78 holiday homes that sleep 12 or more

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.

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.

Newburrow Farm is a little gem in the heart of the Somerset countryside. Dating back to 1564 but totally modernised including two outdoor hot tubs.

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

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.

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

A stunning 14th century manor house that has been exquisitely decorated and furnished, set in the heart of the Kentish countryside.

From the moment you enter the sweeping drive to this 5-acre estate, you just know good times are ahead. Sociability is at the heart of Araden Manor in Sussex. From the Christian-style kitchen - with squishy sofas so you can keep the chef company - to the elegant drawing room, complete with bar, this is somewhere for family and friends to create lasting memories.

A Norfolk Barn conversion which has thrown away the rule book. Beneath the rustic beams, the glorious living spaces surround a large and truly delightful Spanish courtyard, complete with hot tub.

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.

Escape to the serenity of Windermere Sanctuary, where Edwardian elegance provides the canvas for contemporary comforts. This recently renovated property sits in two acres of mature grounds and you can pause at every window to savour views of the lakes and fells.

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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The lure of the lakes and the fascination of the fells. If you have a party of up to 20 guests who are looking for somewhere truly luxurious in one of the best locations in the country, look no further. 

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).

Unlike many of our properties, this fantastic house positively welcomes stag and hen parties and is the perfect place for that special get-together, whether it is a special birthday, a reunion, an anniversary or just a holiday away with your extended family.

This characterful 6-bedroom holiday house lies on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales just outside the market town of Skipton in a secluded corner of a 3,000 acre country estate.

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.

Deep in the Norfolk countryside, Mulberry Tree Cottage could be that weekend or holiday escape you’ve been searching for, with space to celebrate, plenty to keep everyone occupied, and pockets of perfect peace.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Escape from the city to Little Bassetts 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 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. 

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! 

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nestled between a lush emerald forest and the rolling waves of Waterwynch Bay, Bay View House (sleeps 30) is a soothing and private retreat from the world.

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.

With pink wisteria-clad walls, oak-panelled billiards room and croquet on the lawn, Chelston Hall is exactly as a Suffolk country house should be. And with a natural salt indoor pool, Sonos sound system and a double barbecue with outside seating for over 20, it’s also just the place for a party with your friends or family.

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 and equestrian facilities.

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.

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.

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

With an impressive location and stunning coastal views, this beautiful castle is the perfect place to live your very own fairytale. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Escape to Scotland, where Yew Tree House, set amidst 450 acres of woodland and fields, is as handsome a country house as you can imagine. Built over 200 years ago and recently brought right up to date with a sensitive renovation, it offers every modern comfort you need for a fabulous break.

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.

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.

Royd Moor Manor has it all. This newly refurbished property is beautiful throughout and has every comfort you could wish for, including a fabulous games room, two hot tubs and a plush cinema room.

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.

Escape to Sundown Water, a stylish retreat close to the banks of the Thames in Marlow. Warmth and colour suffuse this modern manor house, with contemporary art on the walls, mid-century designer furniture, and a host of entertainment options.

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.