Large Country House Party Weekends and breaks in England

Sleeps up to 23 in 11 bedrooms. Symondsbury Manor is a lovely Tudor Manor house set into grounds of approximately two and a half acres with the front lawn landscaped and the rear of the property left as a natural habitat. The surrounding hills and countryside is amongst the most attractive scenery in England.

The entire area is designated as being of outstanding natural beauty and is ideal for long walks or a relaxed seaside holiday. This area is part of the coast which has just been awarded World Heritage Site Status for its internationally important geology, fossils and geomorphology. It's England's first natural World Heritage Site, this award puts this coast alongside sites such as the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier Reef. It is about a mile and a half to the sea and there are a variety of beaches to choose from ranging from sandy beaches at West Bay and Lyme Regis to small coves at Eype and Chideock.

Marquees can be erected in the garden to cater for weddings and various celebrations. Optional catering can be available.

Telephone Peter Hitchen on 01308 456288, or 07956220974 or click on the photograph of the manor house for more information.

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Chaffeymoor Grange is a beautiful stone manor house set in five acres of glorious Dorset countryside.

Dating from the 17th century, the house has undergone extensive refurbishment and is now a spacious, rural retreat ideal for house parties, such as family reunions and special birthdays, joint family holidays and weddings (a marquee on the lawn will hold up to 120 people). Stone mullioned windows, huge fireplaces and exposed beams are complemented by contemporary furnishings, clean lines and stylish décor.

Please click on the photograph shown to find out more about renting this beautiful mansion in Dorset.

Sleeps 20 in 10 bedrooms: Bruisyard Hall is a magnificent former abbey and manor house, set in the countryside of Saxmundham, Suffolk.  It is ideal for large family parties, corporate entertaining or training events.

Short breaks and full catering available. 

16th Century Stonebarrow Manor, Charmouth , Dorset.  SLEEPS up to 37 in 18 bedrooms (13 en-suite rooms, 2 private and one House Bathroom).  

Relax in the comfort of the centrally heated house by the log fires , sit on the south west facing terrace or wander & BBQ in the mature grounds. Walk to the famous fossil beach or on the Golden Cap Estate (NT) in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  Celebrate a special birthday, a Reunion or Anniversary.  Enjoy the fun of self-catering or ask our Caterers to create a special meal .  Enjoy our games room with Pool, Darts & Table Tennis or the huge range of local activities to suit all ages. Weekends or weeks, open all year round.

Stonebarrow Manor is "the ideal place for a great get-together".  view details of large group self catering in Dorset  here

Telephone Terry on 01643 841388 or click on photograph for full details and many more photographs.

 There are ten bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, two lounges, a large dining room, pool room, bar (sorry not stocked), games room with mezzanine, a large farmhouse kitchen, an additional small kitchen, all bundled with atmospheric panelling, beams and cosy inglenooks with woodburners. It is possible to accommodate up to 22 in all for a weekend party with family and friends.

The Great House is situated inside the Exmoor National Park and in the beautiful Avill valley, two miles from the heritage village of Dunster and 3 miles from the coast and four miles from Minehead - Somerset’s major holiday resort.

Spectacular Georgian Rectory, sleeps 25.   It comprises a tiny Georgian kitchen overlooking a beautifully crumbling courtyard, a billiard room-cum-library, dining room, drawing room with open marble fireplace. The furnishings are eclectic and occasionally eccentric (stuffed birds, grand piano, French boat beds) and the decor is relaxed and understated, verging on shabby-chic with an authentic time-warped atmosphere.  

Groups of  12-25 can be accommodated.  Marquees can be erected in the grounds for various events including parties and weddings.  

Telephone Ann Barnes on 01308 422575

Situated just 2 miles west of Stow-on-theWold and easily reached from all Uk major routes, Flagstone farm is ideally located for touring the beautiful Cotswolds area. A non-working farm, Flagstone Farm enjoys a tranquil, rural setting, 300 yards off a minor road yet only 5 minutes drive from the shops and town amenities of Stow.

Flagstone Farm is situated in an idyllic 12 acres of fields and woodland rich in wildlife. The setting is picturesque with superb views over the North Cotswold countryside offering plenty of space to relax and unwind. Although in a peaceful and tranquil setting they are conveniently situated in terms of accessibility from all major routes: London is 80 mins away: Birmingham 45 mins: Cheltenham, Oxford and Stratford upon Avon are 30 mins.

The self-catering accommodation is also suited to groups requiring conference facilities.

Please click on the cottage photograph for details.

Athina is a large detached property sleeping up to 20 people. Situated close to the historic Cathedral City of Lincoln.

Facilities:

Large heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, games room with full size pool table, table tennis table, dart board and selection of games.

10 Bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and large garden area with stream running at the bottom. Sky digital t.v. d.v.d and video player. Fully equipped kitchen with dishwaster, washing machine and tumble dryer. Also 3 large fridge/freezers. Athina is ideal for holidays or short breaks to celebrate with family or friends for that special birthday or anniversary or just an annual get together!

Perfect village setting, local pub and golf club close by with beautiful restaurant offering large variety of cuisine. Ample parking.

Telephone 01993 702252 or click on house image for more information about this large self-catering house, with own swimming pool, near Lincoln.

Country house ideal for large groups up to 18. Dining room seats 18. Exclusive indoor swimming pool with wave machine.

Large country house in own grounds	Indoor swimming pool with wave machine

Located edge of Hope village - quiet and unoverlooked. The ultimate party palace: hen groups welcome! Please click on images for more information and photographs.

Telephone Marcus on 01298 871004

Tower Hill is a divine house for a house party weekend. The house is simply amazing with bright spacious rooms and equipped to provide a luxurious stay for a group of up to 16.

There is an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, gym, home cinema room. Any groups can arrange a memorable self-catered or fully-catered stay at Tower Hill.

Arrive to a champagne and canapé reception, by helicopter is you wish, and have the most fabulous weekend ever.

There are 8 bedrooms, a kitchen with Aga, underfloor heating thoughout. Click on the photograph to find out more.

Heron Hall in Dorking, Surrey is a small country estate comprising of a large Gothic style country house (4,000 sq feet) with a commanding hill top setting (views 360 degrees) set in 5 acres of park-like grounds and a further 15 acres of paddocks one hour from London. This is the perfect house for a country house party weekend.

The house has 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and sleeps 10 to 16 people, with extensive grounds and a terrace to relax with friends and family. There is a pupose built basement/dance studio for a party, a sitting room with an open fire and it really doesn't matter how much noise your party makes in this secluded location!

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