Travel Guides Published 23rd September 2025

11 of The Best Group Getaways in East Anglia

Written by Ed Maughan

East Anglia is one of the UK’s most diverse regions for a group getaway, offering everything from big skies and sandy beaches on the Norfolk and Suffolk coasts to the rolling countryside of Cambridgeshire and historic market towns across Essex. Whether you’re planning a family gathering, a celebration with friends, or a relaxed holiday by the sea, there are plenty of large holiday houses, barns, and cottages that make the perfect base.

In this guide, we’ve rounded up 11 of the best group stays in East Anglia, each with its own character – from converted farmhouses with games rooms and pools to coastal retreats just steps from the beach. Whatever the occasion, you’ll find a property that fits your group perfectly and puts you right at the heart of East Anglia’s charm.

The Farmhouse at Nether Hall Estate - the entrance to the house

Bury St Edmunds

The Farmhouse at Nether Hall, Suffolk

Luxury stunningly restored country house near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Cinema room, pool, spa, sauna, gym, tennis & squash court, play area, lake. Ideal for family holidays and special celebrations.

Weybourne

Home Farm Cottages, Norfolk

Lovely seaside holiday cottages for multi generational groups. Indoor swimming pool, games room, play facilities for younger children. Moments from the sea and sandy beach at Weybourne.

Heacham

Sedgeford Hall, Norfolk

Grade II listed set within the extensive Sedgeford Hall estate with stunning interiors and access to a indoor swimming pool. The Main Hall, Theatre and West Wing sleeps 30 and Park Cottage sleeps 12.

Peterborough

The Linhay, Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire farm stay group of 5 modern luxury cottages. Perfect for multi generation families, friends, businesses and small wedding parties getting together for a holiday or celebration. Events barn for communal meals or meetings. Dogs allowed in 1 cottage. Field available for use of guests.

Framlingham

Ashfield Place Farm, Suffolk

Private Suffolk country house sleeping 28 guests within six acres. Outdoor pool, year round hot tub, tennis court and games room. Ideal for celebrations, family gatherings and relaxed group stays.

Sandringham

Mount Amelia, Norfolk

A great country escape for a week, weekend or midweek break. Perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, reunions. Sleeps up to 29. Hot tub.

Queen Mary House - stunning Art Deco design

Sheringham

Queen Mary House, Norfolk

North Norfolk Art Deco family holiday house overlooking Sheringham beach and close to the coastal path. Perfect for 3 generations, friends, couples, walkers and cyclists, great for a holiday or somewhere to celebrate a special occasion. Comfortable living and flexible accommodation, games room. Short stroll into town and to the beach.

Roughs Farm Retreats - hot tub and outside dining area for the Farmhouse

Huntingdon

Roughs Farm Retreat, Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire holiday houses in stunning grounds on an arable farm. Perfect for multi generation family gatherings and special birthdays. 2 hot tubs with interlinking patios. Excellent road access. 3 night minimum stay.

Lowestoft

Camps Heath Barn, Suffolk

Camps Heath Barn offers guests a traditional barn conversion, situated on the edge of a nature reserve and close to the coast and broads. Suitable for family gatherings and ‘getaways’ with friends.

Mundesley

Meadow House, Norfolk

Norfolk Beach House with stunning sea views and access to the beach, located in the delightful gem of a village Mundesley.

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