15 Luxury holiday cottages with 9 bedrooms

Situated on the edge of the Regency spa town of Cheltenham in the Cotswolds, Crofton Lodge is a nine-bedroom dream home-from-home, with an indoor pool, that has space for up to 24 guests and a private annexe for two that you can book separately.

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. Step behind the formal façade and find your every comfort catered for.

A grand country house made for entertaining - that’s Beckland Grange. Period details are complemented by modern must-haves in this Cumbrian hideaway which is perfect for bringing together friends, family or colleagues to celebrate, socialise and unwind.

Is there a style called rustic funky? There should be because it’s the signature style of Rapunzel’s Keep near Bath. From your vantage point overlooking a 20-acre estate, enjoy a laid-back gathering of family, friends or hens in this converted barn with adjoining grain tower.

Lynbrook House is the distilled essence of Bath. A golden-stoned, Georgian manor, it was once the residence of the mayor and mayoress of Bath over a century ago. Inside, the stylish décor invites you to relax, with soft sofas, cool accent chairs and cosy log burners.

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 before turning indoors to this welcoming sanctuary.

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.

Rackenford Estate in Devon has acres of space. A large entrance hall with a galleried landing, three further reception rooms and big bedrooms. Outside, sweeping lawns and 38 acres of parkland are yours to roam, and far-reaching views reveal Devon’s inner beauty.

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. The perfect retreat for a celebration or reunion.

Wisteria House combines contemporary luxury with classic good looks. In the unspoilt countryside where Herefordshire meets Worcestershire, it’s a welcoming, wisteria-clad home where family and friends can enjoy each other’s company without fuss or ceremony.

Set in the heart of the rolling Quantock Hills in Somerset, with 15 acres of private land to explore and a huge hot tub, Green’s Hill House is your ideal getaway for a family party, a gathering with friends in the country or a sophisticated hen do.

Garden Court is a stunning, historic property just outside the village of Bodenham in Herefordshire, with uninterrupted views over the rolling countryside. Perfect for a celebration with friends and family, or an event for up to 60-100 guests (or more in a marquee).

Galpin Manor, an elegant and spacious late Georgian town house, hides its charms behind a discreet hedge in the pretty Dorset town of Bridport, with lots to do locally and the golden sands of West Bay on the famous Jurassic Coast just a mile away.