62 Big Houses to Rent with a Swimming Pool

Think of the perfect country manor – grand entrance hall, billiard room and library, winding staircases to attic bedrooms. Rippon Hall in Norfolk, with its beautiful neo-Tudor heart wrapped in a handsome Victorian upgrade, has all this and more.

Set in splendid seclusion, surrounded by Suffolk countryside (and yet just 20 minutes from the bustling town of Bury St Edmunds), Olive House is a pleasing blend of understated luxury and home-from-home comforts. It’s the perfect base to gather all the generations of the family or groups of friends for some quality time together.

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.

The perfect venue for a sociable get-together or large family celebration, Tall Trees is a handsome country house surrounded by the calm beauty of the Teme Valley and boasts an indoor swimming pool.

Three Little Pigs, a house made with straw bales, invites you to relax in natural surroundings and reclaim your inner peace. Relax into the shabby chic, unique world of this Oxfordshire escape, with its Art Deco finishes and picture windows, where indoor planting gives you the benefits of nature’s calming palette.

Boleyn Hall is a Georgian farmhouse with 65 acres in rural Suffolk, just 40 minutes’ drive from the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Throughout, an eclectic mix of colourful sofas, rugs and furnishings add as much cosiness as the many log burners and open fires. Relax immediately into this sumptuous, informal oasis, which exudes character, inside and out.

With a calming sense of space and light, Home Farm in the verdant Leicestershire countryside is a haven for family gatherings and corporate getaways. Here, you can escape from the world, whether you’re enjoying a morning coffee in the sun-filled lounge, relaxing with a book in the day room, or watching a movie in the wood-panelled snug. There are 5 bedrooms in the main house plus 12 bedrooms available at additional cost.

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.

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!

Seamlessly blending old Cotswold charm with contemporary elegance. A characterful Manor, a modern Barn and three additional quirky buildings make up this wonderful Estate; one of our favourite large houses to rent.

A Grade II* listed Georgian country house designed by the celebrated architect Decimus Burton. Perfect for a family stay, a wedding or a wonderful event.

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.

This truly luxurious property has been dubbed ‘Britain’s coolest party pad' by the Sunday Times. Includes a private hot tub, games room and wonderful gardens.

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.

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.

With its 30 acres of peaceful parkland and elegant Georgian architecture, it’s hard to believe that this magnificent stately home is only 75 minutes from London.

Chalkstream Retreat feels like your own wellness spa, hidden in the South Downs National Park near Winchester and surrounded by trees and lakes. Leave your cares at the door of this ultra-modern longhouse, and gaze through the wall of windows over a super sleek swimming pool and the lake beyond.

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.

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.

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.

Come to Colnebrook Hall for fun and family times. Set in 200 acres, this gracious Queen Anne property, with its spacious, light-filled and colourful rooms, indoor gym, heated outdoor pool and tennis court, is ideal for you to bring a large family group or come as two or three families.

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.

Immaculate interiors and tranquil views are the essential ingredients that make Castlemorton Barns your haven from a busy world.

This cool country residence is furnished with every modern convenience and comfort you could wish for. The year-round heated infinity-style pool leads the field of standout features, and, to add to the appeal, there are breathtaking Cotswold views from almost every room.

Not every Elizabethan manor comes with a cinema room, gym and swimming pool but Cedar Tree Manor in Essex does. You are met with towering octagonal chimneys, Dutch gables and leaded, stone mullion windows, surrounded by 100-year-old ornamental gardens.

If you like peace, privacy and far reaching views, stay at The Vineyard in Shropshire. And if you like good wines, all the better; this exquisite collection of restored farm buildings, and an optional glamping pod, is on the edge of an award-winning vineyard.

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.

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.

Enter our Tudor cottage – a touch of novelty high up on a hill and just the place for fishing or toe dipping. It has 6 bedrooms, one in a cabin perched above the moat.

Escape from the city to Magpie Farm for a well-earned break. With an indoor swimming pool, a private putting and croquet green, practice golf course and a full-size snooker room with its own bar, this country gem is perfect for spending quality time with friends and family.

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.

Shorecliff Manor might just be the perfect seaside holiday house. Sleeping up to 22 guests, it stands above a sandy beach, capturing the Norfolk light and serving up spectacular sea views.

In this restored 15^th century barn, a patchwork of beautiful rooms is woven together by characterful ancient beams. Against this historic backdrop, Abbeyside Barn is furnished with contemporary charm. This delightful homestead is ideal for a family gathering, with luxury extras that will please everyone.

This is the place for lazing around with friends or family, in a gorgeous restored thatched roof cottage. This quintessential English farmhouse has fabulous views of both countryside and a lake.

Sitting on the edge of a pretty village, Three Hills Farm overlooks the gently rolling landscape of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In this rural idyll, unwind with your favourite people, enjoying the views, dipping in and out of the sauna and steam room, and swimming in the natural outdoor pool.

Enjoy a unique opportunity to stay in this 6-bedroom Grade 2 listed manor in the heart of the rolling Cheshire countryside. A real home, now available for exclusive rent, Hatherton House is perfect for a family escape or a group get-together.

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.

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.

On the shores of Lake Windermere and sheltered by majestic trees, Mereview Manor is a picture of stately Georgian symmetry. As Lake District properties go, this is among the very best – for location, for beauty and for supreme comfort for up 18 guests.

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.

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.

After driving through a sublimely picturesque 5,000-acre Lakeland estate, the sweep up a private drive brings you to Oldstone Hall, a handsome, 3-storey country house standing in its own 4-acre beauty spot.

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.

Wisteria House combines contemporary luxury with classic good looks. In the unspoilt countryside where Herefordshire meets Worcestershire, it’s a welcoming, wisteria-clad home where family and friends can enjoy each other’s company without fuss or ceremony. Oh, and there's a beautiful indoor heated swimming pool!

Pretty villages, ancient hedgerows and a neighbouring 12-acre wild orchard surround this serene, Queen Anne-style property in the Waveney Valley in Suffolk. Feel the busy world drop away as you pull up on the drive.

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.

With a centuries-old history, Netherstone Hall is a handsome Yorkshire hall, sumptuously refurbished for modern life.

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.

One of the most historic houses on our books, Highchurch House was once a Tudor tythe barn that’s now a fabulous holiday home, with an outdoor pool, a hot tub and six sumptuous bedrooms sleeping 16. Amidst the ancient brickwork and characterful beams, modern comforts abound.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.