Large Holiday Cottages for Groups and Families

Find large UK holiday cottages for family gatherings, friends’ holidays, reunions and shared celebrations. This collection includes self-catering properties that sleep eight or more guests, from spacious cottages and farmhouses to larger houses and distinctive group stays.

Use the Sleeps and Bedrooms filters to narrow your search. Before booking, check the individual property details for bed layouts, bathrooms, dining space, parking and any rules that apply to your group.

A fenced-in outdoor pool on a lawn overlooked by a large holiday cottage.
  • Sleeps 24
  • Bedrooms 10

High Cloud is a large and comfortable Wye Valley Farmhouse and separate Barn in Monmouthshire with a swimming pool and hot tub. It offers self-catering holidays in a secluded countryside location—no neighbours or traffic noise, just panoramic, far-reaching rural views. Pets are welcome.

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Exterior of a large Manor Farm Barn made of wood surrounded by a tree-filled garden.
  • Sleeps 10
  • Bedrooms 5

A splendid 18th-century barn conversion with a hot tub in an acre of gardens in the rural village of Thorndon, Suffolk, this large holiday home offers spacious living for up to 10 guests. It has a large dining room, a vast inglenook fireplace, five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a well-equipped farmhouse kitchen.

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Open plan living area in a Peak District barn conversion.
  • Sleeps 8
  • Bedrooms 4

Overbrook Holiday Barn is a large holiday cottage in Derbyshire, part of a beautiful Grade II listed 18th-century farm on the edge of the village of Flash, near Buxton, located in a quiet rural valley in the Peak District National Park. Four bedrooms sleeping 8. Wi-Fi. Pets welcome.

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2-storey gable end of a holiday apartment block with stairs and balconies.
  • Sleeps 10
  • Bedrooms 4

Redwood, a large coastal apartment in Croyde, sleeps ten people. It welcomes groups, including stag and hen groups, perfect for fun beach holidays at one of Devon's top award-winning beaches. Redwood is open-plan with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dining area, a lounge, a balcony and a kitchen.

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Exterior of a large double-fronted Georgian House with bay windows and an adjoining wing.
  • Sleeps 24
  • Bedrooms 12

River Wye Lodge is a spacious holiday cottage in the Forest of Dean overlooking the picturesque River Wye. The cottage can accommodate up to 26 guests, and it is easily accessible. You can spend your days exploring the Forest and theWye Valley or enjoy a variety of activities on the river. Alternatively, you can relax in the cottage's hot tub, games room, or children's playground. Pets are welcome to join you on your holiday.

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Front entrance to a contemporary barn conversion in Somerset.
  • Sleeps 11
  • Bedrooms 6

Selworthy is a 4-Star Gold West Somerset Holiday Cottage sleeping 11 in 6 bedrooms. This large, dog-friendly cottage is on a small country estate in an Exmoor valley near Dunster and Minehead. Facilities include an indoor pool, hot tub, games room, tennis court, trampoline and play centre.

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  • Sleeps 22
  • Bedrooms 8

Once a village pub, The Anchor has been tastefully converted to create a large Forest of Dean Holiday Cottage, complete with a hot tub and games room. This family-friendly holiday home in Gloucestershire lies in a magical rural location in the Wye Valley. Pets welcome.

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A large open plan lounge with beamed ceiling, widescreen TV and comfy sofas.
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2

Award-winning large 2-bedroom barn conversion - 5-star Gold. Free wifi - all on one floor, spacious ground floor bedrooms/wetrooms. Set on our rural farmstead in 19 acres of grass and woodland 2 miles from the historic town of Beverley. Arrive any day. Pets welcome.
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Exterior of a country home
  • Sleeps 8
  • Bedrooms 4

The Chestnuts is a large, Eco-Luxe, 5-star Gold Cotswold holiday Cottage in Shilton, an unspoilt village near historic Burford in Oxfordshire. Sleeps 8. This award-winning cottage has been beautifully renovated and furnished to create a relaxing and child-friendly rural retreat in the Cotswolds.

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Barn conversion buildings overlooking a grass courtyard with a raised flower bed.
  • Sleeps 12
  • Bedrooms 6

Lovely large 6-bedroom barn conversion in East Yorkshire with private gardens - set on our farmstead in 19 acres of grass and woodland two miles from the historic town of Beverley. Free wifi - arrive any day. AWARD-WINNING COTTAGES. Pets welcome. Sleeps 12+2 extra children.

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A large country Manor house with a timbered Tudor wing.
  • Sleeps 24
  • Bedrooms 11

The Manor on the Monnow is an impressive baroque manor house located on the east bank of the River Monnow, just a short walk from the centre of Monmouth. The property comfortably accommodates 24 guests in 11 bedrooms/9 bathrooms, with spacious communal areas, great outdoor space, and a hot tub too!

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Exterior of a Minehead holiday cottage in a rural location
  • Sleeps 18
  • Bedrooms 8

The Stables Cottages, one of 12 4-star Exmoor Holiday Cottages at Duddings, is a large Somerset holiday cottage sleeping 16-18 in 8 bedrooms. It is in a beautiful rural valley near Dunster in The Exmoor National Park. Amenities include an Indoor pool, spa bath, games room, tennis court, trampoline, etc. Pets welcome.

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A large, thatched, wisteria-clad Somerset holiday cottage with a covered porch.
  • Sleeps 12
  • Bedrooms 6

The West Wing forms the greater part of a traditionally built thatched Somerset Longhouse. It sleeps 12 in 6 bedrooms and is one of 12 holiday cottages at Duddings, near Dunster & Minehead in The Exmoor National Park. Indoor pool, tennis court. Spa bath. Families & dogs are welcome. Visit England 4-star

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Plan a successful large-group holiday

Finding a cottage with enough beds is only the first step. A stay works best when the bedrooms, bathrooms and shared spaces suit the people travelling with you. A group of couples may prefer more double rooms and en suites, while a multi-generational family may need flexible beds, ground-floor accommodation or room for children to play.

What your group needsCheck before booking
Enough sleeping spaceMaximum overnight guests, bedroom number and bed configuration
Comfortable shared timeDining seating, kitchen space and the number of lounges
Easier morningsBathrooms, en suites and whether facilities are on more than one floor
Smooth arrivalsParking, access roads and the practicalities of unloading luggage
A celebration or special occasionGroup rules, daytime-guest limits, noise restrictions and event permission

Large family holidays and group breaks

Large cottages can work well for extended families, several households travelling together or friends planning time away in one place. Use the property details to balance the number of guests with the space you will share.

For a family stay, look at the bedroom layout and practical facilities alongside the cottage size. For friends’ groups, check whether the property has enough communal space for meals, conversation and relaxing together.

Check group and event policies

Not every large holiday home accepts parties, weddings, stag groups, hen groups or additional daytime guests. Some owners welcome celebrations with prior agreement, while others have strict limits to protect neighbours and the property.

Always check the maximum occupancy, house rules and any extra requirements before booking. If an event is important to your plans, confirm it directly with the owner or provider.

Add the facilities that matter to your group

You can combine a larger stay with cottages with games rooms, holiday cottages with swimming pools, cottages with hot tubs, dog-friendly cottages or accessible cottages.

Frequently asked questions

For this collection, a large holiday cottage sleeps eight or more guests. Check the individual listing for the exact maximum occupancy.

Look for the bathroom and en-suite information on the property listing, rather than judging only by the bedroom number.

Some are, but policies vary. Check the property’s rules for events, additional guests, noise and group types before booking.

Dining arrangements differ between properties. Check the stated dining capacity and kitchen facilities for your group size.

Many larger properties welcome dogs, but the number of pets, charges and property rules vary. Browse our dog-friendly cottages and check the individual listing.