Planning a group getaway? We’ve gathered a collection of large holiday homes for 8 or more guests, from rustic farmhouses made for family reunions and board games by the fire, to large holiday cottages built for celebrations with friends and long overdue catch ups over al fresco dinners. You’ll find villas with pools, country houses with gardens for summer barbecues, and spacious barn conversions surrounded by walking trails, all designed for memorable moments together. 

Comfort and space come as standard, but what really sets our places apart is their character. Every one of our large spaces is personally inspected for warmth, creativity and individuality – special places to stay, made for people to come together and feel instantly at home. 

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Carefully selected self-catering homes, hotels, pubs and B&Bs

Personally inspected

We've visited every place and chosen them for their warmth and character

UK & Europe

Our collection spans the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain and Portugal

No fuss from us

You book direct with the owners, with no fees or fuss from us

Our most loved large holiday cottages for 8+

Barn Drift - Gallery

Barn Drift

Cley next the Sea, Norfolk
The Freeth - Gallery

The Freeth

Bromyard, Herefordshire

Inspected and selected for stays that bring people together

When we inspect a large holiday home, we’re looking for more than enough space to fit everyone. Our team of inspectors visit in person to see how a house feels when friends gather around the table or families spill out into the garden.  

We notice the details: a prep space for many hands to cook side by side, entertainment areas to appease multi-generations. These are special places to stay where the hosts have thought of everything, all the way down to the map of local walks drawn by hand on the kitchen wall. 

Why book with Sawday’s?

✓ Real people, not booking bots. Connect directly with your host for a personal touch and no extra fees.

✓ We champion independent owners and responsible travel that supports local communities.

✓After 30 years of finding special places to stay, we know the difference between somewhere nice and somewhere unforgettable.