‘Group getaways have gone up a gear’ – 20 great stays for extended families, friends and catch-ups

From beachside retreats and cottages to stylish country piles and luxe villas, group getaways have gone up a gear….

Honeybridge Estate

Orla Neligan

Forget the stereotypical 2.4 holiday: parents, kids and beach. A lot of standards have changed since the pandemic, with people rethinking how they want to spend their precious days off and a renewed enthusiasm for multi-generational and bonding breaks with friends.

Group getaways are one of travel’s biggest post-pandemic trends. Hotels, guesthouses and anyone with a home worthy of renting have developed a savvy sense for delivering accommodation that keeps granny happy just as much as your moody teen, and gives adults a chance to reconnect amid the whirl of career and parenting responsibilities, with plenty of space to come together and escape alone should you need to.