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🏡 Big Group Getaways – Just 1 Hour from Birmingham

Looking for a proper get-together with family or old friends – but don’t fancy driving halfway across the country? You’re in luck. Just an hour from Birmingham, the beautiful Wye Valley is packed with countryside charm, woodland walks and – most importantly – big houses built for big memories. At Big House Holiday Lets, we offer large holiday homes sleeping 12 to 40 guests. So whether you’re planning a family reunion, a birthday weekend or just a long-overdue catch-up with the crew, we’ve got the space, the hot tub, and the views.

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Big Sleeps, Bigger Laughs: Group Getaways in the Forest of Dean

Looking for the perfect place to gather the whole gang—family, friends, or that wonderfully chaotic combo of both? Look no further than the Forest of Dean: ancient woodland, wild boar, riverside pubs, and holiday homes so roomy you can actually escape the snorer in the group. Tucked between the Wye Valley and the Severn, this area is ridiculously pretty and packed with things to do, whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, a nature lover, or someone whose ideal holiday involves cheese and a hot tub.

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Symonds Yat Lodge: Group Getaways Done Right

If you’re looking for the ultimate group accommodation in the Wye Valley, Symonds Yat Lodge ticks every box (and adds a few extras just for fun). With 25 ensuite bedrooms and space for up to 50 guests, this riverside retreat is built for brilliant weekends, creative escapes, team bonding, and unforgettable celebrations.

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Tucked into the steep green slopes of the Wye Valley, Lydbrook is the Forest of Dean’s best-kept secret—unless you’re on Instagram, in which case, prepare to be spammed with dreamy river shots and misty forest strolls. Once an industrial hub of coal and cables, Lydbrook is now a peaceful riverside village where wild garlic lines the trails in spring, the River Wye sparkles in summer, and every cottage seems to lean in for a cosy photo.

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Nestled in the heart of the Forest of Dean, the Coleford Music Festival stands as a testament to community spirit, musical diversity, and the sheer joy of shared experiences. Held every summer in the charming town centre of Coleford, this free outdoor festival has become a beacon for music lovers, artists, and families alike

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