Can you believe Airbnb started over 10 years ago! Who would have thought it would have changed the way we book holidays not just in the UK but abroad too. It opened up the UK travel industry to allow people to stay in some fun and interesting places rather than just a standard hotel room.
If you are dreaming of a UK adventure and summer staycation, we have got the guide for you. From luxurious apartments to romantic riverside cottages and some very quirky accommodation, we’ve discovered the best Airbnb stays in the country to book right now.
Loft on the Crescent
This beautiful apartment is nestled right in the heart of Glasgow and comes with stunning views of the city. Loft on the Crescent is suitable for up to 3 guests and even allows dogs to stay too. The mix of comfort and luxury in this apartment is perfect. Meaning as well as a stylish stay you can also get cosy after a day exploring the city. The apartment is equipped with all the amenities you could ever want. Whether your planning on cooking dinner in their fabulous kitchen or spending your evenings resting on the Chesterfield sofa, you will feel right at home here. You will never want to leave this place and this will definitely become the place you stay when visiting Glasglow.
Out of the Blue
Named as the ‘Most wish-listed Airbnb rental in the UK, by people living in the UK (2020)’ Out of the Blue have created 3 out of this world properties. They are all based in the secluded countryside in Scotland and all have a unique design and features. Tigh Darach is a beautiful, cosy, oak-framed house with outstanding views across the Sound of Mull. The Pilot House comprises an elliptical living space on the first floor with a bedroom, study and shower room on the ground floor. A balcony provides spectacular views towards Tobermory and out to sea. Airship 002 is a remote, cosy, compact, aluminium clad capsule structure. It comes with a living area with woodstove, spectacular views through its floor to ceiling dragonfly windows at either end, galley, shower room, four-poster double bed, and balcony.
Riverside Retreat
If you are wanting a peaceful riverside retreat with dreamy interiors then have we got the stay for you. Riverside Retreat is just 10 minutes out of Norwich city center so it’s the perfect location for exploring the city and country. The house has 2 bedrooms and can sleep up to 4 guests. The modern open-plan living space overlooks a shared walled garden leading down to the river. Take your breakfast or afternoon cocktails down to the summer house and river and feel a million miles away from normal life. The interiors are bright, full of light, and decorated with care and attention to detail and create a relaxing, calming vibe.
Stay In
If you are looking for a stylish, contemporary, and comfortable place to stay, and set within a beautiful Georgian building, then head to Stay In. It has been lovely restored from offices into 2 luxury apartments, upstairs and downstairs. Upstairs is a 2 bedroom, modern, and spacious duplex apartment with a large open plan kitchen-living area. It has beautiful high ceilings and grand Georgian windows and a log burner to cuddle up to. Downstairs is a contemporary and comfy ground floor flat full of modern luxury and traditional character that also can sleep 4 guests. Why not book out both apartments for a weekend away with friends and family.
Stay Wild
Fancy staying somewhere totally unique and lots of fun? Then you definitely need to book a night at Stay Wild. This 1970’s middle America bus has swapped the plains of the Volunteer State for a new frontier in East Kent. It’s totally Off-Grid but has all you need for the bus life dream. Their mission is to create amazing places to stay and embrace a lifestyle centred on being outside. When you arrive you’ll find a welcome hamper full of goodies. They will also provide plenty of wood for the wood-burning stove and fire pit for evenings under the stars. You are surrounded by roaming sheep helping you disconnect from the world and connect back to nature. If you want to try glamping then it doesn’t get much better than this.
St John
St John is a former 1950’s St John ambulance station that has now been lovingly converted into a beautiful 4-bedroom family retreat within Rye. It can sleep up to 8 guests across its 4 bedrooms making it the ideal place for hosting a holiday with both friends, family, and dogs. There is a large open plan living, dining, and kitchen area and a fabulous double-sided wood burner in the centre of the living area. The old ambulance doors can be opened up to create a flow from inside to out and is a great nod to the old station. There is a fire pit and outdoor seating in the outside area so you can enjoy alfresco meals morning, noon, or night.
The Oat Box
This beautifully restored 1968 Bedford horsebox, had made its home on private farmland in Northern Ireland. The Oat Box provides a luxurious haven of peace and tranquility to escape from the world for a little while. It has been lovingly converted into guest accommodation for 2 adults using repurposed materials to create a cosy, welcoming hideaway. They decorated and furnished the Horsebox with vintage collections so you will enjoy admiring all the pieces dotted around your home for the night. The shower room is located inside the Horsebox, so no need to dash out in the dark or rain! It is the perfect base to explore the panoramic North Coast of Ireland with its many tourist attractions nearby.
The Pigsty
Named as the number one wish list property for 2021 by Airbnb you will be lucky to get a night away here. They are Winchester’s first luxury woodland hideaway and are just a short drive into the city so you get the best of both worlds. The Pigsty boasts a king-sized bed and a fabulous free-standing roll-top bath, so prepare to indulge yourself in luxury and comfort. There is also a gorgeous kitchenette meaning you can rustle up meals and enjoy them on your decking. Every morning you will wake up to the most stunning private rural views which will make you never want to leave this place.
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