27 smart rental houses to book for group holidays in 2025

While there are endless destinations around the globe that are primed for beautiful group holidays, for this piece we’ve decided to limit ourselves to the UK and Ireland. As the logistics of booking a trip with a large group of people tend to be more challenging than if you’re travelling as a couple or on a solo trip, avoiding international travel can ease the pressure on whoever has been assigned chief holiday organiser. On top of that, you avoid long flights and transfers, and undoubtedly save money on transport by staying more local. From Cornwall or Devon, to the Midlands, Norfolk, the Lake District and the Scottish countryside, we’ve likely highlighted a holiday house that’s not too far from home.