This Christmas, Love Is Actually All Around on Airbnb

By Airbnb · November 20, 2018

This holiday season marks 15 years since our favorite British rom-com hit the big screen. The Christmas classic is a favorite in many homes and as we head towards Christmas, it will no doubt light up many screens as we settle in for the festive season. If you’re dreaming of swapping the sweltering heat for a white Christmas, planning that romantic kiss under the mistletoe, or looking forward to unwrapping the perfect gift from under the tree with your loved ones, there is a home on Airbnb for everyone to share in the magic of the silly season. To celebrate, Airbnb has rounded up a selection of beautiful English Homes and Experiences inspired by the characters of the Christmas classic. From cute little cabins, warm and cozy cottages, to stunning apartments, these homes are perfect for your next UK getaway. And if you look for it, we’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find that love actually is all around.

Front door exterior of the stone Country Cottage in Colerne with ivy growing up the front wall and a walkway garden lining the sidewalk.

Landscape shot of a swimming pond with a dock in the foreground and a grassy knoll with a group of trees lining the badck.

Country Cottage, Colerne This cozy cottage is the perfect writers retreat, with its stunning rolling countryside and lakeside views that will get both the creative juices and romance flowing.

Lit fireplace with a portrait painting of a woman in a pink shirt and hat.

Exterior of gray Georgian townhouse apartment building

Stunning Georgian Townhouse, Bath The centrally located townhouse is a cozy bachelor or bachelorette pad to mend any love triangle heartbreak. The front door might even inspire your own cardboard ‘caroler’ declaration of love.

Exterior of white townhouse with a small green lawn and bush with pink flowers blooming.

Interior foyer shot with staircase and oriental carpet in the background.

Beautiful Two Bedroom Apartment, Cheltenham It might not be Number 10, but this beautifully refurbished apartment comes complete with a staircase you can shimmy your way down while lip syncing your fave tune on the radio.

A country home dining room with holiday tinsel hanging from an exposed rafter over the table.

Country home dining table with floor to ceiling windows surrounding and a decorative Christmas tree in the corner.

Hollyhock House, Stonesfield, Oxfordshire This great family house for up to 16 guests is ideal for gathering the kids around to open their gifts from under the tree on Christmas Eve. Fingers crossed Santa delivers the gift you were expecting and not a shocking surprise.

Beautiful wood floor minimalist living room with a gray couch, fireplace and small sitting area.

A white table and two small black chairs set against a bay window with a telescope in the background overlooking a park.

Stunning Period Apartment, Bath This beautiful period apartment is luxuriously renovated with modern finishes fit for the rockstar in all of us.

Exterior of stone country house with a large green garden and blossoming spring flowers in the foreground.

White decorated living room with exposed wooden beams with a decorative fireplace and sectional gray couch.

Cotswold Cottage, Gloucestershire The 18th century Cotswold cottage is beautifully decorated throughout, combining traditional and contemporary design. Ideal for a romantic getaway with your crush over the holidays, this quaint home is away from the daily office grind.

A woman's hands cutting string to decorate a Christmas wreath.

And if you’re looking for the perfect gift to win over your first love, why not take one of these Airbnb Experiences where you can make your own Christmas wreaths and decorations or delicious treats. The Airbnb Press Room is aimed at journalists. All Homes and Experiences referenced on the Airbnb Press Room are intended purely to inspire and illustrate. Airbnb does not recommend or endorse specific Home listings or any other Homes or Experiences on the Airbnb platform.

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