Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary with these Austen-esque Airbnbs

2025 marks 250 years since Jane Austen’s birth, and her legacy has never burned brighter with both older and younger generations alike. From Bath’s expanded festival this September and the BBC’s trio of new Austen dramas* to Dolly Alderton’s reimagining of Pride and Prejudice for Netflix, the celebrations and adaptations are all helping to fuel a new-found obsession with the Regency author. 

Literary lovers can now get one step closer into her world, with a stay at her former family home in Bath on Airbnb or in one of Airbnb’s handpicked collection of Austen-inspired getaways, bookable on the platform. 

Jane’s former home is nestled near Bath’s enchanting Sydney Gardens. This Grade I listed Georgian townhouse was home to Austen, her parents, and her sister Cassandra between 1801 and 1805. It was here that a young Austen began her early, unfinished novella The Watsons, while the streets, gardens, and social life of Bath provided inspiration for two of her most celebrated works, Persuasion and Northanger Abbey.

Airbnb Host, Maxwell offers visitors a glimpse into the rhythms of Austen’s daily life; wander the same floors she walked, observe the city through windows she looked from, and sit where she paused to consider her next chapter. Lovingly preserved, the Airbnb occupies what was once the kitchen and butler’s pantry of the Austen family home – a space Jane is said to have written undisturbed. 

Speaking on its history, Airbnb Host Maxwell notes how previous neglect of the space turned out to be a blessing: “When we bought it over a decade ago now, it had been uninhabited for about a century and earlier renovation attempts had been left unfinished – but this meant many original features had survived.” 

“We were determined to preserve its historic character – and the flagstone floors, kitchen hearths, windows, shutters, and the majority of the panelling in the living room are all original. It’s a space Jane herself would still recognise.’’ 

The apartment has since welcomed an eclectic mix of guests from around the world, all keen to walk in Jane’s footsteps – from well-known American authors and Japanese paranormal investigators, to couples choosing the historic site as the perfect setting for a proposal. Maxwell adds: “Many guests say staying here feels like coming home. One author returns every year to write, finding the energy of Jane’s old home both inspiring and relaxing.” 

For some, a stay at Jane’s house even verges on otherworldly, as Maxwell says, “I’m not one for the supernatural, but many have said they felt Jane’s presence when they stayed.” With plenty of delightful Jane Austen-themed experiences to enjoy in Bath, this stay is the perfect base for a weekend of festivities in her name. 

In addition to Jane’s home, Airbnb has rounded up a curated selection of stays for an Austen-inspired getaway this Autumn, each relevant to an era of her work. From a grand rural manor house near the filming location of the BBC’s 1995 Pride and Prejudice adaptation, to a charming waterside mill in Lyme Regis, one of Austen’s favourite places and old haunts.  

The ultimate Austen-inspired Airbnbs to step into the literary legend’s world

Converted Barn House, Box Hill, Surrey (sleeps six)

Nestled near Surrey’s iconic Box Hill, where the pivotal picnic scene unfolds in Jane Austen’s novel Emma, this rustic barn blends elegance with regency charm, featuring original flagstone floors and period details. Its spacious interiors and serene surroundings offer the perfect setting for immersing in Austen’s world.

Central Winchester Home, Winchester (sleeps 3)

Situated in the heart of Winchester, Jane Austen’s final resting place, this elegant townhouse combines period delights with modern comfort. Just a short walk from Winchester Cathedral, where Austen is buried, it provides a peaceful base to explore the city’s rich literary heritage.

Manor Farmhouse, Holt, Wiltshire (sleeps 10)

Close to the filming location of the BBC’s beloved 1995 Pride and Prejudice series, this Wiltshire farmhouse offers timeless character with contemporary touches in equal measure. Surrounded by peaceful countryside, it’s a storybook retreat that echoes the elegance of Austen’s world.

Cosy Cottage in Bower Hinton, Somerset (sleeps 2)

Located just minutes away from Montacute House, the stunning Elizabethan mansion featured in the 1995 film adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, this cosy Somerset cottage is a serene retreat amidst rolling countryside.

Waterway Mill House, Lyme Regis (sleeps 6)

Set in the picturesque seaside town of Lyme Regis, famously featured in Jane Austen’s novel Persuasion, this charming mill house sits beside the tranquil River Lym. A blend of character and comfort, it offers an idyllic base for wandering the historic Cobb harbour that Austen once did, soaking in the windswept, romantic landscape.

Elegant Central London Flat, London (sleeps 2)

Jane Austen visited London several times over her lifetime – staying with family, attending social events, and working with publishers to bring her novels to life. Guests of this chic, yet regal central London flat can immerse themselves in that world, while tracing the streets and neighbourhoods she once knew by booking a guided Jane Austen walking tour, led by a historian.

For those wanting to curl up with more classics, travellers can also discover a wider collection of literary-inspired Airbnb stays – complete with charming libraries, shelves brimming with books, and cosy corners perfect for getting lost in a story.

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