Top 10 Group Holiday Homes Near Annecy for Large Gatherings

Ranking updated on 2026-10-17

Whether you are planning a milestone birthday, a countryside wedding in the hills, a company seminar away from the office, or a multi-generation family reunion, finding a single house that comfortably fits twelve to twenty people under the same roof is the first real challenge. The Annecy area more than delivers: there is the crystalline alpine lake itself, weekend markets full of Savoyard produce, ski resorts within forty minutes' drive, and a patchwork of converted farmhouses, old mills, and stone barns that have been welcoming large groups for decades. The landscape shifts from the limestone ridges above the lake to the high Jura plateau and the pre-Alpine valleys of Savoie, giving every group a completely different backdrop depending on which direction they venture.

At the time this page was last computed — 11 September 2026 — CasaGiga lists 11 large-group properties within roughly 60 km of Annecy. They sleep an average of 15 people, with the largest reaching 20 guests. The average drive from the city centre is 41 km, roughly 40 to 60 minutes depending on the road. Across every listed property, guests have collectively written 934 reviews with a mean score of 4.8 out of 5 — an unusually consistent result for houses of this size, where one difficult weekend can drag a score down fast. Pricing per person is not currently published online for these addresses; contact each host directly for a quote.

The ranking below prioritises properties available for instant online booking, then sorts by average guest rating and the weight of accumulated reviews; hosts who choose to feature this ranking on their own website earn their place and keep it, which is the one editorial criterion we state openly.

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1
Gîtes Le Moulin
📍 La compôte, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 26 km
👥 15 guests4.8★ (64 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
A holiday cottage in La Compôte, just 26 km from Annecy, sleeping up to 15 guests across 6 bedrooms. Its 4.8 rating across 64 reviews speaks to consistent, well-regarded stays. Booking is arranged directly with the host.
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2
La Grange de l'Errance
📍 Giron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 45 km
👥 15 guests4.8★ (94 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
Set in the village of Giron, about 45 km from Annecy, this holiday cottage takes up to 15 guests in 5 bedrooms. With 94 reviews averaging 4.8, it has a strong track record for group stays. Booking is handled directly with the host.
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3
Le Toî du Monde
📍 Flumet, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 34 km
👥 20 guests4.7★ (668 reviews)🏊 House with pool
The largest CasaGiga in this zone, Le Toî du Monde in Flumet accommodates up to 20 guests in 5 bedrooms and includes a pool, 34 km from Annecy. Its 4.7 rating across an impressive 668 reviews makes it one of the most thoroughly tested group houses in the area. Contact the host to book.
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4
A l'ombre du noyer
📍 Traize, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 39 km
👥 15 guests5.0★ (17 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
A holiday cottage in Traize, 39 km from Annecy, welcoming up to 15 guests across 6 bedrooms. It holds a perfect 5.0 rating from 17 reviews — a flawless early record for a property that has quickly found its audience. Contact the host directly to enquire.
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5
La Grange des Plans
📍 Haut Valromey, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 37 km
👥 15 guests4.7★ (27 reviews)🏊 House with pool
La Grange des Plans is a house with pool set in Haut Valromey, around 37 km from Annecy, with room for 15 guests across 6 bedrooms. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 27 reviews — a solid track record for a group rental of this size. Availability and booking are managed directly with the host.
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6
Gite des Moulins
📍 Samoëns, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 51 km
👥 15 guests4.6★ (31 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
Located in Samoëns, about 51 km from Annecy, this holiday cottage accommodates up to 15 guests in 4 bedrooms. Its 4.6 rating across 31 reviews reflects a consistent track record for groups. Booking is arranged directly with the host.
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7
Gîte Au Bout du Lac
📍 Chindrieux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 25 km
👥 15 guests4.9★ (11 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
One of the closest options to Annecy at just 25 km, this holiday cottage in Chindrieux sleeps 15 guests across 4 bedrooms. A 4.9 rating earned across 11 reviews points to a strong early reception from guests. Enquire directly with the host to check availability.
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8
Refuge Sous La Joux
📍 Les Moussières, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · 51 km
👥 15 guests4.5★ (25 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
With 7 bedrooms for up to 15 guests, Refuge Sous La Joux in Les Moussières offers more sleeping flexibility than most cottages in this zone. Located 51 km from Annecy, it carries a 4.5 rating across 25 reviews. Contact the host to arrange your stay.
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9
Maison Du Frenet
📍 Lélex, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 47 km
👥 14 guests5.0★ (8 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
Maison Du Frenet in Lélex sleeps up to 14 guests in 4 bedrooms, 47 km from Annecy. It has earned a perfect 5.0 rating, though from a still-small sample of 8 reviews — an encouraging early signal. Booking is arranged directly with the host.
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10
Gites des Sources d'Arvey
📍 Verrens-Arvey, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 31 km
👥 21 guests4.5★ (33 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottage
Set in Verrens-Arvey, 31 km from Annecy, Gites des Sources d'Arvey is one of the highest-capacity holiday cottages in this zone, sleeping up to 21 guests across 9 bedrooms. It carries a 4.5-star rating from 33 reviews — solid evidence of consistent satisfaction for large groups. Reservations are handled directly with the host rather than online.
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How to Choose a Group Holiday Home Near Annecy

A house listed for 15 people may have only four or five bedrooms, which means bunk rooms, fold-out sofas, or asking two couples to share. Before you book, count the actual beds shown in the photos and compare with the number of adults in your group. Bedroom counts among the properties here range from four to seven. If everyone needs their own bed, filter first by number of bedrooms, not the headline guest capacity.

Most rural gîtes in the Annecy region are surrounded by farms or year-round residents. Outdoor amplified music after 10 pm is routinely banned, and some hosts enforce a no-amplified-sound rule at any hour. Read the house rules before you commit, especially if you are planning a wedding reception or a birthday with a DJ. Breaking these rules can mean losing your security deposit, an early end to your stay, or a formal complaint lodged with the booking platform.

Several properties here have private pools, which is a genuine draw in July and August. Under French law, outdoor private pools built after 2004 must have an approved safety device — alarm, fence, cover, or shelter — and the host is legally responsible for compliance. Verify this before booking if children under 12 will be in your group. Never assume pool access is permitted after dark, and establish from the start who is responsible for supervision during the stay.

These houses average 41 km from Annecy, typically 40 to 60 minutes by car. There is no reliable public transport to most of these addresses, so budget for car hire or a minibus if your group is arriving by train. On the financial side, security deposits usually run between €500 and €2,000 and are released one to two weeks after departure; cancellation terms vary widely, but many rural gîtes retain the full rental payment inside 30 days of arrival.

By occasion

Birthday Celebrations

For a group birthday — long table under the stars, an afternoon in the pool, real bedrooms rather than hotel corridors — Le Toî du Monde in Flumet fits the brief almost exactly. It sleeps up to 20, has a private pool, and carries 668 guest reviews at 4.7 out of 5. Book well in advance: summer weekends fill months ahead. Confirm the outdoor catering and music rules with the host before you send the invitations.

Small Destination Weddings

Intimate destination weddings — under 20 guests, two or three nights, ceremony and dinner in the same setting — are where A l'ombre du noyer in Traize and Gîte Au Bout du Lac in Chindrieux consistently stand out. Both carry near-perfect guest scores and sit in quiet rural settings. Neither is a licensed event venue, so you will need to arrange catering separately, hold the civil ceremony elsewhere, and keep any amplified music within the house rules.

Company Seminars and Off-sites

A working seminar needs more than a large living room: a table everyone can sit around at once, and enough bedrooms that people can sleep without the session bleeding into breakfast. Refuge Sous La Joux in Les Moussières stands out with seven bedrooms for 15 guests, giving small teams their own space. La Grange de l'Errance in Giron, rated 4.8 across 94 reviews, offers a similar balance of capacity and calm for teams that need focused time away.

Multi-Generation Family Stays

Multi-generation stays — grandparents, parents, teenagers, and small children under one roof — call for good ground-floor access, a well-equipped kitchen, and outdoor space that keeps different ages occupied. Le Chalet des Croés in Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe adds a pool to a house that sleeps 15. Maison Du Frenet in Lélex, with a perfect 5-star score from every reviewer so far, suggests a host who genuinely takes care of families who arrive with a lot of luggage and varied needs.

Frequently asked questions

What does it cost to rent a house near Annecy for 20 people?+

Prices per person are not currently published online for the properties on this page — contact each host directly for a quote. For houses of this size in the French Alps, expect a wide range depending on season, amenities, and minimum nights required. Summer and school-holiday weeks are significantly more expensive than shoulder-season midweeks.

Can we play music outdoors or host a party at these houses?+

Most rural properties in this region have strict rules on outdoor amplified music and noise after 10 pm. Some go further and prohibit external catering or events not declared at the time of booking. Always read the house rules in full and ask the host in writing if anything is unclear before you pay a deposit. Violations typically result in deposit loss or early termination of the stay.

How does CasaGiga decide which house ranks first?+

Properties available for instant online booking rank above those that require a contact request. Within each group, the order uses average guest rating weighted by the number of reviews to assess reliability. Hosts who feature this ranking on their own website also hold their position as part of a transparency partnership. The figures are recomputed every night.

How do I book one of these houses?+

None of the properties currently listed here offer instant online booking — each requires a direct inquiry to the host. Use the contact link on each CasaGiga listing page to send your request. Response times vary, so for high-demand summer weekends allow several days and keep a backup option in mind before you make travel arrangements.

Do we have to pay tourist tax on top of the rental price?+

Yes. In France, the taxe de séjour applies per person per night, including at rural gîtes. The rate depends on the commune and the official classification of the property; it typically ranges from €0.70 to €3 per adult per night. It is usually collected by the host on arrival and is not included in the advertised rental price.

Is there a minimum stay at large-group gîtes near Annecy?+

Most large-group gîtes require at least two nights, and many insist on a full week during July, August, and school holiday periods. Shorter weekend stays are easier to find in spring and autumn. Always check the specific terms on the listing before contacting the host, as the minimum stay often differs significantly between high and low season.

What time is check-in, and can we arrive late in the evening?+

Check-in for large gîtes is typically between 4 pm and 7 pm; hosts generally want to be present for the handover to walk through the inventory and house rules with the group. If your party is arriving after 8 pm, let the host know well in advance. A late check-in surcharge is common practice but is usually negotiable.

What should we do if the house we want is fully booked for our dates?+

The other properties on this list are a solid starting point — they share similar ratings and are all within the same region. You can also widen the search radius slightly or consider splitting a very large group across two smaller houses in the same village. CasaGiga's search filters let you refine by capacity, pool availability, and distance from Annecy.

How this ranking is made

Properties are ranked by two criteria applied in order: first, whether instant online booking is available, with bookable properties ranking above those that require a direct contact request; second, within each group, by average guest rating weighted by the volume of accumulated reviews. Hosts who publish and link to this ranking on their own website retain their position as part of CasaGiga's transparency-first editorial policy.

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