Click on any photographs of self-catering cottages shown below to find out more about Large group self-catering. Ideal for parties of all kinds, celebrations and sometimes weddings. Contact owners directly for more information.
Dorney Self Catering Apartmentes are situated in a very peaceful location, yet only ten minutes drive to Legoland and Windsor. We are a short walk from the River Thames and London is a 30 minutes train journey away leaving from Slough. Large gardens with plenty of room for parking. Dogs are welcome with prior notice. Suitable for children, families, adult groups, rowers (Dorney Lake is two minutes walk away)and anyone wishing to get away from it all.
Location, location we have the location ! as we are ideally situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Marhamchurch, only 2 miles from Bude’s stunning coastline and sandy beaches. Eden project, Bostcastle/Tintagel, Padstow, Clovelly and Cornwall's fishing villages are only a short drive away. We also boast an excellent variety of beamed cottages, large Farmhouses and barn conversions, where we have created both tasteful and comfortable interiors and are well equipped.
Our most popular facility is our indoor pool heated all year round at a comfortable 82 oC. Excess energy can be burnt off on the hard Tennis court or enclosed trampoline. For children of all ages there is a play trail with climbing frame, swings and slides, wendy houses, loads of play toys and a pool table and table tennis table in the games room. WiFi Broadband Internet. Also Georgian Farmhouse superbly set only half a mile from the stunning Northcott beach sleeping up to 17. Stag and Hen goups welcome.Availability for Christmas and New Year.
Northcott Farmhouse is a nine bedroom farmhouse full of individual character and traditional style. It boasts an enviable location, set in the heart of the Trewin family’s 400 acre estate. Northcott gazes out across farmland, down a small valley to the stunning North Cornwall coastline. A leisurely stroll across the green meadow leads you down to truly scenic Northcott Mouth beach. WiFi Broadband Internet. The house welcomes groups of up to 17 for Hen and Stag parties or special celebrations. Additional accommodation is available in nearby cottages.Availability for Christmas and New Year.
Eskmeals House, a charming period gentleman`s residence, situated on the western side of the Lake District. Sleeping up to 21 people with 9 bedrooms and situated within 10 acres of it's own private grounds, there is surely nowhere better suited for large family gatherings, reunions & celebrations or just complete seclusion from the rigours of modern life.
Three beautiful self catering cottages in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Ideal for large groups, the cottages sleep 8, 12 and 12 respectively . Two can be rented as one big house to sleep 20.
Fell House is situated within the lovely ancient town of Sedbergh, mid-way between Hawes in the Yorkshire Dales and Windermere in the Lakes. There is the house (sleeping 8108) and inter-connecting flat (2-6) that sleep 16 if booked together, or each can be booked separately.
A 17th Century listed building of historical interest, 5 star Hillside Croft is built of warm sandstone with leaded light windows, original oak beamed ceilings and cosy inglenook fireplaces with wood burning stoves. It is carpeted throughout and has a fitted antique pine kitchen, a dining room and table to seat 10, 5 bedrooms; all with garden views. There is a patio with barbecue.
The Green, Derbyshire (Hope Valley, near Sheffield/Buxton/Chesterfield)
FEATURES INDOOR HEATED SWIMMING POOL. Country house ideal for large groups up to 18. Dining room seats 18. Private swimming pool - beautiful heated indoor pool for your exclusive use. Located edge of village - quiet and unoverlooked. The ultimate party palace: hen and stag groups welcome!
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New Year. Sladen Lodge offers superb contemporary self-catering accommodation for large groups. It sleeps up to 14 adults in 7 en-suite bedrooms all with power showers. Guests can dine around one large table and relax in a comfy sitting room. It is an ideal venue for groups to enjoy a relaxing and very comfortable special break together.
Granary Court, spacious cottage-style apartments with flexible accommodation for 1-26 people. 4 star VisitBritain . Garden Room to seat 45. BBQ. Games room. Alton Towers, Drayton Manor Park, Tamworth Snowdrome, and Waterworld, all within easy reach. Large groups very welcome for celebrations, reunions, Stag and Hen Parties.
SLEEPS 20. FEATURES OUTDOOR HOT TUB (Great fun in cold weather!) All eat around same huge dining table. GREAT PUBS NEARBY! Courtyard Barn is a spacious 8 bedroom, 4 bathroom barn conversion on the outskirts of Tideswell village in the Peak District. It is set back from the road adjacent to the original farmhouse and pretty terrace of miners' cottages. The main feature inside is the impressive oak-beamed 'cathedral-ceiling' living room, complete with 400 year old fireplace, rescued from an old monastery. Outside, there are 2 patios, a barbeque area, gardens, 1 acre of paddock plus an outdoor 6-seater hot-tub whirlpool spa. Perfect house for FAMILY /FRIENDS REUNION, and well-behaved HEN/STAG PARTIES. Click on photo for more information.
Quality holiday barn which sleeps 16 people. Up to 2 dogs welcome by arrangement. Ideal for birthday celebrations, reunions, hen/stag parties. Mid week dates available for small groups please ring for details. Weekend lets are a speciality. Set in the middle of the Peak District, in a rural location with stunning views.
A 5 star, large 6 bed roomed (sleeps 12 + cot) cottage, safe for dogs - up to 5 dogs allowed, with paddocks and stables (so bring your horses) with fishing rights, close to Alton Towers, on the Derbyshire/Staffordshire Border. Hen parties welcome.
Availability for Christmas - A small group of six stone-built country cottages in the heart of the beautiful North Devon countryside, in twelve acres of woodlands with tenis court, Swimming pool, a croquet lawn alongside gardens and a stream. The cottages each accommodate a varying number of guests from 2-7. The Tarka Trail, the path of a disused railway line, runs nearby where you can hire a bike or walk through the Devon countryside. The beautiful, cobbled fishing village of Clovelly is only a few miles away, with its whitewashed cottages and steep cobbled streets were cars are banned and only donkeys are permitted to carry goods up and down the steep lanes. Here you can see the little cottage, now a museum, where the author Charles Kingsley once lived.
Lynhurst is an elegant secluded late Victorian country house with great character arranged on four floors that can accommodate up to 23 people. 8 bathrooms. Many pubs, restaurants and shops a few minutes walk away and a secluded sandy beach in Lynmouth. Great for party weekends, Hen parties, Stag parties, birthday celebrations, corporate groups, reunions. Wireless broadband available. Up to 5 dogs by arrangement.
Our holiday cottages are all graded 5 Stars. Each has its own private garden or terrace and all four share the use of a superb heated indoor swimming pool and games area.
With the beaches of the English Riviera and South Hams, Dartmoor and tourist attractions too numerous to mention, all within easy reach, you will never be short of things to do!
Beaconside is a large estate which accommodates from 2 to 38 people. The Country House sleeps 18 and the 4 cottages sleep 6,6, 5 and 2 respectively. The properties offer superb self catering accommodation, combined with an abundance of leisure facilities, offers unprecedented relaxation time.
Beaconside Country House plus it's 4 cottages lend themselves perfectly as a large party venue to rent for all those large family holidays and celebrations , hen parties and friends reunite group parties.
Webbery Barton Barn is a stunning conversion of a magnificent detached period barn offering generous accommodation which exudes quality and character and is ideal for stylish entertaining. Set in a peaceful but convenient rural location within a short Drive of the North Devon coastline and just two miles from the port town of Bideford. There are six bedrooms, which can accommodate up to 14 people
A large house in East Devon with 7 en-suite bedrooms, a kitchen with an Aga, a games room and a heated indoor swimming pool for exclusive use of guests. The house can sleep up to 17 people. Perfect self-catering accommodation for get-togethers, reunions, hen parties and special occasions. WiFi Broadband Internet.
Delightful and secluded cottages are full of character and include a 16th Century Cottage, Victorian Farmhouse and barn converstions. Cottages ETC 3 and 4 star graded and equipped with all you will need for a very comfortable and relaxing stay. Indoor heated swimming pool with sauna and sun terrace. Glorious views across the Culm Valley with idyllic garden setting around the farmhouse pond is complete with visiting ducks.
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.
Chaffeymoor Grange is a beautiful stone manor house set in five acres of glorious Dorset countryside with stunning views over the Blackmoor Vale. Situated on the Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire borders and within easy reach of the A303, Chaffeymoor Grange offers a superb and unforgettable venue for the traditional house party weekend. Completely refurbished in 2006, the Grange boasts 10 luxurious bedrooms and 9 bathrooms, a huge oak panelled drawing room, impressive dining room seating 20, large kitchen with adjacent breakfast room and games room with pool table. Ideal for large family gatherings, birthday celebrations, anniversaries and reunion weekends. A marquee on the lawn can hold up to 120 guests making it perfect for weddings. Internet access available. Up to 2 dogs welcome by arrangement.
Large 16th century Manor House, Stonebarrow Manor is perfect for Family gatherings & Large Group holidays of up to 37 people, Special Birthdays or Anniversaries, Reunions, and Corporate Training and Team Building Events. There are 18 bedrooms, 13 of which are en-suite plus two privatebathrooms and one House bathroom. The House in 2 acres is just 5 minutes walk from Charmouths famous fossil beach in Dorset and two miles from Lyme Regis, Dorset.
Built in 1858 as a country residence for the Bridge family, Lorton House sits in 22 acres near Weymouth in Dorset. It has a panoramic view over nature reserves to the sea, and the isle of Portland beyond, and offers an ‘away from it all’ setting for family reunions, groups of friends, or corporate meetings. Dining room with table for up to 18. Piano. Games room. Barbecue area. Additional coach house to accommodate 8 also available.
Symondsbury Manor is a lovely Tudor Manor House, quietly situated behind the local parish church in the pretty thatched village of Symondsbury. The entire area is designated as being of outstanding natural beauty and is ideal for long walks or a relaxed seaside holiday. There is space in the gardens to erect marquees for weddings and various events. Excellent group accommodation.
Ship Cottage, right on the pebble beach at the start of the Chesil Bank that stretches 18 miles to Portland is thought to have once belonged to one of the local fishermen and used not only for accommodation but storage of nets and other fishing equipment. It has been extensively refurbished in 2006 to provide an extremely attractive and character accommodation right by the sea.
Rectory Park is an elegant Regency rectory with excellent facilities for entertaining or holding large family gatherings. The well equipped house comprises spacious living accommodation, six double bedrooms and extensive terrace for al fresco dining.
A large converted Cotswold stone barn set in a tranquil location in an area of outstanding natural beauty. This spacious cottage has seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. It is ideal for larger groups. Conference facilities are also available making it eminently suited to small business groups.
Thousand Acres is a period, detached Cotswold stone house situated in 9 acres with far reaching views, indoor swimming pool for exclusive use of guests, sauna, indoor hot tub and tennis court. The property has been lovingly refurbished, with six bedrooms, two of which have four posters. The house can sleep up to 14 people. Outside there is a croquet lawn and formal walled garden as well as a secluded well furnished patio with large gas barbecue and patio heaters. Inside there is a kitchen extensively equipped for the serious cook, a games room with pool table, formal drawing and dining rooms – the latter with a grand piano Little extras are the Bose sound system throughout the ground floor, fluffy towels and bathrobes and Cotswold Lavender toiletries. Welcome hamper and wine greet you on arrival. New to the market. Availability for Cheltenham Gold Cup week 2009. Hen parties welcome.
The Sherriffs in North West Herefordshire - Located on the Welsh border equidistant between Hay-on-Wye and Ludlow, the Sherriffs offers luxury five star accommodation in a beautiful isolated setting, surrounded by splendid mature gardens. This Grade II listed Queen Anne House is spacious and comfortable, retaining many of the original features. It has recently been sympathetically refurbished with full central heating providing a luxurious and comfortable base from which to explore the local countryside. The accommodation comprises three large reception rooms; a fully modernised kitchen; 6 double or twin bedrooms (sleeping 14 in total) and 3 bathrooms, plus a shower room. Other facilities include an open fire, a washing and drying machine, TV, video, telephone, music centre, games, linen included, welcome hamper. There is garden furniture and a barbecue for guests to use. Cordon Bleu cookery and basic groceries can be delivered to your door. The house is 2 miles away from 'The Stagg' in Titley, which is the only Michelin * pub in the UK. The Sherriffs is located in an isolated romantic setting near Offas Dyke path and the beautiful Welsh hills. Availability for half-term and Easter.
Discover six of the most delightful and elegant luxury cottages in a conservation area in the heart of the pretty village of Whitbourne. The Rectory's 16th century barn and coach houses have been thoughtfully converted to provide six stylish and unique properties, each with their own private courtyard garden, BBQ, and feature lighting. The romantic cottages vary in size from accommodating 2-10. These are truly superb, with every comfort considered. Please click on the cottage photograph for details. Hen Parties and girly groups most welcome.
Availability for Christmas/New Year
Sleeping up to 20 in both cottages together, or 10 in each, Durstone Cottages offer an excellent venue for family get-togethers in the quiet peaceful rural countryside of Herefordshire. There is a dining room to seat a large group.Table tennis, pool and football table on site and clay pigeon shooting available. Hen and Stag parties welcome.
The ultimate rural retreat for large groups and family reunions. Able to accommodate 26 guests (12 bedrooms and one bunk bedroom) in premium luxury, Barrington House has been beautifully restored to provide spacious and comfortable accommodation, whether for short breaks or long stays year round. Barrington House is set in stunning countryside, in the heart of the Frome Valley and is ideally located for many attractions in the Heart of England. This is a great base for an active and stimulating holiday, for touring or simply relaxing and entertaining - a fine example of bygone days in this historic and beautiful location. Wireless Broadband internet access available.
The Lodge is a spacious and elegant Edwardian Lodge set in 8 acres, with a swimming pool and a tennis court. Recently refurbished it now offers 12 en-suite bedrooms, 3 spacious receptions, a dining room with custom-built table to seat 24 plus a luxury kitchen with Aga and granite worktops. On-site activities include a gym, sauna and games barn. There are 3 flat-screen TVs, wi-fi internet acces and a PS3 console.
The Colloquy is in an old Victorian Stable block. It features eight en-suite bedrooms or family rooms, some with roll top baths, some with showers and some with both. Swimming pool (May to September), sauna, jacuzzi and squash court. Home cinema.
An historic 11 bedroom house with stunning grounds of 1 acre, three living rooms, spectacular kitchen, dining room to seat 20, seven shower/bath rooms (4 en-suite), hot tub and games barn. Ideally located in the Heart of England, the Manor House is in the centre of a lovely, peaceful village. Child-friendly and perfect for reunions and corporate exercises. The Manor House can accommodate a maximum of 22 adults in 11 double bedrooms, plus up to 6 children on rollaway beds in parents' rooms. Weekend breaks from £2,000 to £3,000.
Large country house sleeping 30 people, ideal venue for corporate/business breaks, celebrations, weddings, film shoots and holidays. This grand manor is easily accessible from London, with lots of outdoor pursuits and full concierge service available, from catering, entertainment, visiting therapists, team events and hen parties.
In addition, there is a seperate coach house offering accommodation for 6-8 people if required.
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