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Opt for a private room over a whole property
Renting a private room is a great way for solo adventurers and couples to find affordable and authentic accommodation. 2022 saw a 70 per cent increase in private room bookings compared to 2021, showing more Airbnb users are reaping the benefits of shaking up with a local while enjoying a sense of privacy. Best of all, live-in hosts are best placed to recommend the best local restaurants, bars, and attractions, swerving guests away from the tourist traps.
Airbnb’s pick of the cheapest, nicest UK stays in 2024
Grand homestay in Llantysilio, North Wales
Llantysilio Hall, Llantysilio
Live out your Downtown Abbey fantasies in one of the finest country houses in North Wales, a short drive from Llangollen. Llantysilio Hall was built in 1878, close to the Horseshoe Falls and the Llangollen Canal. Weekend bookings are for the exclusive use of the listed part of the property, with free access to the entertainment rooms. It’s a fabulous option for groups looking to keep the budget below £100 a night per person or families looking for a manor to occupy easily bored children.
Hut On The Hill
Hut On The Hill, Powys
Embrace nature in the Brecon Beacons National Park while staying in this charming shepherd’s hut. Admire the area’s beauty with panoramic views, spot friendly animals frolicking nearby, and embark on country walks. Welcome packs include tea, coffee, sugar, traditional Welsh cakes and a bottle of Prosecco – sip it over vivid summer sunsets on the private decking and outdoor area.
Wildernest
Ty Twt, Aberaeron
Days at Wildernest’s Ty Twt consist of sprightly morning walks through the surrounding meadows before cosy afternoons tucked up on the cottage’s sofa beside the log burner. Underfloor heating makes this a homely stay during the summer months and a cosy hideout over winter. Be sure to use The Long Barn’s open wood fire, sofas, piano and table football.
Box6, Corton Denham
Box6, Corton Denham
Enjoy the privacy of your private paddock at Box6, a modern hut looking over the Somerset Levels. The open-plan space is ideal for couples or solo travellers looking to escape the stresses of everyday life for a short while. Find a king-size Hypnos bed, kitchen, wide-screen television, dining area, and walk-in shower inside.
The Granary
The Granary, Lindfield
Superhosts Michelle and Michael offer the ultimate private room stay in Sussex at The Granary. Guests use a private door to access the ensuite room in the property’s barn conversion, which feels like a home away from home. The Grade-II listed property, which dates to around 1600, oozes as much charm as the hosts and is the perfect backdrop for starry nights on the private patio.
