As our woefully wet summer comes to its end, and the days begin to get a little shorter, crisper and more cosy, autumnal shenanigans beckon. There is something wonderfully British about piling into a rustic country house, welly boots left by the front door, days filled with walks, roasts and board games, and evenings ritualised with pre-dinner drinks then hours of gossip and gorging around a fire.
Whether you’re looking for a spruced-up Georgian rectory, a dramatic Scottish castlette or a pared-down pad overlooking the sea for your autumn getaway, these are the best group houses to book now.
