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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Cravens Manor
Henham, nr. Southwold, Suffolk.
Sleeps 12. Dating from Tudor times, this magnificent manor house blends charm and character with modern facilities. Set in extensive grounds close to the attractive seaside town of Southwold, it boasts a heated outdoor swimming pool and tennis court. Cottage Code: BWQ.
- Wi-Fi available
- Swimming pool
- Open Fire
- 16th Century
The Shooting Lodge
Colquite, Washaway, Cornwall.
Sleeps 18. With eight en-suite bedrooms, this very spacious, detached property occupies a peaceful setting on a working arable farm and pheasant shooting estate. The cottage boasts a games room and is close to Bodmin and Wadebridge. Cottage Code: GD7.
- Wi-Fi available
- Games room
- Open Fire
- Pet friendly
- Fishing
- 18th Century
The Old Cow Shed
Kidwelly, Carmarthen Bay, Carmarthenshire.
Sleeps 16. Enjoying stunning views over Carmarthen Bay, this delightful barn conversion exudes traditional charm with original stone walls and beams. Inside there is a spacious games room, whilst ouside guests can enjoy a large, lawned garden. Cottage Code: OR9.
- Wi-Fi available
- Games room
- Hot Tub
- Close to Sea
- Boutique
- Pub nearby
- Pet friendly
- 18th Century
The Coach House
Craven Arms, Shropshire.
Sleeps 18. Carefully restored and refurbished to provide excellent holiday accommodation, this spacious and comfortable property makes a superb base for an extended family reunion. Large garden with terrace and sitting-out area. Cottage Code: 15812.
- Wi-Fi available
- Open Fire
- Pub nearby
- 18th Century
Ingoldisthorpe Hall
Kings Lynn, Norfolk.
Sleeps 18. Grade II listed Ingoldisthorpe Hall stands in 30 acres of grounds and dates back to 1745. It has undergone major restoration and offers a drawing room with open fire, a sitting room and five of the nine bedrooms with en-suite facilities. Cottage Code: CAAH.
- Wi-Fi available
- Games room
- Open Fire
- Close to Sea
- Pet friendly
- 18th Century
Isla Bank House
Keith, Highlands
Sleeps 12. Offering guests supreme comfort and the chance to savour the elegant lifestyle of a bygone era, this magnificent, baronial-style mansion boasts a grand piano and a full size snooker table. A stunning setting from which to tour the Moray coast. Cottage Code: UWW.
- Games room
- Pub nearby
- Pet friendly
- 19th Century
- Piano
Pant-y-Llyn House
Trearddur Bay, Anglesey, Wales.
Sleeps 12. With views over a superb sandy beach, this splendid and very spacious house has been comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated. Set off the west coast of Anglesey on beautiful Holy Island, Trearddur Bay is an ideal swimming spot. Cottage Code: OFK.
- Wi-Fi available
- Open Fire
- Close to Sea
- Pub nearby
- Pet friendly
- 19th Century
Alminstone House
Woolsery, nr. Bideford, Devon.
Sleeps 22. A delightful, spacious house on the edge of the quiet rural hamlet of Woolsery, just a short drive from the breathtaking North Devon beaches. This imposing property is the perfect choice for family gatherings with its own enclosed gardens. Cottage Code: 16940.
- Wi-Fi available
- Pub nearby
- 19th Century
Berwyn Bank
Arkleby, nr. Cockermouth, Cumbria.
Sleeps 12. This skilfully converted sandstone bank barn has kept much of its character, with flagged floors and beams. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, it makes an ideal holiday base and enjoys shared use of indoor swimming pool, hot tub and sauna. Cottage Code: 15825.
- Wi-Fi available
- Hot Tub
- Pub nearby
- Pet friendly
- Shared pool
- Fishing
- 17th Century
Hooke Court
Hooke, nr. Beaminster, Dorset.
Sleeps 23. This large cottage with its own moat dates back to the 1600s, although some parts are even older! Inside there are 11 bedrooms, an open fire in the drawing room, games room and its own large garden. Situated close to the Dorset coastline. Cottage Code: DND.
- Wi-Fi available
- Games room
- Open Fire
- 17th 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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