Accommodation for walking groups in the UK and Ireland
You enjoy walking and being part of a group but wouldn't decline the offer of some really comfortable and attractive self catering accommodation or holiday cottages to stay in.
So many of us have experienced youth hostels and similar basic group accommodation where you sleep in dormitories, encounter cold showers, or the water suddenly running out just as want to rinse the shampoo from your hair. You really don't have to rough it - life is far too short, and you'll have a much more pleasant experience all round.
The following self-catering accommodation is just a sample of what's on offer. The cost shared with your walking club is really quite affordable. The Feature Page button on the left will help you identify numerous self-catering cottages and accommodation for walking holidays in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
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Large country houses for groups
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Self-catering accommodation for walkers in England
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Large houses for self-catering in Ireland
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Large self-catering houses in south Wales
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Dorset, near Bridport - Symondsbury Manor- walk the Downs and coastal path Click on the photograph of the manor house for more information or view another large manor house in Dorset. |
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A large house for walking groups and walking holidays near Minehead, Somerset
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Perfect self-catering house for a walking holiday on Exmoor With a setting within Exmoor National Park close to Dunkery and Horner Wood National Nature Reserve, there are ample opportunities to enjoy a variety of countryside walks with a stay at the Great House in the Avill Valley. The coast and South West Coastal Path are also easily accessible close by. Click on photograph for full details and many more photographs. |
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Large house for self-catering Lincolnshire - sleeps up to 20, 10 bedrooms
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Athina is a large spacious holiday home situated close to the Lincoln and the nearby Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. If your group enjoys walks in stunning unspoilt countryside then a stay at Athina could be perfect for you. Click on house image for more information about this large self-catering house, with own swimming pool, near Lincoln. |
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Herefordshire, near the Welsh border for walking Offa's Dyke |
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Sleeps up to 19 in total: Sleeps 14 in a Grade II Listed Queen Anne House + 5 in a 2 bedroom cottage. The Sherriffs' is located in an isolated romantic setting between Hay-on-Wye and Ludlow on the Welsh border. It has 3 reception rooms, 7 double or twin bedrooms including a four poster room and a French bedroom, and 3 bathrooms. Optional Cordon-bleu cookery delivered to your door. Additional 5 person cottage nearby. View details under Herefordshire in the menu on the left, or call 01544 340 241 for details and availability. Short breaks available.
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Large House, Country Estate near Inverness, Scotland- walk Scottish mountains |
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Set within grounds of 11,500 acres, enjoy a fantastic choice of walks with a stay at Glencarron Lodge, Achnasheen in Scotland. This location will also appeal to keen hikers as there are 4 Munros on the estate and another 8 within easy reach. So pack those walking boots and look forward to many challenging walks up hills and mountains in the scenic Scottish Highlands. The location is perfect for walking holidays at any time of year. Please click here for details.
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Large self-catering house overlooking 4 miles of sandy beach in Kerry, s.w. Ireland |
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Sleeps up to 18. Lios Dana Lodge - Large self catering holiday Lodge sleeps up to 18, for walking groups. Walk the miles of beach and coastline - wake up in the mornings to invigorating sea air. Large activity or conference room for group events, 8 bedrooms (two 3 x bed rooms with en-suite bathrooms and six twin-bed rooms with two adjoining bathrooms), conservatories and large kitchen, overlooking 4 miles of sandy beach, Dingle Bay and Irelands highest mountain range the Macgillycuddy reeks. Challenging stuff for any walking group. A conference room is available for various group activities.
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The Green - a large luxury self-catering house in Hope, Derbyshire - sleeps 18 |
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This large self-catering house is ideal for groups of up to 18 walkers. It has a dining room that seats 18. Exclusive indoor swimming pool with wave machine. It is located at the edge of Hope village - quiet and unoverlooked. It's a scenic location with pretty villages nearby for sightseeing, and pubs in the evening. A real comfort zone for walking groups - but you'll need to book far in advance. Do please check the availability calendar before booking. Click on house and pool for more photographs. |
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Additional cottages available nearby. Click on mansion shown for details of booking for a self catering event.
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Situated only around 10 miles from Snowdonia National Park, large and spacious Barlings Barn could be perfect for a walking group. Up to 16 can be accommodated in the barn but additional accommodation can be booked in an additional wing, bringing the total number that can be accommodated up to 24. |
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Lazy Days Log Cabins or Pine Lodges- sleeps up to 4 each in 2 double en-suite bedrooms |
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Lazyday Cottages offers two luxury log cabins for self-catering accommodation in the Scottish Borders, between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Kelso: Bunnahabhain and Strathisla. Privately owned and tucked away in the Scottish Borders countryside, you couldn't ask for a more secluded and relaxing setting. With a cosy and ambient feel only found in a log cabin yet with the interior that a small boutique hotel would be proud of. You may be on a walking but hey, there's no reason why you shouldn't have a touch of luxury to come home to. Each of our Scottish Borders log cabins boast two luxury double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms as well as an open plan kitchen, dining and chill out room. The outside space is vast with front garden and open countryside. A huge side patio with barbeque affords enough space while offering you the privacy to make it feel your own. A traditional Finnish sauna provides an opportunity to unwind after an active day. The sauna stands alone from the lodge and is heated to around 80°C - just perfect to ease those aches and pains after a long walk. Excellent laundry and freezer facilities, Sky Freeview are available. Why not combine a walking holiday with a romantic weekend log cabin break? Please click on log cabin photographs for more information and prices. |
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Self-catering mansion in Cerdigion, Wales, sleeping up to 15 |
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Explore Cardigan, Wales on your walking holiday. Beautiful, well appointed Georgian Mansion offering spacious and comfortable accommodation at a resonable cost. The house is situated in own grounds of 13 acres in peaceful rural setting. 5 miles Cardigan and coast. Sleeps up to 15. Click on image for details or take a look at additional large mansions in Wales for big groups, to rent for holidays and short breaks.
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Large self-catering country house in the Lake District |
- group accommodation in the Lake District - click for a list of large houses in the Lake District for groups of people