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Accommodation for walking groups in the Uk and Ireland

You enjoy walking and being part of a group but wouldn't decline the offer of some really comfortable and attractive self catering accommodation or holiday cottages to stay in.

So many of us have experienced youth hostels and similar basic group accommodation where you sleep in dormitories, encounter cold showers, or the water suddenly running out just as want to rinse the shampoo from your hair. You really don't have to rough it - life is far too short, and you'll have a much more pleasant experience all round.

The following self-catering accommodation is just a sample of what's on offer. The cost shared with your walking club is really quite affordable. The Feature Page button on the left will help you identify numerous self-catering cottages and accommodation for walking holidays in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.


Plas Glansevin in Carmarthenshire, south Wales can accommodate 24-62 walkers

 

Large country house for corporate events trainingPlas Glansevin Mansion is a Georgian listed building set in 10 acres of grounds, 3 hours from Heathrow yet in one of the most beautiful parts of the country; the foothills of the Brecon Beacons - perfect walking and orienteering country.

The mansion has been carefully renovated, sleeping 34/39 with most bedrooms en suite. It's a building of great character, ideal for large groups with something to celebrate. The swimming pool, sauna and putting green complement the historical features, and all around are castles and waterfalls, inspirational walks in the mountains; Wales at its very best.

The Coach House accommodates 17 (due to lounge and dining room space) but it has 23 beds and we allow up to 23 with no extra charge. It is 50 yards from the mansion and can be rented on its own or with the mansion to extend the number of bedrooms so that capacity is 62 for both properties and is eminently suitable for large groups.

Please click on photographs of Glansevin Mansion and Coach House for more information and images of this beautiful comfortable large group accommodation in south Wales.

 


 

Large country house with group accommodation for up to 30 in Yorkshire
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Ideal for walking groups, the Yorkshire Dales and moors are on the doorstep, Middleton Lodge near Darlington in Yorkshire may be your ideal group accommodation.

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The house itself is both stunning and extensive with a drawing room, library, games rooms (including full size snooker table and table tennis table), dining room, reading room, living room as well as kitchens, courtyard with BBQ and a hot tub. The gardens are extensive and include a tarmac tennis court, further bbq areas and patio. Although principally self catered a 3 course evening meal can be provided if required.

Further afield Durham and York offer easy day trips and there is plenty of walking and outdoor sports available in both the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors.

Telephone James on 07803 758343 for availability or click on image for more photographs and details.


Large Country House for up to 37, Lyme Regis - Dorset - walk the south coast
 

large country house to sleep up to 28 in Dorset16th Century Stonebarrow Manor, Charmouth , Dorset.  SLEEPS 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.  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 an ideal place for walking groups and any large group activity.

Telephone
Mike & Sue Bomford: 01297 560212 or view details here


 

Large Country House, large group accommodation in Somerset - for up to 27
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large country house near BathChelwood House is a listed charming house near Bath, specialising in large group short breaks. Groups of 15-22 (max 27) can sleep comfortably in the 9 en-suite luxurious bedrooms, with possible use of adjacent cottage for even larger numbers of people.

We take walking groups, church groups...

You can book anything from 2 to 7 nights. There is ample dining space for your group in the function room, and space too for your party. We have free karaoke for home-made entertainment.

The house is set in its own grounds in beautiful hilly countryside about 9 miles West of Bath. Trips to Bath are a must as excursions added onto your own itinerary. Large function room and games room. Lots more information is on our own website - please click on the photograph of Chelwood House to find out more.


Dorset, near Bridport - Symondsbury Manor- walk the Downs and coastal path

large manor house for big groups and eventsSleeps 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.

Optional catering can be available if you would like to return to a hot meal in the evenings.

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


A large house for walking groups and walking holidays near Minehead, Somerset

Perfect self-catering house for a walking holiday on Exmoor

large house weekend country house partyThere 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.

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.

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


 
Large house for self-catering Lincolnshire - sleeps up to 20, 10 bedrooms

 

large house with swimming poolAthina 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.


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Herefordshire, near the Welsh border for walking Offa's Dyke

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Perfect self-catering house for walking Offa's Dyke and Welsh borders. Catering can be arranged.

Self-catering in a large country house and cottages in the UKSleeps up to 19 in total:  Sleeps 14 in a Grade II Listed Queen Anne House + 5 in a 2 bedroom cottage. 

The Sherriffs' is located in an isolated romantic setting between Hay-on-Wye and Ludlow on the Welsh border.  It  has 3 reception rooms, 7 double or twin bedrooms including a four poster room and a French bedroom, and 3 bathrooms.  Optional Cordon-bleu cookery delivered to your door.   Additional 5 person cottage nearby.

View details under Herefordshire in the menu on the left, or call 01544 340 241 or email for details and availability. Short breaks available.


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Large House, Country Estate near Inverness, Scotland- walk Scottish mountains

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Wonderful scenic location for walkers - mountains and level walks abound. Plentiful wildlife

large country house in Scotland for self-cateringSleeps up to 19:  Up to 19 people can be accommodated at a country lodge on 11,500 acres at Achnasheen near Inverness  in Scotland.  

There are two houses: Glencarron Lodge, a Victorian shooting lodge sleeping 14+ and East Cottage, a stone cottage for 4/5 people.

The location is perfect for walking holidays at any time of year.  Please click here for details.


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Large self-catering house overlooking 4 miles of sandy beach in Kerry, s.w.  Ireland

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Large country house overlooking Dingle Bay and beach, with conference facilitiesSleeps up to 18Lios Dána Lodge - Large self catering holiday Lodge sleeps up to 18, for walking groups. Walk the miles of beach and coastline - wake up in the mornings to invigorating sea air.

Large activity or conference room for group events, 8 bedrooms (two 3 x bed rooms with en-suite bathrooms and six twin-bed rooms with two adjoining bathrooms), conservatories and large kitchen, overlooking 4 miles of sandy beach, Dingle Bay and Irelands highest mountain range the Macgillycuddy reeks. Challenging stuff for any walking group.

A conference room is available for various group activities.

Telephone Michael Travers on +353-66-9158189 or view additional details here.


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The Green - a large luxury self-catering house in Hope, Derbyshire - sleeps 18

 

The Peak District is always popular with walkers, so for a change stay in a lovely house in its own grounds with an indoor swimming pool. Relax after trekking up and down the dales and peaks through muddy fields and clambering over stiles.

large country house, sleeps 18, group self-cateringThis large self-catering house is ideal for groups of up to 18 walkers.

It has a dining room that seats 18. Exclusive indoor swimming pool with wave machine. It is located at the edge of Hope village - quiet and unoverlooked.  It's a scenic location with pretty villages nearby for sightseeing, and pubs in the evening.

A real comfort zone for walking groups - but you'll need to book far in advance.

Do please check the availability calendar before booking.

Telephone 01298 871004 or click on image for more photographs.


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Large self-catering mansion house near Tywyn, Gwynedd, north Wales

 

Large self-catering mansion for groups in Snowdonia, north Wales
Llanfendigaid Estate
- a self-catering coastal mansion sleeping 16 with an indoor heated swimming pool at the southern end of Snowdonia National Park. Close to beaches and surrounded by superb scenery.

Additional cottages available nearby.

Telephone: 01264 710814, or 07867 905544

 

 


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Self-catering barn conversion in mid Wales with exclusive heated indoor pool

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Self-catering to sleep 14-16 with exclusive use of heated indoor pool, sauna, Powys, mid WalesBarlings Barn.  For Holidays and Short Breaks in beautiful peaceful countryside. Sleeps 14 to 16. 

Enjoy exclusive use of heated indoor swimming pool, squash court, sauna, pool table.  Ideal for relaxing, short breaks and holidays. Explore Mid Wales - enjoy rural activities:  Peaceful, secluded location, set in pretty grounds of 18th century cottage in beautiful Mid Wales Hills.  Telephone Terry on 01650 521 479, or  07768 772 795, or click on the image for more information about Barlings Barn.

 


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Lazy Days Log Cabins or Pine Lodges- sleeps up to 4 each in 2 double en-suite bedrooms

 

 

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Walking holidays with comfortable luxury log cabins

Lazyday Cottages offers two luxury log cabins for self-catering accommodation in the Scottish Borders, between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Kelso: Bunnahabhain and Strathisla.

romantic selfcateringPrivately owned and tucked away in the Scottish Borders countryside, you couldn't ask for a more secluded and relaxing setting. With a cosy and ambient feel only found in a log cabin yet with the interior that a small boutique hotel would be proud of. You may be on a walking but hey, there's no reason why you shouldn't have a touch of luxury to come home to.

Each of our Scottish Borders log cabins boast two luxury double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms as well as an open plan kitchen, dining and chill out room. The outside space is vast with front garden and open countryside.

A huge side patio with barbeque affords enough space while offering you the privacy to make it feel your own. A traditional Finnish sauna provides an opportunity to unwind after an active day. The sauna stands alone from the lodge and is heated to around 80°C - just perfect to ease those aches and pains after a long walk. Excellent laundry and freezer facilities, Sky Freeview are available.

Why not combine a walking holiday with a romantic weekend log cabin break?

Please click on log cabin photographs for more information and prices.


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Self-catering mansion in Cerdigion, Wales, sleeping up to 15

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Explore Cardigan, Wales on your walking holiday.

mansion in Ceredigion Wales for self-catering holidays for a large groupBeautiful, well appointed Georgian Mansion offering spacious and comfortable accommodation at a resonable cost.

The house is situated in own grounds of 13 acres in peaceful rural setting. 5 miles Cardigan and coast. 

Sleeps up to 15.

Telephone 01239 682896 or click on image for details

 


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Large self-catering country house in the Lake District

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There is no need to extol the delights of the Lake District to walkers. Fell House would do admirably for any medium sized walking party.

Linked cottages for a large group for self-cateringSleeps up to 14 in a linked house and flat. in Sedbergh, Cumbria. Victorian grain warehouse conversion to a well-equipped four stars standard.  
Fell House is situated within the lovely ancient town of Sedbergh, mid-way between Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales and Windermere in the Lakes. 

You only need walk 100 metres up the road, however, and you are at the foot of the Howgill Fells, leading to much good walking country and the famous Cautley Spout waterfall. Accommodation is provided on two floors - the ground floor is open plan, but contains an enclosed stairwell in the centre that can link with The Flat. 

 Email Steve or Telephone 01858 555476  for details and availability.

 


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Large house to accommodate up to 14 on the west coast of Ireland

 

Sunnybank House is a nineteenth century Period House of immense character in Clifden, county Galway on the west coast of Ireland. The entire area is absolutely fantastic for a walking holiday. Walk the coastal paths or in Connemara National Park. Beautiful countryside throught Connemara.

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The House is uniquely situated in its own mature gardens yet only 100 meters from Clifden town centre. The Drawing room is the main room in the House, adorned with paintings and antique furnishings. The gracious room is made intimate by its large roaring turf fire around which friendships are made and stories are told as visitors relax and drink tea or read a book in the evenings.

One of our better known visitors was Chelsea Clinton who stayed with us during her Irish Tour. The bedrooms are all individually decorated with a combination of antiques and modern day conveniences such as tv, direct dial telephones, central heating, large Kingsized orthpaedic beds where possible and ensuite bathrooms.

The Gardens with their blend of rockeries, lily ponds and mature plants offer a calming respite after a long days sightseeing. Our outdoor heated swimming pool is open from June 1st to September 20th. There is also a sauna and tennis court.

Telephone Shane on 00353 95 21437 or click on a photograph of the house for more information about self-catering in Ireland.

 


 

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Self-catering cottage in Lydney for groups walking in the Wye Valley

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Harmony Cottage Sleeps 9:

cottage in the forest of deanDetached and set on the hillside in the heart of the Royal Forest of Dean, the Grade II cottage is a wonderful retreat surrounded by mature gardens on various levels from which to absorb the glorious views which are far reaching and take in the River Severn. 

Harmony Cottage sleeps 9 and offers much warmth, charm and character with inglenook fireplaces, beams and flagstone floors at different levels. This property has central hearing and is ideal for small walking groups because it has a dining hall plus three separate sitting rooms affording much space.

Click on the photograph of the cottage for details of additional accommodation for walkers looking for self-catering in the Forest of Dean

 


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