Ideal for families and large groups The Anchor is perfect for group getaways to a beautiful part of the UK. Plenty of outdoor activities and space to relax together.

Set in the heart of Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean and previously known as The Anchor Inn, this cosy village pub, which dates back to the 15th century, is now a charmingly converted holiday cottage designed as accommodation for large groups.

Big House Holiday Lets offer a superb range of large holiday homes in a variety of stunning settings: in a village, a market town, woodland, on a riverbank, on a mountaintop, or on a farm. Delightfully situated the properties are located in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

Prices from
2 night weekend stay £3000.00
3 night weekend stay £3250.00
Weekly £4150.00

Llanlliana House is a stunning self catering property delightfully located just five minutes from the Anglesey Coastal Path and with access to a private beach. This large imposing holiday home has been renovated to a very high standard and is set in 168 acres of private estate.

Llanlliana boasts ten bedrooms and nine bathrooms, and therefore is perfect for large family holidays, special celebrations, birthdays and reunions. The house oozes a luxury feel and offers the discerning guest just about every facility you would want including: underfloor heating throughout the ground floor & all bathrooms, to whirlpool baths, private balconies and romantic four poster beds.

There is plenty to entertain the children Wifi, Ipod docks, Xbox 360 and ample games whatever the weather. Outside the garden can accommodate everyone and adults and children alike can play football, sunbathe or enjoy a game of croquet on the terrace.

The Dining Room is the place to celebrate a special occasion at the huge oak table seating up to twenty guests easily. There is an open fire, heated oak floor and three bay windows with fantastic elevated views of the Dinas Gynfor headland. For a Celebration or Special Meal why not book the Dinner Service for delicious meals of local produce served just for you and your guests.

Another very popular room in the house is the games room with pool and table football.

The Arctic Ocean swim spa is an all-weather pool so we can offer our guests year round use, swim all year, hot tub all year, entertain the children all year! This swim spa combines the best of swimming pools and hot tubs into one, hot in the winter and a perfect pool for a dip in the summer

Llanlliana is situated on the most Northern Point of Wales on the Dinas Gynfor Headland, a great vantage point for spotting harbour porpoises, seals and a tremendous variety of sea birds. Walkers and hikers will love the views from the coastal path.

If you are looking for a luxury holiday property for large groups in an idyllic location then ticks all the boxes.

With outstanding views across the Somerset countryside, making your way up the long driveway you realise you are about to encounter a very special property. With no expense spared on its renovation Smokeham Farm is pure luxury.

The property has nine individually designed en-suite bedrooms with the Master Bedrooms including roll top baths and rainfall showers. You will also find seating for eighteen to twenty guests in the fully equipped kitchen and dining room.

Banlicken – Arran Farmhouse, once part of an ancient clachan (farming community) is a remote and unique holiday home with stunning views across Kilbrannan Sound to Kintyre.

This traditional and characterful holiday home is the perfect peaceful secluded haven and even has sea views! Escape the outside world in this magical property that sleeps twelve, ideal for family getaways or couples looking to relax.

With easy access to seven golf courses, wildlife, hill walking and birdwatching, Banlicken – Arran Farmhouse is an ideal getaway for all.

Swallow’s Orchard represents modern living at its very best. Nestled in a hollow next to an old apple orchard, you can feel like you have truly escaped whilst being surrounded by luxury. The Sedum Spa is located next to Swallow’s to offer our guests the chance to truly get away from it all.

The stunning open plan kitchen/dining/living area with 5 metre bi-folding doors connect the inside with the enclosed courtyard garden with hot tub and really give you the sense of being in the thick of nature and countryside, without sacrificing comfort or quality.

Apple Cottage offers something a little different. Individually styled and furnished, it has more in common with a boutique hotel than a typical rural holiday home. Having two bedrooms, (one double and one twin room, both of which are en-suite) it sleeps four in cosy luxury.

Originally an old farmer’s cottage, the house was renovated and refurbished from head to toe using the very best materials and furnishings to create unique, stylish rooms such as the open plan master bedroom with roll top bath, or the chic ‘Green room’ with bi-folding doors opening out to the magnificent views, hot tub and garden.

Clopton Courtyard is in the heart of Cambridgeshire and is a series of unique modern barn conversions. This listing is for Lily Barn, Alice Barn, Matilda Studio and The Sheringham Hut.

If you book this selection 12 guests will be split between six bedrooms and three bathrooms. There is also access to two private hot tubs as well as a communal BBQ area.

Just a short drive to Cambridge Clopton Courtyard is the perfect place to escape to relax as well as explore. There is also the opportunity to have spa treatments on site.

These eco-conscience barns are the perfect choice for large friends and family to getaway!

Amba Barn, Annie Barn, and Marney Barn are all located within the scenic and tranquil setting of Clopton Courtyard, just 20 minutes from the heart of historic Cambridge.

Surrounded by the rolling Cambridgeshire countryside, these beautifully converted barns offer the perfect escape for families or large groups of friends. Book one or all three to create your own private retreat in nature.

Enjoy a private hot tub, relax in the communal BBQ and fire pit area, and even indulge in luxury spa treatments — all from the comfort of this peaceful countryside haven.

Alice Barn is a stylish two bedroom barn located in Cambridgeshire with its own private hot tub. Clopton Courtyard, is situated in the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside.

With breath taking views across the stunning countryside this eco conscience barn conversion has lots of features such as a shared BBQ and fire pit and spa treatments.

Lily Barn is a two bedroom converted barn with a private hot tub and features a mix of chic vintage pieces, sliding barn doors and access to a shared BBQ area. There are also stunning countryside views over Cambridgeshire Countryside.

Clopton Courtyard is the ideal place to relax and explore with spa treatments available to a 20 minute drive to Cambridge, this is the ideal place to getaway.

In addition, The Sheringham Hut can be added on request for an additional fee, providing a 3rd bedroom.

Awarded Five Star GOLD from Quality in Tourism, Heather Cottage is a luxury self catering cottage near Ashbourne – gateway to the Peak District. With its private Canadian Spa hot tub, it blends the intimate cosy luxury of a country hideaway that is both chic and stylish.

Heather Cottage offers guests a charming and romantic retreat. Perfect for re-charging the batteries! Complete with private hot-tub, hand made super king size bed, exquisite artwork and atmospheric lighting, a stay at Heather Cottage will give you an indulgent and much needed escape from everyday life. Relax and watch village life unfold from the window of the beautiful master bedroom. Sample the hospitality and real ale in the famous Barley Mow Inn. Stretch out on the soft leather sofa in the cosy and intimate sitting room, light the candles for an intimate dinner a deux, or simply relax and sip Champagne under the stars in your own private, bubbling, hot-tub.

You can now enjoy everything Heather Cottage has in the company of your pampered pooch. We welcome one well behaved dog in Heather Cottage.

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