For the birthdays, reunions and weekends that make memories.
From intimate gatherings for 16 to full-scale celebrations for 40 or more. With 16 years of experience, our party houses deliver what makes parties work: big kitchens where six people can cook simultaneously, dining tables that seat everyone, and reception areas where celebrations flow, including stags, hens, hot tubs and pools.
Warwickshire
A 9-bedroom Queen Anne manor house brimming with history - but is by no means old-fashioned. With numerous reception rooms, a natural swimming pool, hot tub, a well-equipped games room, astroturf tennis court and croquet lawn, surrounded by 34 acres of beautiful countryside.
Weekends From £3,160
Weeks From £5,310
Somerset
An elegant Georgian manor near Wincanton, Somerset
Weekends From £2,350
Weeks From £3,200
Gloucestershire
Upper Court is a Georgian manor built in 1760, with 15 acres of grounds, including a private lake, swimming pool, tennis courts, children’s play ground and beautiful gardens.
Weekends From £4,553
Weeks From £6,149
Dorset
A Jacobean manor with the most beautiful of faces, deep in the Dorset countryside
Weekends From £4,000
Weeks From £6,000
County Durham
Victorian-style lodge overlooking Burnhope Reservoir in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with space for 21 guests.
Weekends From £2,000
Weeks From £5,000
Dumfries and Galloway
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
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
Worcestershire
Cotswold Manor is a charming, honey-colored luxury manor house, with charming original features and a secret passageway!
Weekends From £3,850
Weeks From £5,800
Northamptonshire
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
Cumbria
Silverholme Manor is a 5-star Georgian manor house that sleeps 18 guests, on the shores of Lake Windermere within a private 5,000 acre estate
Weekends From £8,427
Weeks From £9,363
Northumberland
A private Northumberland estate for family reunions, milestone birthdays, anniversaries and celebration weekends beneath England's darkest skies.
Weekends From £2,200
Weeks From £3,950
Herefordshire
18th century, Grade II-listed country house set off the A40 between Monmouth and Ross on Wye with panoramic views across the River Wye.
Weekends From £3,350
Weeks From £5,850
Good party weekends have a flow to them. Everyone pitches up on the first afternoon and does a bit of unpacking with a glass of something chilled, that is until somebody finds the games room. The ping pong tournament is on. Dinner happens — sometimes cooked, sometimes ordered, always chaotic. Then there’s the bit where half the group’s in the hot tub blasting out the tunes, the other half’s playing cards in the kitchen, and someone’s fallen asleep by the fire. That only works when you’ve got actual space and zero neighbours to disturb.
Our party houses are built for this. Big kitchens where six people can cook simultaneously. Dining rooms where everyone fits around the same table, nobody’s eating off their knees on the sofa. Several cosy hangout areas for those life-affirming catchups, and plenty of room for the hedonists to play music and let their hair down without needing to keep a lid on the volume. Outdoor spaces where the smokers, the stargazers, and the people who just need five minutes of quiet can all slip away.
Most come with the toys that make weekends memorable: hot tubs that fit 8 to 10 people, decent-sized pools for a quick length or two, cinema rooms, and games rooms for when the weather falls short. The kind of stuff that turns a gathering into a proper occasion.
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Parties need space to breathe. What separates houses where celebrations thrive from those where they fizzle? Places where natural groups form without feeling forced. Someone finds the games room and sets up a pool tournament. Others ensconce themselves on the terrace with a pitcher of something strong to catch the evening sun. The talkers claim the kitchen island. By sundown, you’ve got ping pong championships, cocktail making competitions, and a few people who went for a walk and came back with a story about some sheep. And when all’s said and done? Enough bedrooms for everyone to crash out in comfort. Because what’s better than a party house? A party house that becomes a home from home: “There’s plenty of room for everyone in the bar. The kitchen is exceptionally well stocked with pots, pans, cutlery, etc. We’ve stayed before and are very sad to leave.”
There’s nothing worse than being crammed into one massive, soulless room with a long table, waiting for the magic to happen. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. People feel awkward, conversations never spark, someone plays music too loud to compensate, and by 11pm half the group has retreated to the bedrooms for a break.
When it comes to a party house, facilities beat grandeur every time. A hot tub that actually works trumps a fancy chandelier. A kitchen where a group of you can cook simultaneously. This reveller, fresh from an 80th birthday celebration, captured it perfectly: “the kitchen is very well stocked for cooking, with two ovens and two dishwashers — easily catered for large numbers.” And when it’s time to dish up, you need a dining table that seats everyone without anyone having to perch on the windowsill or lurk by the door. You need fridges that hold a decent-sized food shop and enough wine for the weekend. And you need decent Wi-Fi for the person who’s documenting the whole thing on social media.
And when the weather cooperates, you need decent outdoor space. No piddly patio with two rotting chairs. Proper gardens for afternoon drinking, BBQs where you’re not all sitting in the smoke, and grass for games. As one family noted: “the children loved the games room, and space to run in the garden.” It’s that combination makes celebrations work.
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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
Whether you can play music and until when depends entirely on your chosen property’s location and neighbours. In rural farmhouses or on genuinely isolated estates, music until 3am is usually fine. If your place is in a village or you have neighbours within 100 metres, it’s respectful to keep it down (right down!) after midnight, 11pm in some places. Remember, this is a one-off event for you, but those neighbours listen to a different party every weekend, so it’s worth respecting their peace and their sleep.
If you’re hiring a party house, the owners will be used to dealing with big group events and will let you know their rules and recommendations upfront. That way you can decide if the place is right for your event before you book. If you’re in any doubt, the best thing to do is to check that your expectations align with those of the owner. One person’s reasonable is another person’s nightmare.
For guaranteed smooth sailing, confirm in writing before you book. Something along the lines of: “We’re celebrating a 40th birthday, planning to play music until midnight on Saturday. Is this acceptable?” Get a clear answer and keep that email. That way you avoid doubt and confusion and can party until your pre-agreed curfew without worrying that you’re keeping someone up.
A standard damage deposit ranges from £800 to £1,750. For bigger houses sleeping 16 or more, you can geexpect to pay between £1,000 and £1,200. In our experience, around 85% of groups get their full deposit back.
To make sure your group is in that 85%, keep an eye out for classic damages like broken glassware or furniture, stained carpets or sofas (red wine + cream fabric = expensive cleaning), damaged outdoor equipment (broken glass in the hot tub is a common one), or leaving the house in need of a deep clean if things got really wild.
It’s not about cheating you out of money, property owners are simply charging you to fix what was lost/broken. They’ll send photos and invoices for proof.
What’s the best way to make sure you get your full deposit back? Designate one person as the deposit angel who keeps an eye out for escalation and intervenes before that bottle of red wine ends up all over the cream couch or the entire vintage crystal duck collection gets smashed during a game of Twister. Have a chat with the group when you all arrive (before the drinking starts) and let them know what’s at stake.
If the worst does happen, property owners always appreciate you being upfront rather than trying to hide or ignore damage. A quick call or message to say what was broken and to let them know where to send the invoice goes a very long way.
When it comes to partying in a rental property, your hosts have seen it all before and understand you want a good time. The best way forward is to meet them in the middle with respect and kindness, that way everyone wins.
It’s a common misconception that party houses cost more to rent than regular properties but it’s not necessarily the case. “Party house” isn’t a separate category with premium pricing. What does cost more are some of the features that make for a great party house: rural isolation (meaning later curfew), larger party houses (more guests), features like hot tubs and pools (party playthings), and peak weekend dates (when everyone’s off work). You’ll find a house costs the same whether hosting a party, family reunion, or wedding.
With this in mind, be smart when making your booking: look for houses that explicitly welcome celebrations rather than hiding your intentions. Plenty of property owners are more than happy to be the location for your big event. Being honest upfront saves you a tonne of stress and hassle in the long run. You’ll get clear, all-in pricing and pre-agreed expectations so you know if the property is right for your needs and can communicate the rules to your guests from the off. Much better than sneaking around and hiding the boot full of magnums of champagne as your host welcomes you to the property.
So while it might feel like you’re paying more for your weekend party house, it’s actually things like property size, location and dates that bump the price up.
The threshold between regular rental and party house sits around 12 to 14 guests. Below that, regular large holiday cottages work fine. Above that, you need party accommodation specifically set up for groups: multiple fridges, commercial-scale kitchens, enough bathrooms for the morning rush hour, dining space for everyone to eat simultaneously. The sweet spot for genuinely great party houses is the ones that sleep 16 to 24.
A guestlist of around 20 is party house perfection, your guests have plenty of breathing room without feeling like you’re lost in space.
