Sykes Cottages

Aug 13, 2023

You can rent out an entire pub to stay in with your mates for £17 per night Cosy pubs in the Peak District, Shropshire and Herefordshire can be rented out to families and friends for as little as £17pp Bookmark You can rent out an entire pub to stay in with your mates for £17 per night (Image: Sykes Cottages) From big birthday celebrations to family reunions and everything in between, don't rely on a table at your local boozer - go the whole hog and book the entire pub instead. Not only do these awesome, oversized holiday lets feature all the best bits of a night in the pub including pub grub, pool tables and actual, real-life bars, two of the very best are just over an hour away from Manchester . Gathering all your friends and family together in one place could also turn out to be a cost-effective way to take a break this year. Starting from as little as £17 per person, per night, you could enjoy seven nights in the pub for less than Sunday lunch at local. There are heaps of pubs across the UK that have been transformed into holiday rentals offering working bars, beer on tap and games rooms complete with pool tables. We've found five of the very best pub stays in the UK for large group holidays in the UK this year. Poachers Arms, Peak District Pull your own pints at the Poachers Arms (Image: Sykes Holiday Cottages) Nestled away in the pretty village of Hope, the Poachers Arms has retained many of its original features including the comfortable pub furniture, wood burners, and of course, the bar. Guests can settle down for a pint or two with a pre-ordered keg of cider and beer, getting their getaway off to a great start while pulling themselves a pint of two. The pub stay also comes complete with a games room with table football and a pool table, as well as a covered hot tub. For the summer months, there is a private enclosed rear garden and courtyard and a gravelled patio with furniture and a BBQ. Seven-night stays start from £4,000 in October with Sykes Holiday Cottages. With the ability to sleep up to 30 people, guests could be looking at a week in the Peak District for just £19 per person, per night. The Temple, Peak District Your very own private pub at the Temple (Image: Holidaycottages.co.uk) This former hotel now serves as a gigantic holiday home complete with an impressively large bar area. During their stay guests will be able to enjoy plenty of fun and games including a pool table, table tennis, air hockey and even a karaoke machine complete with lights. For those who want to get outside and explore the stunning Peak District, there are nearby pubs, country walks, coffee shops and even the Heights of Abraham cable car. Seven-night stays start from £4127 with Holidaycottages.co.uk and this behemoth of a holiday home can house up to 34 guests at a time, working out at a little over £17 per person, per night The Boar's Head, Shropshire Get cosy at the bar in the Boars Head (Image: Sykes Cottages) Boasting its own bar, air hockey table, table football, pool table and even a hot tub, this quirky property has everything you could want for a fun getaway with friends. Well-behaved four-legged friends are also welcome, and that includes both dogs and cats. The accommodation on offer includes six bedrooms in the main pub and four further bedrooms in the additional outbuilding. To pass the time during the day, guests can venture outside to explore the beautiful walking trails in the area (especially for those with sore heads needing fresh air), as well as some brilliant 'real' pubs to go and check out too. Seven-night stays start from £3,998 in October with Sykes Cottages and you and up to 22 of your mates could spend the week in the pub for approximately £24 per person, per night . The Old Church House, Devon The 13th-century inn at Torbryan (Image: Sykes Cottages) This beautiful Grade II listed inn feels just like a cosy pub should thanks to its rustic chic wooden beams and stone walls, wood burner and plush furniture. There's a bar with plenty of seating, and you can order local ales, lager and cider on tap, as well as wines and spirits. Located in a very peaceful and relaxing setting, the former pub offers high-quality accommodation throughout. The bedrooms are chic, the kitchen has all the modern equipment you need, and there are plenty of highlights including a snooker room and darts alley. Seven-night stays in September start from £3,481 with Sykes Holiday Cottages . Spacious enough groups of up to 24 guests, you could enjoy a late summer break in Devon for as little as £20 per person, per night . The Country Retreat, Herefordshire The bar area at the Country Retreat (Image: Holidaycottages.co.uk) This 14th Century country mansion is set within 22 acres of Herefordshire countryside and guests can roam around the five acres of beautifully landscaped gardens including a nature trail for the younger visitors. As well as a separate bar area, games and cinema room, library, pool table and wood-panelled dining room, the mansion has its very own vineyard which produces sparkling wine, cider and apple juice. The perfect backdrop for any special occasion whatever the time of year, this stately country pile can sleep up to 24 guests. As an extra little treat, a hot tub can also be arranged by the owner. Four-night stays in September start from £3,964 with Holidaycottages.co.uk . Sleeping up to 18 guests, you could enjoy a drink a the bar for around £55 per person, per night. The Five Bells Inn, Norfolk Feel like a proper pub landlord at the Five Bells Inn (Image: Sykes Cottages) Nestled away next to the waterside church of St Peter's, this converted pub is a great spot for a special occasion or family get-together. In the saloon bar area, a pool table and a football table provide fun-filled hours, whilst others can gather around the bar for a more relaxing evening. With a full-size catering kitchen, everyone can sit down for dinner in the charming, tram-themed restaurant before heading to one of the many en-suite bedrooms for the night. On balmy evenings the outdoor hot tub is just what you need to enjoy a cosy night under the stars in this picture-perfect corner of the country. Seven-night stays are available in August starting from £3578 with Sykes Holiday Cottages . With enough room to sleep up to 21 guests, a stay in Norfolk could cost as little as £24 per person, per night . Story Saved You can find this story in   My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow Manchester Evening News