If there’s one way to have a luxurious holiday, it’s renting manor houses or mansions. While these two styles of buildings differ slightly, they share some attractive qualities and features. For one, they are striking homes, generally built to be lavish and spacious. They are built to be magnificent. Staying in one of these houses provides a majestic backdrop for all sorts of occasions. You might be wondering by now what the difference is between these two types of dwellings. Historically speaking, a manor house is the former home of a lord or lady. Generally, these lords and ladies owned vast expanses of land that extended for miles around the house. These houses were built to reflect social standing and wealth of the lords and their families. Mansions follow a similar set of architectural guidelines but generally offer less expansive grounds. As a result, manor houses are usually set on sweeping estates, while mansions can be found in more built-up metropolitan areas.

Our Manor Houses & Mansions

Hamps Hall and Barn for 40 guests

Hamps Hall & Barn for 40 guests

Waterhouses, Midlands and the Peak District
  • 40 Guests,
  • 18 Bedrooms,
  • 64 Dining for
Roaches Hall for 30 guests

Roaches Hall for 30 guests

Near Leek, Midlands and the Peak District
  • 30 Guests,
  • 13 Bedrooms,
  • 34 Dining for
group accommodation

Tenby Manor for 34 guests

Pembrokeshire, Wales
  • 34 Guests,
  • 11 Bedrooms,
  • 28 Dining for
large venue near London

Greenwood Manor for 20 - 26 guests

Hailsham, South East
  • 26 Guests,
  • 8 Bedrooms,
  • 26 Dining for
Party Houses

Chapman Country House for 22 guests

Swaffham, East England
  • 22 Guests,
  • 10 Bedrooms,
  • 22 Dining for
Family-friendly group accommodation UL

Chepstow Manor for 22 - 26 guests

Chepstow, South West
  • 26 Guests,
  • 7 Bedrooms,
  • 24 Dining for
Pet-friendly Party Houses Norfolk

Memory Manor for 20 - 35 guests

Bessingham, East England
  • 35 Guests,
  • 10 - 12 Bedrooms,
  • 36 Dining for
party house for rent in Lincolnshire

Silvercoast Mansion for 21 guests

Skegness, Midlands and the Peak District
  • 21 Guests,
  • 11 Bedrooms,
  • 22 Dining for
Party House London

Moonlight Manor for 18 guests

Stapleford Abbotts, South East
  • 18 Guests,
  • 7 Bedrooms,
  • 18 Dining for
St Edmunds Manor in Suffolk

St Edmunds Manor for 18 - 24 guests

Bury St Edmunds, East England
  • 24 Guests,
  • 9 Bedrooms,
  • 24 Dining for
Party House

Hidden Manor for 18 - 22 guests

County Durham, North
  • 22 Guests,
  • 6 Bedrooms,
  • 16 Dining for
Large group accommodation Brandesburton

Willow Manor for 16 guests

Driffield, North
  • 16 Guests,
  • 8 Bedrooms,
  • 16 Dining for
Party Houses

Henry Manor for 14-18 guests

Caldicot, Wales
  • 18 Guests,
  • 5 Bedrooms,
  • 14 Dining for
Large group accommodation with Party Houses London

London Townhouse for 10 guests

London, South East
  • 10 Guests,
  • 5 Bedrooms,
  • 10 Dining for
large house

Meadow Manor for 18 Guests

Ross-on-Wye, South West
  • 18 Guests,
  • 8 Bedrooms,
  • 18 Dining for
Party Houses

Brookside Manor for 24 Guests

Cheltenham, South West
  • 24 Guests,
  • 9 Bedrooms,
  • 30 Dining for
amazing group accommodation

Bell View Manor for 16 guests

Sidcup, South East
  • 16 Guests,
  • 7 Bedrooms,
  • 16 Dining for
Hye House manor

Hye House Manor for 27 guests

Crowhurst, South East
  • 27 Guests,
  • 13 Bedrooms,
  • 20 Dining for
Edinburgh Party Houses

Ash Tree Manor for 33 guests

Gorebridge, Scotland
  • 33 Guests,
  • 12 Bedrooms,
  • 26 Dining for
Large accomodation in Kent for 15 people

Higham Manor for 15 - 17 guests

Higham, South East
  • 17 Guests,
  • 6 Bedrooms,
  • 15 Dining for
large party house in Berkshire

Catweazle Manor for 16 guests

Henley-on-Thames, South East
  • 18 Guests,
  • 8 Bedrooms,
  • 18 Dining for
Pet-friendly seaside accommodation

Bayview Manor for 28 guests

Borth Wen, Wales
  • 28 Guests,
  • 14 Bedrooms,
  • 18 Dining for
Pet-friendly Party Houses with hot tubs

Straitsview Manor for 16 guests

Isle of Anglesey, Wales
  • 16 Guests,
  • 6 Bedrooms,
  • 16 Dining for
Norfolk corporate retreat

Verdant Manor for 14 guests

Little Massingham, East England
  • 14 Guests,
  • 7 Bedrooms,
  • 14 Dining for
Kendal holidays large group

Flintstone Manor for 16 guests

Kendal, North
  • 16 Guests,
  • 7 Bedrooms,
  • 16 Dining for
Pembrokeshire wedding venue

Roe Manor for 21 guests

Blaenoffos, Wales
  • 21 Guests,
  • 10 Bedrooms,
  • 21 Dining for
argyll and bute holiday house

Dandelion Manor for 14 Guests

Rhu, Scotland
  • 14 Guests,
  • 7 Bedrooms,
  • 14 Dining for
luxury accommodation Dorset

Stable Manor for 18 guests

Wimborne, South West
  • 18 Guests,
  • 12 Bedrooms,
  • 30 Dining for
Group accommodation for 22 people in York

Martini Manor for 22 guests

York, North
  • 22 Guests,
  • 6 Bedrooms,
  • 22 Dining for

Toft Estate for 46 - 48 guests

Near Macclesfield, Midlands and the Peak District
  • 48 Guests,
  • 23 Bedrooms,
  • 24 Dining for
Party house for rent in Scotland

Island Manor for 29 guests

Isle of Bute, Scotland
  • 29 Guests,
  • 10 Bedrooms,
  • 30 Dining for
wedding venue suffolk

Goldfinch Lakeside Manor for 24 - 27 guests

Saxmundham, East England
  • 27 Guests,
  • 13 Bedrooms,
  • 24 Dining for
Lake District accommodation

Lakeside Hall for 21 guests

Carlisle, North
  • 21 Guests,
  • 9 Bedrooms,
  • 24 Dining for

Victorian Rectory for 14 - 20 guests

Riddlecombe, South West
  • 20 Guests,
  • 8 Bedrooms,
  • 24 Dining for
Westbury Manor in Gloucestershire

Westbury Manor for 22 guests

Westbury-on-Severn, South West
  • 22 Guests,
  • 7 Bedrooms,
  • 24 Dining for
Devon group accommodation

Primrose Manor for 13 - 15 guests

Devon, South West
  • 15 Guests,
  • 6 Bedrooms,
  • 14 Dining for

Manor Houses | A history of Lords or Ladies

Diving further into the differences between manors and mansions, the most important distinction lies in the house’s history. To be classified as a manor house, a home must once have belonged to a lord and/or lady. These houses are usually set on expansive grounds that extend for miles around the house. Manors themselves are typically large and spacious with luxurious trimmings and high-quality materials. Mansions share the latter traits but differ in terms of their history and the properties on which they are built. Like a manor house, a mansion will be large and spacious, grand and luxurious. Mansions, however, are set on smaller properties and can therefore be found more easily in metropolitan areas.

Mansions lack the historical link to lords and ladies, but the houses themselves share many common features. When searching for accommodation, you are more likely to find mansions for rent when looking for accommodation near cities and major towns. Because they are positioned on large estates, manors are typically set in the British countryside, a beautiful place for a relaxing getaway. Depending on the intention of your getaway, either one could be an attractive option. The key differences lie mostly in whether you’re looking to escape the city or immerse yourself in it.

Luxury mansion

Mansions for hire UK

Historic Design | Modern Day Luxury

The construction of mansions and manor houses began in Europe as far back as the 15th century. But that doesn’t mean they compromise on modern-day luxuries. When you rent a mansion for a party, it’s natural that you’d want to have all the facilities you’d expect in a new development. Our mansions and manor houses to rent have all kept with the times. They have been restored, refurbished and renovated to give you everything you could need in this day and age. They have comfortable beds with soft linens, end everything from cinema rooms to coffee machines.

When you rent manor houses with Party Houses, you’re in for an unforgettable experience. Our sunny kitchens offer all the trimmings and trinkets you’d need to prepare a delicious meal. Our dining rooms all have their own unique ambience, some sunny and bright, others regal and grand. We have mansions and manor houses with hot tubs and swimming pools, tennis quarts, private bars and more. Renting a manor house or mansion is a luxurious experience. It is an opportunity to live in the lap of luxury. To live like a lord or a lady, with all the lovely things that make up life in the 21st century.

Mansions For Rent

The decision between renting a manor house or a mansion will depend on why you are renting the space. Your personal preferences and what’s available in your desired destination will inform this decision too. Because manor houses are typically set on expansive estates, these houses are better suited to exclusive events with large groups. The expansive grounds make it possible to put up marquees to accommodate more guests for occasions such as wedding receptions and product launches. Additionally, their countryside locations make them peaceful and relaxing. If you are looking to really get away from everything, manor houses will likely appeal to you more.

Alternatively, groups looking for large and luxurious houses close to metropolitan areas might prefer the route of renting a mansion. The two share many similarities. Guests who do not require much outdoor space will be as happy in a mansion as they would in a manor house. Regardless of which route you take, there are a few things you can be sure of with both options. For one, you will be able to gather a large group of people in a shared location. Wherever you end up staying, you’ll be comfortable and entertained by all the facilities and features of your Party Hose. No matter where you go, you’ll be able to appreciate the sheer luxury of staying in one of these houses.