71 Large Houses to Rent UK

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Churchside Manor is a delight. Wearing its Victorian good looks with pride, it still makes space for more modern comforts such as a fabulous cinema room and a sheltered hot tub.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

A well-proportioned manor has no trouble keeping up to 24 guests entertained and relaxed. Spend your days splashing in the outdoor heated pool, relaxing in the sauna and hot tub, or discovering nature in the 100-acres of formal gardens, parkland and woodland. Get competitive on the five-a-side football pitch, the croquet lawn or tennis court, or head indoors for the gym, pool table and table tennis. Flop onto the sofa in the cinema room if you prefer something a little less energetic. 

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.

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.

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.

Alamore Estate is a Victorian mansion that looks like a castle and feels like a fairy tale made real. Outside, it overlooks Loch Tummel and Schiehallion, an eminently climbable Munro. Inside, rich colours, bold patterns and sumptuous fabrics set the scene for an epic gathering.

If you like your manor houses classic, colourful and comfortable, Heathcote Manor is the one for you. A classic Georgian property in the romantic setting of Sherwood Forest, its mellow stone exterior and immaculate gardens set the bar high. Once you’re inside, it exceeds expectations.

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.

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.

If you have an idea in your mind of the perfect Cotswold manor house, all mellow honeyed stone, deep fireplaces and formal gardens, it won’t be far different from The Manor at Windrush. 700 years have gone into the making of this stunning and luxurious country escape and it shows in every little detail.

It’s rare to find a large, luxury holiday home with direct access to the beach on England’s south coast. And even rarer to find it in such an unspoilt location as this. The sea truly is the star at Sea Star, and you will find yourself gazing out to it from almost every room.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

With original Elizabethan and Georgian features, this handsome manor house has been carefully restored to provide every modern comfort you could wish for. As you enter the magnificent hallway, you know this is a special place to stay.

Dating back to the 17th century, Charborne Manor has been lovingly refurbished, blending the best of the old and the new. With space for up to 16 people, a host of playtime extras - including a tennis court, a wood-fired hot tub and a games room - it sets the scene for a dream holiday.

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

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.

A picture-perfect Elizabethan manor just two hours from London, Broomstone House sits at the foot of the Quantock Hills in Somerset in a nature-rich estate that includes an organic farm and ancient woodlands, with views of one of England’s most picturesque landscapes.

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.

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.

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. 

Whitebrook House is a country idyll almost equidistant between the Shropshire town of Whitchurch and the Welsh border. Take a break and enjoy the best of all worlds in a classic Georgian house with two acres of manicured grounds and gentle rural views.

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

If you yearn to escape to a place of peace and beauty, stay at Combe House in the heart of Somerset. This country manor, down a mile-long driveway, oozes old English charm and elegance, with original marble fireplaces, polished antique furniture and imposing family portraits, with lovely views from almost every room.

Colmers Rectory in Dorset is more a Bishop’s palace than a humble rectory, such is the scale and splendour of this Georgian gem. It evokes a bygone age while delivering on every essential for your luxury country break.

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 and a separate farmhouse.

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).

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.

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.

Dip your head as you enter beneath ancient beams and low ceilings, run your hand along the exposed Welsh stone walls, and warm yourself in the glow the log burner. This cottage may be cosy but it has room for up to 16 guests in seven luxury ensuite bedrooms.

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).

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.

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.

Welsh mountain air, lovely living spaces and perfect peace. The Barn at Mynach is a beautifully restored barn in the heart of the Ceredigion countryside. It accommodates up to 38 guests in three self-contained but interconnected duplex apartments, ideal for an extended family gathering or a group of families holidaying together.

Crunch up the gravel path, bordered by trim hedges and manicured lawns, and feel the tranquility envelop you as you arrive at Alvington Lodge. Glance back to the River Severn in the distance, before entering the calming interiors.

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.

Sweep up the tree-lined driveway, loosen your bonnets and enter Madoc Manor, your temporary country residence chock full of charming Georgian details. This is a house that begs to be explored, with twists and turns and nooks and crannies leading you to a cosy snug here and a wood-panelled billiard room there.

Relax into the laid-back vibes at Wildgreen. This country home in a pretty Sussex village has panoramic views and buzzes with personality. In a fusion of modern style with classic quality, neon signs share space with antique sideboards, funky chairs sit round the old oak dining table and the rich, dark décor contrasts with the verdant valley views.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Have you discovered Nottingham yet? This historic city is enjoying a renaissance as a vibrant hub, rich in culture, history and nightlife. And Wallis House, a fabulous townhouse with views of Nottingham Castle, is right at the heart of things.

If you love the great outdoors, Cairnloch Estate is for you. On the 800-acre organic farm estate, ospreys, tawny owls and red kites share the skies and you might spot wild hares, deer and red squirrels among the meadows and woodlands. If home comforts are just as important, step inside to a fire in the grate and thoughtfully decorated interiors.

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!