Activities
Booking a large house in the country is a fabulous way to spend quality time with those closest to you. Be it a special birthday, an important anniversary or an unforgettable get together with old friends and family, Big House Activities is your personal concierge service offering exciting activities and tailored packages to suit varying requests and budgets to enhance that special occasion.
Catering
Catering is popular at our large holiday houses, removing the stress of self-catering. Meals are tailored to your group, event and budget — from drop-off service, buffets and afternoon tea to full three-course sit-down meals.
Just invite your guests, relax and enjoy great food in beautiful surroundings.
Clay Pigeon Shooting
The on-site group clay-shooting activity at Hackford Hall offers expert, friendly tuition and a truly enjoyable experience; it’s a fabulous option for families and groups of friends alike,
What’s not to like about combining fresh air, gentle competition and the thrill of hitting the clay on the front meadow of the house.
Pampering
Available in all of the houses, the pampering service is ideal for those looking to unwind or for anyone wanting to glam up for an evening of fun.
A selection of treatments is offered, including nail care, hair styling, short massages and professional makeup services.
Hot Tub
Treat yourself to a hot tub during your stay—sink into bubbly comfort after a day of exploring, laugh and unwind with friends or family, and let warm jets melt away tired muscles.
It’s an easy way to add a little luxury and try the experience without the commitment of buying one.
Archery
Another popular activity which guests of all ages love!
Spend a fun packed couple of hours shooting with lots of games, challenges and competitions. There are balloons to pop and prizes to win!
This activity will keep everyone happy and talking about it for weeks!
Cocktail Master Class
Having a cocktail class at the holiday house is great fun — a mobile bar company can arrive and set up almost anywhere, turning your space into a lively mixology studio.
You can customise the session from a vast menu of worldwide cocktails, whether you prefer timeless classics or fruity, muddled creations, and everyone gets hands-on experience shaking, stirring and garnishing their own drinks.
Wine Tasting
A Wine Tasting Party is a wonderful way to bring friends and family together for an evening of discovery and fun. Tastings are both informative and relaxed, designed so everyone — from curious beginners to casual drinkers — learns something new while sampling a variety of wines.
Add cheese and canapés to complement the flavours, and you have the perfect social menu; parties can be arranged for intimate groups starting from just six people.
Murder Mystery Evening
Think of a board game come to life — with a dash of theatre and a cheeky murder or two! A custom Murder Mystery, created just for your night, serves up dazzling costumes, dramatic effects and a tangle of clues. You’ll play detective: piece together evidence, interrogate the suspects and unmask the culprit.
For groups under 10, try a Hosted Murder Mystery — the Hosts steer the action while you step into the roles of suspects (and yes, one of you might just turn out to be the murderer!).
Dancing
What better way to get a party going than by dancing and getting everyone else dancing too!
It is also a good way to shake-off the stress of everyday life. It can be made into a fun and friendly afternoon or a little more competitive!
Plenty of tuition is provided to perfect your moves making for a couple of hours of real fun and smiles all round.
Craft Workshops
For all of you ladies out there who secretly want to be Kirsty Allsopp for a night! You can be taught how to make gorgeous bunting, jewellery and other decorative items. They can be personalised in a number of ways for your special occasion. Bunting can be made to include memory pockets for trinkets. Hens may like to make Mr & Mrs themed items.
Chocolate Workshops
Design and make chocolate lollies or truffles. They can be your own favourites or made as gifts for others. You can add different variations like fruit, nuts, sweets and transfers to lollies or create traditional hand dipped luxury truffle selections. Once finished they can be packaged ready to impress! There are also children’s classes making chocolate faces and fudge.
Special Requests
We try to cater to everybody’s individual requirements as best we can, so if there is anything you would like to help organise that you can’t see on our website, don’t be afraid, just get in touch.
Enquire about activites.
Fancy making your stay extra special? Fill in our contact form, let us know the property you are staying in and all the activities you are interested in and we’ll get back to you.