Harrogate is one of Yorkshire’s favourite places to get a group together. People come for conferences and exhibitions at the Convention Centre, weddings, birthdays, family reunions and Christmas parties. Staying together in one self-catering home is usually easier, and better value, than booking a block of hotel rooms. Here’s how to choose the right place.
Count beds, not just bedrooms
Check exactly how many people a property sleeps and how the beds are set up. Can a super-king be split into two singles? Is there a bathroom for every two or three guests? Is there a table everyone can sit around? For events, separate bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms matter more than a big lounge. For holidays, shared space for meals and evenings together matters more.
Think about the purpose of the trip
- Events and conferences: stay close to the venue, with fast Wi-Fi and a quiet place to work. Early starts are easier with your own kitchen.
- Weddings and celebrations: look for room to get ready together, space for outfits and parking for several cars.
- Christmas and New Year: book early, because the best homes are reserved months ahead.
Book early and confirm the details
Big group homes are the first to book up on event weekends. Once you’ve found the right one, check the security deposit, check-in and check-out times (ours are from 3pm and by 10am) and the house rules, and share them with everyone in your group. Remember neighbours too: a respectful group gets a much warmer welcome.
Our homes for groups near Harrogate
- Spring Mount Stays: a three-bedroom townhouse moments from the Convention Centre. Sleeps 6. Not suitable for children aged 6 and under.
- Elmleigh Nook: three bedrooms with allocated parking, just off Cold Bath Road. Sleeps 6.
- Belmont Dene: three bedrooms over three floors between Harrogate and Knaresborough, with allocated parking. Sleeps 6.
- The Knaresborough Retreat: our biggest home near Harrogate, with five bedrooms and three bathrooms across two connected apartments in neighbouring Knaresborough. Sleeps 10. As they’re two apartments, there’s no single large dining table.
Need more room? See all our large group properties in Yorkshire, including Cathedral Stay in Ripon, which sleeps 10. You can also compare every home on our Harrogate accommodation page.
