Holly House
A spacious Derbyshire house for groups to gather and stay.
Single building
16 Bedrooms
Sleeps 40
Suitable For Massive Groups
Outdoor Function Space
Function Room
Hot Tubs
Fire Pits
Games Room
Family Friendly
Holly House
A spacious Derbyshire house for groups to gather and stay.
Holly House is a large, flexible group house in Derbyshire, set up for shared stays where being together matters. With 16 bedrooms and adaptable layouts, the house is designed to accommodate groups of between 23 and 40 guests, making it well suited to extended family gatherings, retreats, and larger celebrations.
Holly House reopened in October 2025 following a significant refurbishment, with updates focused on creating a calmer, more considered setting for group stays. The house is arranged across four floors, with a balance of generous shared spaces and quieter corners that allow groups to spend time together without feeling crowded.
Inside, there are multiple areas for gathering, eating, and relaxing, alongside flexible spaces that can be used in different ways depending on the nature of the stay. The scale of the house makes it suitable for a wide range of group uses, from holidays with friends and family to structured retreats and hosted events.
Holly House is also licensed for weddings and events, but it is not intended for late-night or high-energy parties. A noise management policy is in place to support a relaxed atmosphere for guests and the surrounding area.
Plan Your Stay
Holly House works best for groups who want to spend time together in a shared setting, with enough space to adapt the stay around their plans. The house is typically booked as a single group, with the number of bedrooms opened adjusted to match group size, allowing smaller and larger parties to use the space comfortably.
Days tend to centre around the main shared areas, with space to come together for meals, conversations, and informal activities, while the size of the house makes it easy to break into smaller groups when needed. The layout also lends itself well to more structured stays, such as retreats or team gatherings, where different areas can be used for focused sessions and quieter downtime.
Holly House is suitable for celebrations, weddings, and hosted events, as well as relaxed group holidays.
Holly House has 16 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms, arranged across four floors, with most bedrooms benefiting from en-suite facilities. The house is set up to flex with group size, with bedrooms opened progressively depending on the number of guests in the booking.
Sleeping arrangements are designed with groups in mind. Many rooms offer flexible bed configurations, allowing them to be arranged as super king or twin beds, with additional single beds available in some rooms to accommodate a range of group mixes.
Bedrooms are spread across the main house, with additional accommodation in the garden room, helping larger groups to spread out while remaining part of the same shared stay. This layout works particularly well for multi-generational groups or retreats where a mix of privacy and togetherness is important.
Rather than assigning rooms individually at booking stage, the focus is on matching the overall bedroom setup to the group size and composition, keeping the stay comfortable and well balanced.
Time at Holly House tends to revolve around shared space and an easy group rhythm. Indoors, there’s room for everything from games and film nights to quieter moments spent talking, reading, or unwinding together.
The scale of the house also suits more structured stays, with different areas often used at the same time for workshops, breakout sessions, yoga, or downtime. A dedicated cinema space adds another option for relaxed evenings.
Outside, the gardens and grounds provide space to spend time in the open air, whether that’s for casual games, outdoor gatherings, or simply sitting out and enjoying the setting. Optional features, including a hot tub, swim spa, and Arctic BBQ cabin (available at an additional cost), offer further ways to relax or mark a special occasion during the stay.
Holly House is set in the Derbyshire countryside, surrounded by trees and open space, with a sense of privacy that suits longer group stays. The setting feels tucked away, while still being accessible for guests arriving from different parts of the UK.
The surrounding area offers a mix of quiet lanes, walking routes, and nearby villages, making it easy to head out for fresh air or short local outings without planning full days away. This balance works particularly well for groups who want the option to explore, while spending most of their time together at the house.
Its Derbyshire location also makes Holly House a practical meeting point for larger groups travelling from multiple directions, combining rural calm with reasonable journey times once off the main road network.
Amenities
Meet The Team
The welcoming team at Holly House is dedicated to hosting memorable group stays in a flexible, beautifully maintained setting. With a calm, considered approach to hospitality, they understand the balance between giving guests space and being on hand when needed.
From preparing the house for arrivals to supporting events, celebrations and longer stays, the team’s priority is creating an easy, enjoyable experience that allows guests to focus on what matters most — being together.