50 Big Houses to Rent For Families

Oxfordshire Manor and the surrounding privately owned Hamlet and 2,000 acre estate, located near Chipping Norton on the Oxfordshire-Gloucestershire borders, is one of the most beautiful areas of the Cotswolds.

Seamlessly blending old Cotswold charm with contemporary elegance. A characterful Manor, a modern Barn and three additional quirky buildings make up this wonderful Estate.

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.

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

Cailean House, a handsome Scottish villa, sits high above Aberfeldy in the Tay Valley, with commanding views of the Scottish landscape as it sweeps towards the Highlands.

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

A lovingly restored contemporary castle that is the private residence of Scottish artist Stuart McAlpine Miller and his wife, Nikki.

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.

These barns offer luxury living in a rural idyll. These brans are steeped in history, but have all the modern comforts of the twenty-first century and that it can sleep up to 48 people on an exclusive basis.

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.

A truly stunning twelve-bedroom manor house, and two additional cottages. It sits in a fifteen-acre private estate in the beautiful New Forest National Park.

Expect something laid-back and quirky; stripped-back original timbers and Devon stone walls acting as a backdrop for opulent details which tell of the owners’ Far Eastern travels.

Peace, privacy and pure luxury. This is one of our best-kept secrets in beautiful South Devon. A great big house to rent for a holiday, party or special occasion.

Set in four acres of land leading down to the shores of Loch Tay, this beautiful Victorian hunting lodge is as private as they come. Inside you can expect exposed beams, deep pile rugs along with all mod-cons.

This incredible 12th century castle in the heart of Aberdeenshire, with its breath-taking views, is the perfect location for weddings, photo shoots or weekends away with family and friends.

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.

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

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 recently refurbished Whitelackington Manor, with its vast, immaculate gardens and spacious interiors, is the ideal destination for a get-together with friends or a family reunion.

Nestled between a lush emerald forest and the rolling waves of Waterwynch Bay, Bay View House (sleeps 28) is a soothing and private retreat from the world.

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.

There are some who say that the Martindale Estate is the most prestigious self-catering experience in the Lake District. Who are we to argue? This is a stunning big house to rent in a magnificent lakeside position.

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 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.

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.

Tastefully and elegantly furnished, in a stunning setting surrounded by National Trust land overlooking Porlock Vale and looking out over the Bristol Channel.

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.

This recently renovated farmhouse offers a soothing country escape in deepest Suffolk. It is just the perfect location to gather friends and family for a party weekend or simply to relax and recuperate.

Unlike many of our properties, this fantastic house positively welcomes stag and hen parties and is the perfect place for that special get-together whether it is a special birthday, a reunion, an anniversary or just a holiday away with your extended family.

A stunning 14th century manor house that has been exquisitely decorated and furnished, set in the heart of the Kentish countryside.

The striking Gullane House, with its fresh white facade and grand turret, is hidden like a precious jewel in East Lothian, just outside Edinburgh.

Hidden down the single-track country lanes of deepest Wiltshire, Little Tisbury, a beautiful stone-built home, could have graced this spot for 200 years. In fact, it was built in 2016 and its blend of classic good looks and modern comforts make it ideal for a family gathering.

A Norfolk Barn conversion which has thrown away the rule book. Beneath the rustic beams, the glorious living spaces surround a large and truly delightful Spanish courtyard, complete with enormous hot tub.

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! 

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. 

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.

The lure of the lakes and the fascination of the fells. If you have a party of up to 20 guests who are looking for somewhere truly luxurious in one of the best locations in the country, look no further. 

With views out across the marina and on to the beautiful Derwent Water, The Georgian Lakehouse really is a remarkable house in a remarkable landscape.

Lovingly converted from the original stable block and with a fantastic imposing clock tower, Suffolk Stables opens onto a private courtyard.  It's connected to a separate Barn, so perfect for two families.

Surrounded by a tranquil 5,000-acre estate on the shores of Lake Windermere, Gill Beck Hall is in the heart of the Lake District and yet far from the hustle and bustle.

Situated in the oh-so-pretty village of Christleton, just two miles from the elegant city of Chester.

Bowley 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).

A grade I listed building with high ceilings, south facing views across a park and lake which adjoins a main hall. It was designed in the Regency period by George Stanley Repton, son of the landscape designer Humphrey Repton.

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.

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

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.

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.

This characterful 6-bedroom holiday house lies at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales just outside the market town of Skipton in a secluded corner of the Tempest Hall Estate.

In an area that is steeped in English history, this is the perfect base from which to explore the area while experiencing the joys of living in a house that has been part of that history over the years.

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!