Check out our collection of large dog friendly holiday accommodation sleeping from 8 to 20 or even 30+ people.
These large holiday homes are ideal if you’re planning a big get-together with family or friends. From lakeside lodges to rural farmhouses, these generous properties offer plenty of space to stretch out, relax and celebrate together in style. Plus, dogs are welcome at all of our large holiday homes.
2,424 properties found
Swanage, Dorset and Somerset
8 4 3 Yes
Head off to this appealing holiday home at Worth Matravers, on Dorset’s beautiful Isle of Purbeck. Sleeping eight guests, and welcoming one happy hound, this comfortable, four-bedroom property could be the ideal setting for your large family break or your holiday with a group of friends. Plan walks through your beautiful surroundings and along the coast path. Spend time on nearby beaches and swim in the sea. Return home to relax in your sunny garden, while the children play on the trampoline, or set the wood burner roaring on chilly autumn and winter days. Bring your party into this airy, single-storey holiday home, to leave coats, boots and beach gear in the hall and then wander through into the open-plan living space. Find your fabulous lounge/kitchen/diner is a sun-filled area, with superb views on to the garden. Pull back the tri-folding doors to let the outside in. Cook tasty meals for your party in the contemporary kitchen area, while chatting to friends and family at the breakfast bar, table or comfortable seating. Light the wood burner in the lounge area and watch TV in here or in the conservatory. Find one of your bedrooms has an en-suite shower room, with WC, and the other has an en-suite bathroom, with a shower over the bath and a WC. The remaining two bedrooms share the family bathroom, with its shower and WC. Enjoy soaking up the sunshine in your multi-level garden, with its generous expanse of decking. Catch glimpses of the sea in the distance and watch the children play. There is off-road parking for up to three cars at the house.
Weekly prices from £1,255.00
Bridport, Dorset and Somerset
8 4 3 Yes
Immerse yourselves in Dorset life at this appealing, holiday home for eight in West Bay. Take two delighted dogs with you too to explore the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Stroll down to the harbour from this beach-style, four-bedroom home. Take in the sweeping coastal vistas, pause in a cafe for a cup of tea or take a boat trip out on the water. Wander down to the beach to swim in the sea or relax on the sand or head into bustling Bridport, approximately 3 miles away, to go shopping or to eat out. Enjoy the bright, breezy seaside-feel of this airy holiday home. Enter via the hall and then make your way into the lounge, with its parquet floor and bay window. Relax together on the comfortable seating in here and watch a film on TV. Find your kitchen/dining room also offers ample space for your group. Pull open the bi-folding doors for seamless indoor-outdoor living. Make fresh coffee for your friends and family or prepare delicious holiday meals in the kitchen and enjoy them together at the table or out in the sunshine on the patio. Find you also have an inviting sunroom, where you can light the wood burner and gaze out to catch glimpses of the sea. Discover two of your bedrooms are located on the ground floor, together with a shower room, with WC, and utility room, with washing machine, tumble dryer and WC. Follow the winding stairs up to your other two inviting bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom, with WC, walk-in shower and roll-top bath. These have slightly reduced ceiling height in places and look out towards the sea. A family bathroom, with a bath, with a shower above, is also on the first floor. Enjoy warm days out in the garden, which has three levels and offers perfect spots for quiet relaxation and outside dining. Light the BBQ and enjoy a chilled drink as the sun goes down.
Weekly prices from £1,268.00
Wareham, Dorset and Somerset
8 4 2 Yes
This stunning cottage is located in the pretty village of Church Knowle and forms the perfect base for families or friends sharing. Sleeping up to eight guests across four bedrooms, this charming, Grade II-listed cottage boasts traditional features and a large garden that has spectacular views across the Purbeck Hills. The inside of the cottage offers a traditional farmhouse style which exudes warmth and charm. As you enter the property, you will be welcomed into a hallway with a stone floor. The kitchen is next along and has everything you need to cook up a feast. The dining table is located in the conservatory, with a terracotta tiled floor, comfortable sofa and doors leading out onto the garden. This is the perfect spot where you can sit together for a hearty breakfast to start the day with a spring in your step. The lounge area continues the in same country-cottage style with soft, comfortable sofas, carpets and exposed beams. This cosy space also has a wood burner, perfect for relaxing in front of during the cooler months. There is a games room also which includes a PS3 console and a reading area, perfect for children. The bedrooms on the floors upstairs have reduced height at the eaves, giving them a nice and cosy feel. Here there are two double bedrooms with soothing, neutral decor and wooden furniture accessed by steep stairs. Up onto the second floor, you will find two twin bedrooms with exposed beams; one of the room also boasts a wonderful Victorian ornamental fireplace. The garden which leads from the conservatory features a little patio with garden furniture - ideal for al fresco dining during the summer months whilst overlooking the surrounding countryside. There is parking for 2 cars on the village lane directly in front of the cottage, spaces are not reserved and will be subject to availability.
Weekly prices from £824.00
Dorchester, Dorset and Somerset
8 5 2 Yes
Gaze out towards the sea from this sunny, spacious holiday home for eight at Ringstead in Dorset. Take two furry friends with you to enjoy the proximity to the spectacular Jurassic Coast, with its pretty coves and picturesque walks. Follow the steep path down to the beach, through the gate at the end of your garden, or find the easier ramp access, also close by. Sun yourselves in the three-quarters of an acre garden on warm sunny days or gather round the open fire in winter inside the comfortable, five-bedroom property. Plan trips to historic sites together or spend time in bustling Dorset towns. Step into the inviting cottage and find yourself in the sun-filled lounge/diner. Put your feet up in here after long days out. Light the fire if you choose, watch TV or a DVD and dine at the table beside the window, where you can take in the scenic views. On warm days, throw open the French windows. Find your kitchen has everything you need to prepare group meals, and a table, where you can ponder a while over a cup of coffee and a magazine. There is also a utility room, with washing machine, and a covered yard, where you can keep boots and wet suits. A ground-floor bedroom looks out towards the sea and there is a shower room, with WC nearby. Head upstairs to your remaining four bedrooms, two of which have sea views, and the family bathroom, with a bath, shower and WC. Make the most of your superb space by dining out in the sunshine, playing with children and happy hounds on the lawn and relaxing or lighting the BBQ on the raised terrace. Stroll down to the beach whenever you choose and find plenty of parking at the house.
Weekly prices from £1,256.00
Dorchester, Dorset and Somerset
8 4 4 Yes
Set in the charming village of West Bexington and only 200 metres from the renowned Chesil Beach, this spacious four-bedroom property is the ideal destination for families and friends seeking a coastal cottage for a relaxing getaway. The sociable open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is an impressive space for leisurely evenings and the cosy second lounge is perfect for quiet chats and movie nights. The large gardens offer plenty of picnic spots and treasure hunts through the trees. Only a short walk away, spend the days sunbathing and playing games on Chesil Beach or strolling through the tranquil West Bexington Nature Reserve. Stepping into the property through the large enclosed porch, there is plenty of space to leave outdoor clothing and sandy shoes. With light and airy rooms decorated in a palette of soothing shades, the house has a warm and inviting feel throughout. Gather together in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner to cook delicious dinners in the well-equipped kitchen and linger over meals late into the night around the stylish dining table. Enjoy a glass of wine in the cosy seating area in front of the open fire, looking out across the gardens. After a busy day at the beach, relax in the main lounge in front of a film before retiring to bed. There are two comfortable bedrooms on the ground floor, a double and a twin, both with en-suite shower rooms. Heading upstairs, you will find the two remaining bedrooms, one with 5’ zip and link bed, the other with 5’ bed and en-suite shower room. The family bathroom is also on this floor. Outside, the property is surrounded by large gardens with a seating area for alfresco dining and large lawn for garden games. Ample driveway parking is available.
Weekly prices from £1,310.00
Wareham, Dorset and Somerset
8 4 4 Yes
Situated in the attractive village of West Lulworth, this charming four-bedroom cottage is close to the South West Coast Path and less than two miles from the famous stone arch of Durdle Door, making it the ideal property for families and friends, seeking a base from which to explore the Jurassic Coast. After a long day of outdoor exploration, curl up and enjoy each other’s company in front of the soothing heat of the wood burner or relax with a glass of wine in the sunroom. Stretch your legs on the village trail past the 17th-century cottages to feed the ducks in the millpond or take long walks along the pebble beach at nearby Lulworth Cove (1 mile) before stopping for refreshments in one of the village pubs. Your holiday home is surrounded by wonderful views of the Binden Hills creating a peaceful environment for rest and relaxation. Combining stylish decor with original features and homely touches, the cottage has a warm and inviting feel throughout. Cook up a storm in the generous kitchen where you’ll find the oven and hob, making catering a breeze. Linger over your meals at the large table in the lounge/diner before retreating to the comfortable sofas for a glass of wine as the logs crackle in the wood burner or enjoy a quiet moment in the sunroom looking out across the garden. There’s a double with en-suite shower room and a king-size bedroom on this floor, both decorated in soothing shades. The family bathroom with freestanding bath is also on this floor. Upstairs are two charming bedrooms nestled in the eaves, one double with en-suite shower room and a pretty twin with en-suite bathroom. Outside, light the BBQ for a relaxed evening meal on the patio or climb the steep steps to the terraces for wonderful views.
Weekly prices from £1,058.00
Wareham, Dorset and Somerset
8 4 3 Yes
Stay at this handsome period home at West Lulworth and enjoy having the dramatic Jurassic Coast right on your doorstep. Parties of up to eight guests can stay at the former vicarage, making it ideal for group celebrations or two families. Enjoy the 19th century beauty of the four-bedroom home, built from local Purbeck stone. Relax in its elegant, sun-filled rooms, play croquet on the lawn and take in the views across the countryside. Take two happy hounds with you and enjoy long walks along the South West Coast Path or wander down to the beach to play on the sand and splash in the sea. Step into the house and find yourselves in a traditional hall leading to a downstairs cloakroom. Wander on into the kitchen, which has everything you need to prepare hearty feasts for your group. Pause at the breakfast table with a cup of coffee in the morning or wander out into the sunshine through the back door. Find the capacious lounge is a grand space, where you and your friends and family can spread out, play games and light the open fire in the marble fireplace. Enjoy the airy ambience, as well as the period features, and simply gaze out at the views. Find a useful utility room, with tumble dryer, on the ground floor and follow the staircase up to find two of your bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom, on the first floor. A family bathroom and wet room are also at this level. Members of your party wishing to watch TV or escape with their book, will also find a second lounge here. The two remaining bedrooms are on the second floor, where there are lower door frames and the rooms have some restricted head height due to sloping ceilings. Make the most of the enchanting, mature gardens, with their beautiful beds and pretty pond, at this property by dining out in the fresh air and playing games with the children on the lawn. As dusk falls light the fire pit and admire the night skies. Find generous off-road parking.
Weekly prices from £1,479.00
Bridport, Dorset and Somerset
8 4 3 Yes
This traditional stone cottage forms the perfect base for large families or groups of friends seeking to explore Dorset. Situated in the small village of Uploders, approximately 100 metres from a traditional country pub, the location of this property is idyllic for those looking for a quiet rural retreat. Sleeping eight guests across four bedrooms, the house boasts plenty of space for everyone to gather together as well as a garden with a private hot tub for indulgent evenings spent stargazing. Make yourself at home in this wonderful cosy cottage which boasts a homely atmosphere with soft, comfortable furniture and spacious rooms. The open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining area has plenty of space for the entire family and combines contemporary and traditional features, creating a relaxed and welcome feel. When the temperature drops you can fire up the wood burner and curl up on the sofa to watch a movie on the Smart TV. The lounge area is split into two, providing a separate space for family members to relax. The modest kitchen has everything you need to rustle up a special meal, with a large dining table and chairs providing space for everyone to dine together. The four bedrooms are spacious and have views across the garden or village. French doors from the lounge area lead out onto a patio and tiered garden. Open a bottle of bubbly and celebrate your time together in style in the private hot tub or dine alfresco at the top of the garden which features stunning views across the local countryside. Please note, the different levels of the garden are accessed by flights of steps which may not be suitable for young children.
Weekly prices from £972.00
Wareham, Dorset and Somerset
8 4 2 Yes
Located in a secluded spot in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this charming Victorian cottage makes a tranquil getaway for up to eight guests. Perfect for a group of friends or a larger family with younger children, the property is surrounded by superb landscaped gardens offering acres of land for children to run and play. Ideally situated for families, nature-lovers, walkers and cyclists, this tastefully furnished retreat makes an excellent self-catering holiday base. The house is close to several beautiful nature reserves, as well as some quaint towns and villages. The glorious Dorset coastline is just 6 miles to the south, offering some stunning beaches, quiet coves and breathtaking cliff-top walks. Entering this inviting property, a couple of steps lead down into the coolly decorated and refreshing lounge which has plenty of seating, a Smart TV, Wii and a wood burner, making this a fantastic space to snuggle up in the evening. Patio doors offer delightful views of the extensive garden. Exploring further, the kitchen/diner has slate-tiled flooring which adds to the rustic farmhouse style of the house. The kitchen is fully equipped so you can prepare your favourite meals which you can share in the charming dining area which has ample space for eight guests. Upstairs, the first floor has four cosy bedrooms. The peaceful king-size room has an en-suite bathroom, and there’s also a restful double room. There is a bunk bedroom perfect for children as well as a twin. Accessed via three steps, the bunk bedroom and twin also have plenty of books to choose from at bedtime. The main bathroom is also on the first floor. There are terraces on both sides of the house, with the terrace to the rear featuring outdoor furniture and a BBQ, making this a lovely spot to sit back with al fresco drinks in the evening. Beyond this, the garden stretches out with large lawns providing plenty of space for games, and there’s a woodland area to explore, with swings and ropes to play on.
Weekly prices from £913.00