Booking a large holiday home is the perfect way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or even just get the family together for a cosy Christmas gathering. An added bonus is the more people you have, the cheaper it is per person – so go wild with your invites!
If you’re looking to stay in a particularly historic property then we have also included the age of every cottage in our listings, with some dating as far back as the 12th century.
Sleeps 14. This quintessentially English thatched country cottage boasts many original features including inglenook fireplaces. The beamed lounge overlooks the 4 acre gardens and outdoor heated swimming pool which is heated (June – August). Cottage Code: DDDU.
Sleeps 18. With parts dating back to the 1600s, Lode Hall blends traditional charm and character with 21st century convenience and comfort. This large holiday property boasts nine bedrooms as well as a spacious lawned garden and an outdoor hot tub that seats six guests. Cottage Code: W44296.
Sleeps 18. Boasting a wealth of oak beams, The Old Angel is a former 17th-century coaching inn. In the pretty village of Winster, it enjoys sole use (between 12.30pm and 2pm) of an indoor heated swimming pool at Harthill Hall (3 miles away). Cottage Code: RBB9.
Sleeps 19. Just a short drive from Chesil Beach, this 13th century tithe barn has been lovingly restored to provide character holiday accommodation for nineteen guests in nine en suite bedrooms. Complete with its own games room and coarse fishing lake. Cottage Code: DCCD.
Sleeps 2 – 12. Killerby Old Hall and its courtyard cottages are surrounded by rolling acres of shared grounds, yet are less than 2 miles from sandy Cayton Bay. Indoor heated swimming pool. Follow the link below to view other properties at this location. Cottage Code: KKU.
Sleeps 16. With parts dating back to 13th century, this detached holiday home is full of character and enjoys commanding views over Ullswater. Watermillock is ideally placed for touring the Northern Lakes, and the Brackenrigg Inn is just 10 mins walk. Cottage Code: 17337.
Sleeps 20. This detached and spacious Edwardian house offers access via the back garden to sandy beaches. With its own mini gym and hot tub (for use 8am – 9pm), it is ideally placed for visits to the north Norfolk seaside resorts of Cromer and Sheringham. Cottage Code: 24270.
Sleeps 12. Comfortably furnished and equipped, The Granary stands in perfect rural seclusion on the edge of the owners’ sheep farm. Guests can watch the sheep grazing lazily in the surrounding meadowland through the large floor-to-ceiling windows. Cottage Code: CTN.
Sleeps 18. Superb barn conversion with 7 spacious en-suite bedrooms. The property has been tastefully converted with a very large living area featuring an open plan staircase. Shared use of tennis courts, stabling and catering can be provided. Cottage Code: W40521.
Sleeps 12. This big detached holiday property is situated down a quiet country lane close to Torbay and the English Riviera. It enjoys both sea and countryside views and boasts a sun-trap terrace with 8-seater hot tub, games room and Wi-Fi broadband. Cottage Code: HKKS.
Sleeps 16. With parts dating back to the 15th century, this elegant Georgian period house is surrounded by extensive landscaped gardens. Approached via a secluded woodland road, this lovingly renovated property has been finished to an excellent standard. Cottage Code: BWP.
Sleeps 18. Set in peaceful countryside in 3 acres of garden, this former stables to The Hill (cottage ref. 11628) has been carefully renovated. Providing comfortable holiday accommodation for larger parties with hard tennis court and stabling available. Cottage Code: 16224.
Perhaps you have some questions related to your stay? For example, if you are planning a hen or stag do, is the cottage owner happy to accept same sex groups? If several of your guests are coming by car, how much parking is there onsite? If you are planning a special celebration, is catering available, and will the dining table comfortably seat all your guests?
Many of these questions can be answered by carefully reading the cottage descriptions but – if not – please feel free to contact the friendly folk on the cottages information line who will be happy to help with your queries.
Cottage Helpline:
If you would prefer to book over the phone, please call 0345 268 1307 (0044 1282 845 994 if dialling from outside the UK), quoting the cottage property code(s).