The current Ashbourne Hall is modern compared with the original medieval house. Dating from the 1780s, this spacious Georgian manor overlooks Ashbourne Park and sleeps 22 guests in 10 luxurious bedrooms. It's ideal for a holiday with your extended family, hen parties, and work functions. The property is on the edge of the Peak District, a short stroll from Ashbourne's superb bars and restaurants.
Live the luxurious life of a star at Hollywood House. The substantial holiday house sleeps 40 people in 16 bedrooms with 14 bathrooms. It's the perfect group accommodation for hen parties, work events, retreats, and unforgettable celebrations. Amenities include a casino, dining room/conservatory with a bar, a games room, and five acres of grounds with a spa pool, hot tub, and secret cabin in the woods. Hollywood House is two miles from Belper and just over half an hour from Chatsworth House and Alton Towers.
If you're planning a hen party, family reunion, or work retreat, look no further than Shepherd's View Lodge. The owners have taken a character barn in a stunning location and transformed it into a beautiful holiday home with excellent self-catering amenities and space for 16 people to sleep in seven ensuite bedrooms. It's a wonderfully peaceful location three miles from Ashbourne and only a mile from the Red Lion pub in Kniveton, between the Peak District National Park and Carsington Water. Chatsworth House, Alton Towers, and many other Derbyshire attractions are all within easy reach.
With space for up to eight guests to holiday in comfort, together with the ability to hire one of the additional properties at Manesty to sleep up to 14, Manesty Band is ideal for large or extended families, or groups of friends who want to get-away together in the Lake District. The location in the Borrowdale Valley, less than a mile from the shore of Derwentwater and only a few miles from Keswick, is perfect for beautiful walks to places like Catbells or sailing on the lake, and within easy reach some of the best attractions in the Lake District.
Manesty is a wonderful period farmhouse in the northern part of the Lake District that sleeps up to seven people in three bedrooms. Derwentwater is under a mile away while the vibrant market town of Keswick is only a few miles further, and there are footpaths from the door leading to places like Catbells and the ancient stone circle at Castlerigg. Guests can climb mountain peaks, fish, sail and cycle, or sit in the peaceful garden and enjoy the beautiful views towards Skiddaw, Blencathra and across the Borrowdale Valley. All the right ingredients for the perfect holiday!
Cocklety How Stable Loft is part of a fantastic collection of self-catering Lake District cottages at Manesty in the beautiful Borrowdale Valley. Nestled at the foot of Catbells, the apartment enjoys lovely views in all directions and is close to favourite Lake District attractions including Derwentwater, Keswick and Whinlatter Forest. There is space for up to five people to sleep in three bedrooms, with the potential to increase the loft to sleep seven people by combining it with neighbouring Cocklety How Studio.
Whether you are escaping for a long weekend, a week, or even longer, you will find that Cocklety How Byre is the ideal base for your Lake District holiday. The cottage, which is one of a collection of fantastic self-catering properties at Manesty, sits peacefully at the foot of Catbells with stunning views towards Skiddaw, Blencathra, Falcon Crag and Brown Dodd. The cottage is less than a mile from Grange village and the southern shore of Derwent Water, and five miles from Keswick, so it is perfect for couples who want somewhere quiet yet convenient to stay.
Surrounded by acres of private grounds with magnificent views of gardens and woodland fells, Manesty Dairy is a beautiful romantic holiday retreat. The northern part of the Lake District National Park and the Borrowdale Valley have some lovely walks, many of which are accessible from the front door of Manesty Dairy. Keswick is only five miles away, with a wealth of places to shop, eat and drink, as well as museums, a theatre, cinema and boat trips on Derwent Water. The converted Edwardian dairy is perfect for couples who are on their own or who are staying at Manesty as part of a larger group.
13 bedroom (12 ensuite) former 4* hotel on the banks of the River Wye, tranquil, walking, ferries, great pubs and food walkable, pet friendly.
Whether you're planning a hen weekend, family Christmas, wedding party, yoga retreat, or corporate team-building event, this big holiday home in the Welsh Borders can easily accommodate you. With space for 36 people to sleep in 11 bedrooms, 3.6 acres of grounds, and the option to hire an adjacent cottage with space for eight more guests, Pencraig Court is perfect for you. Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth are four and seven miles away, and you're within easy reach of the Brecon Beacons, Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley for outdoor adventures, sightseeing, shopping, and dining out.
Relax in the beauty of the Welsh countryside in this big group holiday let in the Wye Valley. The Manor on the Monnow sits in two private acres of ground and fronts on to the River Wye at Monmouth, sleeping up to 24 people in 11 bedrooms. The centre of the historic town with its pubs, cafes and shops is a gentle 10-minute stroll, while the Wye Valley AONB, Forest of Dean and Brecon Beacons National Park are also close. The property manages to be both impressive and homely at the same time, and is ideal for groups of extended families and friends.
High Cloud Farm and Barn provide not only fantastic self-catering accommodation for big groups, but also the perfect spot to host your family Christmas, milestone birthday party or hen weekend. The two properties combine to sleep up to 24 people in ten very comfortable bedrooms, sitting within 30 private acres with beautiful views and walks from the front door. It is peaceful and private, with easy access to the Brecon Beacons National Park, the Wye Valley and favourite market towns such as Abergavenny and Monmouth.
This Victorian beauty is ideal for large group self-catering in the Brecon Beacons. The 9-bedroom house sleeps up to 24 people with lots of space for socialising both indoors and outside. It's dog and family friendly and perfect for celebrating something special or catching up with family and friends. The location, within walking distance of Abergavenny train station and town centre, is perfect for a holiday as there are lots of ways to explore without needing a car. The Wye Valley, Forest of Dean, Hereford and Cardiff are all easy to reach, and there is an excellent calendar of fun events celebrating everything from the landscape to the food it produces.
The Anchor was formerly a favourite village pub with a history of welcoming guests dating back to the 15th Century. Still hospitable, it is now a large property for self-catering in the Forest of Dean, sleeping up to 22 people in eight bedrooms, three living areas, a games room and a big garden with a hot tub. There are beautiful walks and cycling trails from the door, with the Wye Valley, Brecon Beacons and Cotswolds all on the doorstep for guests to enjoy. The Anchor is perfect for big family gatherings and celebrations with friends.
It is rare to find a large self-catering property in town, especially one of a standard as high as Forest House. Tucked away close to the centre of Coleford, this elegant house sleeps up to 24 people in 11 bedrooms and is within walking distance of shops, cafes and a pub. The footpaths and cycling trails of the Forest of Dean can be reached within a five minute stroll from the house, and with attractions like Symonds Yat, Clearwell Caves, Puzzlewood and the Palace Cinema close by, Forest House is ideal for extended families and friends.
A large group of people need a spacious property, and Hollytree House is ideal. This large holiday home is on the River Wye, close to Symonds Yat and within walking distance of three popular pubs including The Saracens Head which you can reach via a hand-pulled ferry across the river. With nine bedrooms and eight bathrooms, there is easily enough space for up to 22 guests to sleep in comfort, while the peaceful location at the end of a quiet lane means you won't be disturbed by passing traffic. Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth are both within easy reach, with nearby activities including hiking, mountain biking, climbing, fishing, whitewater rafting and sightseeing.
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 26 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.
Create fantastic memories at the Big House By The Sea. Set in 4.5 acres of private grounds, this amazing house on the West coast of Wales, enjoys fantastic views over the sea and mountains and can accommodate up to 30 under one roof. The 100m2 function room can be your own nightclub with glitter ball and sound system or a Yoga Studio or even a wedding venue. There is also a Cinema, Bar, Hot Tub, Fire Pit and a 15 seat Wood-Burning sauna overlooking the bay. The house is a short walk to the local pub/restaurant, shop and beach below Llwyngwril village. Enjoy fabulous local walks and activities, and of course great sunsets over the bay.
If you dream of a holiday where you can sit back in a hot tub and enjoy far reaching views over stunning countryside and star-lit skies at night, then Penblaith Barn could be for you. This fantastic barn conversion has been finished to the highest specification, and with room for up to 18 guests in eight en-suite bedrooms, there is plenty of space for you to gather your family and friends together for a truly memorable holiday. Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye are just a few miles away and have a good variety of shops, cafes and pubs; while Symonds Yat, the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Parks provide a wealth of choice for walkers and mountain bikers. There are dozens of nearby castles, from the romantic ruins of Chepstow to the gorgeous gothic-revival interior of Cardiff Castle. With wonderful Herefordshire and Monmouthshire towns and villages to happily occupy your days, and a games room, hot tub and vast gardens to entertain you at home, Penblaith Barn makes it possible for everyone in your group to Tourist board rating: 5 Star
Follow in the footsteps of Robin Hood and discover the beauty of Nottingham's Sherwood Forest. Sitting up the road and within walking distance of the Cistercian ruins of Rufford Abbey, this large holiday home has plenty to occupy big groups of friends and families. Five bedrooms, wood burner and a six/seven seater hot tub are just some of the features.
