Kent
Great Everden Manor
- 45 Guests
- 18 Bedrooms
- 12 Bathrooms
An ancient and private country estate, with swimming pool and tennis.
Weekends From £7,000
Weeks From £14,000
Large houses near London
With 16 years of booking group accommodation near London, our properties in Surrey, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire solve the Friday evening problem: countryside within one to two hours of the city. Rural settings and glamorous houses with train stations and good road links.
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
Northamptonshire
Greens Norton House
- 28 Guests
- 12 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
A stunning farmhouse sleeping up to 28 people, set in 2 acres of mature gardens with a hot tub, games room and plenty to keep everyone entertained.
Weekends From £3,700
Weeks From £6,930
Suffolk
Boxted Hall
- 26 Guests
- 13 Bedrooms
- 11 Bathrooms
Boxted Hall is a romantic country manor, found deep within the lushest of Suffolk parkland.
Weekends From £4,600
Weeks From £6,000
West Sussex
Cowdray House
- 44 Guests
- 22 Bedrooms
- 22 Bathrooms
A country manor on the inimitable Cowdray Estate - a place of immense, on-going achievement.
Weekends From £14,600
Weeks From £40,000
Suffolk
The Tudor Barn
- 25 Guests
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
An ancient 16th century historic barn sleeping 25, ideal for large group self catering and celebrations in rural Suffolk. The property is situated in the grounds of Milden Hall Farm - a glorious, unspoilt and much-loved 500-acre family farm.
Weekends From £1,600
Weeks From £3,000
Hampshire
Hill Place
- 20 Guests
- 10 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
Beautiful, romantic and elegant, set in rolling parkland with amazing views. For the wedding you've dreamed of, wrapped within glorious orchards.
Weekends From £9,000
Weeks From £20,000
West Sussex
The Long House
- 21 Guests
- 10 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
The Long House is a much-loved family home, newly available to guests. The beautiful Grade II listed house is set in 5 acres of garden, and surrounded by Sussex parkland and woodland.
Weekends From £2,500
Weeks From £5,000
Suffolk
Stow Manor
- 24 Guests
- 9 Bedrooms
- 10 Bathrooms
A big holiday house on the beautiful Stowlangtoft Estate, in deepest, greenest Suffolk
Weekends From £2,853
Weeks From £4,565
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West Sussex
Northfields House
- 26 Guests
- 14 Bedrooms
- 11 Bathrooms
A beautiful Edwardian family home, 5 miles from the Sussex coast, with squash court, grass tennis court, outdoor heated pool and three grand pianos.
Weekends From £4,560
Weeks From £7,200
Kent
Royale Retreat
- 20 Guests
- 8 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
Close to historic Canterbury, these two, luxurious holiday houses are fully wheelchair accessible, with private swim spas & lovely countryside views.
Weekends From £2,700
Weeks From £5,760
Suffolk
The Farmhouse
- 14 Guests
- 7 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
A stunningly restored and luxurious Grade II listed country house, in a secluded location overlooking beautiful parkland within the 500-acre Nether Hall Estate.
Weekends From £3,500
Weeks From £5,650
Suffolk
Nedging Hall
- 24 Guests
- 9 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
With pink wisteria-clad walls, oak-panelled billiards room and croquet on the lawn, Nedging Hall is exactly as a Suffolk country house should be.
Weekends From £5,250
Weeks From £8,348
Buckinghamshire
Burrow Farm Estate
- 54 Guests
- 27 Bedrooms
- 25 Bathrooms
Burrow Farm Estate is a 500-acre private estate in the Chiltern Hills, offering exclusive-use and private individual bookings.
Weekends From £9,200
Weeks From £26,500
Suffolk
Ringshall Grange
- 23 Guests
- 8 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
A beautiful, private moated manor house, in the depths of the Suffolk countryside.
Weekends From £3,500
Weeks From £4,500
East Sussex
Pekes Manor Estate
- 20 Guests
- 9 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
Discover the timeless charm of Pekes Manor. Sleeps 20, stunning rural setting with exclusive facilities- indoor pool, jacuzzi, tennis court, sauna.
Weekends From £1,800
Weeks From £3,000
Weekends From £4,000
Weeks From £10,000
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
Hampshire
Stillwaters House
- 14 Guests
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
Lakeside, seven-bedroom property of modern design. Floor-to-ceiling windows and carefully styled using a contemporary take on 1950’s Italian design, with far reaching views across the wild landscape, complete with a fire-pit and private pool.
Weekends From £5,000
Weeks From £14,000
Suffolk
The Courtyard at Stowlangtoft Estate
- 23 Guests
- 9 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
Four beautiful country retreats, along with the Dark Horse event space located together around The Stowlangtoft Hall Stable Courtyard. The perfect choice for family holidays, reunions, special celebrations, and wedding guest accommodation.
Weekends From £2,853
Weeks From £4,565
Suffolk
Crow’s Hall
- 10 Guests
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
Crow's Hall is a magnificent moated manor house in the heart of Suffolk. Accessible only by footbridge, this historic retreat is set on its own private island, surrounded by a scenic moat and equestrian-friendly grounds.
Weekends From £3,500
Weeks From £8,400
Hampshire
The Old House
- 16 Guests
- 8 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
Our family home, recently renovated and now available for short term rents or family gatherings. Based in North Hampshire, about one hour from London.
Weekends From £2,200
Weeks From £6,000
Where city meets countryside
The Home Counties solve a specific problem the big group trip. You want that countryside getaway without the six-hour drive. You want proper houses with grounds, but you also want your mates to get there in time for cocktail hour on Friday night. You want that rural feel, but you also want to call an Uber, get a Deliveroo, and get signal on your phone.
Our London and Home Counties houses sleep 16 to 30 or more guests across Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Kent. You’ll find manor houses an hour from central London, converted farmhouses near market towns with train stations, country estates that feel truly rural despite being inside the M25, and Georgian townhouses in cathedral cities for a weekend of grandeur. All with the space and facilities to host a proper group trip where everyone has a comfy bed and a seat for dinner.
These properties are the perfect marriage of feeling like the countryside while being easily accessible.
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Large houses near London for country escapes with city convenience
London and the Home Counties are the perfect mix of town and country. Many of our guests who book in this region want the proper countryside of Surrey Hills, Kent Weald, or Chiltern beech woods while staying within 90 minutes of central London. Because if your gang can’t get there easily from the office, it’s enough to put the brakes on the whole weekend. Others want suburbs-meets-country party houses in London’s Richmond, Hampton Court, or just a bit further out in Essex villages where you’re technically rural but Waitrose delivers and Uber works.
These properties attract international visitors wanting the English countryside experience without abandoning London entirely, UK families who want an easy journey for their London-based elderly relatives, and corporate groups doing team-building weekends. As one client told us: “We were so grateful to have escaped the city to such a tranquil part of the country. It certainly improved our productivity during our strategy session to be in such a lovely place.”
The Home Counties span Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Essex. Each has its own distinct character: Sussex gives you South Downs and Brighton, Kent offers orchards, iconic oast houses, and Canterbury Cathedral. Surrey has Guildford’s sophistication and Box Hill hiking. Berkshire centres on Windsor and the elegance of the Thames Valley. The Chilterns has beech woods and wealthy commuter villages. And lastly Essex combines classic English coastline with rural inland retreats.
We’ve facilitated large house bookings in the Home Counties for 16 years. Properties here are steeped in Georgian elegance and Victorian prosperity. Manor houses which were former weekend escapes for Victorian industrialists. Georgian rectories in villages where commuter trains reach London Bridge in 40 minutes. Converted oast houses with circular rooms that look great on Instagram.
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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!
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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
Home Counties Questions
How close to London should we book?
How close you stay to the city depends entirely on your group’s priorities. Country houses near London including Surrey, North Kent, Hertfordshire, and parts of Buckinghamshire are great for day trips into the city (only an hour each way), elderly guests attending for the day only, and those who want to Uber from the local station. The downside is, as you’re still in the commuter belt, you miss out on some of the more dramatic landscapes hiding further afield.
At 75 to 90 minutes outside of London, you’ve got the Sussex Downs, Chilterns, Kent Weald, and rural Essex. That little extra journey time gives you a proper countryside feel: dramatic landscapes, real rural pubs. But London day trips are still just about on the menu.
Beyond 90 minutes the benefit of being close to London diminishes and you’re better off looking at the Cotswolds, Norfolk, or the Peak District. These are only two hours from London but the payback in terms of countryside and space are well worth it.
If your group is looking for a mix of city and country, we’d recommend anything in the 75-to-90-minute range.
Can we do London day trips from these properties?
Yes, absolutely. But just to manage your expectations, if your property is 80 minutes away from a central London station, you’re looking at a three- or four-hour round trip by the time you’ve factored in train journey, underground and walking to the attraction.
Our advice? Plan one big London day, leaving on an early train and getting back early evening having seen two or three big attractions. It’s more affordable and more efficient than a few short trips to see a different thing each day. This way, you get to enjoy the property and its surroundings as well. Keep an eye out for properties near major stations such as Sevenoaks, Guildford, Tunbridge Wells, and Berkhamsted) to make this type of trip easier.
Another great approach is to let those who are interested head into the city for the day while the rest relax and enjoy the house and the local scene. You can all come back together and share your adventures over dinner.
What attractions are near London Home Counties properties?
In Sussex, you’ve got hiking in South Downs National Park, wonderful Brighton, the opera at Glyndebourne, Arundel Castle, and Lewes.
In Kent, you’ll find Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle, the famous white cliffs, Leeds Castle, Sissinghurst gardens, oysters in Whitstable, and Rochester’s Dickens connections.
In Surrey, check out RHS Wisley gardens, Box Hill, Windsor Great Park, and Hampton Court Palace.
In Berkshire, there’s Windsor Castle, Ascot Racecourse, and riverside walks along the Thames.
In the Chilterns, you can explore Hughenden Manor, the Roald Dahl Museum, and Waddesdon Manor, the Rothschild estate with an incredible wine cellar.
Most properties sit 20 to 30 minutes from a few great attractions, so you won’t be short of things to see and do.
Are Home Counties properties more expensive than other regions?
Generally, yes. Home Counties properties not only benefit from being close to London, but they also experience the highest demand for short breaks (Thursday to Sunday is typical) since London-based groups don’t need to take a full week off or rent a car. But there is still a huge variety in price even in this small region so you should find something for your budget.
At the top end, you’ve got Surrey and Buckinghamshire properties near wealthy commuter towns which command premium pricing. Expect to pay £6,000 to £10,000 for weekend bookings sleeping 16.
For better value, look at rural Essex, parts of Kent away from tourist hotspots, and mid-Sussex where properties average £4,000 to £6,000 for similar bookings.
If you’re on a real budget, Essex and Hertfordshire properties match those in Surrey and Kent for quality but cost significantly less.