Short breaks in the UK or two weeks abroad? It’s about quality over quantity - a short break in a luxury house in the UK could be more relaxing than two weeks overseas for several reasons. Short breaks are easier to organise and involve less travel; with large group stays it’s easier to organise, and you can see more places, rather than just stay in one location.

Have you heard of skip-gen holidays? It’s a travel trend that’s growing fast in the UK, where grandparents take their grandchildren on holiday without the parents – so you’re literally skipping the middle generation. If you’ve got a lot of grandchildren, Sleeps12 have the perfect holiday houses where the older and younger generations can have a fantastic time and make very special memories.

There are so many reason why it’s a good idea to take a short break in the UK – you get to spend time with special people, it’s a great way to celebrate a special occasion and it’s beneficial for your overall health and wellbeing. With fantastic facilities like indoor pools, hot tubs, games rooms and play areas a short break is an easy way to step back into happy mode.

We are delighted to announce that a Visit England Rose Award 2024 goes to Beaverbrook 20! Another fantastic luxury large group holiday house from the Sleeps12 collection that’s very deserving of this prestigious award.

Well, what a summer that was - as usual, it’s whizzed by far too quickly! The schools have gone back now, the holiday traffic has cleared and the days are cooler – but the sun is still shining and attractions are still open, so as we step into September we’re taking a look at the best autumn midweek breaks for groups. Autumn is a great time of year for a getaway with friends and family and the advantages are that if you go midweek it’s quieter and it’s cheaper than at weekends.

Christmas is such a magical time of year. Time to slow down, to relax, to be with your loved ones; it’s a time to make memories. If you’re thinking of renting a house for Christmas in the UK, our advice would be to book sooner rather than later – or beat the rush and book ahead for next year.

So there’s a wedding on the horizon and you’ve been tasked with organising a hen weekend! It’s a daunting job for some and if it’s something you haven’t done before, our first time guide to planning a hen party will set you well on the way to the perfect pre-wedding celebration.

Relaxation is guaranteed when you stay at one of our luxury holiday houses for private spa retreats in the UK. This is the perfect way to unwind, with an indoor pool, hot tub and sauna all to yourselves. Book mobile therapists to come in and pamper you, private chefs to cater for you; your spa break, your way. Most of all, you don’t have to share it with anyone else.

The sea, the sea. It has such a pull when it comes to holidays, short breaks and weekends away in the UK. Book one of our large group holiday houses near the beach to spend days by the shore, embrace the fresh coastal air and enjoy spectacular scenery on clifftop walks. Our luxury group accommodation sleeps up to 30 people and has something for all ages, with private pools, hot tubs, saunas, games rooms, movie rooms and play areas, so even if the weather lets you down, you’re still onto a winner.

Find the perfect balance of work, play and relaxation at our luxury UK workation holiday homes for large groups. With private indoor pools, hot tubs, saunas, games rooms, movie rooms and play areas for the little ones you can have the best workoliday ever!