In a beautiful rural setting just two miles from Dent's cobbled village, this delightful country house provides accommodation for large groups and is an ideal self-catering base for exploring both the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria, including the Lakes.
The Yorkshire Wolds are a great destination at any time of the year as they are within easy reach of The Yorkshire Coast including the resort towns of Scarborough, Filey & Whitby. Also within easy reach are The North York Moors National Park, The Howardian Hills and the ancient City of York. This beautiful barn conversion enjoys a central location in the lovely village of West Lutton overlooking the church. The Market town of Malton, known as Yorkshire’s Food Capital is just 11 miles away, and Pickering is an easy 30mins drive. The self-catering cottage sleeps up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms, and the owner is happy to accept bookings for families needing only 2 or 3 bedrooms at a reduced rate in all but Peak Season.
The Peak District is the perfect place for your weekend getaway, reunion, hen celebration, yoga retreat, or corporate event. The Lighthouse Barn is a stunning property in an unspoilt and very private location, with its own long drive and huge secure tarmac car parking area for up to 20 cars, with dawn to dusk lighting. It has the flexibility of sleeping 16-20 guests in eight ensuite bedrooms when combined with Coach House (approx. 30 metres away). The beautiful multi-functional celebration or events venue has enviable panoramic views over the surrounding rolling fields with pretty stone walling typical of the Peak District. Boasting high-quality fixtures and furnishings, and ample space for all your fun plans. Guests rave about the area, how welcoming the property feels, and how easy the owners made it to plan their special occasion with a large group of family and friends. Tourist board rating: 5 Star
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.
Stay in a traditional Peak District farmhouse with an AGA, two log burners and an open fireplace. The Farmhouse and Annexe at Uppermoor Farm sleep 20 people in nine beautiful bedrooms, four reception rooms, fantastic self-catering amenities, and unforgettable views. It's wonderfully private, is set amongst 70 acres on a family-run farm 15-minutes from Ashbourne and within easy reach of favourite Peak District attractions, including the Tissington Trail and Chatsworth House. The big group holiday home is ideal for hosting a celebration, accommodating your wedding party or guests from out of town, or running a yoga or wellness retreat.
Fantastic family-friendly holiday home 500 metres from South Milton Sands Beach and within walking distance of a nature reserve, golf course and pub. Primrose Cottage sleeps eight people in four bedrooms, with the potential to accommodate two extra children on bunk beds. It has glorious views over the valley to the sea and lovely walks and bike rides from the door. Salcombe, Dartmouth, Exeter, Plymouth and the Dartmoor National Park are all within easy reach for fun days. The cottage is dog-friendly and available for bookings all year round.
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.
The Shiningford estate provides peace, privacy, and picture-perfect views. The holiday rental is spread across three beautifully converted buildings. The Manor House, Stables, and Tack Room sleep up to 35 guests in 16 gorgeous bedrooms. Five acres of grounds include manicured lawns, orchards and paddocks. There is also an outdoor swimming pool, two hot tubs, and two barbecue areas. It's an excellent venue for your self-catering holiday, hen weekend or family reunion.
Just a short walk into Dents quaint cobbled village, this large stone holiday cottage is in an enviable position with stunning views across Dentdale and is perfect for a large group of friends and family, as well as walkers and cyclists with great opportunities from the front door. Clarks Cottage sits in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Cumbria and is within easy reach of the Lake District. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
A choice of six self-catering cottages with excellent facilities that include an indoor pool and tennis court set amidst North Devon countryside within easy reach of the coast, Dartmoor and Exmoor. An excellent choice for couples, families and friends with plenty of attractions within easy reach. For cyclists and walkers, the Tarka Trail is on the doorstep.
A beautiful barn conversion oozing character and charm in the heart of North Norfolk and within easy reach of the coast, Norwich and the areas many attractions - Ideal for friends or family who want to spend time together or celebrate a milestone event.
A large, beautifully renovated, south-facing holiday cottage, set in acres of exquisite private flower gardens. Hillside Croft is close to the Peak District National Park and the Staffordshire Moorlands and ideally placed for luxury breaks, activity weekends and walking holidays.
A luxurious Georgian town house in a highly desirable cobbled residential area of the historic market town of Richmond on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National park. Sleeping ten guests in five beautifully presented bedrooms and with a hot tub in the garden, this is a perfect luxury venue for celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a break away with friends or family.
Sleeping up to ten guests in a high degree of comfort and style, The Coach House provides an ideal retreat to relax and unwind for either a short break or longer holiday with friends or family. It sleeps up to ten, has plenty of space inside with five bedrooms, and outside with garden and additional 'chill-out area' with hot tub, sauna pod and BBQ hut. Sitting in the Tanat Valley on the Shropshire/Powys border, there are an abundance of attractions to visit nearby. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
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 impress your friends and family! Tourist board rating: 5 Star
With space for up to 20 people (18+2), a 30-foot long reception room made for parties and a garden where you'll happily spend lazy summer evenings lingering over a barbecue and relaxing in the hot tub (the owner can arrange hot-tub hire if required), The Galleries is everything you could want in a big self-catering holiday house in Hampshire. The gorgeous Georgian property is in a stylish residential area in Gosport, within walking distance of shops, cafes, pubs and the ferry to Portsmouth, yet far enough from the centre that it's peaceful and private. The house is child and pet friendly, with short breaks and longer stays available all year round.
Full of traditional grandeur, Haremere Hall is a delightful country manor house sitting amongst 150 acres of parkland in East Sussex countryside. Just 1hr 30 minutes from London, this stately manor house has an abundance of historic charm and provides a warm welcome to parties of 14-20 guests looking to celebrate a special occasion, catch up or simply spend family time in the country together. Short breaks and longer holidays available all year round.
Perfect for family get-togethers, special celebrations, or even team-building events and corporate retreats, Quarnford Lodge is a fantastic self-catering property for groups in the Peak District. There is loads of space with ten bedrooms that can sleep up to 28 people, three separate living rooms and a central dining area with a vaulted ceiling that is ideal for entertaining. The village of Flash (highest village in England) is within walking distance, with Buxton, Bakewell, Chatsworth House and Alton Towers also within easy reach. The Peak District is beautiful in every season and there are lots of walks and mountain bike trails close by to help guests to explore.
Here's a place with room for everyone! The Grade II listed Mermaid Inn is in a fantastic spot, offering a high-standard of self-catering accommodation in the Peak District for up to 34 people in 13 ensuite bedrooms. It feels remote and rural with no neighbours for a country mile, but Buxton is only a 20 minute drive and Leek is even closer. The house is a former pub and built for hospitality and entertaining, making it ideal for extended family celebrations, hen and stag weekends, and fun team building events.
Families and friends love this impressive Victorian holiday home which boasts a sizeable reception room, games room and garden with space for a hot tub (the owner can help you arrange hot tub hire). Stoke Villas is spacious and comfortable, with original features and contemporary appliances that make it a welcoming and versatile big holiday home for modern guests. The five bedrooms have a flexible layout to suit your needs, with beds for up to 17 guests plus two sofa-beds to sleep two further people. Gosport's shops, cafes, pubs and ferry terminal are all within walking distance, putting Portsmouth and Gunwharf Quays also within easy reach.
