Plenty of travellers enjoy splashing out on a hotel every now and then, but sometimes only an entire holiday home will do. There’s something great about having your own little living space and kitchen (and maybe even a private balcony or stunning pool) so you can really do your own thing when on yer hols.
We’re all pretty familiar with Airbnb, but there are plenty of other holiday rental platforms out there, too. And one of them, Vrbo, has over 2 million available to book on its website. To showcase the very best of those rentals, Vrbo has just announced its list of UK Holiday Homes of the Year for 2024.
Jon Gieselman, president of Expedia Brands (which includes Vrbo), said: ‘This year’s list is the best of the best but represents the high calibre of private holiday homes across Vrbo.’
Each property selected boasts a rating of at least 4.9 or more, plus positive guest reviews and some knock-out amenities, and these homes have definitely delivered. Think thatched cottages, glitzy townhouses and quaint little countryside barns, with jacuzzis, mountain views and stunning periodic features. We’ve even got some snaps of them below.
Vrbo’s UK Holiday Homes of the Year
Tides on Uig, Isle of Skye
A modern coastal home on Uig’s high tide line perfect for seal and bird spotting on the deck.
Thatch Cottage in Wimborne, Dorset
A former broom factory, with some parts of the home over 300 years old. There’s a swimming pool and jacuzzi and it sleeps a whopping 22 people.
Meadow End Barn in Dorstone, Herefordshire
A nineteenth-century barn with serious views of both the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons.
Mignon House in Bath, Somerset
A four-storey Georgian house that dates to 1740 – and it’s right by where key scenes from Bridgerton were filmed. It sleeps 17.
Georgian Townhouse in Edinburgh
A swanky six-bedroom pile complete with a grand piano and views of the castle.
The Oat Barn in Faringdon, Oxfordshire
A true cottage-core spot by the Cotswolds, with a landscaped garden and exposed timber beams.
And if you’re after more holiday inspiration, here is a list of the best holiday homes on Vrbo from across the world, plus Time Out’s favourite Airbnbs in the UK.
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