Seven fantastic properties for a group gathering this summer
Go big or go home!
For that perfect get-away this summer, gather the troops and check out these seven great ideas for a group break...
The Crag is a Cornish hideaway with the perfect amount of seclusion. Located right at the tip of the Lizard peninsula in an acre of its own grounds, this eight-guest villa benefits from 180 degree panoramic views of the coastline and lies just metres from the sea and sandy little coves, but is still only a short distance from the village of Lizard.
The garden gate opens onto the South West Coast Path, so you can set off on a group outing along this stunning stretch of cliff, admiring the views as you go.
Nearby is the famous Kynance Cove with its lovely beach and picturesque rocky outcroppings. Youngsters will love the sand at low tide, but remember to be wary of changing currents and craggy rocks!
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Maybe you're planning quite a large gathering? Near Greystoke, on the northern fringe of the Lake District, Blencowe Hall is an incredible, reimagined manor house that dates back to the 1400s. The previously destroyed south tower has been bought imaginatively back to life by glass panels installed down the length of a large fracture. This property injects a little bit of grandeur into your holiday with its four-poster beds, timber ceiling beams and big fireplaces.
There is a pool table and nice gardens as well as access to the little river at the bottom of the property if you fancy staying close and pottering around the site. But, being this close to one of England's most popular National Parks, you'll really want to get out and explore. You can easily reach Ullswater, or challenge yourself to a walk up Skiddaw and enjoy the rewarding views!
For more details on Blencowe Hall, view our website.
In association with Trinity House, Beacon Cottage is a quirky lighthouse cottage in Devon that sleeps six and offers breathtaking views of the coast. You'll be perched on a headland overlooking Start Bay and surrounded by the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
You can follow the South West Coast Path in either direction to explore the coast or make it your mission to discover fossils in the rocks. Devon is home to the famous Jurassic Coast, a destination visitors come from miles around to discover. Here you have a great base to get exploring.
For more details on Beacon Cottage, view our website.
Ty Newydd is a lovely period farmhouse situated close to the Conwy estuary in North Wales. If you have a group of eight that are after an outdoorsy get-away then this one is ideal. The property is located within a two mile walk of the famous Bodnant Garden, a National Trust site that has developed over the past 150 years to display something wonderful whatever the time of year. There are formal gardens, wildlife havens, sweeping lawns and tranquil pools to enjoy.
Along the estuary, the river Conway opens out into the riverside town of the same name. This is a pretty, walled market town with an ancient castle that has been classified as a World Heritage Site. If you fancy getting the blood pumping, venture slightly further afield to the incredible Snowdonia National Park – perhaps even try a climb up the famous peak itself!
For more details on Ty Newydd, view our website.
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