Large holiday cottages and group getaways

The exterior of Rothley Lakehouse, Northumberland | © National Trust/Mike Henton

From historic manor houses to rustic farmhouses, we have plenty of large cottages to choose from for your family gathering or friends holiday. Or you might like a neighbouring group of smaller cottages.

Find a large holiday cottage

Every year we restore and refurbish holiday cottages across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Here are our newest large holiday cottages and group stays.

Cross Lane House, Somerset

This house has plenty of room to gather, in one of two sitting rooms, by the bar or on the garden's raised deck. Its unusual layout, with a first floor that's divided into two, works really well for two families holidaying together. It's in a little village in Exmoor National Park and close to the South West Coast Path and miles of trails through the countryside. Sleeps eight.

Cwmmau Farmhouse under restoration, Herefordshire

Cwmmau Farmhouse, Herefordshire

This grand medieval farmhouse is full of original features with huge oak beams, stone, oak and elm floors and leaded windows, as well as spacious bedrooms and bathrooms and plenty of room to gather, inside and out. Sleeps 10.

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An aerial view of Thorington Hall and its walled southern garden, Suffolk

Thorington Hall, Suffolk

This striking farmhouse has fine historic detailing and walks from the doorstep. Dog friendly. Sleeps 16.

This is is one of Suffolk's oldest houses, and it's full of charm and original features.

There's a snug as well as a sitting room, a spacious kitchen with a range cooker, and a large dining room. This house has woodburner for cosy evenings and modern facilities too.

The kitchen at Thorington Hall, with a range cooker and kitchen island, Suffolk

It has eight beautiful bedrooms and five bathrooms.

Outside there’s a large, enclosed garden with an orchard, stables and a badminton net.

Bedroom 3 'Partridge,' with a super king-size bed, on the first floor of Thorington Hall, Suffolk

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2 Heathland Cottages, Dorset

This quirky holiday cottage was once an isolation hospital and has views over the Purbeck Hills. Dog friendly. Sleeps eight.

The dining room at Millbeck Towers, with original fireplace with copper work from the Keswick School of Industrial Arts, Cumbria

Millbeck Towers, Cumbria

This impressive 18th-century carding mill is a Lake District escape for friends and family get-togethers, with views of Skiddaw and the fells towards Derwentwater. Dog friendly. Sleeps 12.

Norbury Manor, Derbyshire

This Grade I-listed house sits in a medieval knot garden with views over the Peak District. Dog friendly. Sleeps 10.

The kitchen at High Peak, Ravenscar, Yorkshire

High Peak, North Yorkshire

With panoramic views over Robin Hood’s Bay, this cottage offers coast and countryside on the doorstep. Dog friendly. Sleeps eight.

Gather friends and family for a holiday in cottages right next to each other.

Explore holiday destinations and find a cottage cluster

The sitting room at Pentire Head Farmhouse, Cornwall

The Pentires, Cornwall

Pentire Head Farmhouse and Pengirt have an optional interconnecting door, and together sleep 12 people. This handsome building is part of an ancient farmstead on the Pentire headline in North Cornwall. There are miles of coastal paths, with the chance to spot grey seals, skylarks and peregrine falcons.

Hop Kiln Mews and the neighbouring cottages, Hop Kiln Cart Barn, Hop Kiln Farmhouse and Kiln Barn, Herefordshire

The Hop Kilns, Herefordshire

Next door to Hop Kiln Farmhouse, you'll find Kiln Barn, Hop Kiln Cart Barn and Hop Kiln Mews. Together, they sleep 18 people and have shared gardens. These cottages are on the Brockhampton estate, with its miles of walking trails and moated medieval manor house.

The sitting room at 1 Bagden Farm Cottage, Surrey

1 and 2 Bagden Farm Cottages, Surrey

Surrounded by lovely countryside, 1 Bagden Farm Cottage and 2 Bagden Farm Cottage can be booked for up to 12 guests. They have some shared outside space as well as their own private courtyards, perfect for friends and family holidaying together.

The exterior of Wilson Farmhouse, Millstone Barn and Gorsey Bank Barn, Derbyshire

Greenwood Farm, Derbyshire

With view of Eyam Moor and fields, woodland and heather moorland all around, you'll find Wilson Farmhouse, Millstone Barn and Gorsey Bank Barn. Trails lead to the Longshaw estate, less than a mile away, for expansive views and and spotting red deer. The Gritstone Edges are nearby. Together they sleep 16 people.