Group Retreats Reviews 

We booked a house through Group Retreats to celebrate a 40th birthday. Very easy to deal with and book, good information provided up front. The house exceeded expectations in terms of space indoor and out, decor and (crucially) equipment and bedding for a large group. Unlike a lot of Airbnb, Vrbo etc properties where you cannot be sure whether it will be properly equipped for a larger group of people, Group Retreats had thought of everything you would need to have an enjoyable time and self-cater for a big number. The properties are reasonably expensive, but a very high quality experience. Highly recommend for a special occasion.

Had a great stay between Christmas and new year the house was lovely and clean and set up lovely and festive the family and I would definitely stay again

We fulfilled a dream of seeing all the family over the Christmas period - and in some style too!
Questions were answered beforehand promptly and efficiently. We found the house really well stocked with the basics and with extra special touches too.
Beautifully decorated for Christmas, with the pool warm and inviting and the grounds looking crisp and cool for walking…not to mention the games barn - there’s enough room for everyone to enjoy themselves and each other’s company too.
The cleaning team had worked their magic before we arrived, William (maintenance) checked in on us during our stay and it all worked well.
This was our 2nd visit and we'd certainly consider returning.

From booking to our stay, everything was helpful, efficient and just perfection!
The home we stayed in was beautiful and we had a truly magical Christmas stay with friends and family.
The home has everything you could want or need for a group stay and the welcome basket was a wonderful added bonus! Thank you so much

The property was so spacious and was so well equipped. The beds were comfy, the house was warm and beautifully decorated for Christmas. The kitchen was so well stocked (except for tea towels and oven gloves!) The property was only a 20 min walk to the beach and we had a wonderful walk the other way with a great lunch at a local pub. Space for all cars to park on the drive too.

A deceptively large cottage, simply decorated. Beds are very very comfortable and the house was warm & cosy when we stayed in December. The cottage is part of an estate so it is quiet and there is a private driveway. As part of the stables the horses are literally next door. The garden isn't secure if you take dogs but the long driveway provides a morning stroll. Abs the caretaker was great. A real asset to the experience. Stables Cottage is a 10 minute drive from Salisbury and in the perfect location for exploring this beautiful part of the world. Group Retreats provided an extremely professional service and were very helpful throughout the booking process.

16 of us stayed at Saham Grove Hall for 3 nights in December. I would recommend the property to anyone, it's great for a multi family stay with a wide range of ages. The house has a great kitchen, 3 lounges as well as a games room and hot tub. Not as relevant for December but for the summer the house has great outdoor space as well.

We stayed at Ashfield Place Farm with our extended family and had a wonderful experience. The place is huge, with plenty of space for everyone to relax comfortably. We were warmly welcomed with biscuits and jams, and the house was already heated when we arrived, which was a lovely touch.

There were plenty of board games to enjoy, and we especially loved the conservatory with underfloor heating, it meant we could play pool for longer without feeling cold. All the necessary utensils and equipment were provided, including tennis rackets, which made our stay even more enjoyable.

We would absolutely recommend this place and would happily stay again.

We stayed at Abbey House for three nights, 22 of us for a 70th birthday celebration.
We can absolutely recommend it.
It took us a while to be able to navigate this house with its nine bedrooms, loft and countless lounges.
Totally surprised that the owners let anyone stay here.
It was at the end of November so the swimming pool was closed, although the hot tub was available if we wanted to use it.
Super venue for a large family gathering.

From start to finish the process was very smooth. The Cottage was exactly as described, everything was there for you (apart from a sink plug strangely) and it was all decked out for Christmas.

Can’t fault Group Retreats, would recommend and book again.

We had an excellent weekend at Ashfield House to celebrate three big birthdays with family. The house was, very clean and well maintained, large, warm, well equipped, extremely comfortable and although large had a really cosy and homely vibe. Our ages ranged from 1 to 91 and everyone was full of praise for how lovely it was. It was also beautifully decorated for Christmas, thankyou. We were also grateful for the lovely hamper and hot tub. Jason responded very quickly to our request for logs and explained the situation clearly and professionally. Because this beautiful old house has many different levels and steps and one WC on the ground floor, being aware of access and mobility is something to take account of. We would warmly recommend this lovely house and location for family and/or friends gatherings.

We booked a stay at The Plant House via Group Retreats, and we were absolutely blown away! The property was stunning, with so many amazing facilities. The garden area was beautiful, with a hot tub, natural pool, sauna, and even heat lamps by the seating area! They even had a games room. Everything was a five star - I could not fault any of it. Before our arrival, Group Retreats provided us with all the information that we needed and made the check in so smooth. I would definitely book through them again. We loved our stay and we can’t wait to go back! Thank you :)

The Group Retreat's property (Glentworth Hall near Gainsborough) was magnificent!
It's size, decor & furnishings where outstandingly beautiful.
The kitchen was well equipped & the welcome hamper was a really nice touch.
A wonderful property to host our event, we will definitely book with Group Retreats again!

Had the most wonderful weekend here to celebrate my birthday with friends and family at the end of October. The kitchen was well stocked and all of the furnishings were in great condition, the property was immaculate on arrival and the gardens were beautiful. Considering the size of the property and the great condition it's in, I think the price was very fair. We couldn't really have asked for more. Caretaker Abs was also really approachable and responsive and arrangements were swiftly made for the return of some forgotten items! A late check-out was also arranged which was much appreciated. Thank you team!

Thanks to Jason and the Team for a great stay. The poor house is showing the signs of wear and tear but a very fine home, quirky and inviting, plenty of space for everyone to do as they wish. Jason was great, the heating went off and immediately he had it back on and even popped a few more logs outside the door for us. Always nice when someone goes the extra mile.

Brilliant communication that made the process booking with them so straightforward. The house itself was amazing. We plan to rebook again next year.

Our stay at Caer Beris Manor was absolutely fantastic. The property delivered exactly what we needed and in a great location with the town just a short drive down the road and golf course 2 minutes away.

Had the most amazing birthday here - a huge thank you to everyone!! Special shout out to Ross who was super helpful as we checked out very hungover. Would book again in a heartbeat! X

Really amazing stay at fawley estate! The house was lovely and historic and had a very charming feel (especially the pool and dining room). Highly recommend group retreats as a business and fawley estates for larger groups. Was also great value for money!

I booked Harkstead Hall through Airbnb, Group Retreats customer service was incredible! Sending us everything we needed to know and more, they checked in with us the day before and a few days later to see how our stay was. As for the property, it was stunning! I stayed there the night before my wedding with my bridesmaids, plenty of space for us all to have our hair and makeup done in the morning, and plenty of space for entertaining a larger group the night of tje wedding! Would definitely recommend! Thank you for making the time around our wedding so special x