Large Holiday Houses with an Outdoor Kitchen

Sunshine is good for you, it’s a fact. When the weather is good it lifts your spirits, so everyone is happier and it makes for congenial days. So, when you’re staying at a Sleeps12 luxury large group holiday house in the UK and the sun is smiling down on you, make the most of every single minute, spending time outside as much as you can. Book a house with an outdoor kitchen and you don’t need to swelter over a hot stove indoors – you can even cook alfresco!

When we talk about an outdoor kitchen, we don’t just mean a BBQ, we mean like a scaled-down version of a kitchen, only outdoors, so there might be a pizza oven too; there will be a sink and at least one fridge, and some will even have a bar. Now, isn’t that brilliant? Cooking beneath the summer skies, enjoying the fresh air and in most cases, beautiful scenery. It’s a great way to get your whole group together to enjoy the best of the British weather, cooking together and tucking into a scrumptious feast – slow lunches, slow dinners, your favourite people, friend and family, besties. That’s got to be one of life’s greatest joys.

Sleeps12 have a carefully curated collection of luxury large group holiday houses in Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Surrey, Nottinghamshire, Herefordshire, East Sussex and Oxfordshire.

FAQs

Can we use the outdoor kitchen any time of year?

Some can be used year round, others are only for use from the start of the Easter holidays to the end of October half term. You can find this information on the Facts A-Z for each property.

What cooking facilities are there in an outdoor kitchen?

All of them will have a BBQ. Some also have a pizza oven, a few have a side burner with a gas hob for cooking sauces or vegetable accompaniments.

What else does on outdoor kitchen have?

Our outdoor kitchens often include stainless steel worktops, sinks and fridges, enabling you can cook a complete meal outside. Some also have a bar, so it keeps everyone together for big happy sociable times.

What fuel do the outdoor kitchens use?

The barbecues are either charcoal or gas fired. If there’s a pizza oven it will most likely be gas fired, though some use wood/pellets. Details can be found on our Facts A-Z pages.

Is fuel supplied?

Usually, yes. Some properties have all outdoor cooking fuel provided, some supply an initial bag of charcoal, and in only a very few cases, you will need to bring your own.

Do the outdoor kitchen areas have seating for your whole group?

We like to make sure there is outdoor dining for all members of your group. This will be next to or very close to the outdoor kitchen.