22 Luxury holiday cottages with 6 bedrooms

Tarndale Hall does things its own way. From the outside, a study in classic Georgian architecture. From the inside? A glorious blend of history and modernity with a plethora of show-stopping features.

This cool country residence is furnished with every modern convenience and comfort you could wish for. The year-round heated infinity-style pool leads the field of standout features, and, to add to the appeal, there are breathtaking Cotswold views from almost every room.

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! 

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.

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.

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.

Windmill View is a redbrick Georgian gem, set amidst 22 acres of private grounds in rural Norfolk. It’s ideal for a close family or friends’ getaway of up to 14 guests, and you can head to Norwich for city culture or hit the coast in under 20 minutes. Or you can sink into a hot tub under the big Norfolk skies and relax.

On a forest-clad mountain in the West of Scotland, Glenlochan has the most amazing views. Full-length windows, bifold doors and a terrace sweeping the length of the house are designed to make the most of them. Its upside-down design and modern glamour echo the set of a James Bond film.

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. 

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

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

Reconnect with those you love in a place that connects you all with the real world of nature. Greenmarsh Farm, on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, is warm and welcoming, colourful and cosy – and surrounded by a beautiful 3,300-acre National Nature Reserve.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

Stonemoor House is a sensitively restored, six-bedroom, Georgian home, set in an acre of ornamental gardens designed by Sir Joseph Paxton. Step into the entrance hall with its Victorian tiled floor, grand fireplace, bookcases and armchairs and the scene is set for a luxurious and relaxing holiday.

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.