East Sussex Coast  ·  St Leonards-on-Sea  ·  Luxury Group Stays

Three Large Houses.

One Spectacular Coastline.

Large luxury holiday houses on the East Sussex coast sleeping 14, 18 and 20 guests. Designed for making memories. We specialise in birthday celebrations, wellness retreats, business off-sites, family get-togethers and group gatherings by the sea.

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Yoga Studio  |  Secret Cinema  |  Games Room  |  Dance Floor

The Portfolio

The East Sussex coast's finest large holiday houses for groups

We specialise in large luxury group accommodation on the Sussex coast. Whether you're planning a milestone birthday, a family reunion, a wellness retreat or a hen weekend, our three houses offer the space, comfort and coastal setting to make it truly memorable. Each house sleeps large groups — 14, 18 or 20 guests — in beautifully designed spaces steps from the sea.

Three exceptional houses by the sea

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Sleeps up to 14 guests

Cliffhanger
House

A large luxury seaside house with panoramic sea views and a private hot tub. Designed for celebrations, groups of friends and family gatherings on the coast.

Sea Views Hot Tub St Leonards-on-Sea
Visit cliffhangerhouse.co.uk
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Sleeps up to 18 guests

Zanzibar
House

An award-winning seafront house right on the coast. With a hot tub and an exclusive basement studio — yoga space, secret cinema, dance floor and events space — it's unlike anywhere else on the Sussex coast. Opening May 2025.

Seafront Hot Tub Award Winning Secret Cinema Yoga Studio Dance Floor Dogs Welcome (2)
Visit zanzibarhouse.co.uk
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Sleeps up to 20 guests

Hastings
House

The largest of our three houses. A beautifully restored seaside house with a hot tub, designed for big gatherings — long dinners, family reunions and group celebrations in a stylish coastal setting.

Sleeps 20 Near the Sea Hot Tub Large Dining Dogs Welcome (2)
Visit hastingshouse.co.uk

Every kind of gathering, celebration and retreat

Our houses are designed for groups who want to be together — really together. Whether it's a landmark birthday, a multi-generational family holiday, a yoga retreat or a corporate team break, we have the right house and the right space for your group.

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Milestone Birthdays

30th, 40th, 50th and beyond. Gather your people and celebrate in style by the sea.

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Family Gatherings

Multi-generational holidays and reunions with enough space for everyone.

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Hen Weekends

Private house, hot tub, sea views. The perfect setting for a memorable hen celebration.

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Retreats

Yoga, wellness, dance and creative retreats. Zanzibar House has an exclusive basement studio — yoga space, secret cinema and dance floor. Opening May 2025.

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Friend Reunions

Old friends, long weekends, big dinners. Our houses are made for this.

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Corporate Off-Sites

Team retreats with the energy of the coast and the comfort of a luxury house.

Luxury group stays, without compromise

Coastal Location

All three houses are in St Leonards-on-Sea or Hastings on the East Sussex coast — with sea views, beaches and great local restaurants on the doorstep.

Sleeps 14 to 20

Choose the house that fits your group. Large social spaces, dining tables for everyone and room to feel properly at home together.

Hot Tubs

All three houses have hot tubs. Cliffhanger House and Zanzibar House enjoy sea views from theirs. The perfect way to end a day on the coast with your group.

Dog Friendly

Zanzibar House and Hastings House both welcome dogs — up to two per booking. Bring the whole family to the East Sussex coast.

Boutique Interiors

Beautifully designed spaces with a boutique-hotel feel — relaxed luxury, not formal, and interiors that photograph beautifully for your celebration.

Everything you need to know

Do you have large holiday houses in Sussex that sleep 20 people?

Yes. Hastings House sleeps up to 20 guests and is our largest property — a beautifully restored seaside house in St Leonards-on-Sea designed for large group gatherings, family reunions and celebrations. Visit hastingshouse.co.uk for full details and availability.

Which of your houses has a hot tub with sea views?

All three houses have hot tubs. Cliffhanger House and Zanzibar House both have hot tubs with sea views — Cliffhanger sleeps 14 and Zanzibar is an award-winning seafront property sleeping 18. Hastings House, our largest property sleeping 20, also has a hot tub.

Does Zanzibar House have a secret cinema and dance floor?

Yes — and there's nowhere else quite like it on the East Sussex coast. Zanzibar House has an exclusive basement studio space opening in May 2025, which works as a yoga and wellness studio, a secret cinema, a dance floor and a private events space. It's available exclusively to guests staying at the house, so your group has the whole space to yourselves. It makes Zanzibar House exceptional for retreat bookings, hen weekends, birthday celebrations and any group that wants something truly different by the sea.

Are your houses suitable for yoga or wellness retreats?

Zanzibar House is unlike anywhere else on the Sussex coast for retreats. It sleeps 18, sits directly on the seafront and has an exclusive basement studio space opening in May 2025 — designed to work as a yoga and wellness studio, a secret cinema, a dance floor and a private events space. It's exclusively for guests of the house, so your group has it entirely to yourselves. Visit zanzibarhouse.co.uk for more details and to check availability.

Where exactly are the houses located?

All three houses are on the East Sussex coast in St Leonards-on-Sea, between Hastings and Bexhill — around 65 miles from London and roughly 90 minutes by train from St Pancras or Charing Cross. The town has excellent independent restaurants, direct beach access and a vibrant arts scene.

Can I book more than one house for a very large group?

Yes. With all three houses available, you can accommodate up to 52 guests across the portfolio. All three are located close to each other in St Leonards-on-Sea, making a multi-house booking practical for very large celebrations, corporate retreats or group events. Get in touch to discuss availability.

Are the houses dog friendly?

Zanzibar House and Hastings House both welcome dogs — up to two per booking. So if you're planning a group stay and want to bring your four-legged companions along to the East Sussex coast, both houses have you covered.

What is the best large holiday house in East Sussex for a milestone birthday?

All three houses are designed for milestone birthday celebrations. Cliffhanger House (sleeps 14) suits a more intimate group with its sea views and hot tub. Zanzibar House (sleeps 18) offers the drama of a direct seafront setting. Hastings House (sleeps 20) is the best choice for gathering a very large group. All three have large dining spaces made for celebration dinners.

Getting Here

St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex

On the East Sussex coast between Hastings and Bexhill. Around 65 miles from London — 90 minutes by train. Walk to the beach, independent restaurants and the sea in minutes from all three houses.

Ready to Book?

Choose your house and start planning

Each house has its own website with full details, photos, availability and booking. Click below to visit the house that's right for your group.

Cliffhanger House Sleeps up to 14 cliffhangerhouse.co.uk Zanzibar House Sleeps up to 18 zanzibarhouse.co.uk Hastings House Sleeps up to 20 hastingshouse.co.uk