Cue the drum rolls as we proudly introduce the latest property to hit the Group Stays portfolio of large group holiday houses in the UK. Fern Manor in Somerset comes with lashings of luxury and packs a mighty punch with the wow factor; 10 gorgeously styled bedrooms, a snooker room, a purpose-built spa hall with a pool, hot tub and sauna, a mini putting green, a tennis court, and a play area that’ll have the kids shrieking with joy.

We love it when guests enjoy their stay at a Group Stays luxury large group holiday house so much that they want to come again, so we’ve introduced a Loyalty Discount for them to use on future stays across our 3 brands (Group Stays, Sleeps12 and Happy Hen Do); think of it as our way of showing our appreciation, a thank you.

The latest luxury large group holiday house to be added to our carefully curated collection and the reason for much happy dancing in the office, is Brook Barton. Deep in the Herefordshire countryside, this quirky conversion of an old milking parlour and two grain silos sleeps 16 in 7 bedrooms; in the large garden there’s a hot tub and table tennis. Just look at it - there’s not another house like this anywhere! It’s such a special place to stay for holidays and celebrations with friends and family, elegant hen weekends and corporate away days. Bring it on.

We like to give all of our luxury large group holiday houses a name that’s unique to Group Stays, so the property formerly known as Viney Hill Country House is now called Harbrook Grange. Everything else stays the same – still the same amazing house that sleeps up to 18 in 8 bedrooms, a year round heated pool, games room, BBQ lodge and children’s play area!

Christmas, New Year’s Eve. It’s a wonderful time of year, isn’t it? Time to gather with friends and family, to catch up with people you haven’t seen in ages, time to come together and share joyful moments. It all takes a lot of organising and if you’re feeling frazzled with the endless lists, the present buying, planning the food and the entertainment, maybe what you need is to take it all away from home to a luxury large group holiday house. There’s not much left for Christmas now, but we do still have some New Year availability…

Excitement has been mounting in the office this week as the launch of Merryhill Manor drew nigh – and here it is! This captivating house sleeps 20 in 10 bedrooms and is set in glorious landscaped grounds with a Med-style pool and sauna, a tennis court, games, room, gym and yoga studio. Come to this land of bliss and the chances are you’ll wish you could stay forever.

If it wasn’t raining today we’d be outside doing cartwheels – honestly, we are SO excited to share this new property with you! Pennons Park stands at the heart of a huge country estate in South Yorkshire, a very handsome Victorian mansion house that sleeps up to 45 guests in 21 ensuite bedrooms and comes with a hot tub, gym, games room, extensive grounds and wait for it – a ballroom! Here’s where you can have an even bigger adventure for group holidays and celebrations in the UK!

Oh, how we love spreading exciting news like this! With snooze space for 26, Boogie Barn in Nottinghamshire was already an amazing place to stay for large group holidays in the UK, but it’s just got even better, with the addition of a stunning indoor heated pool and sauna. Exclusively yours, along with 13 ensuite bedrooms, a huge retro-style games room, 2 hot tubs, and a mini nightclub.

Allow us to introduce Gooseybank, new to group Stays, new to you, out in the Herefordshire countryside close to the beautiful Malvern Hills. Set on an organic working farm in Herefordshire, this rambling farmhouse sleeps 21 and comes with exclusive use of a games room, a 12 person hot tub and gorgeous gardens to play in.

Autumn is such a beautiful time of year; the colours, the morning mists, the ripe fruits on the trees, the berries in the hedgerows, the bright sunny days, and the chillier evenings. It all adds to that wonderful autumnal feel. The sight of leaves turning colour can be spectacular, it’s a sight to make your heart sing, whether walking through woodlands or looking out over a valley, the reds and golds, orange and russet spread like a cloak over the countryside.