59 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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

Escape to the serenity of Windermere Sanctuary, where Edwardian elegance provides the canvas for contemporary comforts. This recently renovated property sits in 2 acres of mature grounds and you will pause at every window to savour views of the lakes and fells.

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.

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.

Space and light are abundant at this beautiful New England style house, situated in an enviable position within in the South Downs National Park. Sleeping up to 16 guests (where the group includes at least 4 children) in six stunning bedrooms, the house is flooded with natural light, which streams through floor-to-ceiling ‘A’ frame windows.

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! 

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. 

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

From the moment you enter the sweeping drive to this 5-acre estate, you just know goods 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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

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. 

A beautiful white house overlooking the Upper Teign Valley in Devon, Teign River House is perfect in every way. Sleeping up to 14-16 guests in seven boutique hotel style bedrooms, it’s a place to bring the family or friends and make special memories.

When you stay at Ducks Walk, you can enjoy nature on your doorstep within striking distance of the bright lights of London. Situated on one of the best residential streets in Richmond, Ducks Walk is your home-from-home to gather for some precious family time.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!