Low Graythwaite Hall, Hawkshead

Low Graythwaite Hall is a grand 3-floor country house with a separate Old Dairy building in the Lake District. This massive property sleeps 24 people across 12 bedrooms with 8 bathrooms. Perfect for large family gatherings or groups wanting their own slice of Cumbrian luxury. The main house offers elegant rooms with period features while the Old Dairy provides additional accommodation for those wanting a bit more privacy.

Set within four acres of woodland in the southern Lakes, this property gives you the best of both worlds. You're just 5.3 miles from Hawkshead village with its shops and Beatrix Potter Gallery. Want adventure? Grizedale Forest is nearby with cycling tracks and Go-Ape for when you've had enough of each other. The grounds are spectacular with lawns and patios - ideal for summer BBQs or morning coffee before everyone else wakes up.

The main house features two super-king bedrooms (one convertible to twins), three king-size rooms and three doubles. The Old Dairy adds two more doubles and a twin. Most bedrooms have en-suite facilities - essential when you've got 24 people fighting over bathroom time! The kitchen/diner is fully equipped for large-scale catering with a range cooker and multiple fridges.

Nearby attractions include Windermere (perfect for paddleboarding as Tim mentioned in his review), Coniston Water (10 minutes), Aquarium of the Lakes (25 minutes) and Windermere Lake Cruises (20 minutes). You can even fish on the estate with equipment available to hire locally.

Low Graythwaite Hall is the ultimate group getaway. After exploring, soak in the wood-fired hot tub that fits 8 people - though you might need to draw straws for who gets in first!