40th trip: big group of friends+kids

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All my uni friends are turning 40 this year and we want to go on a weekend away with all our families together.
There are 6 couples with 2-3 kids each (ranging from babies to 10 year olds)
3 couples with no kids

We want 2-3 nights. Ideally not to far from London/SE.
Has anyone done a trip like this? Where did you stay? What kind of accommodation? We don't all need to be under one roof but want to stay at the same place. I'm wondering about camping but worry about the weather in the UK. I'm hoping to get some specific suggestions from people who have done this type of trip.

What about a holiday park with lodges rather than camping?

https://justlodges.com/holiday-lodge-and-log-cabin-parks-in-region-of/south-east-england

Yes that's the kind of thing that would work but id like some specific recommendations of places

We did this, pretty sure it was 9 bedrooms. Was also for uni mates with and without kids and it worked perfectly. https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-leominster?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=906487151&gbraid=0AAAAADpWiI_hwbMpFCng5Wltt_LWlD7Jp&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6N_qrvG9kgMVMpRQBh0aBy3pEAAYASAAEgKgt_D_BwE

I was looking at a place called Hesdin for my 40th. They’ve got various sized houses, some with pools and look great for a large group https://hesdin.co.uk/

Not sure if Cornwall is too far from London, but Retallack resort is really good. There’s a wide range of accommodation types and sizes. We’ve been lots of times on our own and with friends.

This is exactly the kind of thing I'm looking for, thank you. Maybe a bit far from London though. I'd love to find something similar where there is exclusive hire and it's not too fancy.

Lee valley yha

interesting. Have you stayed there before? How does it work for a big group? Would you book out a whole lodge?

Nott stayed but is close to london so if you or someone in group near you could go and do a recce and speak to them . And plenty to do in area .
White water centre. Paradise park. Etc . Fushers green birds

I was also wondering about a campsite that has different options e.g. own tents, glamping, cabins so families can choose what to stay in but all be near each other. Does anyone know a site like this?