Exceptionally large property, well maintained and extremely clean. Kitchen very well equipped with the almost necessary two dishwashers. Dining room had a regal feel and was furnished to high stan... Toon meer
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Celebrated a 60th birthday. Great place to stay old quirky but modern also. Fantastic facilities throughout. Lovely and quiet location. Loved the hot tubs. The garden is absolutely fantastic. We sp... Toon meer
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Our aim is simple: to offer truly wonderful experiences in truly exceptional houses, for groups of friends and families. We have curated our fabulous collection of large houses to rent with great care. Each and every house has been hand-picked with those truly wonderful experiences in mind. All have oodles of space, luxury as standard, and unique features that add the ‘wow’ factor.
We’re a family business. It started with just the two of us; husband and wife duo, Gareth and Claire Allen. We’re developing a team of lovely like-minded people around us as we grow, who will make sure we never lose that family business feel. And that means we’ll never lose that level of personal service that our wonderful guests have come to love.
We are selective. And unapologetically so. We feature only houses we’d be genuinely excited about staying in ourselves. It’s not about numbers for us – we’re happy to keep our collection of properties small and beautiful if that means we can recommend each property with confidence and pride.
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We’re a family business. It started with just the two of us; husband and wife duo, Gareth and Claire Allen. We’re developing a team of lovely like-minded people around us as we grow, who will make sure we never lose that family business feel. And that means we’ll never lose that level of personal service that our wonderful guests have come to love.
We are selective. And unapologetically so. We feature only houses we’d be genuinely excited about staying in ourselves. It’s not about numbers for us – we’re happy to keep our collection of properties small and beautiful if that means we can recommend each property with confidence and pride.
Our Collection of Houses
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- A hand-picked collection
- When you book one of our luxury big houses to rent, you are getting more than just a magnificent home with the wow factor in a superb location, you also get total exclusivity: your big house to rent and do things your way.
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Darwin House, GL50 1HX, Cheltenham, Verenigd Koninkrijk
- 01242 352747
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Helpful, friendly and great communication throughout!
Organised, helpful and excellent communication!!! Would recommend, and the houses are so much better quality than other sites I’ve used.
Everyone was so impressed and we will all be recommending.
26 februari 2026
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Hi Ellen,
Thank you for your fantastic review. We’re so pleased to hear that Rapunzel’s Keep impressed everyone and that you found our team organised, helpful and great to deal with throughout.
We really appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back again in the future.
Best wishes,
Gareth and the team at Big House Experience
Rippon Hall
My 80th Birthday celebration with a large family covering 3 generations was perfect.Rooms beautifully decorated and furnished.Amenities extensive with pool and hot tub plus games room and snooker table.Everyone’s needs completely covered.Thankyou
20 februari 2026
Antwoord van Big House Experience
Hi Alan,
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that your 80th birthday celebrations at Rippon Hall were such a success and that the house worked so well for all three generations. It’s wonderful to know the facilities helped make it a perfect family gathering.
We’d be very happy to welcome you back again in the future.
Best wishes,
Gareth and the team at Big House Experience
Mynach House
Mynach House
I booked through Big House Experience and found them to be very friendly, efficient and easy to deal with.
26 februari 2026
Antwoord van Big House Experience
Hi Nyree,
Thank you for your kind review. We’re so pleased to hear that you found booking Mynach House with us friendly, efficient and straightforward.
We’d love to welcome you back again for another stay in the future.
Best wishes,
Gareth and the team at Big House Experience.
Magpie Farm is a superb house
Magpie Farm is a superb house, well equipped, excellent for a big family get-together, particularly the indoor swimming pool and snooker room, but lots of space for different activities. The country park nearby was good for family walks. The house was clean and well looked after. Everything was dealt with efficiently.
26 februari 2026
Antwoord van Big House Experience
Hi Peter,
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that Magpie Farm was such a great setting for your family get-together and that everyone enjoyed the facilities and nearby walks. It’s great to know everything ran smoothly and the house met your expectations.
We’d be very happy to welcome you back again in the future.
Best wishes,
Gareth and the team at Big House Experience.
The house was fantastic, worth every penny.
The house was fantastic, even better than the photos. Spacious and well equipped. Booking was straightforward and information provided about the stay was clear and realistic.
All emails to The Big House Experience were replied to quickly and in a very friendly tone, cautionary deposit refunded promptly.
26 februari 2026
Antwoord van Big House Experience
Hi Kris,
Thank you for your great review. We’re delighted to hear that Home Farm exceeded expectations and that everything felt clear and straightforward from booking through to your stay. It’s also lovely to know the communication and deposit process all ran smoothly.
We’d be very happy to welcome you back again in the future.
Best wishes,
Gareth and the team at Big House Experience.
Great company
Great company, great service and comms, and the property at Hesdin Hall was amazing.
26 februari 2026
Antwoord van Big House Experience
Hi Terry,
Thank you for your kind words. We’re so pleased to hear that you found the service and communication great throughout, and that the property was such a success for your stay.
We’d love to welcome you back again in the future.
Best wishes,
Gareth and the team at Big House Experience
60th birthday joy
17 of us booked our stay at Magpie Farm for my 60th birthday . I had deliberated a long time choosing this property and we all thought the choice was perfect . The house holds such a happy energy and gave us a wonderful weekend of celebrations. We loved all the different areas in the house , we spent a lot of time cooking together as a group in the extremely well equipped kitchen . We had afternoons with the fire burning watching films & rugby , evenings enjoying dinners and dancing until the early hours . Time in the pool, games room and grounds. I really can’t recommend using Big Experience and Magpie Farm enough for a fantastic stay. I’d like to think that the amazing man who built this house can see what joy it gave us for our time there.
20 februari 2026
Antwoord van Big House Experience
Hi Tina,
Thank you for such a heartfelt review. We’re thrilled that Magpie Farm was the perfect choice for your 60th birthday and that it provided such a special setting for your celebrations. It sounds like you made the very most of everything the house has to offer.
We really appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back for another memorable stay in the future.
Best wishes,
Gareth and the team at Big House Experience.
Amazing Experience in Heathcote Manor
My friends and I recently stayed at Heathcote Manor for my 50th birthday celebration, which was arranged through Big House Experience.
If I had a way to give six stars here, I would certainly have done it. Perhaps even seven!
The house is an amazing mansion with 15 bedrooms, many common areas and a vast piece of land. Bedrooms are comfortable and warm, all amenities are provided. The kitchen can suit he Master Chef and the Bar can serve guests of any sophistication. My friends especially loved the two hot tubs outside the main house facing the lawn. And the working fireplace in the drawing room is super cozy!
All in all, a great experience, amazing hosts and excellent communication from Big House Experience!
20 februari 2026
Antwoord van Big House Experience
Hi Dmitry,
Thank you for such an amazing review. We’re absolutely delighted that Heathcote Manor was the perfect setting for your 50th birthday and that it lived up to (and even exceeded!) expectations. It’s wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed the space, the facilities and those hot tubs.
We really appreciate your kind words about our team as well, and we’d love to help you plan another special celebration in the future.
Best wishes,
Gareth and the team at Big House Experience.
Great company
Great company! So helpful and efficient. Always our go to when looking for somewhere beautiful to stay!
26 februari 2026
Antwoord van Big House Experience
Hi Shona,
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re thrilled to hear that Brockhall Park continues to be a favourite for you and that our team have consistently made the booking process easy and enjoyable.
We look forward to welcoming you back for many more stays in the future!
Best wishes,
Gareth and the team at Big House Experience.
Very good experience
Very good experience. The house was wonderful and full of great things for a family gathering . Would visit again this property . Grandkids were do happy!
17 april 2025
Antwoord van Big House Experience
Hi Joyce,
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that One Hundred Acres was perfect for your family gathering and that everyone, especially the grandkids, had such a wonderful time.
We’d be very happy to welcome you back again in the future.
Best wishes,
Gareth and the team at Big House Experience.
Antwoord van Big House Experience
Hi Danielle,
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that Beach Manor provided a fabulous stay and that the booking process and communication were straightforward and clear.
We’d be very happy to welcome you back again in the future.
Best wishes,
Gareth and the team at Big House Experience.
Mynach House
We stayed at Mynach House for my 70th birthday celebration and the house was perfect for my event. The venue was clean and smart and as described on the website.
We used Winnie’s Catering for our meals and Steph was excellent.
We would stay again.
12 februari 2026
Antwoord van Big House Experience
Hi Anthony,
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re thrilled to hear that Mynach House was the perfect setting for your 70th birthday celebration and that everything met your expectations. It’s great to know the catering added to your experience too.
We’d be very happy to welcome you back again in the future.
Best wishes,
Gareth and the team at Big House Experience.
White Gable House Exeter
Stayed White Gable House in Exeter for a long weekend, 4 families in total. Great location near Exeter Centre & quay. Bags of room across the house and lodge, and use of cinema and gym and pool and hot tub made for lots of fun. Recommend visit to Darts Farm.
14 februari 2026
Review zonder uitnodiging
Antwoord van Big House Experience
Hello,
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so pleased to hear White Gable House was a great fit for your long weekend and that the space and facilities helped make it such a fun stay for everyone.
We’re glad you enjoyed the location too – it’s a fantastic part of the country to explore. We hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Best wishes,
Gareth and the team at Big House Experience
We had a throughly wonderful time at…
We had a throughly wonderful time at Brockhall . The house was beautiful & comfortable .The grounds just lovely to explore . The indoor swimming pool meant all the children went home like ‘prunes ‘ .
We are all looking to return .
17 februari 2026
Antwoord van Big House Experience
Hi Trevor,
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear you had such a wonderful time at Brockhall Park and that both the house and grounds were enjoyed by everyone. It’s great to know the pool was such a hit with the children too!
We’d be very happy to welcome you all back again in the future.
Best wishes,
Gareth and the team at Big House Experience
The venue was better than anticipated
The venue was better than anticipated! The owners and management were extremely helpful and provided plenty of information. The property itself was clean and stunning. Really easy process to book, arrange with and locate as well as ease of mind of the cleaning process. Will be recommending to all
14 februari 2026
Antwoord van Big House Experience
Hi Ryan,
Thank you for your great review. We’re so pleased to hear Charborne Manor exceeded expectations and that you found the whole process straightforward and reassuring. It’s lovely to know the house and support from the owners made such a positive impression.
We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Best wishes,
Gareth and the team at Big House Experience
Big House Experience is the way to go…
Big House Experience is the way to go if you are looking for a reliable company to source and manage your big house get away. We recommend the stunning Limestone Grange in Derbyshire which sleeps 30. Big House Experience were super helpful at answering all our questions and being on hand to ensure our booking and overall experience went smoothly. They recommended brilliant caterers too. We would definitely recommend this company and this accommodation. Five stars!
12 februari 2026
Antwoord van Big House Experience
Hi Deborah,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear you had such a positive experience and that your stay at Limestone Grange was such a success. It’s great to know everything ran smoothly and that our catering recommendations helped make the occasion extra special.
We really appreciate the recommendation and would love to help you plan another big house getaway in the future.
Best wishes,
Gareth and the team at Big House Experience
“Confirmed Group Booking Cancelled Due to Double-Booking — Replacement Offered at Much Higher Price”
I’m writing this review to share a genuinely disappointing experience with Big House Experience, and to help future customers make an informed decision.
I booked a holiday home for 12 people six months in advance for a specific weekend, based on the clear understanding that the booking carried a strict no-cancellation policy. Given that condition, I planned accordingly and coordinated travel for guests visiting from abroad.
Two months after confirming the reservation, I was informed that the property had been double-booked. I was asked if I could move to a different weekend, which unfortunately was not possible due to pre-arranged international travel and fixed plans. I was then offered the option to rebook later in the summer — but only at a significantly higher price. Although a 25% discount was mentioned, the revised rate was still roughly 50% higher than my original confirmed booking, meaning the initial agreement was effectively not honoured.
The most frustrating part of this experience is the imbalance of responsibility. Customers are expected to accept strict no-cancellation terms, yet when the provider cancels due to an internal error, the burden falls entirely on the customer — financially and logistically. With only four months left until the trip, comparable alternatives were no longer available at a similar price point, leaving me in a very difficult position.
I understand that mistakes can happen in hospitality, but how they are resolved matters. In this case, I did not feel that a fair or equivalent solution was offered. I would strongly encourage prospective guests to clarify what protections exist if a booking cannot be honoured by the company itself.
9 februari 2026
Review zonder uitnodiging
Antwoord van Big House Experience
Dear Pan,
I entirely understand your frustration. While I’m thankful that on the whole double bookings are incredibly rare - I can count the number we’ve had on one hand in nearly ten years of operating - that won’t be any consolation to you.
In your case, the error was entirely with the property owners, for which they apologised profusely. We sought to resolve matters as best we could, refunding immediately, and agreeing a significant reduction on any alternative weekends. While another stay on a comparable date (the following weekend) was available, I understand that didn’t work for you. Sadly, the dates you wanted instead were always at a significantly more expensive time of year than you’d booked. While the discount offered was still available to you, I understand it was still at a higher rate.
We acted quickly to try and find a suitable resolution and I think the offer we made was the best we could do in a difficult situation.
The owner in question has now put in place steps to ensure this never happens again.
I’m naturally really sorry this happened, and I really hope you have found a great alternative place to stay.
Gareth
Incredible weekend at the Mead Country House
I stayed at The Mead Country House with 24 of my friends and family for my an amazing weekend for my birthday.
Big House Experience managed our entire stay and helped us to organise a fantastic weekend. Would definitely book with them again and have shared their details with friends looking to book similar events.
I found the Big House Experience website very detailed, especially the floor plans than helped to organise the event.
The property itself was incredible, that looks even better in real life than the photos. All the houses and bedrooms are stylish, and have everything you need to make your stay comfortable.
The house is large and has lots of space, for guests to relax, chill out and have fun. The kitchen has an amazing oven to cater for lots of guests and the dinning room is great for dinner parties. We hosted a party in the Cheese Room which had lots of space for dancing and games!
The pool, gym and sauna area are fantastic and kept the kids entertained all weekend. Kids can also access to Puxton Park which has lots of fun activities.
6 februari 2026
Antwoord van Big House Experience
Hi Charlie,
Thank you for your fantastic review. We’re thrilled to hear that Mead Country House provided the perfect setting for your birthday weekend and that everyone had such a memorable time. It’s great to know the house, facilities, and our support helped make the event so seamless and enjoyable.
We really appreciate you recommending Big House Experience and would love to welcome you or your friends back for another special stay in the future.
Best wishes,
Gareth and the team at Big House Experience
Amazing house
Easy process from start to finish, the house was amazing better than we expected.
We would highly recommend.
11 februari 2026
Antwoord van Big House Experience
Hi Paul,
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that Woldfoot Farm exceeded your expectations and that the booking process was smooth from start to finish.
We really appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back for another stay in the future.
Best wishes,
Gareth and the team at Big House Experience
We stayed at Tall Trees
We stayed at Tall Trees! It was fantastic. The team at Big House Experience were professional and easy to work with. They dealt with any questions in a timely manner. Communication was excellent. Looking forward to our next stay.
12 december 2025
Antwoord van Big House Experience
Hi Nikki,
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that Tall Trees was such a fantastic setting for your stay and that our team were able to make the process smooth and easy.
We look forward to welcoming you back again for another stay in the future.
Best wishes,
Gareth and the team at Big House Experience
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