Group Retreats Reviews 

I and 28 of my friends had an amazing stay at Alward House over the weekend. We were blessed with sunshine which meant most of the time was spent by the pool, tennis courts, and out making use of the BBQ! I really recommend this house for big groups - the kitchen was well stocked and there was enough space for everyone to relax and eat comfortably (we loved the dining room!). Thanks Group Retreats!

The venue we were originally interested in to celebrate my husband’s 80th birthday was fully booked but Group Retreats suggested a couple of alternatives. When we looked at Martley Hall we were hooked!! It was a little more expensive than we had planned as it slept 34, somewhat more than our group of twenty but it was so worth it. The setting was beautiful and the facilities amazing. The owner, Georgie, was lovely and met us on arrival. She gave us a tour of her wonderful property and explained how things worked and the different facilities available, which was really helpful. We had intended to visit some local attractions but couldn’t tear ourselves away from the Hall. We all, from 2 years to 80, had the most amazing time and made some wonderful memories.
Group Retreats kept in regular contact prior to our stay, sent a very useful handbook about the property, checked on any special requirements such as extra beds and were helpful in organising extra seating in the dining room so we could sit together as a family. If we were to plan a large group stay away again we would definitely contact Group Retreats, and are really trying to think of a reason to visit Martley Hall again, a truly amazing venue.

We had a wonderful stay at Saham Grove Hall as an extended family group from age 1 to 78! The home was large, well-equipped and very comfortable. We had beautiful weather and made the most of the swimming pool, hot tub and stunning grounds 😊

We had a fantastic stay in this house, the swimming pool is better than most hotels let alone houses! All the rooms are lovely, saw previous reviews saying some needed some touch ups but this must of been done as they all were beautiful. Kitchen was really well equipped and Ross was so helpful with any questions or issues, picking up the phone straight away. Gardens are beautiful and the house is so fun to explore.

Took all the family to celebrate my 70th birthday to Ashfield Place Farm in Suffolk. Amazing property with a lovely swimming pool, tennis court and acres of land for kids and dogs.
The property was exactly as described in the marketing material but, to our surprise, the kitchen was stocked with everything needed to make meals for 20+ people. Communications from Group Retreats were good and we felt that any problem encountered would be dealt-with. There we re none!
The farm is in the middle of nowhere, a peaceful retreat.

We stayed at the house Friday - Monday for a gathering of 18 people from start to finish was just perfect no it was spectacular very well organized and very informative thank you group retreats Chloe and hope the house and the grounds are amazing the pool area is unreal and the hot tub was just perfect to carry on socializing and drinking we just didn’t want to leave I would defiantly recommend this property in fact that every one was blown away by this amazing house and grounds. We had a private chef Philleep yummy food was served and did not disappoint food was bang on then we had the big British roast came for BBq And the food was decent everything was perfect yummy food beautiful grounds and to top it the weather was scorching so thank you abbey house its was unreal just amazing.

Just back from staying at Fawley Court in Hereford and what a wonderful place. The house and grounds are stunning and the pool is a great size.

It accommodated my 30 guests well in what were mostly spacious rooms although some are not ensuite with some areas having 3 rooms sharing a bathroom.

The great hall is fabulous for getting a large group together and we used Christines Catering in Hereford to cook a meal for us one night which was amazing.

We also ran a group laser clay shooting session using Oaker Wood Leisure who did a great job.

Lots of nice walk available from the house and the surrounding gardens are amazing.

Will definitely go again in future.

We booked Milton House for a 2 day corporate small team event and it was just perfect. Lovely facilities and grounds, great location and well maintained. The games room is a good space for meetings as their is a screen and seating available.

Our stay at Timberley House in February 2026 for my Nan and Grandad's 60th Wedding Anniversary was extremely disappointing and nowhere near the standard advertised. The biggest issue was the heating — the games room had no heating whatsoever during our entire stay, making it completely unusable despite being promoted as one of the property’s main features.

The main house was also inadequately heated throughout the daytime, leaving members of our group, including elderly guests, sitting indoors wearing scarves and gloves just to stay warm. This was completely unacceptable and made the property very uncomfortable to stay in.

What made the situation even worse was the complete lack of communication. We contacted the caretaker during our stay to report these problems and received no response at all. Being ignored while dealing with such basic issues was incredibly frustrating.

To make matters worse, there was also a leak at the property, and the only attempt to deal with it was to place towels on the floor. This was hardly an appropriate solution and further highlighted the poor standard of maintenance and response throughout the stay.

To add to this, we had been specifically told before arrival that we were not allowed to bring our own speakers because speakers were supposedly provided at the property. When we arrived, there were no speakers anywhere in the house. Yet another example of the property not matching what was promised.

While the company acknowledged the issues we experienced at Timberley House, their response completely missed the main point — there was no meaningful compensation offered for a stay that was severely impacted by multiple problems they have effectively admitted existed.

The company’s response focused entirely on what they may improve for future guests, such as adjusting heating times and providing portable heaters, but did nothing to properly address the disruption, discomfort, and inconvenience our group actually experienced.

Acknowledging problems after the fact is not the same as resolving them. For the amount paid, we expected a warm, functional property with responsive support, and unfortunately that is not what we received.

Overall, this experience fell well below expectations, especially considering the price paid. Unfortunately, I would not recommend staying here or using Group Retreats.

My partner and I stayed at Caer Beris to celebrate our 30th birthday with all our closest friends. The setting was incredible, and we hosted a fantastic dinner party in the dining room. We were also lucky with perfect weather for the weekend, which meant we could enjoy swimming in both the lake and the pool on the grounds. Lia and the team were amazing throughout our stay. We couldn’t recommend the place highly enough, thank you to Lia and the whole team!

We stayed at Holbecks House. What a beautiful home, grounds and general setting! Gaining access was simple, beds were made as requested and the hot tub was rumbling away for us to hop straight in. The interior was gorgeous, the patio had views of the countryside and the lawn was perfect for a sunny day.
Group Retreats sent us clear arrival and check out instructions as well as providing the number of a caretaker for any problems we might face.
I would highly recommend a stay here!

Really impressed with Group Retreats - super responsive, good value properties. Would 100% recommend

An incredible stay and great service. I even forgot some precious items in the room and the caretaker, Jamie, found and returned them within a couple of days! Would highly recommend

Dear Chloe and the Group Retreats Team,

I just wanted to say a sincere thank you for the amazing stay we had at Caer Beris (Wales). It’s not only a gorgeous venue, but it proved to be the perfect place to bring our team of 22 people together. From the grand meals in the dining room to relaxed drinks by the hot tub and peaceful moments by the river, it created so many natural opportunities for connection and bonding.

As we were organising the trip, we really appreciated your patience and support in answering our many questions along the way. Your help made the entire process smooth and enjoyable.

We also used DineIndulge (private chef experience reccomended by GroupRetreats) which was great and we would recommend to anyone planning an event

And special thanks to Delaney , our home caretaker, who helped us while on site !!

Thank you again for everything—you helped make this a truly memorable experience.

Stayed at Ashfield Place for a long weekend and had a wonderful time. It was the perfect location for my 1920s themed murder mystery party! Jason the caretaker was very responsive and quickly helped us to sort out the fuse box when the power in the kitchen tripped. Beds were lovely and it comfortably housed 27 people - will definitely come back!!

Alward House was a fantastic stay, all our guests enjoyed their time at this stunning location. Very happy with everything and the support from the Group Retreats team. Thanks again!

A family gathering to celebrate my daughter’s upcoming wedding. We had the best time the house was spacious and well equipped. The sun shone and the pool and hot tub were a blessing. We would defiantly go back.
Thank you group retreats for making the whole process run smoothly
Doreen

A lovely guest house which has been refurbished to a high standard maintaining the elegance of an older building but with all modern conveniences. We had a family room which was really spacious as well as the large bathroom with lovely walk-in shower. The small fridge was a very useful extra. The check-in system worked perfectly.

We booked Ashfield Place Farm for an extended family get together. The house was beautiful with lots of character, the reception rooms were great sizes especially the dining room where we enjoyed meals together. Huge fully equipped kitchen, amazing outdoor heating swimming pool, the kids absolutely loved it. The hot tub could do with a bit of maintenance on the jets but was great other than that. Bedrooms were of great sizes.

Jason the caretaker was very helpful and quick to respond to queries

We had an amazing stay, it just went too quick!

This is our second stay with group retreats and I’m sure there will be many more to come! Keep up the excellent work.

Stayed at Stable Cottage (13th-17 April) It was an absolutely amazing stay. From the minute the booking was made we had amazing service from group retreats. They phoned me making sure I got all information required and if I need anything more information.
Then when me and my work colleagues arrived at the cottage it was beautiful. The whole house was clean and we had a basket in the kitchen filled with goodies. There’s a book to help you with information regarding the house and the local area.
So I would highly recommend Stable cottage and of course Group retreats. They are amazing.
I will highly recommend staying at Stables cottage as it was stunning.
So if I ever need a home for leisure or work again I will 100% look at more of group retreats homes.