Let’s talk holidays, large group holidays (well, why not, it’s what we’re good at!). Do you prefer to stay in a hotel, or is a holiday home more your thing? We all have our opinions, but if you’re not sure on this one, have a read of our top 10 Benefits of Choosing a Holiday Home Over a Hotel, and then decide.

People often book our luxury large group holiday houses for big family holidays and to celebrate special birthdays and anniversaries with their nearest and dearest, so we’ve put together the ultimate guide to planning a multi-generation family holiday.

Our latest blog puts the spotlight on our local Somerset town of Ilminster, just a 10 minute drive down the road from where our luxury large group holiday houses are tucked away in the tiny hamlet of Cricket Malherbie. It’s a peaceful town with a very relaxed air, interesting independent shops, an arts centre, good places to eat, a recreation ground and nature reserve.

That most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner and it’s time for us to say a very Merry Christmas to you all from Malherbie Group Stays. We've welcomed our guests for the festive season and although we’re on hand to help as needed, we are looking forward to taking a short break and spending time with friends and family.

We have exciting news to share with you! Our luxury large group holiday house Beaverbrook 20 has scooped a prestigious Visit England Rose Award 2024! We are over the moon! The Rose Awards are given to selected accommodation providers across the country who provide visitors with the warmest of welcomes and celebrate establishments where the owners, management and employees provide outstanding experiences for their customers.

Somerset is such a beautiful part of the West Country, so it’s no surprise that it’s a top UK destination for large group holidays, mid-week breaks, weekends away and special celebration stays. With breathtaking scenery, beaches, quiet market towns, picturesque villages, award-winning attractions and plentiful places to eat, there’s something for all ages in all seasons.

We have exciting news to share with you! In early 2026 we’ll be opening the doors to Kingston, a brand new, luxury access friendly holiday house with a pool in the South West. All on one level, this supersized accommodation is fully accessible and will sleep up to 30, making it perfect for family gatherings, weekend celebrations, yoga retreats and corporate away days.

Welcome to Malherbie Group Stays! We are so excited to share our brand new website with you and to tell you about our luxury large group holiday houses in Somerset. Sleeping 20 + 10 guests in 10 ensuite bedrooms, with private pools, hot tubs, saunas, games rooms, movie rooms and play areas, these supersized properties have something for all ages.