For groups who take their leisure seriously.
From country estates to coastal retreats, our holiday houses with tennis courts promise full-size courts (grass or all-weather) in stunning rural settings. With 16 years of experience, we specialise in the kind of spaces where fun is the theme of the trip.
Suffolk
An ancient 16th century historic barn sleeping 25, ideal for large group self catering and celebrations in rural Suffolk. The property is situated in the grounds of Milden Hall Farm - a glorious, unspoilt and much-loved 500-acre family farm.
Weekends From £1,600
Weeks From £3,000
Hampshire
Northcourt on the Isle of Wight - a beautiful manor house dating from the 1600s.
Weekends From £1,800
Weeks From £2,200
East Sussex
Discover the timeless charm of Pekes Manor. Sleeps 20, stunning rural setting with exclusive facilities- indoor pool, jacuzzi, tennis court, sauna.
Weekends From £1,800
Weeks From £3,000
Warwickshire
A 9-bedroom Queen Anne manor house brimming with history - but is by no means old-fashioned. With numerous reception rooms, a natural swimming pool, hot tub, a well-equipped games room, astroturf tennis court and croquet lawn, surrounded by 34 acres of beautiful countryside.
Weekends From £3,160
Weeks From £5,310
Herefordshire
Brinsop Court is very special – it’s a picturesque moated manor house, tucked in the rolling folds of Herefordshire.
Weekends From £6,350
Weeks From £10,000
Warwickshire
Beautiful 17th century country mansion with extensive riverside gardens. Sleeps up to 30 people in 13 bedrooms with 10 en-suite bathrooms.
Weekends From £5,500
Weeks From £12,000
Argyll
The Ormidale Estate set in the hills of Argyll, a few hundred yards from the shores of the Kyles of Bute. Beautiful, luxurious and unforgettable...
Weekends From £3,595
Weeks From £4,795
Somerset
A large Georgian manor with an outdoor pool, tennis court, games, media room and karaoke bar. Sleeps 20, add the Stables & bring another 4/6 guests.
Weekends From £4,200
Weeks From £7,050
Suffolk
With pink wisteria-clad walls, oak-panelled billiards room and croquet on the lawn, Nedging Hall is exactly as a Suffolk country house should be.
Weekends From £5,250
Weeks From £8,348
Wiltshire
A stunning country estate, set in 25 acres of Wiltshire countryside with two luxury, restored and sustainably-minded properties.
Weekends From £4,200
Weeks From £11,500
Cumbria
Augill Castle is a 19th century castle nestled between the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria’s Lake District.
Weekends From £12,480
Weeks From £35,000
Denbighshire
An estate offering the very best of life in Wales – beautiful, dramatic and private countryside, outstanding country and water sports, and some fabulous food.
Weekends From £2,300
Weeks From £3,000
Suffolk
A big holiday house on the beautiful Stowlangtoft Estate, in deepest, greenest Suffolk
Weekends From £2,853
Weeks From £4,565
Yorkshire
A renovated Victorian shooting lodge, overlooking its own grouse moor
Weekends From £2,000
Weeks From £12,000
Hampshire
Our family home, recently renovated and now available for short term rents or family gatherings. Based in North Hampshire, about one hour from London.
Weekends From £2,200
Weeks From £6,000
Norfolk
Three slow-pottering miles from the sea, Gresham Hall is perfect for holidays with friends or family.
Weekends From £5,500
Weeks From £7,000
West Sussex
A country manor on the inimitable Cowdray Estate - a place of immense, on-going achievement.
Weekends From £14,600
Weeks From £40,000
Somerset
Tatham House is a large light-filled house, with an indoor pool, hot tub, tennis court, cinema room and 10 ensuite bedrooms.
Weekends From £4,500
Weeks From £6,900
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West Sussex
A beautiful Edwardian family home, 5 miles from the Sussex coast, with squash court, grass tennis court, outdoor heated pool and three grand pianos.
Weekends From £4,560
Weeks From £7,200
Somerset
An incredible stately home that feels like the very best sort of country house.
Weekends From £15,850
Weeks From £26,200
Suffolk
Boxted Hall is a romantic country manor, found deep within the lushest of Suffolk parkland.
Weekends From £4,600
Weeks From £6,000
Powys
Plas Dinam - a great Country House with 15 bedrooms sleeping 34, with beautiful and magnificent scenery.
Weekends From £5,200
Weeks From £8,500
Warwickshire
A striking Cotswold manor house, charming features and outside there's a large pool, tennis court and beautiful gardens.
Weekends From £5,500
Weeks From £8,500
Suffolk
A stunningly restored and luxurious Grade II listed country house, in a secluded location overlooking beautiful parkland within the 500-acre Nether Hall Estate.
Weekends From £3,500
Weeks From £5,650
There’s something about tennis courts that makes country houses feel a cut above the rest. Maybe it’s because they sit amongst beautiful, cared-for grounds. Maybe it’s that they give energetic families something to keep them busy. Maybe it’s the idea of creating your own mini-Wimbledon complete with tennis whites and strawberries and cream. All we know for sure is that a tennis court transforms a weekend in a nice house to an unforgettable trip in a proper estate.
Our houses with tennis courts to rent range from country manors with grass courts to coastal properties with all-weather surfaces to converted estates where courts sit in walled gardens. Most sleep 16 to 30 or more guests and come with racquets and balls provided, viewing terraces for spectators, and importantly, enough distance between court and bedrooms that early morning matches don’t wake everyone up.
The houses themselves match the courts: period properties with grounds, modern estates with leisure facilities, family homes scaled up for groups. You’ll find changing rooms or boot rooms, outdoor showers, and terraces for post-match drinks.
Filter by region, dates, and group size to find houses with courts.
See court surfaces, conditions, and what other sports equipment is provided.
Direct booking means personal service and no commission or agency fees.
Tennis courts only come with a certain type of holiday property. Courts need significant space, so houses with tennis courts tend to be substantial estates with sprawling grounds. And properties on this scale naturally come with other premium features. What’s more, proper courts call for proper maintenance investment, so you know the place is well looked after.
Tennis court properties account for about 12% of our bookings over the last 16 years. We’ve noticed that groups booking tennis court properties want a country house weekend where tennis features as one of multiple activities, rather than a purely tennis-focused holiday.
There are a few court types on offer, depending on the property. Hard courts are all-weather, low maintenance, and allow for year-round play. Perfect if you’re booking off-season. Grass courts are more traditional. They’re high maintenance (think weekly mowing, rolling, and marking) and only operate in the summer. Artificial grass courts are all-weather, offer a decent bounce, and only need moderate maintenance. Most rental properties have hard courts because they’re the most straightforward to maintain.
Tennis works brilliantly for weekend-long house parties. Morning sets while others sleep in. Afternoon tournaments with evolving teams and pitchers of Pimm’s. Mixed friendlies and doubles games to account for varying skill levels and abilities. It’s a chance to flex your sporting muscle and burn some energy without leaving the property. And it works well because it’s such a social sport, even if you’re on the sidelines.
When you’ve downed racquets, hard courts serve a multitude of uses. Why not play five-a-side football, set up a bike circuit for the kids, host a yoga class, or set up your very own outdoor cinema? The hard, smooth surface lends itself to so many uses.
As one family described their stay celebrating together: “We have just had the most amazing long weekend. All our family of 14, ranging in age from 2 to 72, had a superb time. There was something for everyone. We played tennis on a high quality newly renovated hard court, table tennis in a nearby barn, and probably the highlight was the beautiful swimming pool. It is a place of dreams, and we can’t wait to return!” Grab the racquets, limber up, and make the most of having your own private tennis court.
Great website; easy to navigate and good filter system. Prices look really competitive
Richard Chalmers
Really pleased with my experience with landed houses, was searching for a large house to celebrate my 50th and landed houses had lots of good options...managed to secure somewhere for a good price and looking forward to our dates, many thanks to Edmund and the house owner for their friendly correspondence and help, Steve
Stephen Alexander
Some great houses on offer here /all new to me! Now we are planning our next big family getogether!
Tina Metcalfe
Barbara Ryan
When I was faced with having to find a large house with a pool for a family celebration at relatively short notice, Edmund at Landed Houses came straight to my aid. He responded promptly to my email enquiries, even on a Sunday, putting me in direct contact with someone who managed a property that fitted my needs; the outcome being that a superb house, with everything I need, was secured within 24 hours of my first enquiry. Many thanks, Edmund, for making the task so straightforward. If you’re looking for that special house for a party or family gathering I can recommend Landed Houses as your first port of call.
Mrs Manors
Generally, you can expect to pay a 15 to 25% premium over equivalent houses without courts. Let’s break it down. Tennis courts cost £30,000 to £80,000 or more to install (hard courts are cheaper, grass courts are astronomical), plus annual maintenance of around £1,000 to £3,000. The premium you pay reflects not only the court but the overall estate quality: properties with tennis courts usually offer extensive grounds, luxury facilities, and premium locations. If you know you want a tennis court, the cost is worth it. If you can do without, you’ll find better value elsewhere.
The premium you pay to rent a property with a tennis court reflects the cost of installing and maintaining a court as well as the more upscale nature of properties which have this feature.
Wondering whether to pack your racquet? At a very basic level you can expect your property to provide four to eight racquets of varying quality and tennis balls in new or decent condition. There’s sometimes a ball hopper for practice. Better properties provide quality racquets for all guests, fresh balls, a court roller/brush for maintenance, a practice wall, seating/shade for spectators, and court lighting.
If you’re serious about tennis and you’ve got space in the car, it’s worth bringing your own racquet. More casual players will likely be more than happy with the house equipment.
In theory, hard courts and artificial grass work year-round. Grass courts work in summer only (April to September).
But the reality is that the British weather might hamper your outdoor tennis dreams regardless of court type. Rain soaks play, strong wind send balls wayward, cold temperatures (below 10°C) make extended sessions unpleasant. Your best bet for the tennis weekend of your dreams is to book in peak tennis season, from May to September, with July and August being the best for consistent weather. Bear in mind too that you’ll get more usable days on your tennis court in the south of England than you will in the north or Scotland.
If you’ve already won the tennis tournament, there are a tonne more ways to make the most of the flat, smooth surface. Turn your court into a five-a-side football pitch, netball pitch, or basketball pitch (with a portable hoop). Set up bike circuits for the kids, do skateboarding, hold outdoor yoga and exercise classes, or even grab a portable screen and create an outdoor cinema. Hard courts are especially versatile for multiple activities, so if you fancy this, keep an eye out for a property with this type of court.
