It's Grandmas 70th birthday on Christmas day and we would love to find a way of accomdating 14 together in an affordable self catering house for Christmas - any suggestion welcome

Where would you like to go? Are you looking at UK or abroad? Town or countryside, etc

How many bedrooms do you need? Is your group a mixture of adults and children? A few years ago we were going to do a similar thing for my mother's 70th birthday, in October. We were thinking of hiring a whole Youth Hostel, (in Ambleside), which means you also have full access to the kitchen. Our party was around 22 (including kids of all ages). If you can find one in a location suitable for all guests then this is a really great, and cost effective option, and many Youth Hostels are in really beautiful areas. Have a look at www.yha.org.uk for more info.

If you're looking at the UK try beautiful North Devon, I recommend Combesgate House on the seafront at Woolacombe. Its a large house with accommodation on 2 floors, both with lounge, kitchen and several bathrooms. For Grandma the stroll along the seafront to Woolacombe is flat, opposite is the lovely Watersmeet Hotel if you don't cook your own Xmas Lunch. For the children - it's opposite the beach! and a large green for ball games and kite flying. The house is privately owned - here's the website link http://www.ferndaleleisure.co.uk/ It is popular though so I wouldn't leave booking too long! Have a great holiday!