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.

 

Exterior of a stone-built house overlooking a lawn surrounded by a stone wall and small trees.
Sleeps
9
Bedrooms
4

A Grade II listed semi-detached farmhouse in Parwich, Orchard View, is full of charm and character and situated in peaceful rural surroundings. This large and spacious dog-friendly holiday home in the Peak District sleeps up to nine people.

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A contemporary cottage with floor-to-ceiling windows facing a courtyard
Sleeps
14
Bedrooms
5

Ddol Helyg Barn is a large rural barn conversion near Caernarfon on the North Wales Coast in the Snowdonia National Park. Sleeping 14 in 5 bedrooms this under-floor heated, pet-friendly holiday cottage in Gwynedd is perfect for seaside and mountain holidays suiting large families or friends.

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Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
4

Families or groups of friends seeking to holiday in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales find the perfect home base for their travels with 9 Navigation Square, a large holiday cottage in Skipton just off the historic High Street. The 4-bedroom house comfortably sleeps eight in spacious accommodation.

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Remote barn conversion surrounded by open fields and mature trees in The Pennines.
Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
6

Imagine a large holiday home near Ripponden, nestled within the rugged and picturesque Pennine landscape, where rural tranquillity meets pure luxury. Welcome to Top Barn, a spacious and inviting 6-bedroom holiday cottage with a hot tub to bring families and friends closer amidst the stunning West Yorkshire Pennines.

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A tree-lined drive way curves toward a large rendered holiday home in Perthshire.
Sleeps
16
Bedrooms
8

The Duke of Atholl built this large Perthshire holiday cottage as a shooting lodge and offers beautiful rural views from its hillside location near Dunkeld. Riechip now offers pet-friendly self-catering accommodation in 8 bedrooms for up to 16 guests. Perfect for walking or golfing holidays.

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Sleeps
12
Bedrooms
6

Three miles from the coast at Perranporth, Trelydarth is a large holiday cottage in North Cornwall set in a secluded rural location, sleeping 12 guests in the village of Penhallow. Pets welcome.

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Sleeps
8
Bedrooms
5

The honeypot location of Grassington lies but a pleasant stroll from the grounds of 1 Bridge End, a delightfully restored large holiday cottage in the Yorkshire Dales boasting wooden floors, five bedrooms, riverside views from the pet-friendly garden and guaranteed comfort beside the open fire.

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Sleeps
9
Bedrooms
4

Holly Bank is a large detached East Yorkshire holiday home in Bevrley with a spacious garden and off-road parking. This well-equipped and pet-friendly property sleeps nine guests in four bedrooms.

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Sleeps
15
Bedrooms
7

It may look Victorian, but Hartcliffe View is a large, sumptuously furnished, modern house in a rural location, standing in moorland on the edge of the Peak District near Penistone in South Yorkshire. This dog-friendly holiday cottage sleeps 15. It has a games room and football pitch in the garden.

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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.