Amenity: Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap and toilet paper

Invergare is a unique B-listed Castle built 1855 with hot tub in Rhu, Scotland

It is located in a truly privileged position in the conservation village of Rhu and faces the Clyde Estuary.The house is of a Scots Baronial style and inside the house there are many beautiful period features from marble fireplaces in the drawing room to some of the largest bath tubs you will ever see!The house is perfect for a luxurious stay while you visit the vast and varied delights of the local area, play some golf, explore Loch Lomond or make a day trip to the Highlands and beyond.

The space
Invergare Castle is both formal and welcoming. Staying in this house you will experience the golden age of British architecture – Victorian Scotland – with all its charms!The house sits in the conservation village of Rhu with beautiful views over the Clyde and beyond to Argyll.Situated at the start of the highland train line it’s possible to take day trips to Oban and Fort William or if you fancy, day trips to Glasgow or Edinburgh by train.It is no more than 5 minutes over the hill to all of Loch Lomond. A ten minute drive to the village of Luss and 10 minutes to Cameron House for fine dining at Martin Wishart’s newest restaurant.Over the hill are some of the finest golf courses in Scotland- the world-renowned Loch Lomond course and the Carrick. The scenery around this part of Scotland is breathtaking and it is just over an hour form Inveraray.At the top of Loch Fyne- is the original Loch Fyne Oyster bar which makes it the perfect place to have lunch after a walk.There are very good restaurants nearby – Riverhill Coutryard, PJ’s kitchen, The Wee Kelpie, La Barca and The Akash to name a few.The cafe at Rhu marina and the Ardencaple bar and restaurant are just a 5 minute stroll.For keen hill-walkers, Ben Lomond is a short car journey away. There are literally hundreds of walks within this area, along with the Highland Way and the John Muir Way. All information is provided within the house.Invergare Castle is a fabulous house for families, with extensive gardens in a friendly and safe community. Because it is situated in a quiet residential area it is unsuitable for hen and stag parties.Standard booking is for 16 people. If you need more please let us know and be careful to select the exact number when making your reservation.

Getting in:
The ground floor contains drawing room, dining room, billiards room, library, one bedroom and kitchen.The first floor has 6 ensuite bedrooms and access to a large roof terrace with incredible panoramic views.The basement has an additional living room, kitchen and 3 bedrooms.

Extra bits:
No loud music after 10pm.No external/third party speaker systems, guests may use the Sonos speaker system provided only.

Beautiful barns for max 17 guests or 23 on request with hot tub in Monmouth, Wales Central UK

Two detached, airy and secluded barns finished to a very high specification, plus a separate party room in the large barn for formal dining or to play all day and night, and a hot tub.Great for mixed parties, with plenty of space and options for everyone to do their own thing.It’s in a splendid location near Monmouth with acres of lovely pasture and woodland with spectacular views all around in an “Area of outstanding beauty”.1/2 hour from M4 / M5.

The space
Maesbrook has 6 bedrooms, with a single bed in the study and 3 bathrooms- sleeping 11. The sitting room, kitchen and dining room are comfortable for 17 guests. Maesbrook Cottage has disabled access with 2 rooms and a disabled friendly bathroom. It sleeps 6. It also has its own living room and fully equipped kitchen. The Club Room has a large kitchen, seated dining for 30, and sports and leisure facilities.There is the hot tub and separate showers and toilets for campers.The third cottage on the farm sleeps 6, ask the host about its availability as this can be booked for an additional fee.

Getting in:
In addition to the above, guests have access to 50 acres of farm and woodland, a 600m jogging circuit, various picnic stops, a vineyard, ponds and streams, public footpaths and spectacular views all around.Access to other buildings except as specified above is restricted or not allowed

Extra bits:
Just about everything found at Maesbrook is new. It is all bright and fresh, in an open classic style.

Period Home to enjoy from a Bronte sisters novel with hot tub in Peterborough, England Central UK

Beautiful Period house that will accommodate 20 guests (plus babies) set in 1 acre lawned grounds in a conservation village with lovely pubs and walks situated between Stamford and Peterborough. The property has secluded gardens with a hot tub to enjoy for adults & play houses for children. A very lovely place to stay through all seasons and enjoy family time and work groups too as it provides spacious and affordable accommodation all year round. A wonderful period house that has been carefully updated and will remind you of something from a Bronte sisters novel but with the comforts of modern day living. We still have a servants kitchen and servants stairs here but once you step over the threshold into the main house you will feel special like the duke of Wellingtons great daughter once did at the turn of the century as she lived here once upon a time. All towels & linens are provided and extra ones for the hot tub too which is just a lovely added recent feature to really relax in for your stay.

Getting in:
Guests have full house access

Extra bits:
Well behaved Pets are welcome at Cedar House and we have dog blankets and a basket and bowls for them.The front gate can be closed to keep them well contained.

Beggars Barn, luxury 10 bedrooms, swimming pool, hot tub in North Newington Central UK

Beggars Barn is a beautiful country house set in 3.5 acres in Oxfordshire, near Banbury. Outdoor swimming pool (Mid April – mid Oct), hot tub, Arctic cabin with internal BBQ. 10/11 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 2 cloak rooms, Annex games/cinema room (bed 11), huge live-in kitchen with dining table for 22, small gym . Outdoor living furniture, BBQs, paella dish.

The space
Beggars Barn is set in a valley just outside the village of Shutford, is a beautifully renovated country residence set in 3.5 acres of land, featuring an 18-metre-long heated swimming pool (heated April to mid Oct), hot tub, Arctic cabin with internal BBQ, games/cinema room with large screen TV, plenty of seating and 6ft snooker/pool table, table tennis, separate gym and beautifully maintained gardens. The house consists of a very large kitchen with fitted Smallbone kitchen, with large dining area leading to a snug. All the crockery and glassware is Villeroy & Boch or Wedgewood. There is a stylish drawing room with large open fire place with interconnecting doors opening into the dining room with a table that seats up to 16, within the dining room is a music area with Yamaha piano. The main living area of the house has marble tiled flooring throughout and a sound system. The bedrooms include two master suites with Super King size beds (one is zip and link), dressing areas and bathrooms, there are 2 double rooms with Super King (or twin beds) by the family bathroom, a Super King or Twin bed in the downstairs bedroom, and another ensuite bedroom with Super King or Twin in the main house.In the Summer House, there is a double bedroom and a twin bedded bedroom that share a new bathroom. The Summer House has a lounge/dining/kitchen area. It is located by the pool which is about 50 meters from the main house. There is a pool house which also contains a small gym which has a Nordic elliptical (3in1) cross trainer, rower, vibration plate and weights. The outdoor living space has huge sofa suites, large fire pit which is also a wood BBQ, gas fired BBQ plate, 1m round paella dish (gas), large sun umbrellas, and outdoor dining table and chairs and sun loungers.The Stables annexe offers a games/cinema room, with a 3in1 games table, (Pool, table tennis and air hockey) 75″ TV screen with HDMI cable, BT Sports and Sky, ample seating, music system with bluetooth enabled Bose Speakers, bar and bathroom with shower. There are two luxury sofa beds so this room can become bedroom 11 if required.There are two ensuite bedrooms in the Annex, they can be twin or king size beds (zip and link).

Getting in:
The main house, summer house, and annex, gym, pool, hot tub, games (croquet, football net, badminton, outdoor table tennis tables, pool toys), artic cabin with internal BBQ, outdoor living and dining furniture, fire pit with BBQ top, gas BBQ, Paella dish.

Extra bits:
The hot tub is available all year around and there is a heating and cleaning charge of ?200. There is also a supplement of ?40 if the outside gas BBQ is used. We have a wide range of local activities for you to enjoy. We also have a list of great caterers if you would like to organise a celebratory meal. Outdoor heaters are also available for a supplement of ?40 each to cover the cost of the gas

Westbrook Court nr Hay on Wye sleeps 24 with hot tub in Hay-on-Wye, England Central UK

A gorgeous self catering home set in 5 acres overlooking the Wye Valley just 5 mins from Hay on Wye.Westbrook Court features 9 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, impressive dining hall, huge kitchen, three lounges plus more! Facilities include hot tub, firepit area, courtyard dining for 20, undercover rustic barns with festoon lighting. Suitable for multi generational family get togethers, or hen holidays, or writing/wellness retreat, corporate away stays – the list is endless!See pix for rates!

The space
Across the two accommodation buildings we can sleep 19 adults in 9 king size bedrooms plus up to 5 children on camp beds. Dogs welcome at extra cost with usual house rules (no dogs on sofas or beds etc)

Widcombe Grange, outdoor swimming pool & hot tub, for 24 guests, large indoor games area & 23 acres. in Taunton South West

Widcombe Grange is a lovely, large Victorian stone built house and cottage sleeping 24 guests in 12 bedrooms. It’s an excellent house for a large group to stay in comfort, with space to be together to dine, cook, play and have fun. It’s set in 23 acres of stunning landscaped grounds with woodlands, lakes, orchard and paddocks. The heated swimming pool is open May – September in the walled garden where there are loungers and picnic benches – there is a hot tub in the courtyard for all year round enjoyment. There are 7 bedrooms in the main house for 14 guests and 5 bedrooms in the cottage for 10 guests. All the ground floor rooms in the main house are large enough for your whole group to enjoy and socialise together. The dining table seats 24 in comfort and is wonderful for a celebration dinner.The coach house is a great games room with table tennis, pool table and table football – it is also ideal for after dinner dancing for a large group of friends or family. It is also licensed for weddings along with the pergola outside on the ornamental pond.

The space
Widcombe Grange is a wonderful big house that’s great for groups with lots of entertaining space inside the house and loads of space outside in the 23 acres for activities & fun. The swimming pool is a lovely focal point in the walled garden, where you can have a barbecue too, or play games on the adjoining lawn. The hot tub in the courtyard by the house is a delightful spot for relaxing and chatting with friends and family.There are 2 lakes, one with a waterside pergola and the other (larger) lake has a rowing boat. We are able to arrange catering and activities for you during your stay, if you want to make it extra special. We have 25 years of experience of helping guests enjoy a fabulous time in our houses, so do get in touch if you have something particular in mind.

Getting in:
Guests have exclusive use of the whole property and grounds.

Extra bits:
Please be aware that the 2 lakes and the outdoor swimming pool are unfenced. There is also a hot tub. Children and animals will need supervision at all times.

13 Bedroom Ormidale House – 4 star sleeps up to 35 with swiming pool and hot tub in Colintraive, Scotland

Ormidale House is a stunning, historic 13 bedroom “Laird’s House” in 23 acre private estate in stunning scenery in Argyll. Just above the Kyles of Bute, an hour and a half from Glasgow Airport. Rated at the very top of VisitScotland’s 4 star category for excellence. The house has a hot tub, swimming pool, sauna, games room, full SKY TV, formal drawing room, dining room, tennis court, football pitch, etc.

Quirky period properties private hot tub & swimming pool in West Yorkshire, England North

This listing is for four separate properties – Eider, Mallard & Shelduck all with their own private hot-tub and Teal. They are all within the very centre of Holmfirth and either adjacent, or within 10 minutes walk of each other – all quirky period properties, luxuriously kitted out and sensitively converted for modern living. Exclusive use of the owners private heated indoor swimming pool, spa bath and sauna is also available for an additional charge, subject to availability.

The space
See the individual listings for all four properties for more details.

Tone Dale House & Stables with hot tub in Wellington South West

A wonderful big house for 31 people, that is excellent for celebrating birthdays, family get togethers and holidays and corporate groups. The property comprises the main house sleeping 21 and the Stables accommodating a further 10. The main house is large enough and fully equipped for 31 guests. The grounds including terrace are stylishly landscaped giving total privacy to guests. PRICES – Prices shown here, are for groups up to 31 guests, using the House & Stables. For prices for the House only (groups up to 21 guests) please see our other listing. Changing the number of guests on this listing, does not show the price for a smaller group. Please message us for any clarification you need. Your stay here, is always exclusive hire, the Stables are never hired out separately. Ground floor.The front door opens to the grand (40ft) Hall. Off the hall, is a fully equipped kitchen together with utility areas for fridges, dishwashers & extra cooking space. The drawing and dining rooms are where guests can unwind in comfort and style with a roaring log fire, amid many antiques and family portraits. The more energetic will love the Long Room for a game of table tennis or pool.The party room.Leading off from the dining room is the air conditioned party room with an integrated sound and lighting system, which is ideal for staging your own disco and can also be used for formal presentations. There is also a wide screen TV, great for movies or watching a big match.First floor.There are seven bedrooms (and 6 shower/bathrooms) all reflecting fascinating and different aspects of the history of the house and Quaker family. They are comfortably furnished, with sumptuous beds, 3 are en-suite. The 11th bedroom is the Old Laundry, a charming, very large bedroom suite with a galleried sitting area and its own bathroom.Second floor.The cosy attics provide a twin bedded room, a double/twin room with a walk through to a single room.In total the main house has 11 bedrooms and 7 bath/shower rooms.The Stables.Nestled in the garden, adjacent to the main house, the Stables provide contemporary accommodation for up to 10 guests. The beautifully appointed kitchen is ideal for a morning brew, but the guests would then join in the main house for all meals and entertainment. The ground floor has two bedrooms and one shower room. Upstairs there are a further three bedrooms and a bathroom.In total the Stables has 5 bedrooms and 2 bath/shower rooms.The GardensThe large gardens are a great space for fun and games. The hot tub is a focal point on the terrace, beside the house. We can arrange various activities that can take place in the garden, or others that take place off site.

The space
The history of the house stems from the Quaker origins of a large west country mill owners family. The house also shows the families early associations with banking, mountaineering, ski-ing, and railways. First built by Thomas Fox in 1797, currently owned by Ben & Victoria Fox, it has been enjoyed by the Big House Company guests for 25 years. The history of the house has been blended into a delightful space for groups to enjoy time together with 2 large dining rooms, 2 sitting rooms, a games room and a party room.

Getting in:
Guests have sole use of the house and grounds. We have a small office onsite, manned during the week, so that we can provide information and assistance if required.

Extra bits:
Please ensure that children and animals are supervised in the grounds at all times, due to the unfenced waterway and the hot tub.

Berry House, fabulous large house with hot tub in Devon South West

Berry House is an elegant Georgian house on the dramatic North Devon coast, with lovely countryside and coastal views. Berry is great for up to 24 guests in 10 bedrooms. The interior is delightfully furnished, elegant and comfortable. The dining room has a table large enough for your whole group to eat together with ease, it’s great for a special celebration meal. There are squashy sofas in the drawing room where you can enjoy the roaring open fire and a TV lounge if you want a big screen event. For extra entertainment there’s table football and pool table. Outside, there is a large hot tub and barbecue area. The large bedrooms are all individually decorated to a high standard, some with en-suite and all first floor bedrooms have views over the surrounding countryside. Two of the bedrooms and a bathroom are on the ground floor, if accessibility is a consideration for your group.The games barn adjacent to the house provides great indoor fun with table tennis, basket ball and 5 a side football. The pebble beach is just a short walk from the house and there is a pub in the village too.

The space
The History.Its origins date back to mediaeval times, but the house was enlarged and completely remodeled in the 1760s to provide the home for the land agent of the neighbouring Hartland Abbey Estate. Workmanship was to exceptionally high standards for the time, including fine paneling to many of the rooms. The house remained remarkably untouched until acquired relatively recently by the present owners who have undertaken its painstaking and sympathetic restoration in 2006/7. Great care has been taken to retain the historic character of the building whilst discreetly incorporating the best modern services and to provide a great sense of contemporary style without the feeling of being ??too new!

Getting in:
Guests have exclusive use of the house and grounds.

Extra bits:
This property has a hot tub in the garden. Please let all your group know this before booking and again prior to arrival, for the safety of children and animals.