Billy’s Bothy is a beautiful property which is situated within the grounds of Offcote Grange in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales and the Peak District National Park. The property is ideal for large families and groups who are looking to holiday, take a break or celebrate a special occasion. Surrounded by large landscaped gardens Billy’s Bothy has wonderful views across the valley.

The cottage is full of character with features throughout yet with all the modern conveniences and facilities that you could hope for.
These include a: log burning stove, six en-suite bedrooms, a large lounge and separate dining room. There is an extremely well equipped galleried kitchen for all your culinary needs.

A sauna, hot tub and a full size snooker table are within the grounds and available for hire by arrangement.

The property can sleep up to sixteen guests and has six bedrooms and six bathrooms. There is ample off road private car parking for all guests.
Catering and pampering can be arranged.

Derbyshire has something to offer everyone, no matter what age or tastes. Whatever the season or climate and guests are welcome at Billy’s Bothy all year around for either a long or short break.

If you are looking for a spacious coastal holiday house with fabulous facilities then Torbay Rise certainly fits the bill. Ideal for extended family holidays and group breaks Torbay Rise brings the whole family together. Sleeping up to 15 guests in total comfort this is a place to make happy memories that will last a lifetime. There are eight spacious bedrooms and plenty of social areas to relax in and plan the days adventures.

Superb facilities include: indoor pool, hot tub, cinema, games room, sauna and gym. There is also a games room, table tennis and plenty to keep the children entertained. Outside is just as impressive with patio, outside furniture, bbq and sea views.

Torquay’s beaches, shops and attractions are just a short walk away.

Pound cottage is ideal for a small family as it sleeps up to four guests in two spacious bedrooms as it is all on one level easily accessible for guests less able. The large open plan living area makes the cottage perfect for families with smaller children as does the outside picnic area patio and table.

Facilities on the complex include Hot tub, tennis court, heated outdoor pool (Easter-end September), games room, play area on site.

Just ten minutes from the coast the property is perfectly located to explore North Cornwall and North Devon. The seaside town of Bude is just a short drive away and there is so much to see and do in this part of Cornwall including: fabulous beaches, try some surfing, kayaking or other watersports, maybe a game of golf by the sea or a bracing walk on the nearby SW coastal path.

Manor is perfect for a family as it sleeps six guests in total comfort in three spacious bedrooms. This is a modern cottage with a large open plan living area upstairs, with fantastic views over the countryside down to the sea.

Facilities on the complex include Hot tub, tennis court, heated outdoor pool (Easter-end September), children’s games room, play area on site.

Just ten minutes from the coast the property is perfectly located to explore North Cornwall and North Devon. The seaside town of Bude is just a short drive away and there is so much to see and do in this part of Cornwall including: fabulous beaches, try some surfing, kayaking or other watersports, maybe a game of golf by the sea or a bracing walk on the nearby SW coastal path.

Stylish and contemporary Parsons has a large open plan living area, with plenty of space for a larger group to get together. Parsons has an enclosed garden with private hot tub. There are two double bedrooms (one with kingsize bed and ensuite shower room), a twin bedroom and a bathroom opening off a hall upstairs. There is a single bedroom downstairs off the living area.

Parsons has a private enclosed garden with outside seating. The garden has a private hot tub with capacity for six adults.

Facilities on the complex include Hot tub, tennis court, heated outdoor pool (Easter-end September), games room, play area on site.

Just ten minutes from the coast the property is perfectly located to explore North Cornwall and North Devon. The seaside town of Bude is just a short drive away and there is so much to see and do in this part of Cornwall including: fabulous beaches, try some surfing, kayaking or other watersports, maybe a game of golf by the sea or a bracing walk on the nearby SW coastal path.

Seeking a luxurious escape to Cornwall with family or friends? Look no further than the four-star Ta Mill House. This sprawling property comfortably accommodates nine guests, offering four bedrooms and five bathrooms – a haven of privacy and relaxation.

Ta Mill House seamlessly blends original features with modern conveniences. Unwind in comfortable social and living areas, perfect for connecting with loved ones. Prepare delicious meals in the fully equipped kitchen and enjoy them in the spacious dining area. And when the weather permits, step outside to the expansive outdoor space, ideal for relaxation, al fresco meals, or fun-filled games.

Sleeping arrangements cater to all: two spacious double bedrooms, one featuring a charming four-poster bed, a twin bedroom with a zip-and-link option for flexibility, and a family room with three single beds. Four en-suite shower rooms and an additional downstairs bathroom with a bath ensure everyone’s comfort.

Beyond the house itself, Ta Mill offers a wealth of amenities. Take a dip in the hot tub or swim spa, unwind in the wood-fired sauna, or challenge your group to a game in the games room or with a round of pitch and putt. Children will love the playground, while a gym caters to those seeking to maintain their fitness routine.

Ideally situated on the edge of Bodmin Moor with the North Cornish coastline just seven miles away, Ta Mill House provides the perfect base for exploring both Cornwall and Devon. This fully equipped accommodation is perfect for memorable holidays and special breaks throughout the year.

Nestled on the edge of Bodmin Moor with the North Cornish coast nearby, Dairy Cottage at Ta Mill offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your Cornish escape. This lovingly refurbished cottage retains some of its original charm while boasting modern features like underfloor heating throughout.

The spacious living area features exposed beams and a fully glazed south-facing aspect, allowing you to bask in the afternoon sun on the natural stone patio with its comfortable furniture. Designed with accessibility in mind, the cottage provides a seamless experience for all guests. It offers two large bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and the other with a zip and link king-size bed that can be configured as twins, plus a single bed, comfortably accommodating five guests with the option of adding a cot. A walk-in wet room with a shower ensures ease of use, and the entire cottage has been assessed under the National Accessible Scheme, meeting M2 standards with many M3 features.

Beyond the well-equipped kitchen and comfortable living space, Dairy Cottage residents have access to Ta Mill’s superb on-site facilities, including a games room, pitch and putt, hot tub, swim spa, wood-fired sauna with plunge pool, playground, and gym (all available for private hire). This combination of in-cottage comfort and shared amenities makes Dairy Cottage the ideal base for families or groups seeking a memorable escape in Cornwall.

Stay in ultimate luxury at this beautiful country house in Norfolk. Situated in Great Hockham, Norfolk discerning guests can enjoy complete privacy in a delightful setting.

The spacious house is set in six acres of landscaped gardens and surrounded by Norfolk countryside. The accommodation comprises eight beautiful bedrooms to sleep 15, five modern bathrooms, four elegant and spacious reception rooms, a large games room, a well-equipped kitchen and a stylish dining room. Everyone will love the superb heated swimming pool and fantastic gardens and Vicarage House is the ideal country house for family and friends to meet up for a special occasion or just for a superb Norfolk holiday.

The property is situated on the Norfolk/Suffolk border and is only 100 miles from London making it the ideal location for a long weekend break or holiday.

Delightfully located in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, between Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford you will find Weir House at Bruern Cottages just one of the stunning portfolio of luxury country cottages at Bruern. 

Weir House is quite simply stunning, set in its own pretty garden it is a beautiful property and is ideal for large families or friends as it is the largest cottage at Bruern. With five en-suite bedrooms, a games room, a drawing room and a dining room, as well as a very big kitchen Weir House can accommodate guests in spacious style and luxury.  

Delightfully located in the heart of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, between Chipping Norton, Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford you will find Shipton at Bruern Cottages just one of the stunning portfolio of luxury country cottages at Bruern. 

Shipton has natural floors in stone and wood, a high pitched ceiling with ancient beams, and a cool simplicity of decoration. Not only is it one of the most striking luxury cottages in the Cotswolds, it is also one of the most elegant luxury cottages on a single floor anywhere.

Sleeping up to six guests is a converted from a long, low Cotswold stone barn and is on one level.

You will be the only guests here during your stay. Dogs warmly welcomed by arrangement as are ‘Hens’ and ‘Stags’! Sleeps up to thirty people (although smaller parties are warmly welcomed). For over thirty five years Barlings Barn has offered the ultimate escape for guests, many of whom return time, after time, after time.

Complimentary home-made cake awaits your arrival!

Guests love to stay at Barlings, because it becomes exclusively yours, not shared with other guests. It’s a comfortable home-away-from-home where you can feel free to come and go as you please without any possible concern about other guests; there will be none except your party.

You will find that every bedroom is comfortable and cosy; with so many showers loos and baths, no need to queue! (fifteen bedrooms and thirteen bathrooms/shower rooms).

Barlings is a very “green” property, with self-sustainable heating and electricity powered by our own logs in a biomass boiler and photovoltaic panels, plus solar pool heating.

Our guests all enjoy exploring fantastic unspoilt, Mid Wales. They tootle off and go sight-seeing or enjoy high-adrenalin activities such as clay pigeon shooting, paint-balling or having a go at driving a rally car, The ‘Bear Grylls Survival Academy’ is approximately an hour and a quarter away by car from Barlings Barn in Criccieth. They are now offering Survival Half Day courses which sound great fun and just the thing for our more adventurous Barlings guests. A recent stag party had a fantastic time there.

If you are looking for a Pet-friendly holiday property for a family get-together, celebration or group getaway then Wye Rapids House may well be the perfect choice.

Eleven ensuite bedrooms, converted four star hotel overlooking the River Wye rapids at Symonds Yat. Large dining room, patio, riverside garden plus outdoor hot tub (that can be hired) and games room there is plenty of room here to relax and enjoy the sights and sound of nature all around you. An ideal pet-friendly cottage for large group holidays. With flat walks and three nearby pubs and restaurants, Wye rapids provides an idyllic retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life for twenty six people.

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 £2950.00
3 night weekend stay £3450.00
Weekly £5225.00

Delightfully situated, Forest House is right in the centre of the lovely market town of Coleford, so you can walk to shops, pubs, restaurants and the Studio Cinema. You will however be just walk five minutes from the door and you’re off road and into the scenic trails of the Forest of Dean. Sleeping up to twenty five guests in total comfort the house is ideal for extended family gatherings and as the venue to celebrate special occasions.

Grade II, eleven ensuite bedroom converted four star hotel sleeping up to twenty five in the centre of Coleford, the heart of the Forest of Dean – Hot Tub, Board games Lounge, Dine Together, Off road walks and cycling from door.

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 £2950.00
3 night weekend stay £3150.00
Weekly £5500.00

Live Like a Rock Star at This Iconic Group Retreat on the River Monnow

Welcome to a truly unique holiday home, once a world-famous recording studio that hosted music legends, now transformed into an unforgettable retreat for large groups. Located on the scenic banks of the River Monnow, this spacious property sleeps up to 24 guests across 11 comfortable bedrooms. Refurbished in 2020, it blends rock ‘n’ roll history with modern luxury — featuring a stylish dining room, a fully equipped entertainer’s kitchen, a Party Room, Games Room, and a private hot tub.

Ideal for reunions, celebrations, or group getaways, the home also offers two ground-floor en-suite bedrooms for added accessibility. While pets are not permitted, guests will enjoy the peaceful surroundings, striking interiors, and the chance to stay somewhere truly iconic.

This is your chance to stay at the fabulous Pencraig Court a classic, eighteenth century, Grade II listed country house. Sleeping up to forty four guests in total comfort this is a place to make wonderful memories. Its elevated aspect provides it with outstanding panoramic views across the River Wye and open countryside beyond. Previously a hotel and restaurant it has eleven en-suite bedrooms and five reception rooms and an attached 3 bed cottage. Beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens and a sweeping drive with an extensive parking area, totaling three and a half acres.

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 £4150.00
3 night weekend stay £4500.00
Weekly £6950.00

With easy access to the Brecon Beacons, The Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean, Fairlea Grange is the perfect for large groups. Sleeping comfortably twelve to twenty people, plus two cots for infants the house is extremely spacious and full of character.

This striking gothic townhouse in the heart of Abergavenny is full of character and features that have inspired one of cinema’s classic movies. Originally the childhood home of Ethel Lina White, a contemporary of Agatha Christie, it was she who wrote the original novel upon which the Alfred Hitchcock movie, the Lady Vanishes, was based. If you want your stay to evoke the atmosphere of one of these classic novels, this is the holiday home for you!

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 £2950.00
3 night weekend stay £3250.00
Weekly £4250

Sleeping up to 22 guests in 11 bedrooms and situated in a spectacular rural location yet just minutes from Monmouth Caste. This is a superb property for extended family and friends to stay together for a holiday or to celebrate a special occasion

On the bank of the River Monnow with its own grounds, fishing, and swimming, hot tub and games room just a 10 minute walk into town, the Manor is perfect for town and country group self catering in the picturesque border town of Monmouth.

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 £3450.00
3 night weekend stay £3850.00
Weekly £5550.00

Perfect for multi-generational family holidays or as the venue for a fabulous group getaway River Wye Lodge has got it covered.

This converted historic 18th Century Coaching Inn offers a wonderful outdoor space on the banks of the River Wye, with a nearby park and canoe launch and a short walk to local village amenities in Lydbrook.

Indoors there’s more than enough space to sleep 26 in 12 bedrooms. 10 of the bedrooms have glorious views of the River Wye. The cottage has an accessibility ramp to the front door and the ground floor houses a wheelchair friendly twin room with an en-suite wet room.

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 £3450.00
3 night weekend stay £3850.00
Weekly £5750.00

Perfect as the venue for family get-together, holidays and special breaks High Cloud Farm and Barn ticks all of the boxes.

High Cloud Farm comprises a farmhouse and barn, sleeping up to 24 in 10 bedrooms. Enjoy the stunning rural views and the peaceful sounds of nature in this stylish holiday home for groups. Set in a remote 30 acre site, you experience a natural calm and quiet, but with plenty of things to do on-site. With large fields, woodland, and an orchard joined together by a grassy path suitable for either walking or jogging. There are sun terraces, a veranda, a croquet lawn and grassy area for ball games.

Designed with an airy quality featuring many home comforts, fully equipped and furnished to a high standard, you can stay in either the main farmhouse with a swimming pool and hot tub outside or relax in the Barn with the games room and snug.

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 £3250.00
3 night weekend stay £3450.00
Weekly £5250.00

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.

Your chance to stay in a beautiful traditional stone barn conversion that oozes character and charm but with all the modern facilities and luxuries that you would expect from, Visit England Five-star gold, award winning accommodation.

Delightfully located in South Herefordshire the barn is the ideal accommodation for larger families and groups who are looking to holiday together or as a venue from which to celebrate a special occasion. There are eight en-suite bedrooms including one family room, sleeping up to 18 guests. Penblaith Barn has M1,M2,H1,H2 and V1 accessible ratings.

Superb facilities include state-of-the-art Cinema Room with tiered seating, surround sound, access to Netflix, Sky, Sky Cinema and Sky Sports, separate lounge with Smart TV, games room, complete with table football, table tennis and a pool table, as well as other outdoor games equipment. Relax in the extensive gardens and enjoy beautiful rural views with star gazing potential, or take in the sun on the paved patio with a barbecue (May to October) and year round hydrotherapy hot tub and pizza oven . If the weather is unkind have fun in the indoor games room. We also have a fully equipped bar area in our dining room (wine cooler, beer fridge, glasses, cocktail accessories/recipes and an ice bucket).

There is ample car parking with 2 Tesla and 1 EV fast charging electric charging points.

A range of service providers (eg Private Chef, Beautician, team building games etc) will come to the Barn.

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