Ideas accommodation and venues for hen nights

Ideas, accommodation and venues for hen nights

The following locations may be able to assist if you're trying to organise a hen night or weekend with a stay in self-catering accommodation. Many larger self-catering establishments can happily cater for hen nights by providing extras such as swimming pools, hot tubs and leisure facilities, room for parties, pampering treatments, or they can arrange for beauticians, masseurs and specialist treatments to come to you. Please feel free to call the owners of the following self-catering accommodation to find out how they can help with making your 'hen do' the best ever.

Accommodation in England

Cumbria Lake District	Lingmell House - Lower Gale

	Lingmell House in Ambleside is a perfect base for enjoying the Lake District. Wonderful views from the balcony of the surrounding fells. Facilities include use of heated indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna situated adjacent to the property. Also shallow tots pool. Sleeps from 2 to 6 in 3 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms. Sky TV. Excellent holiday cottage for families and small groups of friends. Also suitable for small hen parties. 01132256945,07793750971 Click here to email about cottage holiday


Derbyshire	Hillside Croft and Billys Bothy

	Two 5 star gold and silver award, 5 bedroom country cottages located in private pastureland close to the Peak District. Ideal central location for all attractions. Perfect venue for large groups, families, hen parties, birthdays, anniverseries. Corporate facilities include WiFi, projector and screen plus whiteboard. Pampering or meals avilable by arrangement. Secure paddocks for horses by arrangement. Garden with BBQ. +44(0)1335 344795,0780 8899493 Click here to email about cottage holiday


Derbyshire	'THE GREEN' in the heart of the Peak District National Park

	Spectacular COUNTRY HOUSE ideal for large groups up to 18. EXCLUSIVE INDOOR HEATED SWIMMING POOL. Located edge of village - quiet and unoverlooked, yet only 2 minutes walk to friendly country pubs. The ultimate party palace for family and friends reunited also well-behaved hen parties and stag groups welcome! Spectacular Peak District walks straight from the door Nearby activities: golf, cycling, climbing, clay shooting, go-carts + quad bikes, 'GO-APE' adventure SHEFFIELD NIGHTCLUBS only 20 minute drive - minibus service available! Great Curry House and Chinese in the village, together with local cafes, delicatessen and Spar shop. Please click on photograph (LEFT)for more photos and link to our main website 01298 871004, Click here to email about cottage holiday


Derbyshire	The Holmes Barn

	Quality holiday barn which sleeps 16/17 people. Ideal for birthday celebrations, reunions, hen parties and stag parties, pets are welcome. Mid week dates available for small groups please ring for details. Weekend lets are a speciality. Set in the middle of the Peak District, in a rural location with stunning views. 01298 873098,0777 2944875 Click here to email about cottage holiday


Derbyshire	Granary Court

	Granary Court, spacious cottage-style apartments with flexible accommodation for 1-26 people. 4 star ETC rated. Garden Room to seat 45. BBQ. Games room. Alton Towers, Drayton Manor Park, Tamworth Snowdrome, and Waterworld, all within easy reach. Special celebrations, Stag and Hen Parties welcome. +44(0)1283 820 917, Click here to email about cottage holiday


Derbyshire	'COURTYARD BARN' - in the Peak District National Park

	SLEEPS UP TO 20 in spacious 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. with outdoor HEATED SPA-TUB available all year. Ideal for dinner parties - all eat together, our dining table seats 20+ Spectacular house and position. CENTRALLY LOCATED in the Derbyshire Peak District, we are just a 3 hour drive from London, 1.5 hours from Liverpool and 5 hours from Glasgow. Well-behaved hen parties and stag parties welcome. The main feature inside is the impressive oak-beamed 'cathedral-ceiling' living room, complete with 400 year old 7-ft high fireplace, rescued from an old monastery. Outside, there are 2 patios, a barbeque area, gardens, VILLAGE PUBS 2 MINUTES WALK - GOOD FOOD AND A WARM WELCOME! ... Also local activities such as HANG GLIDING, CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING, GOLF and GO-CARTS / QUAD BIKES ideal for family groups/hens/stags SHEFFIELD NIGHTCLUBS only 25 minutes drive - MINIBUS SERVICE AVAILABLE 01298 871004, Click here to email about cottage holiday


Devon	Fuzzy Orchard

	Exclusive use of its own Indoor Pool, Large Sunken Hot-Tub and Sauna Sleeps up to 12 in 6 en-suite bedrooms Large Games Room with Pool Table and Table Football Ideal for celebrations, family gatherings, hen parties Catering, Pampering and Activities 3 HOURS FROM LONDON 01823 665500, Click here to email about cottage holiday


Devon	The Old Mill

	Exclusive use of its own Indoor Pool and large Games Room Sleeps up to 12 in 6 bedrooms,(3 en-suite) Ideal for celebrations, family gatherings, hen parties Catering, Pampering and Activities 3 HOURS FROM LONDON � 01823 665500, Click here to email about cottage holiday


Devon	The Lynhurst

	Lynhurst is an elegant secluded late Victorian country house with panoramic views over the sea and Exmoor. It has immense character arranged on four floors that can accommodate up to 23 people. 8 bathrooms. Many pubs, restaurants and shops a few minutes walk away and a secluded sandy beach in Lynmouth. Great for party weekends, Hen parties, Stag parties, birthday celebrations, corporate groups, reunions. 01598 753 757, 07592 870 929 Click here to email about cottage holiday


Devon	Longbridge House

	A large house in East Devon with 7 en-suite bedrooms, a kitchen with an Aga, a games room and a heated indoor swimming pool. The house can sleep up to 17 people. Perfect self-catering accommodation for get-togethers, reunions, hen parties and special occasions. WiFi Broadband Internet. 01395 232 868, Click here to email about cottage holiday


Dorset	Middle Chine Manor

	Middle Chine Manor is a luxurious large house situated close to the cliff top in Bournemouth. It sleeps 24-30 guests in 12 bedrooms and is perfect for a big weekend, family holiday or special occasion. Projection cinema room. Games Room with snooker table. Kingsize beds and en-suites in some bedrooms. Master bedroom has four poster bed. Balcony with sea views. It is eight minutes walk down to Middle Chine's sandy beach and the private beach hut, or fifteen minutes stroll along the promenade to Bournemouth pier and all the attractions of this lively resort. Hen parties, reunions and celebrations of all kinds most welcome. 01386 700980 , Mob: 07870 200200 Click here to email about cottage holiday


Gloucestershire	Thousand Acres

	Thousand Acres is a period, detached Cotswold stone house situated in 9 acres with far reaching views, indoor swimming poolfor exclusive use, sauna, indoor hot tub and tennis court. The property has been lovingly refurbished, with six bedrooms, two of which have four posters. Sleeps up to 14. Outside there is a croquet lawn and formal walled garden as well as a secluded well furnished patio with large gas barbecue and patio heaters. Inside there is a kitchen extensively equipped for the serious cook, a games room with pool table, formal drawing and dining rooms � the latter with a grand piano. Little extras are the Bose sound system throughout the ground floor, fluffy towels and bathrobes and L�Occitaine toiletries. Welcome hamper and wine greet you on arrival. New to the market. Hen parties welcome. 07831 680206 , Click here to email about cottage holiday


Gloucestershire	Viney Hill Country House

	Sleeps Upto 17 People with Exclusive use of indoor heated pool Games Room with Pool Table and Table Football 8 en-suite bedrooms Ideal for family gatherings, celebrations and hen parties 2 HOURS FROM LONDON � 01823 665500, Click here to email about cottage holiday


Hampshire	Belmont House

	Stunning Georgian House in Ropley near Winchester, Hampshire. Sleeps up to 10 in 5 double bedrooms. 4 acre grounds. BBQ. Open fire in the sitting room. Only 1 hour from London. The house is available for half-term and New Year.Hen parties welcome. 07801 709287, 07801 709 287 Click here to email about cottage holiday


Herefordshire	Olde Rectory

	Stylish 'boutique' self-catering with the optional luxury of gourmet food delivery, maid services, beauty and relaxation treatments and private dinner parties. Set in glorious rural countryside nestling on the borders of Herefordshire and Worcestershire choose from six luxury award-winning holiday properties perfect for peaceful midweek breaks, romantic weekend escapes, relaxed pampering getaways or celebration parties. Each cottage offers the ultimate in style and comfort - designer fabrics, leather chesterfield settees, hand-painted gourmet-equipped kitchens and king size beds with crisp cotton sheets. Private courtyards and gardens for summer dining and cosy log burners for winter snuggling create the perfect perennial retreat. What's more, you can expect the kind of personal, friendly service that will make you want to return time and time again. Hen parties and girly weekend groups are most welcome. 01886 82 2000, Click here to email about cottage holiday


Herefordshire	Lemore Manor

	Large country house sleeping 30-38 people, ideal venue for corporate/business breaks, celebrations, weddings, film shoots and holidays. This grand manor is easily accessible from London, with lots of outdoor pursuits and full concierge service available, from catering, entertainment, visiting therapists, team events and hen parties. 0800 4581018,07747 600166 Click here to email about cottage holiday


Oxfordshire	The Old Manor House

	Fabulous Cotswold Country Estate with a Gorgeous Old Manor House and Spa and sleeps up to 32 guests in 12 bedrooms. There are 9 bathrooms (8 en-suite) plus there is a superb Spa and Hot tub, Games Room including snooker table and Event Barn. The estate is an ideal location for Family Holidays and Weekends, Birthday and Anniversary Parties, hen parties, stag Parties, Weddings and Corporate Events. A Gorgeous Cotswold Pub is a short walk, the Fabulous History and Wonderful Nightlife of the City of Oxford is only 10 minutes and London just 60 minutes. Complimentary Wireless Broadband internet access. 01993 836750, Click here to email about cottage holiday


Shropshire	Bon Accueil

	Whether you are looking for a week�s holiday with family and friends, a special anniversary or birthday celebration or a civilised luxury hen party, Bon Accueil provides a spacious Gold Award luxury venue for up to 14 guests (plus 2 cots). Whatever the weather, guests can enjoy the Shropshire countryside and sole use of their own private, indoor swimming pool, spa and sauna. Hen parties welcome. 01948 66 11 68, 0778 538 7688 Click here to email about cottage holiday


Somerset	Willow and Bracken

	2 spacious cottages each sleeping up to 12 people. Booked together can sleep up to 24 people. 3 HOURS FROM LONDON Each cottage has its own hot tub and patio area with barbecue and garden furniture. Set in their own 35 acres of woodland. Ideal for family gatherings, celebrations and hen parties 01823 665500, Click here to email about cottage holiday


Somerset	The Great House

	This is THE House for your own individual Country House Party. The Great House itself is large, comfortable, cheerful and atmospheric with loads of character in a wonderful location on the edge of the village and is the perfect place to party with friends and family.�The Great House is only 150 yards from the village centre with its church ,shop, post office and pub! There are ten bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, two lounges, a large dining room, pool room, bar (sorry not stocked), games room with mezzanine, a large farmhouse kitchen, an additional small kitchen, all bundled with atmospheric panelling, beams and cosy inglenooks with woodburners. It is possible to accommodate up to 22 in all for a weekend party with family and friends. The Great House is situated inside the Exmoor National Park and in the beautiful Avill valley, two miles from the heritage village of Dunster and 3 miles from the coast and four miles from Minehead - Somerset's major holiday resort. Hen parties and stag parties welcome. 01643 841388, Click here to email about cottage holiday


Somerset	Cockercombe

	SLEEPS 13 IN 6 EN-SUITE BEDROOMS EXCLUSIVE USE OF LUXURY INDOOR POOL HEN PARTIES WELCOME GAMES ROOM LUXURY PROPERTY 01823 665500, Click here to email about cottage holiday


Somerset	Kingsland

	Georgian grade 11 listed village house. Sleeping up to 10 in 5 large bedrooms Beautiful walled gardens with Swings, Slide, trampoline and Playouse Games Room with 4ft plasma screen with cinema surround sound Perfect for family holidays, celebrations or hen parties 01823 665500, Click here to email about cottage holiday


Somerset	Cobbleside

	SLEEPS 10 - 14 PEOPLE GREAT FOR CELEBRATIONS, HEN PARTIES, FAMILY HOLIDAYS LARGE SPACIOUS PROPERTY WITH LARGE GARDEN MINUTES WALK TO GASTRO PUB 3 HOURS FROM LONDON 01823 665500, Click here to email about cottage holiday


Somerset	RUMWELL PARK ESTATE HOUSE

	Large grand house in Somerset countryside near Taunton, which provides the benefit of bringing together a large group and also plenty of space during the evenings. Stylish comfortable accommodation with views across to Exmoor, the Blackdowns towards the monument and the Quantox towards the Sea. Sleeps 14-18 in 9 bedrooms. Great house for wedding receptions, birthday or anniversary celebrations, business events, hen parties and stag parties. Wi-Fi broadband internet access is available throughout. 01823 461 050,07905266432 Click here to email about cottage holiday


Staffordshire	The Alders

	A 5 star, large 6 bed roomed (sleeps 13) cottage, safe for dogs, with paddocks and stables (so bring your horses) with fishing rights, close to Alton Towers, on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire Border. Hen parties very welcome. 01889 591 200 , 0779 1379 281 Click here to email about cottage holiday


Suffolk	Tudor Barn

	A secluded rural retreat in Lavenham, Suffolk for gatherings of friends, families, walkers, bird-watchers, weddings, hen parties in spacious, beautiful, ancient and environmentally-friendly working farm to paint, pond dip, hug trees, play tennis, barbecue, sing, walk, bike, relax, feast and celebrate. Tudor barn and cartlodge sleep 2-30 in comfortable, whacky and breathtaking accommodation (this is not a bunkhouse barn) and surroundings. Short weekend and midweek breaks.� 01787 247235, Click here to email about cottage holiday


Sussex	Mansard House/The Sussex Beach House

	The Sussex Beach House offers luxury accommodation for up to 8 people. Situated 20 yards from the sea in West Sussex within 90 minutes drive from London. It is a beautiful detached house with character and charm set in lovely well maintained gardens. Comprising all modern conveniences including SKY TV and WiFi internet access. Ideal for family holidays, hen parties, groups of friends and weekend breaks. Availability for Christmas and New Year. 020 7 352 5369 , 07887 564 135 Click here to email about cottage holiday


Wiltshire	Heywood Holiday Cottages

	Large and charming Houses near the city of Bath but in a rural Wiltshire Hamlet so that you have the advnaatge of being close to the City of Bath for sightseeing and in a peaceful location for quiet nights and a country pub. Sleeping 15 and 16 Ashe Cottage with its Annexe and The Wilderness are both perfect for that country getaway! Hen parties welcome. Heated outdoor swimming pool in summer. Private Finnish log fired sauna house open all year. 01225 868393,07768 254366 Click here to email about cottage holiday


Yorkshire	Dale House

	Dale House is a 9 bedroom house that can accommodate up to 24 people in the village of Kettlewell. The house affords stunning views views up and down the upper Wharfe Valley in the very heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is suited to any large group activity and is well-equipped for comfortable and easy self-catering holidays in the Dales. Hen parties welcome. 01756 749 330, 0781 009 0861 Click here to email about cottage holiday

Accommodation in Ireland

Meath	Decoy Country Cottages

	Award winning accommodation in Meath in Ireland, in a secluded and peaceful setting where you can relax your body and nourish your soul. These eight cottages have been designed with your every comfort in mind so you will feel like you own the place. Our beds are custom made so you will never have had such a good nights sleep, and this together with feather duvets and pillows, crisp white linen, power showers, well equipped kitchens with must have appliances and flat screen TV's mean a comfort beyond your expectations. With accommodation for up to 40 guests sharing in 20 spacious bedrooms, the cottages range in size from 1-4 bedrooms. It is an ideal venue for reunions and family occasions. Hen parties welcome. Wi-fi internet access. +353 (0)46 9026960,+353(0) 86 8040614 Click here to email about cottage holiday

Accommodation in Scotland

Aberdeenshire	Craig Alvah Lodge

	New from May 2010. Fabulous 5* UNADULTERATED LUXURY. Be a Laird for a week in our Scottish Salmon Fishing Estates main home. 10 X 4M indoor heated swimming pool. 520m2 6 Bedroom 6 ensuite bathroom in secluded and remote beauty spot yet only 2 miles from the coastal towns of Banff and Macduff. Perfect for large parties, friends/family get togethers. Hen parties are very welcome. Sleeps up to 14. 01261 821552,07900 255760 Click here to email about cottage holiday

Accommodation in Poland

Malopolskie	Holiday House near Zakopane

	Cheap flights with Ryanair or Easyjet, your money goes a long way in Poland. Comfortable 5 bedroom holiday home on the edge of a small spa and ski town in between Cracow and Zakopane in the hills of southern Poland. Beautiful views. Good base for visiting Cracow, Zakopane and national parks. The house sleeps 6 to 10 people in a double or twin bedrooms.�2 bathrooms - one of which has a jacuzzi bath,� 2 en-suite shower rooms plus 2 extra WCs. Balconies to most rooms. Walled garden, garage. BBQ. Wi-Fi internet access. Summer sports include fantastic hill walking and climbing, Aquapark, winter sports cheap skiing, snowboarding and ice skating locally. Peaceful location. Cheap 2 hour flights from Uk and Ireland to Krakow with many airlines. The Polish zloty means that Poland is still a reasonably priced European destination. Enjoy gourmet meals, beauty treatments, fabulous scenery and sightseeing. Hen parties welcome. +44 (0) 1245 325 273, Click here to email about cottage holiday