Those searching for large group accommodation in Dorset will fall in love with Symondsbury Manor. The beautiful home boasts 11 bedrooms that sleep up to 22 people, expansive living areas that include a ballroom and games room, and lots of original features such as oak panelling and inglenook fireplaces. The owners have updated and modernised the 17th Century building without losing its unique charm or character, making it ideal for three-generation family stays, celebrations, wedding receptions, and holidays with friends. There is a pub and a village shop within walking distance, and the Jurassic Coast is only a mile from the door.
Cwm Cole is in the beautiful Shropshire Hills and is ideal for families, extended families and friends. It's a perfect holiday home for a walking holiday as it has three long-distance footpaths nearby, including Offa's Dyke, which you can access from the garden gate. There is room for up to ten people to sleep in five bedrooms, with a comfortably large living room with a log burner, and a spacious garden looking up to the surrounding hills. The cottage is near the quiet village of Llanfairwaterdine, a stone's throw from the River Teme and a few miles from Knighton. Bookings are available all year round.
Your whole family, including the dog, will love this welcoming cottage, which is steps from Penrhyn Bay beach and only a few miles from Llandudno, Conwy and the Snowdonia National Park. It comfortably sleeps up to five people in three bedrooms, with an enclosed garden and off-street parking. The cottage is close to favourite attractions like Conwy Castle and the Snowdon Mountain Railway, as well as golf courses, footpaths and cycling routes, including Sustrans Route 5 which goes past Colwyn Bay and Conwy, and the Wales Coast Path.
This 17th Century, Grade II listed Somerset Long House has carefully been brought into the 21st Century without losing an iota of its charm. The owners of Cherry Tree Farm have created a luxurious country holiday retreat with plenty of space indoors and out, and room for ten people to sleep in five well-appointed bedrooms. Exmoor National Park, the Quantock Hills AONB and the beautiful beaches of Somerset and North Devon are all within easy reach, and there is a friendly pub only a five-minute walk away. Tourist board rating: 5 Star Gold
Greens Norton House is perfect if you're looking for a spectacular location for your family reunion, milestone celebration, hen party, hosting wedding guests, or a corporate event. The extensive period farmhouse sleeps 18 people in 9 bedrooms but also has a 3 bedroom apartment available for a supplement. There is a games room, spacious living area, dining room seating 28, 2.5 acres of grounds, including a 6 seater hot tub, seating and barbecues plus a flat lawn for games and other activities. The holiday home is on the edge of Greens Norton village, within walking distance of the pub and 2 miles from Towcester. The M1 is only a few miles away to make it easy to reach and enjoy attractions like Silverstone and Althorp House and Gardens.
If you're looking for a comfortable base for a relaxed holiday on the Isle of Wight, this holiday cottage will make you smile. Needle Point is on the quiet, family-friendly Lindstone Chine holiday park, a two-minute stroll from Lindstone Chine beach and has superb views over Colwell Bay. Yarmouth and Freshwater are both within a few miles, with shops and places to eat and drink. The Needles, Alum Bay, Blackgang Chine and Ventnor Botanic Gardens are just a few of many fantastic attractions to visit during your stay. The cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is ideal for couples or families.
It is hard to imagine a more idyllic Suffolk retreat than Pear Tree House near Higham. The owners have created a warm, welcoming environment where up to 14 people can relax and enjoy spending time exploring Dedham Vale, Constable Country and the Suffolk coast. There are three separate living areas and expansive gardens that include a swimming pool with a pool house and a pizza oven. There is plenty to see and do in the surrounding area including exploring castles and Viking burial sites, shopping and eating out.
Sleeps: 17–27 guests (flexible apartment configurations)Bedrooms: Up to 12 across multiple apartments Bathrooms: Multiple, including several luxury en-suites and freestanding baths Setting: Coastal manor estate with shared celebration spaces Best for: 50th, 60th, and 70th birthday celebrations, extended family gatherings, and corporate retreats Pickwell Manor offers the best of both worlds: a grand manor setting with generous shared spaces, and a collection of elegant apartments that allow groups to stay together comfortably while enjoying their own space.
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.
SOUTHWARD a three bedroom ground floor apartment, with enclosed terrace is part of the Aberdovey Hillside Village holiday cottage and apartment complex with its indoor and outdoor facilities, a peaceful place with amazing panoramic sea views, in Aberdovey/Aberdyfi just a short walk to its beaches, shops, pubs and restaurants. Family and dog friendly, limited mobility and wheelchair accessible. Great for couples looking for a unique place to stay. Wonderful location to enjoy exploring the delights of Snowdonia and the west Wales coast. Aberdovey Hillside Village has also properties that sleep 3-8 in two to four bedrooms.
The Granary at Oaks Barn Farm offers a taste of country life on a small working farm in a peaceful rural location, yet it is only ten minutes drive from Stratford-Upon-Avon. With a salt water hot tub as an optional extra, you can soak up the tranquility of the countryside by day, and by night, enjoy the clear star-filled skies watching the flickering flames of the Kandai fire bowl. Centrally located in England, The Granary is a great base for exploring the many attractions of Warwickshire as well as the nearby Cotswolds.
The Coach House at Oaks Barn Farm is in a peaceful rural location on a working farm just ten minutes from the excitement of Stratford-upon-Avon. Spend your days exploring all of Warwickshire's best attractions (including the Cotswolds), cycling through country lanes or even boating on the River Avon, and your evenings relaxing by the outdoor Kandai fire bowl as you enjoy star-filled skies. The cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms and is a comfortable choice for couples, families or friends. Oaks Barn Farm has another cottage and several shepherd's huts which can be booked together with The Coach House to accommodate larger groups.
A choice of comfy welcoming holiday cottages nestling amongst rolling Devonshire countryside five miles from Barnstaple with excellent on-site facilities including an indoor and toddler pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, play area, games room and tennis court. Perfect for a family holiday or for up to 3 couples, and all within easy driving distance of Exmoor and the stunning North Devon beaches.
The Forest Lodge is a unique holiday cottage in the Forest of Dean, sleeping 12 in five 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 an 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.
Castle Keep Barn is a lovely two-storey holiday home on the edge of the Shropshire Hills and only a few miles from Shrewsbury. It's in the friendly village of Pontesbury and within walking distance of shops, cafes, takeaways and pubs. The house sleeps eight people in four bedrooms and suits big families, extended families and friends. Offa's Dyke footpath goes through the village and there is lots of scope for walking, mountain biking and cycling, with secure bike storage on site. It's an excellent place for a holiday in all seasons as there is a wide choice of activities and attractions.
Tyn y Cae (House in the Field) is a 4* Visit Wales Graded property that comfortably sleeps 21 people in 9 bedrooms. An adjoining barn can be made available, accommodating a further 10 people in 4 bedrooms. Please note the barn is not let separately to the main house. A large Victorian Country House set within spacious grounds (2 acres) and located on the doorstep of the Brecon Beacons National Park, it is surrounded by outstanding countryside with a variety of activities available. Guests have exclusive use of the property and grounds, which provides a wonderful holiday experience for large groups.
The breathtaking beauty of the Snowdonia National Park should put a holiday here on everyone's bucket list. It is perfect for people who love being outdoors, with not only excellent walking and cycling opportunities, but underground trampolines, thrilling zip lines, fishing, Roman ruins, and friendly Welsh towns to visit. Tyn y Ffridd is near the village of Bronaber, around three miles from Trawsfynydd. The cosy cabin sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is perfect for couples and families who love spending their days outside but who want somewhere warm and comfortable to relax in the evenings.
If you want to explore North Devon with its many attractions and glorious coastline, Stowford Lodge is an excellent choice. Offering five family-friendly holiday cottages within six acres of grounds, the cottages are just three miles from Great Torrington and within driving distance of Bude and Westward Ho! for a day on the beach. Dartington Crystal, the Tarka Trail and RHS Garden Rosemoor are just a few of the other attractions for day trips out or stay put and relax amongst the grounds with plenty of space for children to play, a woodland path and indoor swimming pool.
Welcoming with home comforts, Halcyon Cottage is a popular choice for a family holiday with excellent on-site facilities including spacious grounds with play areas for the children, indoor swimming pool and resident pets. One of five holiday homes at Stowford Lodge, the cottage is an excellent base for exploring North Devon and its many attractions with the glorious beaches of Bude and Westward Ho! within driving distance, as well as Dartington Crystal, RHS Garden Rosemoor, the Tarka Trail and the pretty villages of Appledore and Clovelly to name just a few.
Enjoy fantastic views and a delightful rural location at Ann's Bungalow. The house (sleeps six guests in three bedrooms) has beautiful views of fields, Cefn Cyff mountain and Pen Y Fan, and is part of Wern-y-Marchog Farm. Set back from a quiet road, Ann's Bungalow is three miles from Brecon and perfect for families or groups of friends who want to enjoy the walking, cycling, food and history for which the Brecon Beacons National Park and this part of mid-Wales are famous. Whether you are walking behind a waterfall or in the footsteps of medieval Lords, the award-winning standard of accommodation at Ann's Bungalow will ensure you are well rested to enjoy every moment of it. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
