The drive and exterior of a large Isle of Wight holiday cottage surrounded by lawns.

Find My Favourite Large Holiday Homes

 

View our portfolio of UK holiday homes accommodating eight or more guests.

My Favourite Holiday Cottages features a selection of large UK holiday cottages offering accommodation for big families or groups of friends for celebrations and reunions at any time of the year. Each property advertised displays the number of bedrooms and bathrooms.

Large UK country houses to rent for weekends or longer holidays offer spacious and well-equipped self-catering accommodation perfect for extended or dual family holidays. Large cottages are also popular for those seeking spacious accommodation for many guests to come together to celebrate special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, reunions, and stag or hen parties.

Large holiday homes embrace various attractive and intriguing property types, including castles, historic manor houses, farmhouses, barn conversions, windmills, contemporary beach homes, and townhouses, all of which can welcome many guests. 

Click on the preview description of any large cottage to view its main page.

 

A large house with two bay wings overlooks a shrub-liined lawn.
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
6

Nairn is a luxurious holiday cottage with a hot tub in Braunton on the North Devon coast. Boasting impressive grounds and outdoor entertaining areas, the pet-friendly cottage promises a memorable holiday. It also offers indoor and outdoor play areas and has a log fire.

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Exterior of a stone-built Highland holiday cottage with a hot-tub on its deck.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

The rural holiday cottage near Muir of Ord in Ross-Shire sits at the foot of the Scottish Highlands and offers whisky Masterclasses. The large and pet-friendly holiday home also boasts beautiful grounds, authentic décor, a hot tub and an open fire, plus accessibility for people with disabilities.

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Exterior of a 3-storey Victorian seaside town house with bay windows. n
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
5

This large, family-friendly seaside holiday home in Scarborough sleeps 12 in 5 bedrooms. Mayville House offers spacious, pet-friendly self-catering holidays on the North Yorkshire Coast for large families or groups of friends just a mile from the beach.

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A brick-built barn conversion overlooks a block-paved courtyard in Shropshire.
Sleeps
11
Bedrooms
5

Traditional charm and modern comforts combine perfectly in Trooper’s Barn, a large rural holiday cottage with a hot tub in Shropshire’s scenic Hope Valley. The cottage welcomes families and pets. It sleeps 11 in five bedrooms, a shared games room, luscious gardens and spacious sitting rooms.

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An outdoor swimming pool and terrace with a sun-lounger swing are overlooked by a garden and cottage.
Sleeps
11
Bedrooms
5

Llys Offa is a spacious, family-friendly rural holiday cottage near Ruabon in North Wale. It offers tranquillity, multiple spaces for relaxation, a games room, a sauna, and an outdoor heated swimming pool, all of which sit beside a running stream and are within easy reach of the attractions of North Wales.

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Stone-built, barn conversion exterior with a raised, secure BBQ terrace.
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
4

The Old Cart House is a large luxury barn conversion in the North York Moors, situated on a hill farm in Farndale near Helmsley; a genuinely stunning renovation from top to bottom, this large holiday home in North Yorkshire boasts top-of-the-range decor throughout and contemporary finishes, perfect for group and large family holidays. Pets welcome.

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Bromyard barn conversion with large floor-height windows, in open countryside.
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
6

Wall Hills Barn is a large Herefordshire holiday cottage in Bromyard. It is perched atop a hill providing majestic views of the English and Welsh countryside. It offers the perfect rural holiday home in Herefordshire for groups. This child-friendly cottage has six bedrooms, a games room, and underfloor heating.

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A lighthouse complex offers clifftop views along the North Cornwall coast.
Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
5

For a genuinely quirky holiday home with stunning ocean views, stay at Lizard Lighthouse on the Southernmost tip of mainland Britain. This large Cornwall holiday cottage near Helston stands in a remote cliff-top location with spectacular coastal walks.

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A sprawling country house with a tower overlooks a garden full of flowering crocuses.
Sleeps
10
Bedrooms
5

The Abercorn Wing of Belle Isle Castle affords a luxurious holiday experience in the Northern Ireland hinterlands, a rural pet-friendly property on a 470-acre estate spread near Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, with magnificent original features and many modern touches.

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Houses to rent with plenty of bedrooms will often display floor plans on their websites (there's a link to each cottage's website on their listing). Floor plans make working out the sleeping accommodation much easier before you book. Don't forget to ensure there are sufficient ensuite bathrooms for everybody. 

Big holiday houses also tend to be very well equipped to ensure the needs of all guests are met. The bigger the property, the more likely it is to have additional facilities not found in smaller properties, such as extra lounges, ensuite bathrooms, satellite TV, hot tubs, games barns and swimming pools. Remember to check a property with at least one dining table that can seat all the guests in your group.

Large holiday homes can be rented for short or long stays, making them ideal for family vacations or group getaways. They provide a home-away-from-home experience, allowing guests to relax and enjoy their time together in a comfortable and spacious setting. Try to book ahead as far as possible, especially for summer and Christmas/New Year bookings when demand for larger holiday cottages is at its peak.

Don't be shy of the price. It may look significant, but once you break it down into the cost per person per night, you'll find that it can often be a less expensive option compared to smaller properties or hotels.

If you are interested in renting a big cottage listed here and want to know more, click the link to its website, send an e-mail enquiry, or pick up the phone and get an immediate answer from the owner or agency.