Gloucestershire
Hyll Hotel
- 52 Guests
- 26 Bedrooms
- 26 Bathrooms
A quietly luxurious hotel in the Cotswolds, where time slows, space expands, and doing less becomes more than enough.
Weekends From £13,000
Weeks From £30,000
Private mansions to rent
Our mansions sit somewhere between stately homes and country houses. Modern, luxurious properties that sleep 20 to 50 or more guests with facilities like pools, cinema rooms, and grounds for outdoor celebrations. Grand enough to impress without that heritage “don’t touch that!” formality.
Dumfries and Galloway
Dabton House
- 24 Guests
- 11 Bedrooms
- 11 Bathrooms
A splendid Georgian country house set on the picturesque Queensberry Estate in Dumfriesshire, Dabton House is the perfect venue for celebrations, holidaying with family and friends, sporting or other special interest groups, and corporate retreats.
Weekends From £6,000
Weeks From £9,000
Somerset
Somerset Manor
- 20 Guests
- 9 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
A large Georgian manor with an outdoor pool, tennis court, games, media room and karaoke bar. Sleeps 20, add the Stables & bring another 4/6 guests.
Weekends From £4,200
Weeks From £7,050
Cumbria
Elm Lodge
- 26 Guests
- 11 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
Stunning arts and crafts country house set in 15 acres of mixed formal gardens, meadows and woodland. Ideal for large family get togethers.
Weekends From £4,150
Weeks From £5,440
Somerset
Tone Dale House
- 31 Guests
- 16 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
A big, friendly party-house with plenty to keep everyone entertained, set beside a lazy mill stream.
Weekends From £3,900
Weeks From £7,350
Somerset
Earnshill House
- 20 Guests
- 10 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
A luxurious Grade 1 listed manor house set in 700 acres of glorious Somerset countryside. Close to Langport, Taunton and the Quantock Hills.
Weekends From £4,916
Weeks From £6,828
Shropshire
Berwick House
- 50 Guests
- 18 Bedrooms
- 16 Bathrooms
Berwick House is a stunning Grade II mansion set on the edge of Shrewsbury Town. The Manor has been lived in and loved by the same family for 6 generations, and opened their doors for fun and games in 2022.
Weekends From £15,000
Weeks From £34,000
Hampshire
Northcourt House
- 40 Guests
- 20 Bedrooms
- 19 Bathrooms
Northcourt on the Isle of Wight - a beautiful manor house dating from the 1600s.
Weekends From £1,800
Weeks From £2,200
Somerset
North Cadbury Court
- 82 Guests
- 42 Bedrooms
- 38 Bathrooms
An incredible stately home that feels like the very best sort of country house.
Weekends From £15,850
Weeks From £26,200
Devon
Buckland House
- 34 Guests
- 17 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
Beautiful Georgian mansion in Devon - lovely weddings, parties and celebrations in a friendly home.
Weekends From £3,500
Weeks From £6,200
Kent
Solton Manor Estate
- 30 Guests
- 13 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
Historic Grade II manor (10 bedrooms) with 2 bed Dovecote Cottage, set in 9 acres, with a large Dutch Barn for weddings and celebrations.
Weekends From £3,750
Weeks From £8,750
Gloucestershire
Forest House
- 25 Guests
- 11 Bedrooms
- 12 Bathrooms
Beautiful 18th century 11 ensuite bedroom home for 25 guests in the heart of Coleford, Forest of Dean. Hot tub, games room walk into woodland.
Weekends From £3,250
Weeks From £4,250
East Lothian
Gilmerton House
- 24 Guests
- 12 Bedrooms
- 11 Bathrooms
Gilmerton House is a warm and welcoming 12 bedroom country house in East Lothian, perfect for family gatherings, golf trips and special occasions.
Weekends From £14,000
Weeks From £35,000
Cumbria
Augill Castle
- 26 Guests
- 13 Bedrooms
- 13 Bathrooms
Augill Castle is a 19th century castle nestled between the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria’s Lake District.
Weekends From £12,480
Weeks From £35,000
East Riding of Yorkshire
West End Farm
- 16 Guests
- 8 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
6-8 bedroom country manor house set in 26 acres of private land equipped with a indoor heated swimming pool and jacuzzi- a truly unique property!
Weekends From £3,290
Weeks From £4,200
Ross-shire
Assynt House
- 14 Guests
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
Assynt House is perfect for parties of families and friends - catch up and slow down in the perfect Scottish holiday house with lots of little extras.
Weekends From £5,600
Weeks From £6,800
Devon
Cadhay
- 22 Guests
- 12 Bedrooms
- 11 Bathrooms
Cadhay: Tranquil and beautiful - the setting for a stay of your dreams...
Weekends From £3,582
Weeks From £4,975
Yorkshire
Rossington Hall
- 46 Guests
- 21 Bedrooms
- 21 Bathrooms
Exclusive hire Victorian stately home located in South Yorkshire. Set in 250 acres of grounds and woodland. Staycations, corporate events & weddings.
Weekends From £4,995
Weeks From £15,000
Warwickshire
Tysoe Manor
- 22 Guests
- 11 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
A striking Cotswold manor house, charming features and outside there's a large pool, tennis court and beautiful gardens.
Weekends From £5,500
Weeks From £8,500
Lincolnshire
Skendleby Hall
- 28 Guests
- 13 Bedrooms
- 13 Bathrooms
An expansive country manor, oozing laid back luxury and set in stunning Lincolnshire countryside. Sleeping up to 28, it’s a perfect spot for corporate retreats, big celebrations, and intimate weddings.
Weekends From £4,500
Weeks From £6,500
Monmouthshire
The Manor on the Monnow
- 22 Guests
- 11 Bedrooms
- 9 Bathrooms
In 2 acres of grounds on banks of the River Monnow, perfect for groups of up to 24 guests with gardens, hot tub, games room, pet friendly.
Weekends From £3,200
Weeks From £4,500
North Lincolnshire
Walcot Hall Estate
- 25 Guests
- 8 Bedrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
A luxury Georgian stately home in North Lincolnshire, sleeping 14 - 16 guests. Ideal for group stays, family breaks and elegant countryside escapes.
Weekends From £2,500
Weeks From £8,000
Cornwall
Pentillie Castle
- 22 Guests
- 11 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
A stunning Grade Two Listed 17th Cornish Castle with award-winning accommodation and beautiful grounds.
Weekends From £4,550
Weeks From £12,440
Dorset
Smedmore House
- 24 Guests
- 12 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
A stunning Georgian country house on the Dorset coast for weekends, holidays, weddings, and all kinds of corporate and private celebration.
Weekends From £2,950
Weeks From £6,600
Venues that make a big statement
There’s a particular feeling when you walk into somewhere genuinely grand. The entrance hall that takes your breath away. The staircase that belongs in a music video. The sense that something important should happen here. Or already did. That’s what mansions do; they make occasions feel special.
Our mansion house rental collection spans stately homes with centuries of history, Georgian manors with formal gardens, and contemporary estates with pools and spa facilities. These aren’t just big houses; they’re properties with ballrooms, orangeries, libraries panelled in oak, and drawing rooms that open onto terraces with lush views.
Most luxury mansions for hire sleep 20 to 60 or more guests and can host 80 to 150 or more for events. You’ll find commercial kitchens where catering teams can get cracking, landscaped grounds for photos and outdoor celebrations, and multiple reception rooms so events flow naturally. The kind of scale and grandeur that hotels try to replicate but never quite manage.
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Mansion houses: where heritage grandeur meets modern luxury
Mansions sit somewhere between substantial country houses and stately homes. These properties attract groups wanting grandeur and luxury without heritage property formality, space without staff requirements, and impressive settings without Downton Abbey expectations. These are serious houses, most have 8 to 12 bedrooms, sleeping 16 to 24 or more guests, with decent-sized grounds. But crucially, and unlike most stately homes, they are built or renovated for modern luxury rather than historical preservation.
What marks out your typical mansion? Substantial square-footage (4,000 to 10,000 or more sq ft living space), high-quality contemporary or period-sympathetic finishes, extensive grounds with mature landscaping, multiple reception rooms, and facilities scaled for entertaining. Many are Victorian or Edwardian industrialists’ country seats, extensively renovated Georgian manor houses, or contemporary luxury builds in the style of regal period architecture.
Mansions are where modern amenities meet period grandeur. Expect updated kitchens with commercial-grade equipment, bathrooms with powerful showers and underfloor heating, entertainment systems, powerful Wi-Fi, and climate control. Grounds typically include manicured lawns and gardens, parking for 8 to 12 cars, outdoor entertaining areas, and features like tennis courts, pools, or hot tubs.
Unlike stately homes where you’re custodians of history, mansions let you actually live without worrying about smashing a priceless antique to smithereens. In other words, you can rent a mansion for a party. As one group noted about their experience: “It’s fair to say we had the best weekend away since the pandemic. The garden was amazing and scenic. We sat outside each day to have a few drinks and play a bit of football in the sunshine. We also made use of the big BBQ which was great!
All the rooms were very comfy and cosy and the kitchen gave us everything we needed to cook large meals for us all. Finally, we had great fun using the table tennis and football table that kept us occupied for much of the evenings.
Overall, I would highly recommend if you’re looking for a relaxing weekend away with friends or family.”
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Richard Chalmers
Really pleased with my experience with landed houses, was searching for a large house to celebrate my 50th and landed houses had lots of good options...managed to secure somewhere for a good price and looking forward to our dates, many thanks to Edmund and the house owner for their friendly correspondence and help, Steve
Stephen Alexander
Some great houses on offer here /all new to me! Now we are planning our next big family getogether!
Tina Metcalfe
Barbara Ryan
When I was faced with having to find a large house with a pool for a family celebration at relatively short notice, Edmund at Landed Houses came straight to my aid. He responded promptly to my email enquiries, even on a Sunday, putting me in direct contact with someone who managed a property that fitted my needs; the outcome being that a superb house, with everything I need, was secured within 24 hours of my first enquiry. Many thanks, Edmund, for making the task so straightforward. If you’re looking for that special house for a party or family gathering I can recommend Landed Houses as your first port of call.
Mrs Manors
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between mansions and stately homes?
Over 16 years of bookings, we’ve learnt that the main difference between mansion rentals and stately homes is expectations. Stately homes have historical significance and heritage status; they’re often Grade I/II listed buildings with original features and antiques throughout. This naturally calls for a more formal atmosphere and a level of decorum to preserve a precious slice of history. There are often staff and estate managers to keep things in check. With a mansion, you get all the grandeur, all the space, minus the constraints. It’s where modern luxury meets impressive facades, where original features are updated for today’s level of comfort. Gone is the formal atmosphere. Wave bye-bye to the fear of spilling coffee on an antique tablecloth once used by Queen Victoria.
Our practical advice? If your group values history and is comfortable with formality and taking great care of your surroundings, a stately home is a great choice. It can add a real sense of occasion to your milestone celebration or event, especially if you’re surprising the history buff in your life.
However, if you want space and grandeur with contemporary comfort, you’re a group with kids or clumsy people, or you just prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, a mansion might be a better fit. Mansions work brilliantly for bigger groups, families and those who want to let their hair down a bit as well as those who can’t live without a power shower and by-the-bed phone charging.
How much do mansion houses cost?
For mansion house rental, weekend rates come to between £6,000 to £12,000 for houses sleeping 16 to 20 guests. Luxury mansions reach £12,000 to £18,000 or more if they’re in premium locations. If you break that down, you’re looking at around £330 to £665 per person when sharing with 18 people in a mid-range mansion, going up to £1,000 or more for a weekend in a luxury property. Weekly rates are usually around four to five times the cost of a weekend.
If you’re flexible on location, you’ll notice regional variations. Scottish estates offer remarkable value (paying £5,000 to £9,000 for similar properties compared to £10,000 to £15,000 in the Cotswolds). When compared to stately homes, mansions charge around 20 to 40% less while offering superior modern facilities. There’s a real premium on that heritage feel.
Depending on your needs and budget, there’s a mansion house to suit your group’s requirements. If you aren’t bothered by stately homes, can remain flexible on location, and occupy every bed in the house, you’re likely to find the best possible deal.
What amenities do modern luxury mansions typically include?
Most luxury mansions offer the following as standard: cinema/media rooms with projection and premium sound, games rooms (pool, table tennis, often more), hot tubs or spa facilities, swimming pools (increasingly common), high-end kitchen equipment, premium entertainment systems, and fast Wi-Fi throughout the property. Head outdoors and you’ll likely find tennis courts, putting greens, outdoor kitchens/pizza ovens, fire pits, and landscaped gardens with multiple entertaining spaces. Some mansions include housekeeping, many can arrange private chefs or catering, and concierge services for activity booking.
Are mansions suitable for events and celebrations?
Most mansion properties actively welcome events including milestone birthdays, anniversaries, small weddings (20 to 60 guests), hen or stag parties, and corporate retreats. Many will help you with event setup support, furniture/table provision, a list of approved caterers and suppliers, parking for event guests, and spaces suitable for marquees or outdoor events.
Make sure to have a chat with your host before you book. Some properties include the cost of hosting an event in your rental fee, others charge a £500 to £2,000 supplement depending on the scale of the event.
Mansions designed for modern luxury generally handle events more flexibly than heritage stately homes with preservation concerns. The best thing to do is get chatting to your host so that you can budget and plan accordingly.