Let’s be honest: planning a summer holiday that keeps everyone happy is getting harder. Between coordinating school holiday schedules, finding a place that genuinely welcomes dogs, and managing a vacation budget, the stress can mount before you’ve even packed a single suitcase.

That is why a major new travel trend is taking off this summer: The Multi-Family “Buddy-Up” Staycation.

Instead of booking three separate, cramped hotel rooms or generic holiday cottages, smart friend groups and extended families are pooling their budgets to take over premium, large-capacity properties. When you split the cost of a luxury 5-bedroom lodge three ways, you suddenly unlock an estate-level holiday for a fraction of the price.

If you and your favorite families are ready to escape together without ever feeling like you are living on top of each other, The East Wing at Rufford Park Lodge is engineered for the ultimate shared getaway.

The Secret to Sharing Space: Zero Compromise