Indoor pool in a Group Retreats house
For owners of exceptional homes and estates

Unlock the Potential of an Exceptional Property

Since 2017, we have marketed and cared for some of the UK's most distinctive large houses, welcoming large groups for life's biggest occasions and looking after every house as if it were our own.

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No obligation. Every enquiry is reviewed personally by our National Partnerships Manager.

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Since 2017Veteran owned specialists in large houses
23 housesIn a carefully curated collection
4.8 / 5Average guest rating, with Airbnb Superhost status
Exclusive useEvery house hired as a whole
Why owners choose us

Exceptional Houses Deserve Exceptional Representation

A house like yours is more than a listing. It needs the right positioning, the right guests and a partner who understands the group travel market at its highest level.

We specialise in large, exclusive-use houses and estates. Every house is hired as a whole, by families marking milestone birthdays, friends coming together and companies planning retreats.

Our collection is deliberately small. Every house is individually chosen, and every partnership rests on a shared commitment to quality, presentation and care.

See the two ways we work with owners
Agency or lease

Two Ways to Work With Us

Every house is different, and so is every owner. Choose to stay closely involved, or to step back entirely. If you're not sure which suits you, we'll talk it through and recommend the best one for you.

A historic country house and pool set in woodland, from the airStay involved

Agency Partnership

Your house, your calendar, our expertise.

You keep full ownership and a say in how the house is used. We take on the marketing, bookings and guest care, so the house is seen by the right groups at the right rates.

  • Pricing that moves with demand
  • Professional photography and listing copy
  • Marketing across our own channels and selected booking platforms
  • Every group vetted and looked after, from first enquiry to departure
  • Your own dates kept free whenever you want to use the house
  • A dedicated account manager, so you always know who to call

Best suited toOwners who want to stay involved and see the house reach its potential.

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A grand country house at duskStep back entirely

Long Term Lease

Step back, while your house works for you.

We lease the house for an agreed term and take on everything: guests, housekeeping, maintenance and upkeep. You keep the asset and the rewards of owning it, with none of the day to day.

  • We run the house in full, including maintenance and upkeep
  • One agreement and a dedicated account manager
  • Every group vetted and looked after by our team
  • References from current owners available on request

Best suited toOwners who would rather not be involved at all.

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Whichever route you choose, there are no onboarding, admin or annual fees.

Our guests

The Right Guests, for Life's Biggest Moments

Our guests aren't looking for a room. They are marking milestone birthdays, bringing generations of family together, celebrating Christmas and New Year and planning company retreats. They value quality, privacy and space, and they treat a house accordingly.

Milestone BirthdaysFamily GatheringsChristmas and New YearAnniversariesCorporate RetreatsWeekends With Friends

Every booking is personally reviewed. We only confirm a group once we're happy with who is coming and their plans for the house.

We cannot find even the slightest fault with our experience. The house itself was immaculate when we arrived. There isn't a company I would recommend more highly.
Nathan, guest
We all, from 2 years to 80, had the most amazing time and made some wonderful memories.
Jacqueline, 80th birthday
The collection

A Glimpse of Our Collection

Drawing room with the fire lit
A country house above its formal gardens, with the Dales beyond
A stone-floored country kitchen with a long island
Dining table on a terrace with countryside views
Four-poster bedroom
Library sitting room

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A white country house beside its moat, with lawns and woodland
What we look for

Houses With a Sense of Occasion

We look for homes with character and space: the kind of house a group still talks about long after they leave. We would rather represent a few exceptional houses than many ordinary ones.

  • Exclusive use, with every house hired as a whole
  • Sleeping 12 or more under one roof
  • A private setting with outdoor space
  • High quality interiors and presentation throughout
  • A hot tub, or space for one
  • A strong location

Location matters as much as size. A house in an exceptional setting can be a strong fit with fewer bedrooms, and capacity can sometimes be increased. Our National Partnerships Manager will advise when she visits.

Handing our house over to Group Retreats was a big decision, and it has turned out to be one of the best we have made. The team look after every guest from first enquiry to departure, and keep us informed every step of the way.
Owner, Suffolk
The process

How It Works

01

A confidential conversation

Tell us about your house and what you would like from it. There's no obligation, and everything stays between us.

02

A visit and assessment

Our National Partnerships Manager visits the house to understand its character, capacity and potential.

03

A tailored proposal

We recommend agency or lease and set out exactly how it would work for your house. Then we handle photography, onboarding and launch.

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Good to know

Questions Owners Ask

Can I still use my house?

Yes, with an agency partnership. Let us know your dates in advance and we'll keep them free for you.

Is there a cost to join?

No. There are no onboarding, admin or annual fees.

Will I have a dedicated contact?

Yes. Every owner has a dedicated account manager who knows the house well.

Who are your guests?

Families, friends and companies celebrating life's biggest occasions. Every booking is personally reviewed before it's confirmed.

Who looks after the guests?

We do, from the first enquiry through to departure.

How does a lease differ from an agency partnership?

With a lease, we take on the house for an agreed term and run every part of it, including maintenance and upkeep, so you don't need to be involved day to day. With an agency partnership, you keep control of the house and your calendar while we market it and look after the guests.

Does my house need to sleep a certain number?

Most houses in our collection sleep 14 or more, but location matters as much as size. A house in an exceptional setting can work well with fewer bedrooms, and we'll advise when we visit.

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Let's Talk AboutYour Property

Tell us a little about your property and our National Partnerships Manager will be in touch personally, as soon as possible.

  • Confidential
  • No obligation
  • No joining fees