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The private and tranquil atmosphere that our corporate events houses in Somerset provide are an effective alternative to a hotel. A Big House is ideal for your corporate parties or for a small exclusive meeting, corporate away days or training event.
Corporate away days
Every person, every team and every business is different – that’s why your time here can be exactly as you want it. You don’t have to follow a hotel type schedule – breakfast at lunch-time if that works for you. A big house is an informal setting and once you arrive, you are greeted and shown around – if that’s all you need, we will leave you in complete seclusion.
Meeting Spaces
BIG houses have great spaces for your team to work all together or in smaller groups. Sofas or around a table, you choose; your whole experience at a big house can be completely fluid.
Managing change
Focus on your team in complete privacy, with no distractions in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere away from the office. The informality of a big house creates a positive and inspiring atmosphere where you can make great strides towards the goals you want to accomplish. We can put you in touch with management consultants if you are looking for some specific help during your stay.
Activities
At many of our houses, we can arrange activities to suit any kind of event or party. We have spent time researching and finding an excellent range of suppliers to provide the best experiences for you. Some are just for fun, but others can have a more serious team building intention behind them.
Catering
Self catering might be part of how you envisage your stay, everyone pitching in – perhaps designating teams for certain tasks. Or maybe you’d like a chef to cook at the house, for all or part of your stay. This could range from a special evening dinner, to a light buffet lunch or a full english breakfast. We have recommendations for local talented chefs that we can put you in touch with.
If you are interested in hearing more about this type of experience for your team, do get in touch with us here
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Corporate Retreat & Company Stay FAQs
Planning a corporate retreat, team building getaway or leadership off-site stay?
Choosing the right venue can make all the difference. A large, exclusive-use holiday house offers your team the space to meet, collaborate and unwind together in a relaxed setting that’s entirely your own. Below, we’ve answered some of the questions we’re most frequently asked about booking an exclusive use house for corporate groups, helping you plan a productive and memorable stay.
Yes. Many are ideal for corporate retreats, leadership meetings, team building, training sessions and company celebrations. Bringing everyone together under one roof creates a relaxed environment where colleagues can focus, collaborate and spend quality time together outside the workplace.
Our collection of houses each offer their own character and facilities. Whether you’re planning a strategy meeting, staff reward trip or team building, we’ll help you find a house that’s the right fit for your group.
A corporate retreat in a luxury country house offers something hotels often can’t: privacy, flexibility and shared space.
Your group can meet, dine and relax together without being separated into different rooms or competing with other guests for communal areas. It’s easier to continue conversations over dinner, gather informally in the evening and create a more collaborative atmosphere throughout your stay.
Many companies find this leads to stronger team relationships and a more enjoyable, productive experience.
Our houses welcome a wide variety of business groups, including:
• Leadership and board retreats
• Team away days
• Company strategy meetings
• Training workshops
• Staff reward trips
• Creative planning sessions
• Charity and volunteer organisations
Whether your group is ten colleagues or thirty, we’ll help you find a property that works for your objectives.
Many are.
Large dining rooms, spacious kitchens, comfortable lounges and gardens often provide excellent spaces for informal meetings, presentations and workshops. Some groups prefer structured meeting sessions during the day before enjoying meals and leisure activities together in the evening.
If your event has particular requirements, we’re happy to recommend the most suitable properties.
Yes. All of our properties provide Wi-Fi, making it easy for guests to stay connected during their stay. Many corporate groups use our houses for presentations, video calls and collaborative working.
Absolutely.
Many corporate groups choose to hire a private chef or arrange catering for some or all of their stay, allowing everyone to focus on the event rather than cooking. We’re happy to recommend trusted local caterers and private chefs who regularly work at our properties.
Our collection includes properties for a wide range of group sizes, from smaller management teams to larger company gatherings.
Whether you’re planning an executive retreat or a company-wide celebration, we’ll help you find a property that’s comfortably suited to your group.
Some properties accept one-night corporate bookings, while others have minimum stay requirements.
If you’re planning a meeting, overnight retreat or company stay, let us know your preferred dates and we’ll recommend the best available options.
Most of our properties offer ample private parking, making it easy for colleagues travelling separately to arrive and park on site.
If your group is travelling by minibus or requires space for multiple vehicles, we’ll be happy to recommend suitable properties.
Most of our properties offer ample private parking, making it easy for colleagues travelling separately to arrive and park on site.
If your group is travelling by minibus or requires space for multiple vehicles, we’ll be happy to recommend suitable properties.
Yes. Many businesses use our properties to bring remote or hybrid teams together for planning sessions, collaboration and social time.
Working face to face—even for a short stay—can strengthen relationships, encourage creativity and help teams reconnect away from their usual working environment.
The best property depends on your group size, objectives and the type of event you’re planning.
Our team knows every house in our collection and can recommend the most suitable options based on your requirements, whether that’s a quiet countryside retreat, a house with excellent social spaces or somewhere that’s easy for colleagues travelling from different parts of the UK to reach.
Absolutely. One of the biggest advantages of staying in a large, exclusive-use holiday house is the opportunity to balance productive working sessions with time to relax and connect as a team.
Many corporate groups spend the day holding meetings, workshops or planning sessions before enjoying a shared meal, exploring the local area or making the most of the property’s leisure facilities. Many of our houses also offer leisure facilities such as games rooms, hot tubs, swimming pools, tennis courts and extensive gardens, giving your team plenty of opportunities to relax together after the day’s activities.
A change of scenery and the chance to socialise outside the office can help strengthen relationships, encourage fresh thinking and make your retreat both productive and memorable. If you’re looking
for a property with particular facilities or activities in mind, we’re happy to recommend the best options for your group.
Yes. We understand that bringing colleagues together from different locations can be one of the biggest challenges when organising a corporate retreat or team away day.
Our team knows each property in our collection and can recommend houses based on your group’s travel requirements. Whether you’re looking for somewhere with easy access to major motorways, railway stations or airports, or a central location that’s convenient for colleagues travelling from different parts of the UK, we’ll help you find the right option.
By understanding where your team is travelling from, we can suggest properties that help minimise journey times, making it easier for everyone to arrive, settle in and make the most of their time together.
Yes. That’s one of the advantages of booking through The Big House Co. Rather than searching hundreds of venues yourself, you can tell us about your group size, objectives, preferred location and budget, and we’ll recommend the properties that best match your requirements. Because we know every house in our collection, we can help you find a venue that’s well suited to your event, saving you time and making it easier to plan a successful and memorable company stay.
