Having a holiday or a shortbreak is all about treating yourself, about getting away for a few days to unwind and relax and if you can do that with a big group of your favourite people so much the better. We’ve got top notch holiday homes in the West Country, the Forest of Dean, the New Forest, Monmouthshire, Worcestershire and France; most are in glorious rural locations, but if what you want is a good mix of country and coast then take a look at our luxury group accommodation in Devon.

One of the latest holiday homes we’ve added to our portfolio of luxury large group holiday homes is this dream of a big country cottage in Devon. Pippinsands sleeps 14 people in 6 bedrooms and has a hot tub and a large garden with plenty of room for the young ‘uns and the dog to run around. Easily reached from the M5 and A30 yet set in glorious countryside overlooking the Otter Valley near Honiton, this is the perfect rural retreat for relaxing family holidays, reunions, celebrations and sophisticated hen weekends.

Booking a large group holiday is easy with Group Stays; our self catering accommodation for big groups has everything you need whether you want to get away for a family holiday, a reunion of friends, a hen weekend, celebration or corporate break. You can relax because you know that everyone is going to be comfortable and that there’s something to keep everyone entertained. Especially popular are our large holiday homes with a private indoor pool because that means you don’t need to think about the weather and there’s year round fun for all ages.

With the festive season well and truly behind us we can now look forward to spring coming; it sometimes seems like a long uphill slog, that period between January and March when the nights are so dark and the weather so cold, but keep positive, there’s plenty to look forward to. If you have any notions of getting away for a large group spring break then strike now – one of those evenings when you’re sat in your favourite armchair or curled up on the sofa, settle down with a hot drink and find the perfect big holiday house with Group Stays.

12. What a nice round number for a large group holiday, be it a whole week away, a weekend stay or a cheeky midweek break. That could be six couples, three young families, a big family group of two or three generations, 12 friends on a hen weekend, or a posse of 12 for team building or corporate hospitality. Whichever it is, we’ve got all possibilities covered at Group Stays and you’ll find there really is something for everyone, plenty to keep everyone entertained regardless of their age – and do you know what? That even includes the family pooch as most of our large holiday homes are dog friendly.

If you live in a big town or city, a large group holiday in a country cottage has a lot of appeal – the peace and quiet for starters, no noise from traffic and sirens, far away from the hustle and bustle of busy streets, it’s the perfect way to spend time with your nearest and dearest, to unwind and recharge any flagging batteries. Whether it’s a family holiday, a reunion of old friends, a hen weekend, a birthday celebration, or a corporate team building break, you’ll find the country cottage ambience just adds to it all and makes your stay so much more special.

When it comes to renting a house for a large group weekend away Group Stays has quite a choice. We’ve got luxury timber-clad lodges, fabulous barn conversions, gorgeous old farmhouses, English country cottages, a striking townhouse, a historic chateau, and fine country houses. How does that last one appeal? A handsome country house, set in its own private grounds, all yours for the weekend? No one to bother you, beautiful surroundings, stunning views, and all the facilities you need to keep you all amused….

If there’s one sure way to unwind from the stresses and pressures of modern life it’s getting away with a bunch of your favourite family or best buddies for a large group holiday where you know you’re going to have fun. It’s like a tonic, a pick-me-up; head off, leave your worries behind and put your feet up somewhere where none of that stuff matters, just enjoy that large group break, whether it’s for a whole week or just a few days. Make the most of it.

It’s always fun to get away with a big group of friends or family, but sometimes organising it can be quite a bother, especially if you’re talking about a week long holiday. If you’ve got kids you can only go out of term time, when the roads are busier and the world and his wife are out and about visiting the family attractions! If you fancy something a little quieter, something where you can go at your own pace, that takes less organising, the answer is to have a group weekend break instead.

Somerset. What do you think of when you think of Somerset? Let's guess – tractors, cows, cheese, cider…. ooh-aaarrrr! Well, yes, things like that might spring to mind but it’s not all like that you know, we're not all carrot-crunching wurzels, we’re actually quite sophisticated round these parts these days! We’re biased of course, we live here, but the fact that Somerset is a popular holiday destination speaks for itself – it’s a beautiful county, a wonderful part of the West Country, and because it’s bisected by the M5, it’s easy to get to.