Our pick of the best pubs converted into Airbnb rentals, from London to Rye.
Looking for a cosy place to escape for a mini break this winter? Checking in to a working or converted pub could be the answer to a unique UK staycation.
Pub stays are an excellent way to combine the best of British culture with a much-needed getaway, and you'll find a host of holiday rentals that were once pubs or sit above charming public houses.
A cosy alternative to booking a cottage for a getaway inspired by The Holiday, pub stays allow you to enjoy some of the best things about a UK staycation during the cooler months, whether it's relaxing by a roaring fire or snuggling under wooden beams.
What's more, Airbnb has joined forces with CAMRA, a voluntary organisation that advocates traditional pubs and helps preserve their culture, to promote pub stays as the ultimate cosy escape. As part of the initiative, three pubs in England and Wales will receive a £10,000 makeover and support from the Airbnb Community Team to transform a spare room into an attractive, income-boosting space that holidaymakers can enjoy.
In the meantime, if you're looking for a weekend break, you'll be pleased to hear that we've rounded up the best Airbnb pub stays in the UK you can book right now.
From a kooky converted 1700s public house in East Sussex to a seriously stylish shepherd’s hut in the Cotswolds, there are plenty of quintessential pubs on the list that are already offering the perfect space for guests to enjoy.
Tucked down a quiet residential street on the outskirts of Thames Ditton stands The Limping Fox, a traditional, family-run village pub renowned for its Sunday roasts, excellent wine list and hospitality. The cherry on top? The three-bedroom flat located just above it that's available to rent for up to six guests. The decor matches the pub: homely and stylish with a pop of colour. There's nowhere better to retire to for a post-prandial nap, before heading off to explore nearby Hampton Court and Kingston-Upon-Thames.
The Royal Oak Inn sits in the pretty village of Luxborough on Exmoor National Park. It's been here for more than 600 years and still retains some of the pub's original features. You’ll find the original flagstone and cobblestone flooring, as well as rugged stone walls and open beams for a cosy trip to Somerset. One previous guest says it's a 'great place to stay with a lovely room, excellent food and we were made very welcome by all.'
If you love quirky Airbnbs that are bursting with personality, then look no further than The Old Stout House. First built as a pub in the 1700s, it has since been transformed into a modern, four-bed townhouse filled with furnishings by the likes of House of Hackney, Abigail Ahern and Anthropologie. Low beams, wonky walls, oak floorboards and twisting stairs add further character while also nodding to its history and its location in the ancient town of Rye.
Located above the Sekforde pub in Clerkenwell, this pub stay comes with unexpected features, such as the beautiful ensuite bathroom with a copper bath tub and a beautiful shower. The grand suite comes with a private entrance. Located in an early 19th-century building on the corner of Sekforde Street, its excellent location means you can explore London before enjoying your favourite tipple in the pub.
You can't get much more quintessentially English than this 17th-century thatched cottage in Bedfordshire, which doubles up as a pub with rooms. Its rural village location means the great British countryside is right on the doorstep, while inside there's a lovely restaurant serving up traditional farm-to-table food – and upstairs, a stylish apartment complete with exposed beams and a deep copper bath tub. It's the perfect place to live out all your The Holiday fantasies.
This shepherd's hut is located in the neighbouring field next to the wonderful Royal Oak Pub in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. There's a mix of industrial style and contemporary elegance for an unusual glamping trip set by a pub. Previous guests have praised the 'amazing views from the hut and great facilities'.
The Grade II-listed Canal Inn has recently undergone extensive renovations and is now a country pub, kitchen and micro-brewery loved by locals and visitors alike. Its seven well-equipped rooms offer a wonderful stopover for weary travellers who desire nothing more than to rest their heads somewhere welcoming and cosy after a day of fresh country air and delicious food. One recent visitor even went so far as to say they had 'the best sleep ever' here. We're sold.
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