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Somerset House, Taunton, Somerset Sleeps 20, £6,720 per week/£48pp per night

In the village of Shoreditch, near Taunton, you’ll find this Grade II listed house where you can invite 20 friends and family for an active holiday. There’s a tennis court, a fullsize football pitch and gym. From May to September you can splash in the outdoor solar-heated pool and dine alfresco on the terrace. thewowhousecompany.com

Leuchie Walled Garden, North Berwick Sleeps 12, £6,800 per week/£80pp per night

Enjoy the five-acre walled garden at this sleek post-Bauhaus property, the childhood home of Sir Hew Dalrymple. The house, designed in 1960 by James Dunbar-Nasmith, is a wonderful contrast to the family’s splendid collection of furniture and portraits. Beyond the garden there’s 60 acres more to enjoy, with a tennis court and golf range. leuchiewalledgarden.com