The pool terrace, the beautiful kitchen, in fact the whole of Château de Labarthe is so striking you might forget what event you even came here for, but that’s what you want from places to celebrate your special occasions.

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Yorkshire and the pastoral splendour of Middleton Lodge, where you can stroll the grounds or soak in outdoor baths, make the perfect place to reconnect and reflect. Browse our romantic breaks collection for other spots to celebrate each other.

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Round up the crew, hop from London to Brighton and settle yourselves at The Artist Residence, one of our favourite places for when it’s just been too long. See more great gathering spots in our girls’ getaway collection.

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When a regular celebration just won’t do, head somewhere Château de Belet, to sleep in a four-poster, stroll the grounds, dabble on the grand piano and generally swan about like royalty. These other places of regal bearing might be acceptable.

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If you’re after a barefoot wandering, salt-stuck hair, one-top-all-weekend sort of vibe, then Buddha Beach House’s seafront hot tub and bbq terrace is the place to take your party, although we’ve got plenty more sunny, sandy getaways for six or more to choose from. 

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Ein Cynefin, with its beautiful grounds, cosy lounge and grand piano, is a place that merits a proper occasion, possibly even the combination of several. We’ve picked out a few other places that’ll have you checking diaries too.

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At places like Maison Montruf, the lawned and leafy pool area becomes the heart of your holiday, the spot where you naturally gather to raise a glass to whatever you’re celebrating. Find more convivial poolsides here.

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At Maison Hulotte, owner Agnès welcomes you into her pottery studio by the Loire, to spin yourself a souvenir before you stroll to a riverside bar. It’s just one of the great group activities featured in our diverse and diverting roundup.

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If you’re going to take your thirteen favourite people to a mansion as grand as Paço da Glória, you may as well get a private chef too. Here are other places to get your guests cooing, not cooking.

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When her kids left for university, The Rectory Hotel was one of the first places writer and podcaster Trish Halpin went to explore her response to the newfound freedom. Read about her physical and emotional journey here.

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