Why Us

Real people, real houses, real help — a local agency in the heart of the Wye Valley.

What Makes Us Different

We Know Every House

We've walked every room, met every owner, and tested every hot tub. When we recommend a house, we know exactly what you're getting - and so will you.

We Listen First

If the house you want is booked - we'll have another nearby. We ask about your group. How many generations? Any accessibility needs? Dogs coming along? We match the house to you, not the other way around.

We know the Region

We're not spread thinly across the country. The Wye Valley and Forest of Dean is our patch, and we know it better than anyone. Every pub, every walk, every hidden gem.

We Respond

Early in the morning till late in the evening, 7 days a week. A real person who knows your booking, your house, and your area. Before, during, and after your stay. No ai's or bots....

Since 2011

Our Story

Starting in 2011 with one house in Symonds Yat, Big House Holiday Lets has grown to offer a local agency service to owners of large self-catering holiday homes in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

We have a number of well-kept characterful holiday lets big enough to sleep 18 to 50 people per group booking. Each has their own set of positive features and we will happily match you up with the right house.

None of our houses are owned by a chain. They are independent and still retain their charm and unique features. There are many similarities between them to ensure that your stay is comfortable and enjoyable from start to finish. If the one you want is not available we can usually offer another nearby.

Pick the one that suits you: a village house, a town house, a farmhouse, a riverside house, a converted coaching inn, a converted hotel, a house on a hilltop — all perfect for large self-catering holiday group accommodation.

We believe our personal service in finding you the right holiday home makes us different from other online booking sites. With our local knowledge we can listen to your needs and help you find places to visit, tell you where the local shop is, or any other detail that bigger sites simply don't know.

There's seven of us in the Team. We know every one of our large holiday cottages intimately and we know the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley too.

We live here. We drink in the pubs, eat in the restaurants, canoe the rivers, bike the forest trails, walk the paths, drive the roads, shop in the shops.

We know the specialist food providers, the micro brewers, the cider makers, the vineyards, the caterers. We're active members of the Tourism Association and if you want something we generally know who will provide it for you.

We make group accommodation holidays special, and easy for you, but only if you want to spend time in the glorious Wye Valley and Forest of Dean.

So there — a no brainer. Tell your family and friends you've found a destination, a large self-catering holiday house and a company that's going to take care of you from the minute you book till the minute you leave. They can relax, we can relax, but most importantly of all……YOU can relax.

Guest voices

What our guests say

From the guest book

Stays remembered by name.

4.92/ 530 guest reviews

“Great layout of the property and so much space for everyone! Games room absolutely made it - would definitely recommend for a family get together!”

The Anchor, Lydbrook

More from the guest book

“Symonds Yat is nearby. Good for kayaking or just walking up to Yat rock and the most spectacular views. Lovely river walks from the house. The place was just amazing. We brought instruments and used the party room to play. Kids had a whale of a time. Fascinating to look at all the signed pictures and rock memorabilia around the house. Hot tub and the sunny patio were great for chilling and chatting. Great place for a large family gathering.”

Monnow Valley Studio, Monmouthshire

“Our family spent a wonderful few days together in Brookside over Christmas and the house proved a perfect venue for a special festive getaway. The kitchen was really well equipped, which took a lot of the stress out of preparing Christmas dinner - enjoyed by 16 of us sat around the main dining table with room to spare. The bedrooms were comfortable with plenty of space, as were the two main living areas, with log fires helping to keep them warm and cosy. The local area provided some great dog-walking opportunities, with riverside and forest walks within a few minutes of the front door, whilst the games room proved very popular with the younger members of the family in particular. The communication from BHHL and the housekeeper were excellent throughout, and the welcome pack really helped us feel at home. All in all, it was a wonderful Christmas break in a fabulous venue.”

Brookside, Ross on Wye

“Our group did not leave the property during our stay. High Cloud Farm was almost perfect for our large group of friends; there was plenty of space for cooking, eating, relaxing, and playing games. The main house and barn were well-maintained, and the bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and well-presented. The outside spaces were fantastic: we enjoyed walking around the property's many beautiful acres, as well as having fun in the pool and hot tub. The amount of outside seating (at the picnic tables) was excellent; there aren't many properties we've been to that have had enough decent space for everyone to sit together.”

High Cloud Farm and Barn, Monmouthshire

“We stayed close to the property as it was such a relaxing area. We were lucky to have great weather so we were able to make the most of the lawn and patio area. A few of our party also visited the Royal Lodge bar for food and drinks which was a lovely experience. Lots of lovely walks on the doorstep.”

Wye Rapids House, Symonds Yat

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