
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.
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- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Gun End Cottage, located on a quiet country lane near Ruston Spencer in Staffordshire, is a large and comfortable Peak District countryside cottage sleeping 8 in a secluded rural location amidst the splendour of the Staffordshire Moorlands.

- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 3
Harbour Lights is a spacious seaside cottage located in Dorset, situated between Bridport and West Bay. The cottage provides modern amenities and offers breathtaking views of both the countryside and the sea. It is pet-friendly and comes with a large furnished terrace, perfect for hosting gatherings. Inside, the cottage features elegant Corian work surfaces, as well as marble and wooden floors.

- Sleeps
- 16
- Bedrooms
- 8
The Old Vicarage is an impressive detached property with lots of space, including four reception rooms. Set in a large, lawned garden, the property is in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors on the edge of the beautiful village of Rosedale Abbey.

- Sleeps
- 9
- Bedrooms
- 5
Discover comfort at Firm Anchor, a pet-friendly South Devon coastal cottage in Salcombe. With spacious living across three floors, a well-equipped kitchen, and estuary views from the terrace and balcony, it's a super family-friendly retreat. The property accommodates up to 5 guests, boasts a child's relaxation area, and is just a 10-minute walk from the town centre. Explore the detailed description of this inviting seaside holiday haven for more information.

- Sleeps
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 6
In the heart of the North Devon countryside lies Somers Hiscott, a luxury six-bedroom holiday home which can comfortably accommodate up to 12. Located in Hiscott near Barnstaple, Somers Hiscott offers its guests peace and tranquillity on a large 41-acre private estate.

- Sleeps
- 10
- Bedrooms
- 6
Once Mevagissey’s first bank, this large, luxury Grade II listed holiday cottage in Cornwall now accommodates up to 10 people within six bedrooms spread across three floors. The well-appointed interior of this large, pet-friendly coastal cottage spoils guests with inner-city chic in a delightful rural location.

- Sleeps
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
Emma’s Dairy is a cosy rural cottage surrounded by the Shropshire countryside. The pet-friendly cottage offers sophisticated accommodation with country charm in Alkington. It features an indoor swimming pool, woodland, a children’s play area, a multi-sports court, and private relaxation spaces.

- Sleeps
- 15
- Bedrooms
- 7
Bearwood House and Cottage are half-timbered rural holiday cottages in Leominster. Sleeping 15 people, the pet-friendly cottages in Herefordshire boast undeniable charm, beautiful views, indoor and outdoor games, a hot tub, loggia, a sunken garden, an arboretum, log fires and a tennis court.

- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Old Thatch is a charming Grade II-listed coastal cottage in Torcross, Devon, with panoramic ocean views and expansive grounds. The masterfully renovated thatched-roof cottage boasts landscaped furnished gardens, a sun-drenched conservatory, a log fire, exposed beams and beach access.