Large Country Houses, Mansions and Manors for Rent in the UK

Searching for an exclusive large country house to rent for a big group getaway with friends and family in the UK?  If so, you’ve come to the right place.  Country Cottages Online features one of the UK’s best selections of big country houses, mansions and grand manors to rent for luxury group holidays, weekends, parties and special celebrations, from the Cotswolds and the Lake District, to the Highlands of Scotland. 

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Why Rent a Large Country House in the UK?

Renting a large house in the countryside can be a great choice for big groups who want to get away from town or city life.  Country houses, mansions and manors all exude a sense of occasion, regal elegance, timless charm and luxury.  Expect features like sweeping driveways, landscaped gardens, grand entrance halls and large private grounds with woodlands, lakes or ponds.  Many feature antique furnishings, period features and elegant interiors for a real sense of occasion.  These big country pads are ideal for celebrating big family events, occasions and can also be perfect for when you need the extra space that big group accommodation offers.

Country house rentals are sought after for a variety of special celebrations such as big birthdays, weddings and wedding receptions, stag parties, hen parties, anniversary parties and reunions with family and friends. These types of exclusive and high end properties are also popular for special events like corporate away weekends, wellness breaks, Christmas and New Year holidays, and even film and photo shoots looking for a secluded private estate for the perfect setting.

Whatever the occasion, Country Cottages Online can help you find the best mansion, manor or country house to rent in the UK for you.

 

Large Country Houses and Big Country Estates for Exclusive Use for Events and Occasions

Are you looking for a large house in the country to celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary?  If so, take  our selection of party houses for special celebrations.  Also popular are country holiday homes for stag parties, hen parties and wedding receptions.

Popular Choices for Country House Rentals

Certain types of big country house rentals are particularly in demand, including those available to rent for weekend breaks, big luxury country estates and manors with extra facilities.
 

Large Country Houses for Weekend Breaks and Celebrations

Whatever the occasion, very often, when it comes to country houses for hire, you may only want to hire the property for 2 or 3 nights over a weekend.  Whether for a 2 night or 3 night weekend break, most manor houses and country estates welcome bookings for weekend stays.  Discover large country houses available for weekend breaks.

If you need to arrange catering for an event or function, ask the property whether there is a private chef or local catering company that they can recommend.  

 

Luxury Large Country Houses for Some of the Very Best Group Getaways

If only the very best will do, then your group of friends and family may want to rent a big luxurious manor or at a luxury country estate.  Choose from 5 star rated houses, award winning and wow factor properties for the very highest standards of accommodation to live it up with your friends and family.  Discover Luxury Country Houses to Rent
 
For some groups, the grounds and outdoor facilities are the most important consideration.  Many properties boast large grounds with manicured lawns and gardens (ideal for canapes or afternoon tea on the lawn!), dining alfresco in summer with ample outdoor seating for groups along with BBQs and firepits available (some houses even have BBQ lodges!).  Some properties even feature private woodlands, lakes, walled gardens and even croquet lawns or space for playing outdoor games like archery, boules or clay pigeon shooting!  At some large countryside houses, there are even more activities that can be arranged (most at extra cost) such as wine tastings, cocktail making classes, and even yoga and meditation! 

 

Mansions and Manors with Additional Facilities

When it comes to renting a large country house, certain types of properties are particularly popular, such as country houses with swimming pools, hot tubs, cinema rooms and maybe even private bars (usually unstocked!).  Manors and mansions with games rooms for playing games like snooker or table tennis, and properties with tennis courts are also highly sought after.

Features vary from property to property, at some you will find grand dining halls, four poster beds, ornate fireplaces, libraries and snugs.  Features like country kitchens with Agas, ensuite bathrooms, conservatories, libraries and Butler’s pantries are a feature of many properties too!

For some groups, the grounds and outdoor facilities are the most important consideration.  Many properties boast large grounds with manicured lawns and gardens (ideal for canapes or afternoon tea on the lawn!), dining alfresco in summer with ample outdoor seating for groups along with BBQs and firepits available (some houses even have BBQ lodges!).  Some properties even feature private woodlands, lakes, walled gardens and even croquet lawns or space for playing outdoor games like archery, boules or clay pigeon shooting!  At some large countryside houses, there are even more activities that can be arranged (most at extra cost) such as wine tastings, cocktail making classes, and even yoga and meditation! Most big country houses enjoy idyllic settings too, set in rolling countryside with panoramic views, or close to charming villages and with secluded locations.

 

What are the Best Destinations for Country House Breaks?

The UK is home to some superb destinations when it comes to group breaks in country houses, historic estates, mansions and manors.  

England with its acres of unspoilt countryside, quaint villages, outdoor pursuits and national parks such as the Lake District, the Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales, and National Landscapes such as the Cotswolds, is a fine country in which to rent a large country house.  Also popular are Cornwall and Devon in the South West of England, and Norfolk and Suffolk in East Anglia, where you can even find coastal country house rentals! Somerset, Dorset, the South Downs and Hampshire are also home to some superb country houses.

In Scotland, the Scottish Highlands are one of the best areas for country houses and castles, and secluded properties are often found in stunning settings, by mountains and rugged landscapes.

Wales too is a superb destination for country estate breaks.  Rent a historic property in Snowdonia National Park with its green landscape, or in Pembrokeshire by the coast.

 

Book the Best Large Country House for you

Many large country houses in the UK are available to rent for weekends, 3 night long weekends, and some are even available for long term rents.  Find your perfect place to stay for your big family holiday, special occasion or event from our fantastic collection of large country houses, big manors, mansion houses and countryside estates, dotted across the UK.