Valley View, Lancashire

Valley View is a massive 11-bedroom lodge in Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria. This converted hotel half offers space for up to 24 people and sits just 5 minutes from the stunning coastline. Perfect for big family gatherings or that weekend when you need to get the whole gang together without someone sleeping in the bath.

The property sits in the middle of unpretentious Dalton town with shops just 0.2 miles away and pubs even closer at 0.1 miles. Five separate sitting rooms mean you can actually escape Aunt Mabel's stories about her cats. The games room with ping pong and pool tables keeps everyone entertained when the British weather does its thing. And yes, there's a hot tub that's undercover - so you can still enjoy it while the rain pours down on everyone else's holiday.

Accommodation includes two ground-floor super-king rooms (no windows - perfect for vampires or teenagers), one ground-floor double, one ground-floor twin, plus upstairs you'll find an emperor-size bedroom, a super-king zip-link, three doubles, a family room with double and two singles and another twin. Seven bathrooms mean morning queues are kept to a minimum.

South Lakes Safari Zoo is practically on your doorstep. Dalton Castle offers historical interest without the boring bits. Furness Abbey provides atmospheric ruins for those moody Instagram shots. Lake Windermere (25 minutes drive) offers boating, swimming and waterside walks for the more energetic members of your party.

Valley View delivers what large groups need most - space to spread out, places to come together and a hot tub to solve disagreements about what to watch on TV.