70 Big Houses to Rent For Families

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.

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.

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.

These barns offer luxury living in a rural idyll. Steeped in history, but with all the modern comforts of the 21st century, these barns can sleep up to 48 people on an exclusive basis.

Owned by the same family since the 15^th century, Ebrington Manor is a beautiful home. Situated amidst the orchards of a fruit farm in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is the very essence of rural England.

If you love the meandering estuaries and creeks of Cornwall’s rugged coastline, there is no better place to stay than Castle Cove House. Set above St Mawes on the picturesque Roseland Peninsula, it commands breath-taking views of the estuary below.

Could Limestone Grange have the best views in Derbyshire? Quite possibly. This chic farmhouse, with a fine array of equally stylish outbuildings, sleeps up to 30 guests and lends itself to celebrations and get-togethers in the most sublime of settings.

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.

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.

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.

Surrounded by 30 acres of natural beauty in the heart of the Peak District, High Peak Manor is a manor house that thinks it’s a castle. Mellow Derbyshire sandstone walls are the backdrop to luxurious living spaces, where light suffuses through stained-glass coats of arms on stone mullion windows, and rich furnishings wrap you in a warm glow.

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

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.

Southern Lodge is in a secluded retreat on the edge of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This 3-storey luxury lakeside property is a place to bring family or friends and escape from the world, reconnecting with nature.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Under an hour from London, Cariad House lies in the South Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This welcoming seven-bedroom family home combines unique characteristics with modern comforts and offers a sanctuary where you can bring together the generations and make family memories.

A grand country house made for entertaining. That’s Beckland Grange, designed by 19^th century architect Ewan Christian, whose other triumphs include Glyndebourne and the National Gallery. His gift to us is a 21^st century hideaway for bringing together friends, family or colleagues to celebrate, socialise and unwind.

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 and equestrian facilities.

With an air of unfussy elegance, Woodleaves House in Dorset is a memorable venue for your getaway. Sleeping up to 21, this beautifully restored farmhouse is the very essence of country charm. 

Escape to the serenity of Windermere Sanctuary, where Edwardian elegance provides the canvas for contemporary comforts. This recently renovated property sits in two acres of mature grounds and you can pause at every window to savour views of the lakes and fells.

As you head into the beautiful Suffolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you are hoping for a property that lives up to its surroundings. And The Priory doesn’t disappoint. Cathedral-like vaulted ceilings and tracery windows are the backdrop to a style and elegance lifted straight from the pages of Country Life Magazine.

Daleside House has space, glamour and style. Take over this amazing Derbyshire hall for your wedding, business event or family celebration and enjoy the seamless blend of classic charm and 21st century pleasures.

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.

In a beautiful corner of England sits Butley Farmhouse, a perfect Georgian gem. Here, in this generously proportioned Suffolk farmhouse, you can bring together a crowd while still finding space for moments of solitude.

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! 

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.

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.

Deep in the Ceredigion countryside sits a stunning 13-acre estate surrounding a delightful, sprawling, stone and timber holiday home. The perfect setting for an intimate wedding, weekend party or corporate getaway, Mynach House sleeps up to 50 guests in three self-contained living areas.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Escape from the city to Little Bassetts 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.

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.

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.

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. 

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 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. 

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. 

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 hot tub.

Escape to a quietly captivating corner of England in this elegant six-bedroom hideaway at the foot of the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire.

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

From the moment you enter the sweeping drive to this 5-acre estate, you just know good times are ahead. Sociability is at the heart of Araden Manor in Sussex. From the Christian-style kitchen - with squishy sofas so you can keep the chef company - to the elegant drawing room, complete with bar, this is somewhere for family and friends to create lasting memories.

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.

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.

If your idea of the perfect Welsh cottage is old oak beams, solid stone walls and home-from-home comforts, you’ll love The Wholehouse. Especially as it has a host of additional delights, including its setting in the Dark Sky Reserve of the Brecon Beacons.

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

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.

What a spot! This Scottish retreat, on ‘Argyll’s Secret Coast’ benefits from large bay windows that frame glorious views of the Kyles of Bute. Many of the rooms are suffused with the extraordinary quality of light that has drawn artists and writers to the west coast of Scotland for centuries.

Utterly delightful. No other words will do. Merbach Hill House is a dream hideaway in the beautiful Wye Valley, close to the border of England and Wales.

The Bailiff's House is surrounded by 300 acres of Suffolk farmland, a stone's throw from the village gastropub and close to the Suffolk Coast AONB. The house has huge entertaining areas as well as cosy corners and a Finnish sauna. It is set in a private cottage garden complete with glamorous gin bar, party barn and a shared tennis court and pool.

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

Whether you’re here for the last of the summer wine or a cosy winter’s stay, Hilda's Cottage on the edge of the Peak District is the perfect place to gather.

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.

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!

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.