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LARGE COTTAGES TO RENT

Whether for a short break or a week or two, there are large cottages and holiday homes up and down the country to fit the bill. Our selection of large cottages to rent includes cottages with swimming pools, cottages for families, cottages with log fires and much more, all perfect for big groups. So whether you want to gather 30 people near the Norfolk coast, 20 people in a fort in Cornwall or a mere 16 people in the Lake District, simply browse our selection of large cottages for groups: click on the name of the holiday home for more details.
You can check availability and book cottages online with the links below, or alternatively you can give the friendly folk on our cottages information line a ring on 0845 268 1307 quoting the cottage property code(s). The phone-line is open Monday to Friday 9am-7pm, Saturdays 9am-5.30pm, Sunday 10am-5pm). If you are calling from outside the UK, please dial 0044 1282 845 994.
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Ellingham Hall ALNWICK, NORTHUMBERLAND
Cottage code MSO
This large historic hall set in eight acres of land. The property boasts a walled garden, croquet lawn, surrounding woodland and an outdoor hot tub. The local village with a pub is just 600 yards away. Situated between Beadnell and Seahouses.
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Fordson NORTHUMBERLAND
Cottage code MHH
Ferguson Warren View
Cottage code MHI Cottage code MKP
The Granary Cottage The Mill House
Cottage code MKO Cottage code MLX
These cottages are located 5 miles from Bamburgh Castle and boast a shared indoor heated swimming pool, shared sauna and shared hard tennis court.
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Nut Tree Farm SOUTH DEVON
Cottage code HNNF
Situated in the heart of the rolling Devon countryside, this large cottage was completed in early 2010 and features an outdoor heated swimming pool and a games barn.
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Park Hall Manor DERBYSHIRE
Cottage code RVV2
This Grade II listed wing of a manor house is set within 14 acres of natural grounds and provides comfortable accommodation for big groups of friends or family.
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Treago Castle HEREFORDSHIRE
Hollyhock House
The Coach House
The Looseboxes
These large cottages have been carefully converted from the 15th century Treago Castle's Victorian stable building, but also boasts modern features such as a shared indoor heated swimming pool.
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Purbeck Vineyard NR. CORFE CASTLE, DORSET
Cottage code DBBJ
Large holiday cottage in the village of Harmans Cross, between the Jurassic Coastline and the village of Corfe Castle. Wifi on site to keep in touch with the outside world! Also an on-site vineyard with tours by arrangement. Xbox for the kids.
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Woodhill Hall OTTERBURN, NORTHUMBERLAND
Cottage code MMM
Woodhill Hall is a detached, 5 star rated, 300-year-old country cottage on a 100 acre estate. Pets corner, nature trail and space for playing sports.
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You can also book large cottages by phone - call 0845 268 1307
(0044 1282 845 994 from outside the UK) quoting the cottage code
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Orchard Barn BAMPTON, NORTH DEVON
Cottage code 16875
Big cottage with a riverside location and close to Exmoor National Park. Shared use of 30-acres of unspoilt garden. Also features a fishing lake (license required, at cost) and a games room.
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Long View SOUTH NORFOLK
Cottage code CSJ
Dairy Barn
Cottage code CSK
The large cottages offer outstanding accommodation for holidays and family gatherings. Shared use of indoor heated swimming pool open 1pm - 6pm daily, private morning sessions avail by arrangement.
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The Cider Press DEVON
Cottage code HZV
The Gallery Honey Cottage
Cottage code HZW Cottage code HZX
These three big cottages are set within several acres of grounds and feature river fishing (bring own tackle) and a shared children’s play area. Also shared use of sauna, games room with Wii, table tennis and pool table.
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Crwys Farm House PEMBROKESHIRE, WALES
Cottage code ONQ
The Oak Barn
Cottage code ONR
The Granary The Dairy
Cottage code ONT Cottage code ONS
Award winning properties close to the 18th-century village pub. Oak Barn (ONR) and Crwys Farm House (ONQ) have hot tubs.
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Churn House DORSET
Cottage code DPT
Manor Farm Barn
Cottage code DPU
Individual and beautifully converted 18th-century large farm cottages situated in the pretty village of Dewlish, surrounded by the rolling Dorset hills. Shared outdoor heated swimming pool and games room.
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Sundial House ALDEBURGH, SUFFOLK
Cottage code BRJ
Sundial Cottage
Cottage code BRK
Both these adjacent properties enjoy a beach front position overlooking the sea. When booked together they offer 11 bedrooms.
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Presaddfed ANGLESEY, WALES
Cottage code 18486
Elegant manor house set amidst woodland, even featuring a piano in the drawing room! The property also boasts an open fire and clay pigeon shooting available on request.
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Hooke Court DORSET
Cottage code DND
Big, spacious and moated manor house dating back to the 17th century with a games room (featuring table tennis) and an open fire. Also close to the Dorset coast and Dorchester is only 13 miles away.
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Mockbeggars Hall SUFFOLK
Cottage code BSY
Mockbeggars Hall is a Jacobean masterpiece with far reaching views over the Gipping Valley in the Suffolk countryside. The interior retains many of its period features including an open fire and studded wooden doors.
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The Manor House OSEA ISLAND, ESSEX
Cottage code BVD
Accessed across a causeway, The Manor House was built around 1900 in the style of a grand Edwardian seaside residence. Breathtaking views along the beach and across the estuary. Full-size billiard table. Private Edwardian salt water swimming pool and shared use of gym and sauna
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The Granary, The Byre, Meadow View and The Stable
Cottage codes IJY, IJW, IJV & IJX EAST YORKSHIRE
These large cottages, previously former farm buildings, enjoy a canal-side location. Shared games room with full-size snooker table and table tennis. Shared bikes, bring own helmets. Coarse fishing
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Tithe Barn SUFFOLK
Cottage code BPU
Owls End Willow Cottage
Cottage code BPV Cottage code BPW
Renovated old farm buildings with beams and oak floors, adjoining one another and surrounded by a moat. Shared external games barn and play area for small children. Also boasts private hot tubs.
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You can also book by phone - call 0845 268 1307
(0044 1282 845 994 from outside the UK) quoting the cottage code
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Wynnstay Hall NORTH WALES
Cottage code OTG
Historic Grade II listed building featuring a communal tennis court. Also features a Great Hall with games room and a dining table that seats 20 people. The main entertaining area includes a bar and cinema.
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Trethcoombe NORTH CORNWALL
Cottage code GZT
This large cottage enjoys views over sandy Crantock Beach just a few minutes’ walk away. Indoor games room with pool table and a furnished bar area with dart board. Newquay is just 4 miles away.
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Kinlochmoidart House NEAR LOCHAILORT, INVERNESS-SHIRE
Cottage code SEQ
Self-contained wing of a Scottish baronial mansion. The Kinlochmoidart Estate sits within half a mile of the coast and 4 miles from the beach at Glenuig.
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Sundial House SUFFOLK
Cottage code BRJ
A big and unique beach front mansion overlooking the sea in Aldeburgh. The location of this property is truly outstanding, just yards from the beach and a minute or two's walk from the town.
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Chatcull Old Hall and Fir Tree Cottage STAFFORDSHIRE
Cottage codes RMZ & RG1
These two cottages are set in delightful, unspoilt countryside. Games room with table tennis and pool table, as well as use of owners' hard tennis court. Coarse fishing by arrangement (bring own rods)
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Clifton Cottage and Clifton Edge DERBYSHIRE, PEAK DISTRICT
Cottage codes RH3 & QBP
Clifton Cottage together with the smaller cottage Clifton Edge, provides comfortable holiday accommodation. Clifton Edge boasts a hot tub in its own garden. Adjacent, yet detached from one another, they are set in a village location with Ashbourne only 1½miles away.
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Manners and Harthill Barn DERBYSHIRE, PEAK DISTRICT
Cottage codes RAA4 & RAA5
Harthill Barn and Manners can be linked by interconnecting doors and may be booked together to sleep 16 + 4 children. Each property is allocated one hour of private use of the facilities per day including the indoor heated swimming pool. Also features a sauna, solarium (adults only) shared games room and free wi-fi.
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Alexander House AUCHTERARDER, PERTHSHIRE
Cottage code SRRP
Fantastic large holiday cottage sustainably built on the ruins of an old steading in 2009. Featuring an indoor games room, outdoor hot tub with views towards the Sidlaw Hills, covered courtyard swimming pool, croquet lawn, trampoline, swings, slides and football pitch.
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Broadmea Barn and Broadmea Stable CUMBRIA
Cottage codes LF4 & LF5
Stunning barn conversions situated in the beautiful South Tyne Valley on the Cumbria / Northumberland border. The village pub is just 1 mile away.
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The Shooting Lodge NORTH CORNWALL
Cottage code GD7
Very spacious, detached property, converted from a 200-year-old barn. Eight en-suite bedrooms and a games room to keep the children happy!
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Ty Mawr ANGLESEY, NORTH WALES
Cottage code OQL
Tros Yr Afon is tucked away in the beautiful town of Beaumaris at the end of a winding country lane, close to the rocky shoreline. Ideal for walkers and fans of the beach,
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You can also book by phone - call 0845 268 1307
(0044 1282 845 994 from outside the UK) quoting the cottage code
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Windy Mundy Farm SHROPSHIRE
Cottage code RNG
Windy Mundy Farm has been converted from an 18th-century threshing barn and deer shelter and now features a spacious living/dining room with open suspended fire. Wood-burning sauna and games barn are also offered.
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Stable Cottage near SKIPTON, YORKSHIRE DALES
Cottage code IFU
Cove View The Byre
Cottage code IFV Cottage code IFW
These large cottages in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park have long-distance views from the rear towards Malham Cove. Complimentary welcome pack with local produce. Farm shop.
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Dinckley Court OXFORDSHIRE, THE COTSWOLDS
Cottage code NT9
Comfortably furnished big holiday home located in 8 acres of grounds on the banks of the River Thames. Mooring for boats by arrangement.
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Pinewood House GORDON, NEAR KELSO
Cottage code 18561
Spacious home ideal for family and friends and boasts a grand piano and a hot tub, as well as a Rapid River spa!
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Wreay Farmhouse WATERMILLOCH, LAKE DISTRICT
Cottage code 17337
Detached holiday home full of character with beams. Seven of the eight bedrooms overlook Lake Ullswater. The local pub is just ½ mile from the property.
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Crogen Coach House NORTH WALES
Cottage code OQR
South-facing with a sheltered verandah, this large detached holiday property is set in an estate with access to 2500 acres of walking country and 4 miles of river with salmon, trout and grayling fishing by arrangement. All weather tennis court and stabling by arragnment.
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Dunstan Hall CRASTER, NORTHUMBERLAND
Cottage code MRD
Exceptional, Grade II listed, large ten-bedroomed country hall located just outside the coastal village of Craster on the Northumberland coast. Grand piano. Dining room with 14ft long oak refectory table (seats 18)
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Newton Manor House DORSET
Cottage code DMM
Main reception room of Newton Hall can be transformed into a stunning banquet-style dining hall for special occasions. Games room.
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Manor Farm Barn DORSET
Cottage code DPU
Manor Farm Barn is detached and arranged over three floors, offering eight en-suite bedrooms. Games room. Shared outdoor heated swimming pool, open 15 Apr - 15 Oct
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Luntley Court HEREFORDSHIRE
Cottage code 13708
Fine example of a Grade II listed half-timbered mansion dating from 1674 with flagstone floor, oak panelling, 17th century oak staircases and galleried dining hall.
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Akeld Manor House NORTHUMBERLAND
Cottage code MDW
Splendid eight-bedroom manor house offering spacious accommodation for up to fifteen people. The property boasts a shared indoor heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi, games room, snooker room and a multi-gym.
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The Forge PEAK DISTRICT
Cottage code W40521
Superb barn conversion with 7 bedrooms all en-suite. Pool table, shared use of tennis courts, stabling facilities and catering can be provided for guests.
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Mill House NORFOLK
Cottage code CRH
Set between the Broads and the North Norfolk coast in secluded gardens bordering meadowland which leads down to the river and mill pool. Bird hide and rowing dinghy available. In-house chef available (pre-booking required).
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Filby Hall NORFOLK BROADS
Cottage code CMT
Dating back to the reign of Queen Anne and set in 8 acres of grounds. Shops, village pub with restaurant, ½ mile. Two restaurants on the banks of the broad, approximately 200 yards.
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The West Wing NORTH NORFOLK
Cottage code CSE
The newly refurbished West Wing consists of a large part of the owner’s delightful Queen Anne home (although not overlooked by them) and has its own private garden and small meadow overlooking the beautiful Sedgeford Valley. Shared indoor heated swimming pool.
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Old Monmouth DORSET
Cottage code DVP
Dating back to 1630 and in the heart of Lyme Regis, just 100 yards from the seafront. Seven bedrooms (five en-suite). Pubs and restaurant 100 yards.
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Armswell House DORSET
Cottage code DQT
This substantial 18th-century farmhouse stands a mile from the pretty hamlet of Plush with its village inn. Games room with table tennis and pool table. Spa room with hot tub/Jacuzzi.
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You can also book by phone - call 0845 268 1307
(0044 1282 845 994 from outside the UK) quoting the cottage code
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Greenlands Farmhouse VALE OF YORK
Cottage code IKZ
150-year-old detached farmhouse with stunning landscaped gardens. Outdoor swimming pool and outdoor 6-seater hot tub.
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Ashwell Court SOUTH DEVON
Cottage code HBL
Charming, Grade II listed Tudor farmhouse set in 22 acres of grounds. Secluded valley location, yet within easy reach of the coast. Hard tennis court.
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Doward Farm HEREFORDSHIRE
Cottage code RJ7
Georgian farmhouse only one mile from The Biblins Bridge. The area offers some of the finest walking and cycling terrain in the country.
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Glentruim Castle NEAR AVIEMORE, INVERNESS-SHIRE
Cottage code SNNN
Built around 1840 by Major Euan MacPherson. Lying within the Cairngorms National Park. Games room. Computer with internet connection.
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Meadow Barn THE WYE VALLEY
Cottage code RP9
Heavily beamed, impressive Grade II listed, cruck-beamed barn stands tucked away in tranquil meadows. Six en-suite bedrooms.
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Cliff Lodge TORQUAY
Cottage code HEEJ
Enjoys uninterrupted sea views. Most of the bedrooms are en-suite. Indoor heated swimming pool. Pine sauna. Outdoor 8 seater hot tub. Purpose-built detached games room. Maidencombe Beach ½ mile.
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Tumbles Lodge NORTH CORNWALL
Cottage code G50
Detached thatched cottage in its own enclosed gardens. Indoor heated swimming pool and family sauna room. Games room with table football and XBox 360
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The Cottage ST MARGARETS BAY, DOVER
Cottage code PLLJ
Commanding stunning views across the English Channel, this attractive, spacious, family home boasts a decked terrace running the length of the property. Four of the six bedrooms have sea views. Games room.
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Isla Bank House KEITH, NORTH EAST SCOTLAND
Cottage code UWW
Baronial style mansion standing within its own spacious grounds on the edge of Keith, on the Whisky Trail. Music room with Bechstein piano. Full size snooker table.
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Gallant Fox DEVON
Cottage code HGGK
Stunningly converted Regency carriage house with six bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Thatched Regency playhouse. Covered/uncovered heated swimming pool, open 1 Apr-31 Oct
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Avilion ANGLESEY, NORTH WALES
Cottage code OTL
With magnificent sea views and overlooking two sandy coves, Avilion is situated in the village of Trearddur Bay. Built in 1912 and based on a French château, it is Grade II listed. Games room in boat house with table tennis, darts, sauna.
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Glebe Barn NORTH NORFOLK
Cottage code CLB
Detached barn conversion with brick and timbered floors, beams, exposed brickwork, a wood-burning stove and a hand-built kitchen with Aga; some bedrooms are en-suite, whilst others boast patio doors to the courtyard. Indoor heated swimming pool.
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Coombehayes Barn DORSET
Cottage code DQS
Spacious property just 1½ miles from the sea and the picturesque harbour town of Lyme Regis. Games room with table football, Playstation 2/ X-box. Exclusive use of indoor heated swimming pool.
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Sheldrake SOUTH CORNWALL
Cottage code GLS
Located in Vellan Dreath Valley overlooking Whitesand Bay. Detached former fisherman’s cottage and boathouse with its own path leading to the shore, just 200 yards away. Local inn and the little fishing harbour of Sennen Cove are only 10 minutes’ walk across the beach.
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The Shooting Lodge SHROPSHIRE
Cottage code RNP
Finely restored character property dating to the mid 18th century, set in private grounds with views towards Wenlock Edge. Large oak framed banqueting room. Rustic log cabin summerhouse with viewing platform and external table tennis room.
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