Travel Guides | December 23, 2025

16 Amazing Group Stays for 2026

Ed Maughan

Planning a group trip for 2026? Whether you’re organising a long-overdue family reunion, a milestone birthday, a friends’ getaway or a company off-site, the demand for high-quality group accommodation is only heading one way – up.

For 2026, the best group stays are all about space, flexibility and shared experiences. Think large holiday houses with generous communal areas, well-equipped kitchens built for cooking together, outdoor spaces designed for long summer evenings, and layouts that allow groups to come together – or split off – when they need to. From big countryside houses and coastal retreats to collections of cottages that work perfectly for multi-generation groups, there’s a great choice of properties set up specifically with groups in mind.

In High Demand

We’re also seeing a shift in how groups travel. Sustainability, walkable locations, great pubs and local food, private leisure facilities, and properties that feel genuinely special are increasingly high on the wish list. We’ve also seen some fantastic pub conversions over the past year – there’s a couple of those to be found below.

If you’re planning ahead for 2026, now’s the time to get inspired – and secure a group stay that everyone will be talking about long after the bags are unpacked.

This guide brings together some of the best group accommodation to book for 2026, drawing on standout properties across the UK and beyond. These are places that work for real groups – whether that’s extended families, friendship groups, corporate teams, sports tours or celebration weekends. Expect a mix of classic crowd-pleasers and exciting newer listings, all offering the kind of space, comfort and flexibility that makes group trips memorable for the right reasons.

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Ambleside

Kirkstone Pass Inn, Cumbria

Lake District mountain top retro holiday house, perfect for 3 generation families, celebrations with friends and keen hikers. Fun facilities include 1980s style kitchen diner, casino, retro photo booth and games rooms inside. Outside 2 luxury hot tubs with views, snooker and ping pong. Outside dining and picnic benches. Dog friendly.

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Mundesley

Highview House, Norfolk

A boutique newly refurbished Norfolk retreat with stunning sea views 5 minutes walk to award winning sandy beach, dog friendly. Perfect for celebrating with family, friends or hen weekends.

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Blairgowrie

Glenardle Lodge, Perthshire

A substantial contemporary holiday house sleeping up to 10, set in a peaceful woodland setting in Highland Perthshire. Well-zoned living space, private garden, hot tub and ideal for relaxed group stay

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Stamford

Garden House, Lincolnshire

A few minutes stroll from the centre of historic Stamford. Free WiFi, TV with Sky/Netflix, free parking, 19 en-suite rooms and beautiful walled gardens. Self catering or catered available. Sleeps 42.

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Menai Bridge

Cartrefle, Anglesey

Historic Arts & Crafts Welsh Retreat set in 5 acres of garden and woodland on the banks of the Menai Straits, accommodates 16, hot tub, walk to town, pubs, award winning restaurants

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Kirriemuir

Wester Auchleuchrie, Angus

Beautiful family holiday house sleeping up to 14 in rural location near river. Fantastic for 3 generations, friends, walkers, fishermen and golfers for a holiday or special occasion. Family friendly with indoor and outdoor games. Fishing on site and golf courses nearby. Welcomes dogs.

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Whitehaven

Sanderson House, Cumbria

Luxury house with a games room, cinema and hot tub. Dog friendly. Fantastic setting between the Cumbrian coast and the western fells.

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Egremont

Grove House, Cumbria

Holiday house with a hot tub and games room, perfect for family get togethers. near the coast at St Bees and well placed for the western Lake District.

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Kirkby Stephen

The Fat Lamb, Cumbria

Catered country pub available with exclusive use for a family house party. Classic car and motorcycle clubs very welcome. Dog friendly. Beautiful setting surrounded by nature reserve.

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Askham

Yewtree House, Cumbria

Spacious family-friendly house with games room, large garden and hot tub, close to the Lake District National Park. Dogs welcome.

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Brampton

Bush Nook, Cumbria

Large self-catering farmhouse, hot tub, close to Hadrian’s Wall, Gilsland. Stunning countryside and forest views. In-house bar. Perfect for families, group celebrations. Pet friendly. On-site host.

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Anavyssos

Bonaventure Villa, Greece

1800sqm, 10 suites, 8 bedrooms, 8000sqm garden, terraces, heated pool and hydro-massage. Ideal for weddings, corporate meetings, group activities, family and tourist holiday groups of up to 70.

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York

Currantberry Barns, Yorkshire

Stylish barns sleeping 16 + with a large sociable open plan living and dining space, spa room. Perfect for multi-generational family group get togethers. 15 minutes drive from historic York.

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Boston

Tower at RAF Wainfleet, Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire avaition themed glamping site at RAF Wainfleet. Something different for extended famiy, friends and special interest groups of up to 22. Communal games room and private gardens, 3 with hot tubs. Stunning views over marshland and wildlife. Walks from the door.

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Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen Hostel, Cumbria

Sympathetically converted old chapel, retaining original features and totally unique. Within the beautiful countryside of the North Pennines, relaxing place for a group reunion or base for activity trips. Exclusive use.

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Cambridge

Clopton Courtyard, Cambridge

Fantastic countryside retreat with 3 wood burning hot tubs, near the historic city of Cambridge. Available for holidays and short term stays, hen weekends and business groups.

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