion sleeping four people in two bedrooms with a layout that suits couples and families. It's on a family-run farm in Adfa, close to Welshpool and Powys and has direct access to fantastic walks and bike rides. The local area has museums, castles, lively market towns, and a good choice of sights and activities to enjoy in all seasons. The cottage is available for holiday bookings all year round.
The Nest has recently been refurbished to offer very comfortable accommodation to couples and families. The ground floor holiday home is barely 100 metres from the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and Little Haven Beach, within walking distance of two friendly pubs, and next door to a fantastic shop selling fresh crab and lobster. Broad Haven is only a mile away, with more amenities nearby in Haverfordwest or at one of the region's excellent farm shops. The ground floor apartment sleeps four people in two bedrooms. Children and one well-behaved dog are welcome.
Wharfedale View is the perfect holiday home for couples or families to escape to the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. Set within two acres on the edge of Kilnsey and surrounded by fields and farmland, the cottage is only 200 metres from the Wharfe and Skirfare and within easy reach of Grassington, Kettlewell and Skipton. There are fantastic opportunities for walking, mountain biking and road cycling from the door, with the owner providing bike cleaning and secure storage facilities. Wharfedale View sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is fantastic for a relaxing holiday at any time of year.
Marsh View is a spacious and welcoming countryside cottage on Mocketts Farm in Harty, tucked away on the Isle of Sheppey and just a short stroll from the award-winning Ferry House restaurant and the coastline. With room for 8+ guests across four bedrooms, it's an ideal choice for families, multi-generational groups or friends getting together to relax and recharge. The layout is flexible and easy, offering generous living space and everything you need to feel at home. From the doorstep, there are beautiful walks and bike rides across the marshes and along the coast, and you’ll be perfectly placed to explore Elmley and The Swale nature reserves, peaceful beaches, and the wider Kent countryside. Though it feels wonderfully off the beaten track, Marsh View is still only around 30 minutes from Maidstone, under an hour from Canterbury, and just over an hour from London, making it a fantastic year-round getaway spot. Please note, The Ferry House will close for regular dining from April
Tucked beside our farmhouse, this beautifully finished two-bedroom cottage offers a peaceful country escape with a touch of luxury. French doors open onto a private patio with fire pit, perfect for relaxed evenings under Yorkshire skies. Enjoy on-site fishing lakes and scenic rural walks. Beyond the garden lies the UK’s third-largest parrot sanctuary — vibrant by day, peaceful by night — creating a truly unique stay.
The Saltings is a spacious barn conversion in peaceful Harty on the Isle of Sheppey, sleeping 12+ guests in six ensuite bedrooms. Perfect for big family gatherings or group getaways, it’s one of five self-catering cottages at Mocketts Farm. Enjoy sweeping countryside views, nearby walking trails, and a warm welcome at the award-winning Ferry House restaurant just a stroll away. Dog friendly, with a safe enclosed garden and access to a shared dog exercise paddock, The Saltings offers a relaxed, rural escape just an hour from London.
Party like a rock royalty in this amazing large group self-catering property on the border between Wales and England. Monnow Valley Studios has hosted legends such as Tom Jones, Oasis, and Ozzy Osborne, who all stayed here while recording. Now you, your family and your friends can enjoy the same facilities that include 11 bedrooms to sleep up to 24 people, huge grounds with wild swimming and fishing potential, a cinema/games room, and a soundproof party room. Monnow Valley Studios is two miles from Monmouth and within easy reach of the Wye Valley, Forest of Dean and the Brecon Beacons. It's available for bookings all year round, with well-behaved hen and stag parties welcome.
This handcrafted log cabin is the ultimate adult's holiday escape. Honey Tree Lodge is within walking distance of a friendly village pub and a beautiful nature reserve, boasting its very own private treehouse, a sauna and an outdoor hot tub as well as a 100-inch cinema screen and a master bedroom with an impressive feature copper bath. With two king-sized bedrooms and a double sofa bed, it sleeps up to six adults and is only a few miles from Canterbury and Whitstable for a day by the sea.
The versatile layout at Street Farm makes it ideal for large groups, giving guests the option of spending time socialising and celebrating together or relaxing on their own. Five luxurious properties sleep between two and thirty people, and there is also a spa suite with hot tub. The farm sits within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a 10-minute stroll through meadows to the Fat Lamb Inn and just over half an hour's drive to the Lake District National Park. With fantastic opportunities for outdoor adventure on the doorstep and a luxurious setting, Street Farm is the perfect venue if you are looking to celebrate and have fun away with friends or family.
Celebrate a special occasion in this magnificent country house just two hours from London, close to Aldeburgh and only a short drive from the pretty market town of Woodbridge. Pettistree House is an early Georgian country house in which the owners have carefully restored original features like big sash windows and wall panelling, hiding away modern comforts like underfloor heating. Pettistree House provides the perfect place to host your country house party, with 15 stunning bedrooms sleeping up to 30 people and 13 private acres of parkland. The house feels like a luxurious boutique hotel, yet guests enjoy space and convenience of staying in a private residence.
Escape for the weekend to Cadwaladr just outside Caernarfon. Snowdonia National Park is on the doorstep, while Caernarfon Castle and town centre are less than a mile away. Located on the site of an elegant manor house, the accommodation is part of an extensive accommodation block and sleeps up to 30 people in 12 beautiful bedrooms - the perfect big self-catering property for groups of extended family and friends. Day trips can include seeing the peak of Snowdon, Anglesey and the Italianate village of Portmeirion, all of which are within easy reach, and there are lots of excellent footpaths and cycle routes nearby.
There will be no issues deciding who sleeps where at The Lombard. This huge house comfortably sleeps up to 45 guests in 17 bedrooms with a flexible layout that can be adjusted to suit your needs. It is in the heart of Dolgellau in Snowdonia National Park, within walking distance of shops, cafes, pubs and the Mawddach River. Snowdon, Coed-y-Brenin, Bounce Below and Barmouth Beach are all within striking distance for day trips, although with such a high standard of accommodation that includes a games room, cinema room and a full Sky TV package, your guests may never want to leave.
Finding somewhere that sleeps 12 people with a flexible layout, is close to beaches but also near countryside walks and good mountain bike routes, offers the luxury adults crave (including a hot tub and swimming pool for guests exclusive use!) with the space kids need, and which is suitable for family and friends is a walk in the park once you have discovered Lavender Barn. The 200-year old holiday home ticks all of the boxes, offering 5-Star Gold accommodation close to Exmoor National Park, The Quantock Hills AONB and beautiful beaches. There is a friendly pub within walking distance and plenty more places to eat, drink, shop and explore in the surrounding towns and villages. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
Tucked away on a quiet family farm next to the Welsh border and the Shropshire Hills AONB, Orchard House is ideal for large or extended family holidays. It easily sleeps up to 14 people in five beautiful bedrooms and has plenty of space inside and out. Sit back and enjoy the stunning countryside views, swim in the indoor heated pool or watch the kids have fun in the adventure playground or games room. You can even plan a BBQ without worrying about the weather in the "Tardis" like BBQ cabin complete with bar area. Located at the point where Shropshire, Herefordshire and Powys meet, there are plenty of attractions including Offa's Dyke, Hereford and Ludlow within easy reach - that's if you want to leave the farm! Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
With a social open-plan living area adorned with beams and eco friendly principles (including an electric car charging point), The Old Piggery provides an excellent self-catering base for exploring both the Norfolk countryside and coast. Beautifully presented in a country chic style, this welcoming holiday home sits on the outskirts of East Ruston village with fabulous walks straight from the front door.
Spacious, dog-friendly self-catering holiday properties in North Norfolk are not always easy to find, which is why Running Hare Barn is such a treat. This beautifully renovated barn sleeps up to ten people in five bedrooms and has stunning views and a wealth of character. Not only does the barn go out of its way to welcome dogs at no extra cost, but the owners provide all the things they need to feel settled including throws, towels and dog bowls, whilst maintaining a high standard of accommodation for human guests too! The location on the outskirts of East Ruston is peacefully rural yet close to dog-friendly beaches and livestock-free footpaths. It can be booked together with the neighbouring property to sleep up to 16 people.
You and your family can stay in complete comfort at Mallard Barn. This fantastic cottage is on a 1,100-acre farm in the heart of the Waveney Valley, close to the Norfolk Broads National Park and within easy reach of Norwich and the coast. There is space for seven people to sleep in three bedrooms, with an open-plan living area that has been designed and furnished with socialising in mind. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
