For celebrations that need space, style, and proper facilities.
These are large houses to rent in the UK for hen weekends, with the whole place to yourselves. Many have hot tubs, and you get big kitchens for cooking together and room to get ready without queuing for a mirror. Plenty are a short walk or taxi ride from a pub or town for a night out. You book direct with the owner, with no booking fees on top. We have handled over 1,000 hen bookings (and stags), so we know what makes a hen house work.
76 houses, sleeping 12 to 115, with weekends from £1,600.
East Sussex
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
Special Offer
Somerset
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
Lincolnshire
Nestled just five minutes from the iconic Belvoir Castle, The Manners is a one-of-a-kind private hire retreat.
Weekends From £2,000
Weeks From £8,000
Shropshire
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 £9,000
Weeks From £30,000
Kent
Close to historic Canterbury, these two, luxurious holiday houses are fully wheelchair accessible, with private swim spas & lovely countryside views.
Weekends From £2,900
Weeks From £4,999
South Yorkshire Quick to reply
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
Argyll and Bute Quick to reply
The Ormidale Estate set in the hills of Argyll, a few hundred yards from the shores of the Kyles of Bute. Beautiful, luxurious and unforgettable...
Weekends From £3,595
Weeks From £4,795
Special Offer
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 £7,094
Weeks From £13,821
West Sussex Quick to reply
A country manor on the inimitable Cowdray Estate - a place of immense, on-going achievement.
Weekends From £14,600
Weeks From £40,000
Special Offer
Cornwall
A stunning Grade Two Listed 17th Cornish Castle with award-winning accommodation and beautiful grounds.
Weekends From £4,550
Weeks From £12,440
Norfolk
Three slow-pottering miles from the sea, Gresham Hall is perfect for holidays with friends or family.
Weekends From £5,500
Weeks From £7,000
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
East Lothian
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
North Yorkshire
Reimagined Grade I Georgian house for exclusive hire, set within 2,500 acres of Yorkshire countryside near the spa town of Ilkley.
Weekends From £10,000
Weeks From £35,000
Gwynedd
Llanfendigaid is located on one of the most breathtaking stretches of Welsh coastline & yet nestled in the midst of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.
Weekends From £1,835
Weeks From £2,445
Herefordshire
Little Gaerfields - with beautiful views in the heart of Herefordshire. The perfect escape!
Weekends From £2,500
Weeks From £4,000
Cumbria
Stunning Country House with adjacent cottage and extensive private grounds in the heart of the Lake District. Sleeps 24. Wood fired hot tub
Weekends From £5,243
Weeks From £5,825
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Gloucestershire
Two cottages connected through an archway, sleeping 25 across 10 rooms. Ideal for gatherings, with generous shared spaces and cosy corners to unwind.
Weekends From £4,553
Weeks From £6,566
Special Offer
Somerset Quick to reply
A most elegant Elizabethan country house, tucked within the wilds of Exmoor.
Weekends From £6,350
Weeks From £12,750
Norfolk Quick to reply
A stunning country style house in the centre of the Georgian market town of Swaffham. Bring together friends and family in splendid comfort and style.
Weekends From £3,300
Weeks From £10,800
Kent
An ancient and private country estate, with swimming pool and tennis.
Weekends From £7,000
Weeks From £14,000
Dorset
A stunning 17th Century Manor House with 23 acres of private land.
Weekends From £2,825
Weeks From £4,025
Special Offer
Lincolnshire Quick to reply
Total Pub Takeover, sleeping 12-40, 17 bedrooms. Luxury waterfront venue, historic market town. Why hire a farmhouse when you can hire your own pub!
Weekends From £6,300
Weeks From £10,395
Special Offer
Herefordshire Quick to reply
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 £3,450
Weeks From £5,850
Hen weekends in houses work because they offer the space and facilities to do everything: get ready together without taking turns in front of one tiny mirror, enjoy a champagne breakfast without sideways glances from judgy hotel staff, blast your favourite music for the ultimate kitchen disco, or use the hot tub at 2 am. It’s your weekend, your space, your rules. No venue coordinators, no curfews, no other groups in adjacent rooms.
Our hen weekend houses sleep 12 to 50 or more guests with features that make hen weekends work: multiple bathrooms so everyone can get ready on time (ish), big kitchens for group cooking or catering, hot tubs for prosecco-fuelled soaking, outdoor spaces for garden parties, and enough comfortable bedrooms for everyone, no topping and tailing required.
Hen do accommodation ranges from contemporary barn conversions with sleek interiors to country houses with character, coastal properties near beaches to countryside estates with privacy. What they all have in common: picture-perfect settings for groups of women to celebrate, with practical layouts and facilities that make weekends flow smoothly.
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When it comes to the setting for a hen weekend, there are a few non-negotiables according to our visitors. First thing’s first, space matters. Even when you’re 12 or more women, you need enough bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone to feel comfortable. You want shared social spaces: kitchens where eight people can cook together, dining tables big enough for everyone, cosy seating areas for wine-fuelled chats. You love the luxury extras like hot tubs, swimming pools, or being close to a spa. But as well as the function and location of the space, you care about the way it looks. Instagrammable locations, panoramic views, tasteful interiors.
Our most popular houses for hen parties are usually semi-rural properties near towns for restaurant and bar access. Our hens love having the option to walk or take a taxi to cocktail bars on Friday night, before retreating to the countryside on Saturday for recovery. Particularly sought after are our coastal locations (Devon, Cornwall, Pembrokeshire, Norfolk) for that timeless combination of beach walks paired with champagne brunches. As this group explained: “We had an incredible weekend for our hen do. The venue had multiple ovens should you wish to cook. There were plenty of fridges to stock beer and food, and the ice machine just topped it off – It was used constantly over the weekend! The venue was in a fantastic location and meant that our guests could take themselves off in the day for a walk around the area, before meeting back up to party in the pub Saturday night. The rooms were huge and modern, and everybody commented as they arrived at how amazing the place was. We will 100% be using this venue again.”
When the setting is this gorgeous, why not keep your activities at home? Many of our hens choose to hire private chefs who cook while you drink prosecco, cocktail-making classes, yoga or wellness sessions, spa days, wine tasting, afternoon tea, dance classes, and craft activities, all of which can take place from the comfort of your home for the weekend. The house becomes more than accommodation; it becomes a destination for the whole weekend of fun to unfold.
One group described their celebration perfectly: “A gorgeous venue with a stunning barn and beautiful gardens in a dreamy setting.” That combination makes hen weekends (and the photo montage) memorable. And with spaces this beautiful, why would you want to leave?
For mixed groups and milestone birthdays, browse the full range of party houses.
Great website; easy to navigate and good filter system. Prices look really competitive
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
At-house activities work beautifully, especially for larger hen parties. You save the trouble of carting everyone off in taxis or a minibus and save on the expense of transport as well.
Private chef experiences (costing £55 to £90 per person for three courses) are most popular in our booking requests. Basically, someone else cooks while you drink champagne and catch up, plus no restaurant coordination, travel, or bill splitting. Mobile spas bring therapists to the house for treatments including massages, facials, and manicures from around £40 to £80 per treatment.
Cocktail masterclasses with mobile bartenders (costing £45 to £65 per person for a two-hour session) are very popular and always start a night off with a bang. And the next morning, a yoga or wellness instructor could run a morning session for a very affordable £150 to £250 for the group to clear their heads.
If you’re a creative bunch, craft activities like flower crown workshops, pottery painting, or perfume making are always a hit, costing just £35 to £60 per person. We also see a lot of life drawing classes. To hire a model and an instructor you’re looking at around £400 to £600 for the group.
These at-house options avoid complicated logistics while creating memorable shared experiences. As one group celebrating noted about their catered meal: “We had a beautiful meal cooked and served for us. The team were really friendly but also very unobtrusive and the food was outstanding.”
No. Hen-specific pricing doesn’t exist. The same house costs the same whether hosting a hen party, family reunion, or milestone birthday.
It might feel like hen-friendly properties cost more because hen groups often self-select toward prettier properties that photograph well, which tend to cost more. A beautiful Cotswolds stone house or Norfolk coastal property commands premium pricing regardless of who books it.
Hen groups often have higher per-person budgets than other groups. This is because they are usually smaller groups and members fall within the 25 to 40 age range, who tend to be well-paid professionals without dependents. We’ve noticed over the years that hen groups tend to choose properties at the higher end of regional price ranges, looking for that little something special. If you’re working to a strict budget, you’ll find wonderful options in Shropshire, the Forest of Dean, rural Wales, and the East Midlands often for less than in the Cotswolds or on the coast.
Almost all properties welcome decorations including balloons, bunting, table decorations, banners, LED fairy lights, candles (although do check and do follow safety advice), basically any temporary decorations that don’t require permanent fixings. Your hosts might have a problem with anything requiring nails, screws, or adhesive because of potential damage to walls. You also won’t be the most popular guest if your celebrations involve excessive glitter or confetti cannons as they’re near impossible to fully clear up. On the “no” list are smoke machines (they’ll set off the fire alarms), fireworks (obvious), and anything flammable near open fires.
Most properties simply ask that you remove decorations before you leave, although your cleaning team will handle reasonable leftovers.
Themed weekends (decades parties, festival theme, spa weekends, Great Gatsby, garden party, winter wonderland) work brilliantly. They give the event a real sense of occasion and break the ice if the group doesn’t know each other very well.
Our best advice when it comes to bringing decorations and having a theme is to talk to your property owners. Maybe they’ve got the best set of wooden kegs tucked away somewhere for your pirate theme. Or a brilliant banner left behind by another group. And you’ll be able to get on the same page in terms of expectations around what you want to bring and how you’ll leave the property.
For hens who want a big night out on the town, we recommend properties within a 15-minute taxi ride of towns to perfectly balance countryside charm with evening accessibility. Some of the best options for this are: Bath (surrounding villages, 10 to 15 min to city centre), Brighton/Lewes area (Sussex countryside, 20 to 30 min to Brighton’s nightlife), York (North Yorkshire properties), Exeter/Totnes area (Devon countryside), Cheltenham/Cirencester (Cotswolds properties near spa towns), Norwich (Norfolk countryside, 20 to 30 min to Norwich), and Edinburgh’s surrounds. Coastal properties often sit near seaside towns with nightlife too: Padstow, Salcombe, Whitstable, St Andrews.
We love a combination weekend because it gives everyone the opportunity to have a little adventure and let off some steam before retiring to the house to chill and chat. It always makes for great stories to share over the bacon butties the next morning as well. These locations let you combine countryside days (walks, at-house activities, cooking together) with the option to head to some proper bars and restaurants when night falls.
