Big House Holiday Lets

Large group holiday home rentals in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean

Big House Holiday Lets is a British company dedicated to renting large-capacity holiday homes for groups of families and friends in the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean regions. Its offering focuses on self-catering accommodation for short stays, with properties that sleep from 18 to 50 guests. The company presents itself as a leading provider of large holiday homes in the area.

The portfolio includes a variety of houses located in settings such as villages, market towns, woodlands, riverbanks, mountains or farms. Among the facilities available at the properties are pools, hot tubs, games rooms, pizza ovens, barbecues and playgrounds. Many of the houses are pet-friendly and some offer additional services such as hot tub hire, a bar, a cinema room or wedding spaces.

Featured properties

The company manages a selection of unique houses, each with its own characteristics:

• Bowley Hall: magical manor on 22 acres, capacity for up to 31 people in 12 bedrooms (including Coachhouse). Offers hot tub hire, pet friendly, bar, games room, cinema room and weddings.
• Bromsash House: luxury villa on 2 acres sleeping 18 in 8 rooms. Features a hot tub, games lodge, landscaped garden, barbecue and a walk to wonderful pubs.
• Forest House: in the heart of the Forest of Dean, 11 en-suite bedrooms, sleeps 25, hot tub, pet friendly and a walk to shops, pubs and woods.
• Brookside: grand Georgian manor for up to 24 guests, with an outdoor heated swimming pool, games room, pet friendly and a walk to shops, restaurants, cafés, pubs and the river.
• Holly Tree House: magical riverside pet-friendly villa, overlooking Symonds Yat, sleeping 22 in 9 bedrooms, games room, hot tub and a walk to food pubs and restaurants.
• Wye Rapids House: magical riverside location, 13 en-suite bedrooms, sleeps 30, 2 minutes' walk to pubs, restaurants, canoe launch and ferry, pet friendly.
• Symonds Yat Lodge: magical riverside location for 30-50 guests in 15-25 en-suite bedrooms, surrounded by woodland overlooking the River Wye.
• The Anchor: 19th-century converted village pub, sleeps up to 22 guests in 7/8 bedrooms, pet friendly, hot tub, games room and a walk to pubs, shops and the river.
• Monnow Valley Studio: legendary recording studio sleeping 24 in 11 rooms, stunning riverside setting, hot tub, games, cinema and party room. Weddings.
• High Cloud Farm: overlooking Raglan Castle on a 30-acre farm, pet friendly, walks, heated outdoor pool, hot tub, games room. Sleeps 24 in 10 bedrooms.
• River Wye Lodge: huge converted coaching inn on the banks of the River Wye, sleeping 26 in 12 bedrooms, games room, hot tub, playground and canoe launch.
• Monnow Manor: manor house on 2 acres on the River Monnow, sleeps 24 in 11 rooms, games room, fishing, swimming, hot tub, pets.
• Pencraig Court: country house overlooking the River Wye, large grounds, games room, sleeping up to 36 in 11 en-suite bedrooms, pet friendly, hot tub hire available.
• Fairlea Grange: striking gothic townhouse in the heart of Abergavenny, full of character, with 10 bedrooms, sleeping up to 24 people, 2 lounges, 2 kitchens, a games room, hot tub and an enclosed garden.

Services and features

Big House Holiday Lets properties are designed for large group get-togethers and celebrations. The company offers self-catering accommodation for short stays and properties strategically located for easy travel, with motorway access almost to the door. In addition, many houses are pet friendly and feature facilities such as pools, hot tubs, games rooms, cinemas, bars and wedding spaces.

The company also provides ideas for activities and experiences in the area, such as outdoor adventures, attractions, heritage and landscapes to explore. It mentions options for rainy days, such as museums, caves, steam train rides or boat cruises down the Wye.

Booking process

Those interested can search availability by date, explore the houses, check offers and late availability, and contact the company for advice on which house best suits the group's needs, its availability and cost. The company offers a phone number for direct enquiries.