27 Party Houses to Rent with a Swimming Pool

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 splendid seclusion, surrounded by Suffolk countryside (and yet just 20 minutes from the bustling town of Bury St Edmunds), Olive House is a pleasing blend of understated luxury and home-from-home comforts. It’s the perfect base to gather all the generations of the family or groups of friends for some quality time 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.

Three Little Pigs, a house made with straw bales, invites you to relax in natural surroundings and reclaim your inner peace. Relax into the shabby chic, unique world of this Oxfordshire escape, with its Art Deco finishes and picture windows, where indoor planting gives you the benefits of nature’s calming palette.

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.

Overlooking the stunning Lulworth Cove, Lulworth House is a luxurious 10-bedroom thatched cottage tucked within a peaceful World Heritage Site. With modern interiors and breathtaking views, it’s a beautiful hideaway for special gatherings, coastal adventures, or a relaxing Dorset escape.

Tucked into a peaceful valley and just 20 minutes from the beach, Tregulland is a hidden Cornish gem. With a heated indoor freshwater pool, steam room, hot tub, cinema, and more, this stunning retreat is perfect for special celebrations or relaxed getaways, offering comfort, fun, and total relaxation.

This exceptional Cotswold estate blends timeless charm with contemporary style. At its heart is a characterful Manor, joined by a sleek modern Barn and three unique, quirky buildings. Rich in history yet full of modern comfort, it’s one of our favourite large country houses, thoughtfully designed and beautifully presented.

A magnificent Grade II listed Georgian country house, designed by renowned architect Decimus Burton. Behind its elegant façade lie grand reception rooms, period features, and beautifully proportioned spaces. A standout setting for memorable stays, with timeless style and architectural significance throughout.

Close your eyes and picture the perfect country house for a group getaway. Chances are it’s a beautiful Georgian manor with elegant reception rooms for socialising, sumptuous bedrooms, and landscaped gardens with a fountain on the lake. Open your eyes and take a look at Burrell Park, which has all this and much more.

The ultimate super-luxe hideaway in Suffolk, set in a walled garden on a beautiful country estate. The grand hall with vaulted ceilings and limestone fireplaces is perfect for gatherings. Relax in the sunroom or explore eight large bedrooms - with an optional adjacent cottage for bigger groups. Magical, charming, unforgettable.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Sitting on the edge of a pretty village, Three Hills Farm overlooks the gently rolling landscape of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In this rural idyll, unwind with your favourite people, enjoying the views, dipping in and out of the sauna and steam room, and swimming in the natural outdoor pool.

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.

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.

Ready for some fun? Tally Hoo House in Wiltshire, once a stable block, is now a fabulous country hideaway for up to 14 lucky guests. Exposed beams and brickwork offer a sympathetic nod to its past amidst a makeover with the wow factor.

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.

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

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.

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.