Celebrations and occasions

Raise a glass to your milestone moments with perfect places for celebrations big and small. You’ll find massive kitchens for sociable meals, gardens for cocktail hour and hot tubs for private indulgence, everywhere from Tuscany to the Scottish borders. Every one of them has been personally inspected by us, with an eye for the little touches that can really make a special occasion. All you need to do is find something to celebrate, gather whoever you want to share it with and head out to pop those corks.

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Featured places for celebrating

Durns at Lymore New Forest, Hampshire

Outside are woods, secret paths, open cinema & heated pool. Inside is so cosy you’ll long for rain! Luxury for all ages…special in spades.

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Downiepark House, Angus

A roomy Georgian house and garden set in parkland grounds, ideal for a family bash, with scope for fun and games both indoors and out.

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The Mount, Cumbria

A big comfy house that’s perfect for active family celebrations. In a lively Lakeland village near Keswick with views over Derwentwater.

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Old Hall Farm Barn, Norfolk

Gather family in this big, beautiful barn for treks on hidden trails and picnics in the wildflower meadow. Set your watch by the wildlife.

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Bastide Oleander

Laze in the pool, nibble olives from the market, gaze over Provence. Inside, English meets classic French.

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Villa Saletta – Valle, Italy

Restored farmhouse with a swimming pool on a 700-acre wine estate in the Valdera surrounded by hills, farmland and authentic villages.

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Quinta de Luou, Portugal

An 18th-century manor, now three bright, lovely escapes on a rural vineyard in northern Portugal. Outdoor lovers will be in their element.

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