50 Big Houses to Rent with a Cinema Room

If you like your outdoors wild and wonderful and your indoors calm and super luxurious, Hethersdale is for you. Pack your hiking boots, bikes, swimsuits and a bottle or two of the good stuff! With the Lake District around you, two pubs within walking distance rivers, meadow, woodland and luxury accommodation, Hethersdale is made for carefree and special times with family and friends.

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.

If a castle is going to capture your heart, then Pengarth Castle, on the edge of Eryri National Park in Wales, is the one to do it. With its stone crenellations, stunning estuary views and 40 acres of private grounds, it’s an atmospheric place to stay for up to 22 guests.

Churchside Manor is a true delight. With proud Victorian charm and character, it blends period elegance with modern luxuries. Highlights include a stylish cinema room, a sheltered hot tub, and beautifully designed spaces throughout - perfect for a relaxing retreat or memorable gathering with family and friends.

Overlooking the picturesque Lulworth Cove, Lulworth House is a luxurious 10-bedroom home with a fantastic location. With modern interiors and breathtaking views, it’s a beautiful hideaway for special gatherings, coastal adventures, or a relaxing Dorset escape.

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.

Ellipsis House is an eye-catching curve of a house, enjoying panoramic views of the Lincolnshire Wolds. An exciting, contemporary experience for up to 28 guests, it’s bound to impress and with striking architecture and eco-friendly design, is sustainable luxury at its best.

This exceptional Cotswold estate blends timeless charm with contemporary style. At its heart is a characterful Manor, joined by a sleek modern Barn and three unique, quirky buildings. Rich in history yet full of modern comfort, it’s one of our favourite large country houses, thoughtfully designed and beautifully presented.

Carron Castle in the Kingdom of Fife is everything you imagine a Scottish castle to be - and more. It’s a magnificent, Scottish Baronial chateau, where full-length family portraits, crystal chandeliers and four-poster beds set the scene for a memorable country escape.

A magnificent Grade II listed Georgian country house, designed by renowned architect Decimus Burton. Behind its elegant façade lie grand reception rooms, period features, and beautifully proportioned spaces. A standout setting for memorable stays, with timeless style and architectural significance throughout.

Royd Moor Manor has it all. This large house rental is beautiful throughout and has every comfort you could wish for, including a fabulous games room, two hot tubs and a plush cinema room.

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.

Close your eyes and picture the perfect country house for a group getaway. Chances are it’s a beautiful Georgian manor with elegant reception rooms for socialising, sumptuous bedrooms, and landscaped gardens with a fountain on the lake. Open your eyes and take a look at Burrell Park, which has all this and much more.

The ultimate super-luxe hideaway in Suffolk, set in a walled garden on a beautiful country estate. The grand hall with vaulted ceilings and limestone fireplaces is perfect for gatherings. Relax in the sunroom or explore eight large bedrooms - with an optional adjacent cottage for bigger groups. Magical, charming, unforgettable.

In this 19^th century farmhouse complex for up to 20 guests, you can spread yourselves out across four delightful living spaces. Deep in the Cotswolds, with seven acres of gardens and orchards, plus an outdoor pool, Stowmeadow Farm consists of a main farmhouse, a cottage, a converted stone barn and a converted Dutch barn.

Arrive at this stunning period property to a complimentary glass of champagne, then prepare to exclaim a series of ‘wows’ as you explore the house and gardens.

Perched above the Waterford shoreline, Ocean Bay House is an architect-designed holiday home that captures the spirit of coastal Ireland. Step into the light-filled entrance hall and your first gasp comes from the ocean view in front of you. In every room this view expands, with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the bay.

If you have an idea in your mind of the perfect Cotswold manor house, all mellow honeyed stone, deep fireplaces and formal gardens, it won’t be far different from The Manor at Windrush. 700 years have gone into the making of this stunning and luxurious country escape and it shows in every little detail.

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.

Situated on the edge of the Regency spa town of Cheltenham in the Cotswolds, Crofton Lodge is a nine-bedroom dream home-from-home that has space for up to 24 guests and a private annexe for two that you can book separately.

For a big celebration beside one of the loveliest lakes in England, make Fallbarrow Hall your base. This magnificent Victorian Gothic mansion sits in its own private grounds within the Fallbarrow Holiday Park, a leafy resort on the shores of Lake Windermere.

Nestled between a lush emerald forest and the rolling waves of Waterwynch Bay, Bay View House (sleeps 30) is a soothing and private retreat from the world.

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.

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.

This handsome Victorian vicarage is one of the most sumptuous places to stay in Cheshire. Still in situ are period details but you can also lounge about in the cinema room, work out in the gym, splash about in the heated indoor swimming pool or sink into the outdoor hot tub.

This stunning modern 5-bedroom house lies right on the shores of Lake Windermere where the lake laps on the pebbles at the bottom of the garden and the jetty allows you to take your kayak onto the legendary waters of the lake.

For the true essence of Scotland, where the mountains and forests sweep down to Loch Lomond and yet Glasgow airport is under an hour away, make Loch Lomond House your Highland base. Soak up the views from the terrace before turning indoors to this welcoming sanctuary.

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.

This mellow stone, oak-beamed five bedroom home on the edge of Chipping Campden, has a sauna, cinema room, swimming pool and great gardens. With stylish décor and state-of-the-art facilities, it is pure joy.

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.

Drive past organic pastures and over an old stone bridge to reach The Hideaway, a country escape with panoramic views and contemporary comforts. Open the door to this larch-clad longhouse and step into a huge, sociable space, where you can cook, eat, lounge and laugh together.

Perfectly located for a London break, Tarn House allows you to escape from the bustle when your sightseeing is done, as it blends urban sophistication with a quiet and leafy charm.

If you love a contemporary vibe in a classic setting, you will adore Riverside in the heart of Chester. Both the property and the city blend cosmopolitan flair with timeless elegance.

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.

Drop your plans for exploring Norfolk, Saxton Manor is a destination in itself. At first glance, this 10-bedroom country mansion is simply a handsome period house. But you soon realise there’s more to Saxton Manor than history. It’s a joyful space, where old beams and exposed brickwork meet technology, entertainment and modern art.

White Gable House in Exeter is a Grade II listed property with modern monochrome interiors. It has a city address with lots of outdoor space, and it’s a minimalist home which feels cosy and welcoming. This story of contrasts, along with its proximity to the Devon coast, make White Gable House rather special.

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.

Garden Court is a stunning, historic property just outside the village of Bodenham in Herefordshire. Perfect for a celebration with friends and family, or an event for up to 60-100 guests (or more in a marquee).

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

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. 

Kingswell House is a beautiful Shropshire country house; a special place to create memories with a select group of up to 12 family or friends (plus a couple of children).

Brockhall Park is a handsome Northamptonshire manor, surrounded by a historic estate. Its grand, double-height entrance hall sets the scene for your stay, combining classic good looks with a sense of opulence.

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.

Perched on a Cotswold hillside, Silverhill is a contemporary, upside-down house with a laid-back layout and far-reaching views that take in the Gloucestershire countryside and Cheltenham town.

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.

Hidden in a Lakeland idyll with far-reaching views, it’s a surprise to find that Beckstone is just a walk away from the bustling lakeside town of Bowness. 

With far reaching sea views and a beach just 500 yards away, it’s all about seaside vibes at Porthgan House in Cornwall. In this modern, light-filled home, which sits on a hill above the bay, you can spend hours simply soaking up those views.