Deep in the twisty-turny lanes of East Devon in the beautiful Dart Valley lies Buzzards Woodland, a little-known oasis of tranquillity diverse in habitat, home to wildlife including deer, otters, dormice, rare bats, and of course the buzzards that can often be seen soaring high above the fields and woodlands searching for prey. To walk here is so good for the soul, it’s restorative, the connection with nature, the fresh air, the sense of solitude. It's just a stone's throw away from our gorgeous large group holiday properties Babblebrook and Babbling By, so a wonderful thing to do when you stay here.

We are so excited to share this with you! Brand new to the Sleeps12 collection of luxury large group holiday houses is Brook Barton, and boy, it’s a stunner! If you’re looking for a unique and stylish property for an upcoming holiday or celebration with friends and family, maybe a relaxing country hen weekend, read on. Within easy reach of Hay on Wye and Ludlow, this is a brilliant base for the world-famous Hay Festival and Ludlow Food Festival.

The first new property to be added to our collection of luxury large group holiday houses for 2026, is Merryhill Manor in North Devon. With a heated saltwater pool, a games room/snooker room, yoga/dance studio, tennis court, sauna and gym, plus 5 acres of gorgeously landscaped gardens, this is a house with something for all ages. Book all 10 bedrooms to sleep 20, or plump for 6 bedrooms to sleep 12; either way all those fabulous features are yours for the whole of your stay.

Viney Hill Country House has a new name – Harbrook Grange. That’s all that’s changed – still the same lovely old house where you can have the happiest holidays and celebrations with friends and family. Still 8 bedrooms to sleep up to 18 guests, a year round pool, games room, BBQ lodge and play area.

We’re always delighted to welcome back returning guests. It makes us happy to know that they’ve enjoyed their large group stay so much that they want to come back again – and in some cases, again, and again, and again! So as a small thank you, we’ve introduced a Returning Guest Loyalty Discount that can be used against accommodation across all of our brands – Sleeps12, Group Stays and Happy Hen Do.

We have an update for you, news to share that will especially appeal if you’re hatching plans for a large group stay in the West Country – a family holiday or celebration, an elegant hen weekend, a walking break… you need to read on. What we want to show you is an easy contender for the most idyllic holiday cottage in Devon, now available to sleep 10 or to sleep 12. With no further ado, let’s talk about Babbling By and Babblebrook.

If you’re thinking of taking a large group holiday or short break in the UK next year, you need to know about our fantastic Black Friday Offer, because here’s where you could make serious savings. That gathering of friends and family, a special celebration, an elegant hen weekend or a corporate break in a luxury holiday house with heaps of space and fabulous features – start organising now and turn your dream into reality.

Cold water swimming. It’s a thing. A thing that, along with cold water plunging, has become a popular hobby and is sweeping the nation. There’s science to back up why it’s good for you and there are plenty of celebs making it a part of their life, or their health and fitness routine – David Beckham, Justin Bieber, Fearne Cotton, Kate Humble, Ed Sheeran and Kate Middleton are all exponents of cold water swimming.

Escape to Exmoor for your next large group gathering in the UK. On the edge of the National Park, Grove House sleeps 24 in 12 bedrooms and has a games room, children’s playroom, and wait for it… a private bar. Outside there are large gardens for outdoor fun and dining; sit back in the hot tub, listen to the breeze whispering in the treetops and the birds twittering away.

There’s even more to bop about at Boogie Barn now, with the addition of an indoor heated pool and sauna! Close to the ‘Maypole’ village of Wellow in Nottinghamshire, this really is your all-singing-all-dancing luxury large group holiday house – 13 ensuite bedrooms sleep 26, there’s a games room, 2 hot tubs, your very own mini-nightclub, and an onsite restaurant – and now, a private pool too! All yours, for the whole of your stay!