Family Gatherings and Secret Gardens
As much as it is lovely to have a large family gathering, a holiday together as one big, happy bunch - it is as equally appealing to find some time to escape the maddening crowd and find a little solitude in your own personal sanctuary.
Gatherings of the extended family can be a daunting experience. 
""We're finding that more and more families are choosing to hire a large property to use for their celebration events, be that a big birthday or anniversary or simply to bring the whole clan together. It certainly takes the weight off of one person in particular to play host and ensures everyone can have a great time.
It's a great opportunity for everyone to explore a new destination - be that in the UK or abroad - and create new memories together while being able to reminisce about times gone by too."
Matt Fletcher at thebigdomain.com
With properties that sleep up to 140 people, thebigdomain.com offers a wide range of family gathering options both on UK shores and abroad. Do's and Dont's to bear in mind include making sure you include some pre-planned activity, ensure everyone feels involved, find something of interest for everyone, try to be considerate and pack plenty of patience.
But when you have had your fill of family fun, it may be time to book another holiday to recuperate. And as the UK's gardens and countryside really come into their own with a beautiful injection of colour and wildlife to watch, you can enjoy a blooming brilliant break with leading property rental specialist, holidaycottages.co.uk
With a full selection of beautiful accommodation, with many offering views over private gardens - some covering over 20 acres and featuring their own lakes - you can leave your cares (and relatives) behind and relax while enjoying plants, shrubs, trees, views and secluded woodland areas.
The perfect way to recharge your batteries, ready for the next big family gathering!