Luxury Self-Catering Stays
We have selected the finest exclusive private home stays the world over which are so much more than self-catering holiday accommodation. Our passion is inviting guests to experience the most perfect luxury holiday cottages and privately owned exclusive boutique self-catering homes both in the UK and overseas. Find out more about our Boutique Luxury Self-Catering Home Stays
Thornemead Castle
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, UK
Be Lord of the Manor at this 240-year-old gothic castle set within manicured lawns and wildflower meadows within walking distance of the Somerset coast.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £2,950 per week, £2,250 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed
Castle Trinity
Offering luxury self-catering for extended families and large parties, a kingdom of ritzy indulgence awaits at this exclusive castle for hire near the Peak District.
Sleeps: Sleeps up to 10 guests
From: £6,500 per week, £4,750 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 2 guests
Pets: Two small dogs are welcome
Features: Heated indoor swimming pool, steam room, outdoor hot tub, gym and piano
Wool Merchant´s House
Beckington, Frome, Somerset, UK
Classic and tasteful in style, with pops of modern artwork, a heated outdoor swimming pool and immaculate attention to detail, this Frome country home is an exquisite Somerset retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £2,850 per week, £1,995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: Outdoor swimming pool (May - September)
Ever After
Chiddingstone, High Weald, Kent, UK
Once home to the family of Roger Hargreaves (of Mr. Men fame), Ever After affords families the chance to shape their own stories within 57 private acres of rural Kent's High Weald AONB.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £3,595 per week, £2,750 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: One dog is very welcome
Features: Hot tub, outdoor heated pool (May - September), multi-function games table, playhouse, putting green
Arcalia
Blisland, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, UK
Along with its 14 acres of beautiful gardens and outdoor swimming pool, this large family farmhouse in Blisland will create cherished family memories of a time well spent.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £2,475 per week, £1,750 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets permitted
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (available May-September), plus a pool house with WC and shower
The Polo Farm
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, UK
Within a scene of tumbling hills, patchwork countryside and bluebell woods, this luxury self-catering homestay near Cirencester offers a picture-perfect escape in the rolling Cotswolds.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £3,250 per week, £2,900 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Cinema den, table tennis
Whimplestone
Gunnislake, Tamar Valley, Cornwall, UK
Tenderly cosseted by the arms of the Tamar Valley, this stylish luxury self-catering farmhouse with natural outdoor swimming pool sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £1,975 per week, £1,375 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Sorry no pets
Features: Table tennis, natural outdoor swimming pool (available July - September)
Ellesmera Mill
This enchanting 400 year old millhouse is chock-full of old-world charm. Set in the South Hams near Dartmouth, the dreamy south Devon coast is almost within touching distance and short stroll through the valley leads to the sheltered cove of Blackpool Sands.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £2,450 per week, £2,075 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Hot tub, sauna, cinema room with table football
Studio Fold
Nutbourne, Pulborough, West Sussex, UK
Meticulous design and eco-friendly credentials have seen this former water pumping station in Pulborough's sought-after village of Nutbourne transform into an award-winning self-catering home.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £1,995 per week, £1,495 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two dogs are very welcome
Features: Basement den with gym equipment
Guinevere
Gifting views of the serene Surrey Hills and beyond, Guinevere's combines characterful charm with unique design pieces. Idyllically located on the outskirts of Shamley Green, just an hour’s drive yet a world away from the hub of big city life.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £5,250 per week, £3,850 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Yes, two dogs are very welcome
Features: Hot tub, heated swimming pool, steam room, gym, tennis court and projector screen
Montana
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Lyme Regis on the Devon border, this stylish architect-designed self-catering home boasts dramatic far-reaching woodland vistas.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £1,895 per week, £1,350 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome.
Ellenglaze
Holywell Bay, Cubert, Cornwall, UK
Those looking for a sublime holiday home close to the beach, boasting indoor swimming pool, cinema room, hot tub and mod cons need look no further! Ellenglaze in Holywell Bay will enchant families wanting the ultimate holiday home from home.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £3,150 per week, £2,535 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Features: Cinema projector, indoor heated pool and hot tub
Seren Mor
Newport, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Nestled on the green cliffs of the Pembrokeshire coast, this luxury self-catering house in Wales is what family holidays are all about.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £2,395 per week, £1,995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Yes, one dog is welcome
Features: Kayaks, surf boards and a private path directly onto the beach
The Fish Store
This iconic fish store turned family home celebrates the beauty that a passage of time brings to a home, offering luxury living by the sea in Mousehole harbour, west Cornwall.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £1,795 per week, £1,195 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Cinema room, table tennis
Figtree House
Farleton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, UK
This exquisitely interior designed luxury self-catering home stay is set within 17 acres of rolling Cumbrian countryside, not far from the historic town of Kirkby Lonsdale and the Lake District.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £1,895 per week, £1,395 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog on prior request
Features: Luxurious snug with TV and Blu-ray player
Skyline
Staveley, The Lake District, Cumbria, UK
Perched high above the village of Staveley with breath-taking views across the valley, Skyline is a truly unique luxury property with tennis court, grand piano and 11 acres of woodland.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £2,850 per week, £2,095 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs on prior request
Features: Tennis court, Steinway grand piano, a helicopter can land on the drive (with prior arrangement)
Zamani
Hawling, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, UK
Ancient Cotswolds barn meets contemporary charm at this luxury self-catering country house near Cheltenham. A stylish sanctuary for large family gatherings and a perfect private retreat to retire to with friends after fun-filled antics at the races.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £3,150 per week, £2,195 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are very welcome
Features: Pool room
Felicity Park
Fullerton, Winchester, Hampshire, UK
Self-catering homes don't get much more fun than this! Bright colours, bold patterns and an eye for detail make this Hampshire house nothing but a dream.
Sleeps: Up to 10 guests
From: £4,000 per week, £3,000 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (May - September), tennis court, pool house, barbecue hut, piano
The Find
Cranham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, UK
Dynamic pairing of luxury architect-designed properties in a beautifully secluded valley location in the Cotswolds.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £6,150 per week, £4,950 per short break
Pets: Two dogs welcome on prior request
Features: Trampoline, rowing boat
The Parsonage
A beautifully designed Grade-II listed old parsonage with stunning gardens on the outskirts of Ombersley in the Abberley Hills.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £2,975 per week, £2,025 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: Sorry no pets
Orbis
Milborne Wick, Sherborne, Dorset, UK
Available as a unique pairing of properties with Papilio Creek, Orbis offers simple and contemporary living in the heart of rural Dorset.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £6,500 per week, £4,300 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Sorry no pets
Features: Hot tub available. A sauna and steam room can be used when Orbis is booked with Papilio Creek
The Botanist
Just a 20-minute stroll from the heart of Fowey, The Botanist is wonderfully placed for exploring the south coast of Cornwall.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £2,150 per week, £1,550 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub
Avalon Manor
Upton Scudamore, Wiltshire, UK
Superb 14th century large self-catering Manor House in Wiltshire. Stylish and historic, it's the perfect luxury country house.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests (+ 2 children)
From: £2,975 per week, £2,150 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two small dogs (restrictions apply)
Features: Games room and mini gym
Atlas House
Flaunting a glorious waterside position, this luxury self-catering home sits on the Penryn River in the west Cornwall village of Flushing. Modern coastal interiors, a hot tub and private beachfront make Atlas House an idyllic coastal retreat.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £2,650 per week, £1,995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, cinema den and private beachfront
Infinity
Gorran Haven, Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall, UK
Infinity occupies a prime clifftop position overlooking the unspoilt cove and turquoise waters of Gorran Haven. With oodles of space, this luxury beach house sets the scene for fun-filled family holidays in Cornwall's stunning Roseland Peninsula.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £2,575 per week, £1,975 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: Cinema room
The Wilds
Crickhowell, Brecon Beacons, Wales, UK
This family home sat beneath the peaks of the Brecon Beacons has been sympathetically renovated into a countrified yet stylish abode, complete with a hot tub on the private sun terrace.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £2,195 per week, £1,750 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 & Up to 4 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome
Features: Hot tub
Maberly
Chillington, Kingsbridge, Devon, UK
Simple and elegant, this large South Hams self-catering house near Kingsbridge offers the most peaceful of countryside getaways.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests (with two or more children)
From: £2,250 per week, £1,575 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Winterfell
Windermere, The Lake District, Cumbria, UK
In a land far, far away, nestled between the majestic mountains and forested hills of the Lake District, lies this luxury private lake home near Lake Windermere in Ulverton.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £3,250 per week, £2,550 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
Features: Fire pit
Charity
Black Mountains, Herefordshire, UK
Modern rusticity, clever artistry and divine seclusion combine to make Charity the ultimate wild retreat for friends and family gatherings; set down a winding mountain road in the Olchon Valley near the Brecon Beacons.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £2,295 per week, £1,695 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 6 guests
Pets: Two dogs are welcome
Features: Hot tub, sauna, table tennis, snooker room, cinema barn
The Old Monastery
The Old Monastery in Burton Bradstock is a luxurious self-catering manor house exuding elegance and style located just a stone's throw from the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Nestled in tranquil gardens, there is plenty of space for all the family to enjoy.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £3,295 per week, £2,525 per short break
Pets: Sorry, no pets are permitted
Features: 50" TV with home cinema system and Sonos, Tesla electric car charger
Butterfield House
St Mawgan, Watergate Bay, Cornwall, UK
A stunning rectory renovation overlooking St Mawgan Village and beyond to the North Cornish coast. An idyllic family home for luxury self catering holidays close to Watergate Bay.
Sleeps: Up to 12 guests
From: £2,995 per week, £2,250 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 8 guests
Pets: Two dogs over 12 months are welcome on prior request.
Features: Piano and heated outdoor pool (June to August)
Florin
Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Wales, UK
A beautifully-appointed stylish large country house set in five acres of magical gardens near Aberaeron, Ceredigion. A luxury home for family celebrations with plenty of space for several generations to unwind.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
From: £2,995 per week, £1,925 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 10 & Up to 8 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs
Features: Hot tub, treehouse for children, library with pool table, modern garden house with pizza oven
Amethyst Meadows
Huxham, Glastonbury, Somerset, UK
Zip down English country roads to the haven that is Amethyst Meadows. This wisteria-cloaked Georgian farmhouse sits in the picturesque hamlet of Huxham near Glastonbury, offering luxury self-catering escapes in the hummocky hills of Somerset.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
From: £2,650 per week, £1,995 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 10 guests
Pets: One well-behaved dog is welcome or two on request
Features: Hot tub (available from December), games room with pool table and table tennis, media room and tennis court
Northcott Beach House
Northcott Mouth, Bude, Cornwall, UK
A breathtaking cliff-top large self-catering beach house in north Cornwall offering large luxury accommodation near Bude in north Cornwall for up to 14 guests.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
From: £2,395 per week, £1,695 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 10 & Up to 8 guests
Pets: One dog is welcome to stay in the kennel provided
Wonderlands
Wonderlands is an extraordinary celebration house offering luxury self-catering in the private seafront estate of Sandwich Bay in Kent. A truly unique homestay for large groups.
Sleeps: Up to 18 guests
From: £10,950 per week
Alternative Group Option: Up to 14 & Up to 10 guests
Pets: Two dogs are very welcome
Features: Large children´s playroom with table tennis and pool table
August House
Happisburgh, Norwich, Norfolk, UK
This grand manor house perched on the Norfolk cliffs invites you to cosy up by roaring fires, plunge into the outdoor pool and gather wildflowers in the private woodland.
Sleeps: Up to 20 guests
From: £5,500 per week, £3,950 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 10 guests
Pets: Yes, two well-behaved dogs are very welcome
Features: Outdoor heated swimming pool (May - September), hot tub, sauna, outdoor table tennis table, games room, gym
Bohème
Luxury self-catering boho farmhouse blends original features with stylish interior design in the most fashionable modern-rustic manner, all wrapped up in 100 acres of pastoral paradise.
Sleeps: Up to 20 guests
From: £5,500 per week, £4,495 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 10 guests
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: 15 metre heated indoor pool, Tesla electric car charger, universal electric car charger, table tennis, pool table, fire pit, entertainment room with cinema projector
Scarlet Hall
Warm and welcoming, grand and rural, this luxury self-catering former farmstead offers the perfect spot for long family holidays and reunions.
Sleeps: Up to 22 guests
From: £5,650 per week, £3,950 per short break
Alternative Group Option: Up to 12 guests
Pets: Yes, two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Indoor heated pool, sauna, games room, snooker table, cinema room, badminton hall, boules, golf, table tennis, croquet