61 Large Houses To Rent

Set in a secluded spot at the edge of a pretty village deep in the rugged Yorkshire countryside, Needlework Cottage is a traditional Yorkshire weaver’s cottage, beautifully restored with modern day luxury and designer flair.

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!

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.

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).

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.

Rockmoor House will confound your expectations of a Victorian country manor. With an early Arts and Crafts vibe, its handsome exterior hides colourful and playfully styled interiors with home comforts and grown-up luxuries.

Set among the trees with glimpses of the sea beyond, Devonhill in Salcombe feels like the most exciting treehouse. As the wooded garden slopes steeply below, the balconies are among the treetops. Large sliding doors sweep aside to capture the full effect where you can gather for a barbecue, hide in a hanging seat with a good book, or immerse yourself in the hot tub.

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.

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.

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.

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

In an idyllic setting on the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales, Bromfield Hall is surrounded by five acres of gardens and woodlands. This Georgian gem, with its elegant wisteria-clad veranda, is the perfect spot to escape with up to 20 of your nearest and dearest.

Barlemoor House is full of happy contradictions. A large manor, cosy as a cottage. A traditional country house, newly built with all mod cons. A moorland hideaway, close to the bustling North Devon coast.

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.

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. 

Gather your nearest and dearest and escape to Cailean Lodge in Highland Perthshire, where Scotland’s wild beauty is beamed into super-cool interiors though plentiful picture windows. As an intimate getaway, it’s perfect for a break with friends or family.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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

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 beautifully restored 19^th century manor house, Hydeham Hall in Berkshire blends Victorian splendour with contemporary comfort. From the moment you enter the light-filled Grand Hall, with its roof lantern high above you and a grand piano taking centre stage, you know this is a special place.

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.

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.

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 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! 

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

Just 3 miles from Kent, the Garden of England, Tarn House blends urban sophistication with a quiet, leafy charm. As you enter the grand, wood-panelled hall, you are tempted to linger awhile. But keep exploring, for this is a spectacular house.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.