House sit for Paddington and The Browns in their London home

This autumn, in celebration of the release of PADDINGTON IN PERU, everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington™, is inviting families worldwide for a once-in-a-lifetime overnight stay on Airbnb at his Windsor Gardens home. Located in a charming and quaint area of London, Paddington shares his home with The Brown Family. 

The new movie sees Paddington and The Browns embarking on a journey to Peru in search of Aunt Lucy at the Home of Retired Bears – and so they’re in need of a house sitter. During his adventure, Paddington has listed the family home on Airbnb for free, and he’s looking for three trusted families to house sit for him in his vibrant and cosy townhouse – with scrumptious marmalade sandwiches included.

About the Stay

Guests will have the opportunity to stay overnight in The Browns’ home, which includes real furniture featured in the Paddington films – developed, produced and distributed by STUDIOCANAL. Inside the house, there will be a winding staircase set against the iconic two-story blossom tree mural, before taking in the quirks of The Browns’ living room – from the stacked bookshelves and boardgames by the fireplace, to the retro carousel horse by the window. 

After a fun-filled afternoon exploring the different rooms in the house, guests can relax and indulge in an afternoon tea with quintessential marmalade sandwiches in The Browns’ colourful open-planned kitchen. As the evening unfolds, guests will be invited to visit the local cinema to be among the first to watch PADDINGTON IN PERU, during its official UK and Irish cinema release from 8 November 2024.

As the day draws to a close, guests can get ready for bed in the seaside-style bathroom (being careful to avoid a flood, unlike Paddington!), before resting their weary heads for the night. In the morning, guests will be treated to a bear-inspired breakfast basket and will then bid farewell to Paddington’s home.

Sleeping arrangements 

Big enough for a family of four, two adults will be invited to spend a night in Mr. and Mrs. Brown’s bedroom, while the two children will be staying in Paddington’s iconic attic bedroom. Guests will have access to most of the house, including toilet and shower facilities. 

House Etiquette

• Marmalade sandwiches for breakfast, lunch and dinner highly recommended
• Duffle coat and red bush hat optional
• Toothbrushes are for cleaning your teeth only, NOT ears!
• No flooding the bathroom, Paddington learnt the hard way
• Keep the home nice and clean, just like Mrs. Bird likes it

Amanda Cupples, General Manager of Northern Europe at Airbnb, said: “Paddington is a national treasure in the UK and we are so excited to be working with STUDIOCANAL to bring this extraordinary stay exclusively to Airbnb, where families can experience the magical world of Paddington and sleepover in his cosy family home in London. Travelling on Airbnb is all about creating memories with loved ones and we know that this stay will provide children with special memories to last a lifetime.” 

How to book

The exclusive stays will be available for three separate, one night stays from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 November. Guests can request to book this stay from 3 November 2024 at 9am GMT at airbnb.com/paddington. The stay is suitable for two adults and two children and will cost £0 for the night, with dinner, breakfast and cinema tickets included. Travel costs are not included and the stays are selected on a first come, first served basis.

New Airbnb data shows that Paddington is spearheading a trend in international travel, with over 90% rise in the number of British travellers searching for stays in Peru this year compared to last year¹. This surge indicates that Peruvian adventures are gaining popularity as a trending destination this year, captivating both Paddington and British travellers alike.

For those who are not able to book this exclusive stay, take a look at Airbnb’s wide range of family friendly stays across the world – a filter that makes it easy for parents to discover stays ideally suited for their families needs. Also, check out Airbnb Guest Favourites,  a collection of the 2 million most-loved homes on Airbnb based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

PADDINGTON IN PERU will be in UK cinemas from 8 November.