The best large group holiday homes in Kent include Tollgate Farm Kent near Cranbrook, which sleeps up to 24 across nine bedrooms, as well as Knowlton Court near Canterbury, Great Everden Manor in the Alkham Valley and the Oxney Barns near Tenterden. Whether you’re planning a milestone birthday, a family reunion or a company retreat, the right house makes all the difference: enough bedrooms, a kitchen and table big enough for everyone, and space outside to spread out.
A quick note: we run Tollgate Farm Kent, so we’ve put our own homes first. The other places on this list are ones we think genuinely deserve a look.
1. Tollgate Farm Kent: Rural Retreat (sleeps up to 24)
For the biggest groups, you can book the whole of Tollgate Farm Kent exclusively. That’s nine bedrooms and six bathrooms (four en-suite) across three buildings: the Farmhouse, the Stable and the shepherd’s hut, set in the High Weald near Cranbrook. There are two wood-fired hot tubs, a fire pit, a BBQ and parking for up to ten cars, plus open-plan spaces for getting together and quiet corners for slipping away.
It’s a peaceful countryside retreat rather than a party house, so it suits family celebrations, multi-generational holidays and company away days best. Sissinghurst Castle Garden and Cranbrook are both a five-minute drive away.
Best for: exclusive use, celebrations and corporate retreats
Excellent stay for our company team off-site. A lovely site with great spaces to work and socialise… Good feedback all round from the team… WiFi was fast and reliable. Top marks for a team retreat.
Tom, Airbnb review, May 2026
View the Kent Rural Retreat · 9 Bedroom Complex
2. Kent Family Farmhouse (sleeps up to 18)
If you don’t need the whole site, the Farmhouse sleeps 18 across seven bedrooms, with its own wood-fired hot tub, a games room and an enclosed garden. Dogs are welcome too. There’s a dining area seating 16, so everyone eats together, and Staplehurst station (on the line from London) is about a ten-minute drive.
Best for: large families and dog owners
The house, the location, the grounds, and the owner Tim are all incredible… Honestly couldn’t recommend the house or Tim enough – don’t hesitate and just book.
Hovig Y., Google review
Host tip: Put your walking boots on. Hemsted Forest is a favourite local walk, or you can head out on foot from the farm to Sissinghurst or Cranbrook.
View the Kent Family Farmhouse · 7 Bedrooms · Hot Tub
3. Knowlton Court, near Canterbury
Knowlton Court is a Tudor country house built in 1585, with 19 en-suite bedrooms sleeping up to 38 people. The house sits in formal gardens at the centre of a 1,900-acre working farm and estate run by the Fox-Pitt family. Smaller self-catering properties on the estate sleep from 2 to 21, including the Dower House, which takes up to 20.
Best for: very large house parties in a historic setting
4. Great Everden Manor, Alkham Valley
Great Everden Manor is booked exclusively as a whole estate. Between the manor, an annexe apartment and six cottages it sleeps up to 45, with a heated indoor pool, a hot tub, a floodlit tennis court, a games room and a gym. The estate has more than six acres of gardens and paddocks, around 5km from Folkestone’s beaches and roughly 20 minutes from Canterbury.
Best for: groups who want a pool and on-site activities
5. The Oxney Barns, near Tenterden
The Oxney Barns belong to Oxney Organic Estate, a vineyard on the Kent–Sussex border. Three converted barns around a shared garden sleep 14 in seven bedrooms, with a games room and tennis court. The estate’s Vineyard House and shepherd’s huts can be added, taking the total to 28. There are vineyard tours on Saturdays, and dogs aren’t allowed at the barns, though they’re welcome in the Vineyard House and huts.
Best for: wine lovers and mid-sized groups
How to choose a large group house in Kent
- Location: the High Weald (Cranbrook, Sissinghurst, Tenterden) is best for gardens, vineyards and countryside walks. East Kent (Canterbury, Folkestone) puts you closer to the coast.
- Exclusive use: if privacy matters, check whether you’ll share the grounds with other guests.
- Dogs: policies vary between buildings on the same estate, so always check.
- Party policy: many large houses, including ours, don’t accept hen or stag groups.
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest holiday home in Kent?
Great Everden Manor sleeps up to 45 across the whole estate, and Knowlton Court sleeps up to 38 in its main house. In the High Weald, Tollgate Farm Kent sleeps up to 24 when booked exclusively.
Are there large group holiday homes in Kent with hot tubs?
Yes. Tollgate Farm Kent has wood-fired hot tubs at every property (two at the Rural Retreat), and Great Everden Manor has a hot tub alongside its indoor pool.
Which large holiday homes in Kent are dog-friendly?
Tollgate Farm Kent welcomes dogs, and every property has an enclosed outdoor space. At Oxney Organic Estate, dogs are welcome in the Vineyard House and shepherd’s huts but not the barns.
