115 Houses found

Think of the perfect country manor – grand entrance hall, billiard room and library, winding staircases to attic bedrooms. Rippon Hall in Norfolk, with its beautiful neo-Tudor heart wrapped in a handsome Victorian upgrade, has all this and more.

If you like your outdoors wild and wonderful and your indoors calm and super luxurious, Hethersdale is for you. With the rugged Lake District around you and luxury accommodation, Hethersdale is made for carefree and special times with family and friends.

River Valley House is an exceptional property offering a magical stay in beautiful Dorset. Perfect for a family gathering, it sleeps up to 20, has a unique ‘boho-luxe’ style and the most amazing indoor and outdoor spaces.

Could Limestone Grange have the best views in Derbyshire? Quite possibly. This chic farmhouse, with a fine array of equally stylish outbuildings, sleeps up to 30 guests and lends itself to celebrations and get-togethers in the most sublime of settings.

Tillbridge Hall has a true sense of grandeur with lofty, ornate ceilings, beautiful furniture and artwork. This Grade ll listed gem is a house for special celebrations, a house that captures a consummate blend of understated luxury and relaxed hospitality within its historic walls.

The perfect venue for a sociable get-together or large family celebration, Tall Trees is a handsome country house surrounded by the calm beauty of the Teme Valley and boasts an indoor swimming pool.

Three Little Pigs invites you to relax in natural surroundings and reclaim your inner peace. Enter the shabby chic world of this Oxfordshire escape, with its Art Deco finishes and picture windows, where indoor planting gives you the benefits of nature’s calming palette.

With a calming sense of space and light, Home Farm in the verdant Leicestershire countryside is a haven for family gatherings and corporate getaways – a perfect escape from the world. There are 5 bedrooms in the main house plus 12 bedrooms available at additional cost.

Churchside Manor is a true delight. With proud Victorian charm and character, it blends period elegance with modern luxuries. Highlights include a stylish cinema room and a sheltered hot tub - perfect for a relaxing retreat or memorable gathering with family and friends.

Overlooking the picturesque Lulworth Cove, Lulworth House is a luxurious 10-bedroom home with a fantastic location. With modern interiors and breathtaking views, it’s a beautiful hideaway for special gatherings, coastal adventures, or a relaxing Dorset escape.

Ellipsis House is an eye-catching curve of a house, enjoying panoramic views of the Lincolnshire Wolds. An exciting, contemporary experience for up to 28 guests, it’s bound to impress and with striking architecture and eco-friendly design, is sustainable luxury at its best.

Tucked into a peaceful valley and just 20 minutes from the beach, Tregulland is a hidden Cornish gem. With a heated indoor freshwater pool, steam room, hot tub, cinema, and more, this stunning retreat is perfect for special celebrations or relaxed getaways.

This exceptional, honey-stoned Cotswold estate is the perfect blend of historic charm and contemporary style. Made up of a characterful Manor, sleek modern Barn and three unique and quirky buildings, enjoy tradition and luxury, side by side.

Deep in the Cotswolds, with seven acres of gardens and orchards, plus an outdoor pool, Stowmeadow Farm is a delightful 19th century farmhouse complex which consists of a main farmhouse, a cottage, a converted stone barn and a converted Dutch barn.

Picture the perfect country house for a group getaway. Chances are it’s a beautiful Georgian manor with elegant reception rooms for socialising, sumptuous bedrooms, and landscaped gardens. Now take a look at Burrell Park, which has all this and much more.

Palmer Oaks is a low slung, California-style house, wrapped around a heated outdoor pool, and hidden in 14 of Surrey’s finest acres. Live your best Hollywood hills life as you wander through this light-filled house that blends mid-century style with modern sophistication.

Deep in Herefordshire - just five miles from England’s border with Wales - Old Mill Barns is an inspired blend of traditional and contemporary charm, sleeping up to 48 guests across three delightfully renovated farm properties.

For a big celebration beside one of the loveliest lakes in England, make Fallbarrow Hall your base. This magnificent Victorian Gothic mansion sits in its own private grounds within the Fallbarrow Holiday Park, a leafy resort on the shores of Lake Windermere.

Alamore Estate is a Victorian mansion that looks like a castle and feels like a fairy tale made real. Outside, it overlooks Loch Tummel and Schiehallion mountain. Inside, rich colours, bold patterns and sumptuous fabrics set the scene for an epic gathering.

Situated on the edge of the Regency spa town of Cheltenham in the Cotswolds, Crofton Lodge is a nine-bedroom dream home-from-home, with an indoor pool, that has space for up to 24 guests and a private annexe for two that you can book separately.

Owned by the same family since the 15^th century, Ebrington Manor is a beautiful Cotswold manor house. Situated amidst the orchards of a fruit farm in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is the very essence of rural England.

Set in a quiet corner of Yorkshire, Royd Moor Manor has it all. Beautiful throughout, it has every comfort you could wish for, including a fabulous games room, two hot tubs and a plush cinema room – perfect for parties, large family gatherings or corporate get-togethers.

On the shores of Lake Windermere and sheltered by majestic trees, Mereview Manor is a picture of stately Georgian symmetry. As Lake District properties go, this is among the very best – for location, for beauty and for supreme comfort for up 18 guests.

If you have an idea of the perfect Cotswold manor house, all mellow honeyed stone and deep fireplaces, it won’t be far different from The Manor at Windrush. 700 years have gone into the making of this stunning and luxurious country escape and it shows in every detail.

An indoor pool, two hot tubs, a night club and open plan space to mingle, Secret Sherwood has all the essential ingredients for spectacular celebrations. From hen parties and stag parties to weddings, birthdays and company bashes, this fabulous venue is the ultimate party house.

Surrounded by 30 acres of natural beauty in the heart of the Peak District, High Peak Manor is a manor house that thinks it’s a castle. Mellow sandstone walls are the backdrop to luxurious living spaces, with stained-glass windows and rich furnishings that wrap you in a warm glow.

This is the Somerset you dream of; honey-stone villages, rolling hills, and meadows of wildflowers. And this is the holiday home you dream of; windows framing the views, sociable spaces and quiet corners, and a luxury indoor swimming pool.

A grand country house made for entertaining - that’s Beckland Grange. Period details are complemented by modern must-haves in this Cumbrian hideaway which is perfect for bringing together friends, family or colleagues to celebrate, socialise and unwind.

Whatever the occasion, Longslade Hall rises to it. Gather all the generations for a family party, bring the girls for some pre-wedding zen time, or make it your base for an annual friends’ reunion. Behind the mellow Georgian façade, this is a house for having fun.

If you like peace, privacy and far reaching views, stay at The Vineyard in Shropshire. And if you like good wines, all the better; this exquisite collection of restored farm buildings, and an optional safari lodge, is on the edge of an award-winning vineyard.

This cool country residence is furnished with every modern convenience and comfort you could wish for. The heated infinity-style pool leads the field of standout features, and, to add to the appeal, there are breathtaking Cotswold views from almost every room.

Is there a style called rustic funky? There should be because it’s the signature style of Rapunzel’s Keep near Bath. From your vantage point overlooking a 20-acre estate, enjoy a laid-back gathering of family, friends or hens in this converted barn with adjoining grain tower.

In a secluded rural idyll, on the edge of the coastal town of Sandwich in Kent, Great Oak Farm offers luxury accommodation in a series of lovingly restored farm buildings. Three self-contained properties, a spa pool and one acre of beautiful grounds are exclusively yours.

Hidden deep in Oxfordshire’s picturesque North Wessex Downs, Wantage Manor is a serene country retreat. With its 30 acres of peaceful parkland and elegant Georgian architecture, it’s hard to believe that this magnificent stately home is only 75 minutes from London.

Set in four acres of land perched on the banks of Loch Tay, this beautiful Victorian hunting lodge is the ideal place for a family getaway. Inside, every inch feels cosy, warm and welcoming, while panoramic windows allow you to admire the amazing views.

A picture-perfect Elizabethan manor just two hours from London, Broomstone House sits at the foot of the Quantock Hills in Somerset in a nature-rich estate that includes an organic farm and ancient woodlands, with views of one of England’s most picturesque landscapes.

Ready for some fun? Tally Hoo House in Wiltshire, once a stable block, is now a fabulous country hideaway for up to 14 lucky guests. Exposed beams and brickwork offer a sympathetic nod to its past amidst a makeover with the wow factor.

This glorious Tudor-style mansion, close to Bournemouth’s sandy seafront, is a symphony of oak-panelled rooms, ornate ceilings and grand fireplaces. It’s the perfect setting for a family holiday, a friends’ get-together or even a corporate pow-wow.

Escape from the city to Magpie Farm for a well-earned break. With an indoor swimming pool, a private putting and croquet green, practice golf course and a full-size snooker room with its own bar, this country gem is perfect for spending quality time with friends and family.

Located right on the beach in this stunning Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this is the ideal location for an activity holiday or for a relaxing getaway in Cornwall. The Beach House is designed with luxury and comfort in mind for up to 10 guests.

Come to Colnebrook Hall for fun and family times. This gracious Queen Anne property, with its spacious, light-filled and colourful rooms, gym, heated outdoor pool and tennis court, is ideal for you to bring a large family group or come as two or three families.

Dating back to the 17th century, Charborne Manor has been lovingly refurbished, blending the best of the old and the new. With space for up to 16 people, a host of playtime extras - including a tennis court, a wood-fired hot tub and a games room - it sets the scene for a dream holiday.

Belwick Hall is a proper country house; a glorious, Grade II listed property with a traditional knapped flint façade that puts it firmly in Norfolk. It greets you with a grand entrance hall, sweeping carved oak staircase and portraits on the walls. Gather your brood and surrender to its charms.

Haygrass House in Somerset is a Georgian classic with a modern heartbeat. As you approach the porticoed entrance, the fine-boned symmetry of this grand country house hints at the beauty within.

With views out across the marina and on to the beautiful Derwent Water, The Georgian Lakehouse really is a remarkable house in a remarkable landscape.

Lynbrook House is the distilled essence of Bath. A golden-stoned, Georgian manor, it is a residence the mayor and mayoress of Bath would be proud to call home - as they once did, over a century ago. Inside, the stylish décor invites you to relax, with soft sofas, cool accent chairs and cosy log burners.

The Lincolnshire Buck is an 18^th century riverside inn, refurbished as an exclusive-use venue for up to 40 guests. If you’ve ever fancied having your own pub, complete with pool table, piano and arcade games, here’s your chance to live the dream, for a few nights at least.

This handsome Victorian vicarage is one of the most sumptuous places to stay in Cheshire. Still in situ are period details but you can also lounge about in the cinema room, work out in the gym, splash about in the heated indoor swimming pool or sink into the outdoor hot tub.

Space and light are abundant at this beautiful New England style house, situated in an enviable position within the South Downs National Park. Sleeping up to 15 guests, the house is flooded with natural light, which streams through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Style, charm and comfort in the most delightful location. This is a beautiful big house to rent for a special occasion, or retreat with friends and family.

After driving through a sublimely picturesque 5,000-acre Lakeland estate, the sweep up a private drive brings you to Oldstone Hall, a handsome, 3-storey country house standing in its own 4-acre beauty spot. Step inside and feel the embrace of period features at every turn.

Shorecliff Manor might just be the perfect seaside holiday house for a gathering of family or friends. Sleeping up to 22 guests, it stands above a sandy beach, capturing the Norfolk light and serving up spectacular sea views.

Sitting on the edge of a pretty village, Three Hills Farm overlooks the gently rolling landscape of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In this rural idyll, unwind with your favourite people, enjoying the views, dipping in and out of the sauna and steam room, and swimming in the natural outdoor pool.

Perfectly located for a London break, Tarn House allows you to escape from the bustle when your sightseeing is done, as it blends urban sophistication with a quiet and leafy charm.

A stunning contemporary conversion of the original farm pig pens and dairy, The Paisley Pig is now a sociable space for 12 guests, with an array of modern comforts and entertaining diversions against a backdrop of thick stone walls and exposed timbers.

If you yearn to escape to a place of peace and beauty, stay at Combe House in the heart of Somerset. This country manor oozes old English charm and elegance, with marble fireplaces, antique furniture and family portraits, with lovely views from almost every room.

Reconnect with those you love in a place that connects you all with the real world of nature. Greenmarsh Farm, on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, is warm and welcoming, colourful and cosy – and surrounded by a beautiful 3,300-acre National Nature Reserve.

Stargaze Manor sits in a picture-perfect rural oasis. The soft green hills around you are within the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the North Devon UNESCO biosphere and a Dark Sky Reserve. And the house is designed to celebrate the views.

Mead Country House is a rare gem of a country estate, combining timeless elegance with contemporary comforts. Comprising a Victorian country house and three characterful, restored buildings in 50 acres of grounds, it’s a delightful retreat close to the Somerset coast.

For the true essence of Scotland, where the mountains and forests sweep down to Loch Lomond and yet Glasgow airport is under an hour away, make Loch Lomond House your Highland base. Soak up the views from the terrace before turning indoors to this welcoming sanctuary.

This stunningly designed, modern 5-bedroom house lies right on the shores of Lake Windermere where the lake laps on the pebbles at the bottom of the garden and the jetty allows you to take your kayak onto the legendary waters of the lake.

Escape to a quietly captivating corner of England in this elegant six-bedroom hideaway at the foot of the Malvern Hills in Worcestershire.

Whitebrook House is a country idyll almost equidistant between the Shropshire town of Whitchurch and the Welsh border. Take a break and enjoy the best of all worlds in a classic Georgian house with two acres of manicured grounds and gentle rural views.

If you’re planning a party or celebration, Bannerby Lodge is just the place. This gorgeous country house sits on the edge of the Cotswolds, a short drive from Bath. First appearances say it’s a quaint cottage for a few of your favourite people, but looks deceive, because it sleeps 24-26 guests within the cottage and two studios.

This modern house, which overlooks Wanson Mouth Beach in Cornwall, wouldn’t be out of place on Grand Designs. Here, rustic chic meets contemporary design with fun features abound. 

Just two miles from Dorset’s Jurassic Coast and its fabulous beaches, Colmers Rectory is more a Bishop’s palace than a humble rectory, such is the scale and splendour of this Georgian gem. It evokes a bygone age while delivering on every essential for your luxury country break.

If you love a contemporary vibe in a classic setting, you will adore Riverside in the heart of Chester. Both the property and the city blend cosmopolitan flair with timeless elegance.

It’s rare to find a large, luxury holiday home with direct access to the beach on England’s south coast. And even rarer to find it in such an unspoilt location as this. The sea truly is the star at Sea Star, and you will find yourself gazing out to it from almost every room.

Gorgeous views, period details and modern luxuries; Rosebriar House is a North Devon gem that you won’t want to leave. This characterful house, close to the coast, is perfect for a multi-generational family holiday.

What a spot! This Scottish retreat, on ‘Argyll’s Secret Coast’ benefits from large bay windows that frame glorious views of the Kyles of Bute. Many of the rooms are suffused with the extraordinary quality of light that has drawn artists and writers to the west coast of Scotland for centuries.

It’s back to school – in the best possible way. The Old Village School in Devon was a Victorian school house, now sensitively restored as a luxury holiday home for 18 to 24 guests.

This mellow stone, oak-beamed five bedroom home on the edge of Chipping Campden, has a sauna, cinema room, swimming pool and great gardens. With stylish décor and state-of-the-art facilities, it is pure joy.

Wisteria House combines contemporary luxury with classic good looks. In the unspoilt countryside where Herefordshire meets Worcestershire, it’s a welcoming, wisteria-clad home where family and friends can enjoy each other’s company without fuss or ceremony. Oh, and there's a beautiful indoor heated swimming pool!

Garden Court is a stunning, historic property just outside the village of Bodenham in Herefordshire. Perfect for a celebration with friends and family, or an event for up to 60-100 guests (or more in a marquee).

Drive past organic pastures and over an old stone bridge to reach The Hideaway, a country escape with panoramic views and contemporary comforts. Open the door to this larch-clad longhouse and step into a huge, sociable space, where you can cook, eat, lounge and laugh together.

With a centuries-old history, Netherstone Hall is a handsome Yorkshire hall, sumptuously refurbished for modern life.

Only birdsong and the breeze through the trees - and perhaps the ‘hellos’ of the resident donkey – fill the air in these four acres. With self-contained properties dotted round the grounds, it’s like your own peaceful village at Parsonage House.

At the end of a mile-long private drive on the Herefordshire and Worcestershire borders, Blissfield House is a little piece of heaven. This gorgeous six-bed Medieval mansion, arranged around a courtyard with a separate four-bed cottage and an ancient barn, is perfect for a family getaway.

Kingswell House is a beautiful Shropshire country house; a special place to create memories with a select group of up to 12 family or friends (plus a couple of children).

Crunch up the gravel path, bordered by trim hedges and manicured lawns, and feel the tranquility envelop you as you arrive at Alvington Lodge. Glance back to the River Severn in the distance, before entering the calming interiors.

White Gable House in Exeter is a Grade II listed property with modern monochrome interiors. It has a city address with lots of outdoor space, and it’s a minimalist home which feels cosy and welcoming. This story of contrasts, along with its proximity to the Devon coast, make White Gable House rather special.

Pretty villages, ancient hedgerows and a neighbouring 12-acre wild orchard surround this serene, Queen Anne-style property in the Waveney Valley in Suffolk. Feel the busy world drop away as you pull up on the drive.

One of the most historic houses on our books, Highchurch House was once a Tudor tythe barn that’s now a fabulous holiday home, with an outdoor pool, a hot tub and six sumptuous bedrooms sleeping 16. Amidst the ancient brickwork and characterful beams, modern comforts abound.

Drop your plans for exploring Norfolk, Saxton Manor is a destination in itself. At first glance, this 10-bedroom country mansion is simply a handsome period house. But you soon realise there’s more to Saxton Manor than history. It’s a joyful space, where old beams and exposed brickwork meet technology, entertainment and modern art.

Perched on a Cotswold hillside, Silverhill is a contemporary, upside-down house with a laid-back layout and far-reaching views that take in the Gloucestershire countryside and Cheltenham town.

Pull up in front of Brynglas Manor, a picture-book Georgian country house, and stop for a moment to savour the panoramic views. Listen to the birdsong, take gulps of pure Welsh air and feel your shoulders drop. This is peace and you won’t want to leave.

Brockhall Park is a handsome Northamptonshire manor, surrounded by a historic estate. Its grand, double-height entrance hall sets the scene for your stay, combining classic good looks with a sense of opulence.

Sweep up the tree-lined driveway, loosen your bonnets and enter Madoc Manor, your temporary country residence chock full of charming Georgian details. This is a house that begs to be explored, with twists and turns and nooks and crannies leading you to a cosy snug here and a wood-panelled billiard room there.

Dip your head as you enter beneath ancient beams and low ceilings, run your hand along the exposed Welsh stone walls, and warm yourself in the glow the log burner. This cottage may be cosy but it has room for up to 16 guests in seven luxury ensuite bedrooms.

Waterhouse Manor is a beautiful Georgian farmhouse in Devon, replete with original features. Step from the portico entrance into the flagstone hallway and you could be in a period drama. The past is evoked by ornate fireplaces, antique furniture and original sash windows with shutters. You’re brought up to date by the palette of Farrow and Ball colours, luxury brand accessories and high-quality TV and sound systems.

Escape from the world amidst almost 10 acres of private gardens at Greyburn Hall. Close to the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Greyburn Hall is thought to be one of the last surviving Lincolnshire longhouses - with an added 18^th century facelift. It has now been sensitively restored for life in the 21^st century.

Recently renovated, Stourford Barn in the North Cotswolds offers a clever, modern interpretation of rustic charm. With room for up to 12 guests, its open plan style creates a social space to cook, eat and kick back.

Set among the trees with glimpses of the sea beyond, Devonhill in Salcombe feels like the most exciting treehouse. As the wooded garden slopes steeply below, the balconies are among the treetops. Large sliding doors sweep aside to capture the full effect where you can gather for a barbecue, hide in a hanging seat with a good book, or immerse yourself in the hot tub.

Whether you’re here for the last of the summer wine or a cosy winter’s stay, Hilda's Cottage on the edge of the Peak District is the perfect place to gather.

Apple Cabin is a big, rustic barn of a holiday home surrounded by 1.5 acres of outdoor space and hidden between the Quantocks and the Blackdown Hills in Somerset and Exmoor in Devon. This is the setting for a family holiday that might have fallen from the pages of a children’s adventure book.

Damson Barn pulls off the seemingly impossible with its marriage of space and cosiness, country charm and sharp style, traditional materials and modern comforts. Hidden among undulating green fields close to the Quantocks in Somerset, here you can gather up to 14 of your nearest and dearest for a carefree weekend.

Designed by an award-winning architect and commanding spectacular rural views, Hillview Retreat is a rather special place in Devon where you can gather with friends or family for an escape from everyday life.

Have you discovered Nottingham yet? This historic city is enjoying a renaissance as a vibrant hub, rich in culture, history and nightlife. And Wallis House, a fabulous townhouse with views of Nottingham Castle, is right at the heart of things.

Solent House is a handsome villa on a quiet residential road, just a short stroll from the seafront at Southsea in Portsmouth. Here, you can gather all the generations of the family, or come as a group of families, for a good, old-fashioned seaside holiday.

This super-cool circular apartment overlooks Newquay's Fistral Beach. Think retro furniture and quirky design throughout. And when the sun starts to descend, watch the dazzling pink and orange sunsets from the huge roof terrace; Champagne in hand of course!

There’s room for all the children, granny and grandpa, and even the dog in this boutique-style holiday home in Bournemouth. When a big family holiday by the sea is just what you need, pile in and make yourselves at home. Enjoy the seaside vibes of the whitewashed walls, shabby chic cabinets and bleached wood and sea grass details.

The Retreat Barn in North Wales is perfect for friends’ reunions, intimate celebrations and wellness retreats, matching serene rustic interior spaces with soul-enriching views.

Ingram House is a gorgeous stone-built cottage for up to eight guests, next to Dornoch Cathedral. With three reception rooms, a stunning kitchen with a quartz-topped central island, and four big bedrooms, Ingram House is perfect for a celebratory getaway for family or friends in the heart of one of Scotland’s most charming seaside towns.

Set in a secluded spot at the edge of a pretty village deep in the rugged Yorkshire countryside, Needlework Cottage is a traditional Yorkshire weaver’s cottage, beautifully restored with modern day luxury and designer flair.