Large Cottages
Welcome to Historic UK’s selection of large holiday cottages to rent in the UK, all sleeping 8 people or more. Celebrate a birthday, anniversary or even a cosy Christmas gathering. An added bonus to renting a large holiday home is that it really is a case of ‘the more the merrier’, as the more people you have, the less it costs per person!
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.
Featured Accommodation
Haremere Hall
Etchingham, East Sussex.
Sleeps 13. With sole use of a swimming-pool and tennis court, this gracious country manor house, dating from 1616, offers a warm and characterful retreat. Set amidst 150-acre parkland grounds, it is an ideal holiday choice for family get-togethers. Cottage Code: PHH.
- Wi-Fi available
- Swimming pool
- Open Fire
- 17th Century
Broughton Hall
Broughton, nr. Skipton, Yorkshire.
Sleeps 32. Steeped in history, the 17 bedroomed Broughton Hall is a stately home in every sense of the word. Set in 3,000 acres of estate grounds, the house includes a library containing 5,000 books, a full size billiard table, stunning chandeliers and even a piano. Cottage Code: UKC2803.
- Wi-Fi available
- Games room
- Open Fire
- Quirky
- Boutique
- Pub nearby
- 16th Century
- Piano
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St Peters Court
Bacton, Norfolk.
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.
- Wi-Fi available
- Hot Tub
- Close to Sea
- Pub nearby
- Pet friendly
- 20th Century
The Granary
Oxborough, Norfolk.
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.
- Wi-Fi available
- Pub nearby
- Pet friendly
- 18th Century
The Forge
Somersal Herbert, nr. Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
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.
- 19th Century
Ridge House
Maidencombe, Torquay, Devon.
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.
- Wi-Fi available
- Games room
- Hot Tub
- Close to Sea
- Pub nearby
- Pet friendly
- 20th Century
Eldred House
Layer-de-la-Haye, nr. Colchester, Essex.
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.
- Wi-Fi available
- Games room
- Open Fire
- Boutique
- 15th Century
Harriss Park
Halwell, Totnes, Devon.
Sleeps 12. Offering a beautiful rural location, this magnificent barn conversion enjoys far reaching views over the open Devonshire countryside. With a large south-facing garden, it shares a host of facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool. Cottage Code: HQV.
- Wi-Fi available
- Games room
- Boutique
- Pub nearby
- Shared pool
- 19th Century
The Hill Coachouse
Barrow-on-Trent, Derbyshire.
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.
- Games room
- Pub nearby
- Pet friendly
- 19th Century
The Stables at Southfield House
Forthampton, nr. Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
Sleeps 12. Idealy located for visiting the historic cathedral cities of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester, this detached holiday property enjoys shared use of a heated, outdoor swimming pool (summer). Just 6 miles from the market town of Tewksbury. Cottage Code: 27549.
- Wi-Fi available
- Games room
- Pub nearby
- Pet friendly
- Shared pool
- 18th Century
Silverland
Hordle, nr. Lymington, Hampshire.
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-mid to September). Cottage Code: DDDU.
- Wi-Fi available
- Swimming pool
- Open Fire
- Pub nearby
- Pet friendly
- 18th Century
Manor Farm – Manor Farm Barn
Dewlish, nr. Dorchester, Dorset.
Sleeps 8 – 15. Surrounded by the rolling Dorset hills, these two highly individual and beautifully converted 18th-century farm buildings are set around a shared outdoor heated swimming-pool. Follow the link below to view both properties at this location. Cottage Code: DPU.
- Wi-Fi available
- Games room
- Open Fire
- Boutique
- Pet friendly
- Shared pool
- 18th Century
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.
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