58 Large Houses to Rent UK

Set in 14 acres with the river running through the grounds, this big house to rent offers elegant accommodation for up to 20 people with the option of daily housekeeping and a variety of catering options.

Beach Manor, an Arts and Crafts gem, is the Rolls Royce of places to stay. Not because it was built 100 years ago for a director of the luxury car firm, but simply because it’s a beautiful home, full of character and comfort, right on the beach in West Sussex. If you like the early 20^th century aesthetic mixed with 21^st century comforts, you’ll love Beach Manor.

Tucked into the valley and just 20 minutes from the beach, Tregulland is a Cornish gem. With a heated indoor freshwater pool, steam room, hot tub, cinema and more, this wonderful retreat is designed for fun!

This rural 19^th century country house is a complete delight. If you are looking for somewhere that has the wow factor, you have found it right here in this quiet corner of Hampshire. With effortless ease, it blends bold interiors, modern luxuries and period elegance.

With an impressive location and stunning coastal views, this beautiful castle is the perfect place to live your very own fairytale. 

Overlooking the picturesque Lulworth Cove, sits the luxurious Lulworth House. This 10-bedroom thatched cottage is a stunning hideaway within the tranquil setting of a World Heritage Site.

Welcome to Ocean Heights, a luxury, six-bedroom retreat in Brighton, overlooking the marina and the sea. Step into restful interiors, where a soothing neutral colour scheme, rich textures and natural stone evoke the coastal surroundings.

There’s so much to love at Avonley House in rural Devon. If peaceful valley views are on your must-have list, it’s a big tick. If a natural five-acre playground appeals, it’s for you. And if entertainment options are important, the tennis court, TV room, hot tub and sauna truly deliver.

Pippin Apple Barn is the ultimate in modern barn living. The pool and spa set the scene for a fun-filled and memorable break in this amazing grain store conversion, with its exuberant décor, rustic charm and abundance of luxury features.

In a secluded rural idyll, on the edge of the genteel coastal town of Sandwich in Kent, Great Oak Farm offers luxury accommodation in a series of lovingly restored farm buildings, where every detail has been thoughtfully considered.

This is the Somerset you dream of; honey-stone villages, rolling hills, and meadows of wildflowers. And this is the holiday home you dream of; windows framing the views, sociable spaces and quiet corners, and a luxury indoor swimming pool.

This glorious Tudor-style mansion is a symphony of oak-panelled rooms, ornate ceilings, grand fireplaces and a breathtaking carved oak staircase. It’s the perfect setting for a family holiday, a friends’ get-together or even a corporate pow-wow. And it’s within sea spray distance of the seven-mile, sandy seafront at Bournemouth, on England’s sunny south coast.

Located right on the beach in this stunning area of outstanding natural beauty, this is the ideal location for an activity holiday or for a relaxing getaway.

History speaks in every room of Winsham Manor, a magnificent Elizabethan manor with original oak-panelled walls, immense stone fireplaces and stucco ceilings, matched with beautiful antiques and rich tapestry rugs, yet full of contemporary facilities.  

Lynbrook House is the distilled essence of Bath. A golden-stoned, Georgian manor, it is a residence the mayor and mayoress of Bath would be proud to call home - as they once did, over a century ago. Inside, the stylish décor invites you to relax, with soft sofas, cool accent chairs and cosy log burners.

If you’re looking for a taste of modern country living but you want it with all the upsides and none of the hardships, we may have just the place for you! 

Space and light are abundant at this beautiful New England style house, situated in an enviable position within the South Downs National Park. Sleeping up to 15 guests (where the group includes at least 2 children) in six stunning bedrooms, the house is flooded with natural light, which streams through floor-to-ceiling ‘A’ frame windows.

Step off the world for a while in this beautiful house, hidden in a forest vale. Newly built in 2021, Oak Vale is a picture of understated elegance in neutral tones and natural materials, utterly in harmony with its forest home.

Just 3 miles from Kent, the Garden of England, Tarn House blends urban sophistication with a quiet, leafy charm. As you enter the grand, wood-panelled hall, you are tempted to linger awhile. But keep exploring, for this is a spectacular house.

Colmers Rectory in Dorset is more a Bishop’s palace than a humble rectory, such is the scale and splendour of this Georgian gem. It evokes a bygone age while delivering on every essential for your luxury country break.

Horseshoe House, just outside the beautiful city of Bath, is a house for celebrations. In a previous life it was a welcoming pub and now it has been restored above and beyond its former glory.

A picture-perfect Elizabethan manor just two hours from London, Broomstone House sits at the foot of the Quantock Hills in Somerset in a nature-rich estate that includes an organic farm and ancient woodlands, with views of one of England’s most picturesque landscapes.

Style, charm and comfort in the most delightful location. This is a beautiful big house to rent for a special occasion, or retreat with friends and family.

Whatever the occasion Longslade Hall rises to it. Gather all the generations for a family party, bring the girls for some pre-wedding zen time, or make it your base for an annual friends’ reunion. Behind the mellow Georgian façade, this is a house for having fun.

Solent House is a handsome villa on a quiet residential road, just a short stroll from the seafront at Southsea in Portsmouth. 

Barlemoor House is full of happy contradictions. A large manor, cosy as a cottage. A traditional country house, newly built with all mod cons. A moorland hideaway, close to the bustling North Devon coast.

This modern house, which overlooks Wanson Mouth Beach in Cornwall, wouldn’t be out of place on Grand Designs. Here, rustic chic meets contemporary design with fun features abound. 

Crunch up the gravel path, bordered by trim hedges and manicured lawns, and feel the tranquility envelop you as you arrive at Alvington Lodge. Glance back to the River Severn in the distance, before entering the calming interiors.

If you yearn to escape to a place of peace and beauty, stay at Combe House in the heart of Somerset. This country manor, down a mile-long driveway, oozes old English charm and elegance, with original marble fireplaces, polished antique furniture and imposing family portraits, with lovely views from almost every room.

Dating back to the 17th century, Charborne Manor has been lovingly refurbished, blending the best of the old and the new. With space for up to 16 people, a host of playtime extras - including a tennis court, a wood-fired hot tub and a games room - it sets the scene for a dream holiday.

Haygrass House in Somerset is a Georgian classic with a modern heartbeat. As you approach the porticoed entrance, the fine-boned symmetry of this grand country house hints at the beauty within.

With room for up to 20 in 9 bedrooms, a huge hot tub, and 15 acres of private land to explore, this is your ideal getaway for a family party, a gathering with friends in the country or a sophisticated hen or stag do.

Set among the trees with glimpses of the sea beyond, Devonhill in Salcombe feels like the most exciting treehouse. As the wooded garden slopes steeply below, the balconies are among the treetops. Large sliding doors sweep aside to capture the full effect where you can gather for a barbecue, hide in a hanging seat with a good book, or immerse yourself in the hot tub.

A stone’s throw from Southsea Beach in Hampshire, Galene House is an immaculately restored Edwardian villa with accommodation for 20 guests. Bring the family - children very welcome - or escape with friends for a luxury seaside break.

It’s rare to find a large, luxury holiday home with direct access to the beach on England’s south coast. And even rarer to find it in such an unspoilt location as this. The sea truly is the star at Sea Star, and you will find yourself gazing out to it from almost every room.

Penbridge House is worthy of a second look. Deep in the Somerset countryside with rural views in every direction, it’s also just a few fields from the world’s most famous music festival, Glastonbury.

The Cedar Barn is a magnificent and modern barn conversion with open-plan living and a host of rather special extras.

Ready for some fun? Tally Hoo House in Wiltshire, once a stable block, is now a fabulous country hideaway for up to 14 lucky guests. Exposed beams and brickwork offer a sympathetic nod to its past amidst a makeover with the wow factor.

Relax into the laid-back vibes at Wildgreen. This country home in a pretty Sussex village has panoramic views and buzzes with personality. In a fusion of modern style with classic quality, neon signs share space with antique sideboards, funky chairs sit round the old oak dining table and the rich, dark décor contrasts with the verdant valley views.

Reconnect with those you love in a place that connects you all with the real world of nature. Greenmarsh Farm, on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, is warm and welcoming, colourful and cosy – and surrounded by a beautiful 3,300-acre National Nature Reserve.

A stunning contemporary conversion of the original farm pig pens and dairy, The Paisley Pig is now a sociable space for 12 guests, with an array of modern comforts and entertaining diversions against a backdrop of thick stone walls and exposed timbers.

Apple Cabin is a big, rustic barn of a holiday home surrounded by 1.5 acres of outdoor space and hidden between the Quantocks and the Blackdown Hills in Somerset and Exmoor in Devon. This is the setting for a family holiday that might have fallen from the pages of a children’s adventure book.

Damson Barn pulls off the seemingly impossible with its marriage of space and cosiness, country charm and sharp style, traditional materials and modern comforts. Hidden among undulating green fields close to the Quantocks in Somerset, here you can gather up to 14 of your nearest and dearest for a carefree weekend.

Newburrow Farm is a little gem in the heart of the Somerset countryside. Dating back to 1564 but totally modernised including two outdoor hot tubs.

If you have your heart set on a pretty cottage in a sleepy English village but you also want a family break at the seaside, then Willow Row Farm is the answer to your prayers. In a village surrounded by the picturesque South Downs National Park and the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this 16^th century farmhouse is a picture-perfect bolthole for family gatherings.

George House, a handsome Edwardian town house for up to 12 guests, is just two minutes’ walk from the seafront at Southsea in Hampshire.

Gorgeous views, period details and modern luxuries; Rosebriar House is a North Devon gem that you won’t want to leave. This characterful house, close to the coast, is perfect for a multi-generational family holiday.

Waterhouse Manor is a beautiful Georgian farmhouse in Devon, replete with original features. Step from the portico entrance into the flagstone hallway and you could be in a period drama. The past is evoked by ornate fireplaces, antique furniture and original sash windows with shutters. You’re brought up to date by the palette of Farrow and Ball colours, luxury brand accessories and high-quality TV and sound systems.

Designed by an award-winning architect and commanding spectacular rural views, Hillview Retreat is a rather special place in Devon where you can gather with friends or family for an escape from everyday life.

This super-cool circular apartment overlooks Newquay's Fistral Beach. Think retro furniture and quirky design throughout. And when the sun starts to descend, watch the dazzling pink and orange sunsets from the huge roof terrace; Champagne in hand of course!