The best hen party houses to book in Europe
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Jet-setting hen parties are increasingly popular for brides-to-be, but group trips demand additional considerations than when travelling solo or with a partner. Will there be enough bathrooms? Are there enough separate rooms to sort everyone’s sleeping arrangements (aka: who’ll be content to kip on the sofa bed)? And is there enough to do in the surrounding area to keep everyone entertained?
Fortunately, there are plenty of wonderful Airbnbs across Europe that tick all of these boxes and more. Think glistening private pools, big communal kitchens and beautiful vistas stretching as far as the eye can see. Here are the best hen party houses in Europe to book ahead of the big day.
A quirky farmhouse in Armamar, Portugal
Once a working farmhouse, this home is now a unique guesthouse in Portugal’s Douro Valley. A recent renovation has seen the addition of an indoor pool to complement the sizeable infinity pool on the terrace, where you can enjoy views over the vineyards to the valleys beyond. Inside, an eclectic mix of colours and textures pays homage to the home’s former life despite the thoroughly modern revamp. Parties will also appreciate the bookable extras available with a stay here – massages, boat trips and homemade lunches and dinners are all available upon request.
Sleeps: 14
Price: From around £459 per night, with a two-night minimum
A spacious farmhouse in County Meath, Ireland
Make your way up to the top of the driveway and head under the vine arch – you’ll be rewarded with blissful tranquillity and expansive views over Ireland’s signature emerald green landscapes. This lovely traditional home has three ensuite bedrooms and a cosy fourth with a shared bathroom. You’ll need a car to get about easily here, but host Duncan is on hand for local recommendations for walks and things to do. If you’re up for a longer drive, both Dublin and Belfast are just under an hour away, so you’re well placed to tick off plenty of Ireland’s best sights.
Sleeps: Eight
Price: From around £127 per night
A beachy retreat in Menorca, Spain
Beachy Menorca, with its glittering shorelines and azure waters, is a natural choice for a destination hen do, and this villa is a perfect rendez-vous point. It's sat just 10 minutes’ walk from Binibeca beach and its pretty fishing village, with Binidali cove just a short hop further along the coast. A recent renovation has turned it into a bright and breezy beach home, with seagrass and rattan finishes interspersed with irreverent flashes of orange, and prickly cactuses punctuate the outdoor spaces, adding a sense of fun. There’s an outdoor pool to cool off in after a day in the sun, and a big dining table for celebratory suppers.
Sleeps: 12
Price: From around £337 per night, with a five-night minimum
An idyllic cabin in Torpo, Norway
Swap sunbathing and swimming (so clichéd) for romps in nature, horse riding and breathtaking views over bucolic landscapes – a stay here means sleeping 1,000 metres above sea level in one of Norway’s prettiest mountain regions. The interiors are a Scandinavian dream, with a crackling log fire, thick blankets to curl up in, twinkling lights and wood panelled ceilings and walls bringing cosiness to every nook. In the summer, there’s plenty of hikes to take before decompressing in the hot tub and, in winter, enjoy ski in/ski out access for those tempted to take to the slopes.
Sleeps: 11
Price: From around £277 per night, with a two-night minimum
A traditional home in Santorini, Greece
Santorini is surely one of the prettiest Greek islands and this spacious villa is right in the thick of it, on the glittering shoreline of Oia's Armeni Bay. Be warned, if there’s no available boat service, it’s a 20-minute walk through the bay to reach this villa, but the trek is worth it. You’ll be greeted with stucco white walls, classic Greek interiors and beautiful views across the deep blue of the caldera, with the waves creeping nearly to your doorstep. Spend your days swimming and kayaking in the nearby coves, then return for dinner on the terrace, or head to one the bars and restaurants in Oia just a short walk away.
Sleeps: Eight
Price: From around £256 per night, with a three-night minimum
A beautiful villa in Vassena, Italy
On the picturesque shores of Lake Como sits this storybook home, nestled among the pines and snow-dusted mountain peaks. Weekends are spent relaxing by the lake – kayaks and boat trips are available on request – before barbecue suppers in the expansive manicured grounds. Previous guests have been thrilled with this palatial villa, saying there was more than enough space for big groups to convene comfortably – both inside and when relaxing by the lake.
Sleeps: 10
Price: From around £1,055 per night, with a two-night minimum