Here Are The 21 Best Airbnbs In The UK For A Staycation

When one goes to Edinburgh, one wants to feel artsy, stylish, and ultra-cool. Indeed, you can feel like a hip Scottish art student in this amazing room hosted by local creative Clare, who balances the line between friendly and hands-off as you stay in her incredible home. The ensuite bathroom is stacked with toiletries and the bed is oh-so-comfortable.

If you want to get away from it all and need a bit of me-time, Browns Shepherd Hut in Robertsbridge is the ticket. If travelling solo, you will feel safe yet still secluded and the hut is packed with everything you'll need for some R&R including kitchenware, towels, body soap, heated blankets, walking trails - the list goes on. Favourite feature? The hobbit stove.

Down the river among the trees in the Cairngorms National Park, you'll find a cottage with a hot tub and open fires. The stuff of rustic, autumn getaway dreams. Forest and river views, with a cheeky hot tub too - what more could you want? Sleeps nine, but you'll probably be just as tempted to go it alone.

If your idea of heaven is seeing donkeys roaming from your window, you're in luck. Embrace your farm-life dreams in this rural countryside retreat. This one-bedroom Barn conversion in the Cornish countryside offers a complete break from it all, without compromising on luxury. You can have it all; roam around the farm, then come home and relax in the tub. Bliss.

Who knew windmills could be romantic? Well, they can. You'll have beautiful and dramatic views of the Kent countryside inside a three-floor fully-restored windmill where you'll also be left a basket of fresh eggs from the owner's chickens when you arrive. What a treat. There are plenty of golf courses around if you're that way inclined or Camber Sands for a beach day.

You read that right: the AirShip 002, a secluded pod with breathtaking Highland views, is yours for the sleepin'. It's an insulated aluminium pod with all the standard amenities and the addition of an expansive view of the Scottish coastline.

This is what dreams are made of - staying on your very own island, with your very own Lighthouse to watch over you. Located in one of the most secluded parts of Scotland, Davaar Island provides a tranquil rural retreat in your very own private compound. Embrace your adventurous side and explore the island, or cosy up by the fireside and listen to the waves.

Moored in the heart of Ely, home to the famous cathedral, here's a little evidence of how nice houseboats can be. We're talking hardwood flooring throughout and a fully fitted bathroom. Puzzle is situated in a working boatyard where you may see boats being made, and you can chat with the boatbuilders about their fascinating trade.

Because why would you not want to live in a castle for a few days? IRL Disney Princesses rejoice because you can (voluntarily) be locked (with the key) in this cute B&B in a 16th-century Scottish castle tower wing. You'll have two floors of private space adjoining a family home.

The definition of rural comfort and space, this is quite literally a big house in the country. It's a converted granary with enough space to sleep you and 16 of your nearest and dearest. There is also a tennis court if you and your friends are that way inclined.

Treat yourself to a proper city break in the capital in this traditional London flat right in the beating heart of Covent Gardens. Fun fact - the third-floor apartment is in the same terrace as Benjamin Franklin's historic London residence.

If you're more into city breaks than country escapes, a trip up North could be just the ticket - and this luxury warehouse apartment in Manchester City Centre has everything you need. It's placed right at the heart of Manchester’s historic commercial core. P.S. did someone say rainfall shower?

With huge semi-circle windows that frame the classic picturesque Cumbrian view, treat you and your loved ones to a holiday here. It's a no-brainer. A typical cabin holiday with a luxury twist, you'll have all the amenities you need to sit back and relax.

Another castle for a group of 14, this is a truly unique property, steeped in Scottish history. It's entirely self-catered, but, on the plus side, you're only an hour away from Edinburgh if you feel the need to book a table at one of the city's many restaurants.

This quaint cabin in the woods is very cosy and was quite literally hand-built with wood from the surrounding forest. There's also an outdoor fire pit. It's the perfect place to get back to nature with your family, leaving the modern world behind for a little while.

This former Scottish Abbey at Loch Ness has an indoor heated pool for you to enjoy/pose by. You'll be staying in a self-catering apartment that's part of the wider holiday home known as The Highland Club and for where you'd be staying, the price is pretty reasonable.

Love waking up right next to the water but don't fare well with the sea-sickness worries of living on a boat? Opt for a boathouse - the perfect middle ground. This stunning boathouse, directly overlooking Lake Windermere, is private and peaceful.

Fancy Scandi living but can't make it out there? Don't worry, you can get a similar type of vibe in Cornwall, don't you know? Well, kind of. Six people can go and stay at this beautiful lodge on the side of a big hill. This big hill is in fact Carn Marth, a world heritage site, and is well worth a visit. Plus, there's a hot tub.

The view from the bed alone is worth a trip here. Can you imagine waking up to anything more beautiful (and in England, for that matter)? Down in Camber, you need to find a way to stay at this house that's quite literally on the beach. Enough space for eight which lessens the financial blow and did we mention the view from the bed?

You could go for any old room in any old establishment, or you could stay in a room in this fairytale cottage that is oozing with romance and family history. It's an easy choice in our books.

See here: the cabin of dreams. It's got those endearing countryside vibes but is halfway between Kendal and Windermere. The shower isn't located in your cabin, but the greenery is probably worth it.