
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
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 6
Cleabarrow Cottage is an impressive rural holiday cottage offering large groups seclusion, luxury and a hot tub. Generous lawned grounds surround the property in Windermere, Cumbria, and offer beautiful countryside views, while the interior and exterior promise elegant spaces in which to relax and entertain.

- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
The Old Stables is a luxurious country cottage on an acre of grounds in Gastard, Wiltshire. It is detached and can accommodate eight people. It offers seclusion, fresh country air, and beautiful views of the surroundings from the fully furnished gardens. The interior features a log fire and is designed with an open-plan layout and contemporary style.

- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 3
Pipits is a large period Exmoor holiday home on the outskirts of the Somerset village of Exford. This pet-friendly cottage boasts a large inglenook fireplace, oak beams, two wood-burner stoves, a terraced garden with a summerhouse, and four bedrooms comfortably sleeping up to eight guests.

- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
The Old Stables is a large Exmoor holiday cottage in the picturesque moorland village of Exford. The pet-friendly cottage sits on extensive lawned grounds with countryside views and boasts an open fire, exposed beams and stone walls, plus modern style and direct access to walking trails.

- Sleeps
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 6
This detached farmhouse with an annexe is a large holiday cottage in Starbotton. It is picturesque and has six bedrooms, which can accommodate twelve people. The main house sleeps eight people and has four double bedrooms (one with an ensuite shower), a family bathroom and a ground-floor bathroom.
The annexe sleeps four people and has one double and one twin, both with an ensuite shower. Also in the main house are a fitted kitchen with a dining area, scullery, pantry, dining room with a wood burning fire, sitting room with open fire, snug and music room/library. Outside is off-road parking for six cars and gardens with a hot tub, patio and furniture, a large paddock and 14 acres of grazing land. Situated in the heart of Wharfedale, it is a perfect location for walking holidays in the Dales,

- Sleeps
- 12
- Bedrooms
- 6
Lavender Barn is a 200-year-old cottage located near Halse in Somerset. It offers modern sophistication and has been rated 5 stars. This property comes equipped with a hot tub, wood-burning stove, games room, swimming pool and is wheelchair accessible. Guests and their pets are gifted with beautiful countryside views and have easy access to nearby beaches.

- Sleeps
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 4
Sterling House is the perfect place to bring your family to the North Yorkshire coast for seaside holidays. With four bedrooms and two baths, you will be at home in this large holiday cottage in Robin Hoods Bay, just minutes from the North Yorkshire coast.

- Sleeps
- 15
- Bedrooms
- 4
Nestled in the rural hamlet of Bottomhouse near Ipstones village, Bottomhouse Barn is a large and spacious 18th-century barn. It offers self-catering holidays to large families or groups of friends. This Peak District holiday home in Derbyshire sleeps 15 and benefits from gorgeous rural views and a hot tub.

- Sleeps
- 22
- Bedrooms
- 9
Durstone is a large holiday cottage deep in the Herefordshire countryside in the village of Pencombe near Bromyard. Sleeping 22 in 9 bedrooms (2 on the ground floor with shower rooms), this dog-friendly house has a games room, bike storage and a large lawned garden with a sandpit, outdoor furniture and BBQ.