Want to make your weekend break a little extra special? Why not add a touch of royalty with these five beautiful Airbnbs?
Live Like Royalty In These Five Majestic Airbnbs
Planning a mini break but want to make it a little more special? Well, we’ve got a treat for you with this stunning selection of Airbnbs, where you can live like royalty for the weekend and treat yourself, your family and friends to a luxurious stay.
A private countryside retreat in Essex
Imagine drawing up to a majestic Georgian mansion tucked away in 52 acres of private countryside in your car. Well, you can live out your ‘just arrived at the ball’ dream with this luxurious home filled with everything you could possibly want to spend the weekend like royalty. You can have your own private spa day with an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, gym and tennis courts. There’s also a decked-out games room and a grand piano for the after-dinner entertainment.
During the day, you can even promenade along the lake that sits within the grounds. One of our stylish birdcage umbrellas – a firm favourite of the royal family – is a must-have for keeping you dry if the heavens open while you’re out and about.
A lavish Victorian mansion
Halfway between Bolton and Preston in the North West, you’ll find this luxurious Victorian mansion. Perfect for a large family getaway, here you’ll find a heated swimming pool, a hot tub and a cinema room for an elevated movie night with the kids.
In the winter months, you’ll also be able to cosy around roaring fires after a day in the chilly countryside air. You may find the resident cat, named Tink, curled up beside you as the owners kindly ask that you look after her during your stay.
A manor modelled after Buckingham Palace
Could you get any closer to living like royalty than this luxury villa in Hinwick modelled after Buckingham Palace itself?
Built in 1710, this Grade I listed home truly lives up to its description of having an air of historic grandeur. Filled with priceless antiques and luxury furnishings, including crystal chandeliers, Persian rugs and furniture from Princess Diana’s family home.
Surrounding this truly impressive country manor is 38 acres of wonderful parkland. Here, you can take up a spot of croquet, tennis, clay pigeon shooting, or even go for a leisurely trip in a rowboat on one of the two lakes.
The historical Jacobean castle
Bring the whole royal court to share the 11 bedrooms that this Grade II listed Jacobean castle in Durham boasts. The large, lavish dining room can seat up to 32, perfect for an evening soiree with your friends and family.
As well as this, you can keep the party going in the not-so-secret dungeon that spans the whole footprint of the house. With many rooms, including a private bar and games room, there’s plenty to discover. Or, if you want to step outside, a hot tub and sauna are just waiting for you to get in and relax.
Pets are allowed here too, free to roam around the 14 acres of grounds. When you need time to truly enjoy the peace and quiet, the surrounding nature reserve is a great place to get away from it all and truly makes this castle feel tucked away.
A Riverside Cornish castle
As you drive past the statue of original owner Sir John Tillie, you’ll find that this castle packs quite the first, second and third impressions. Indoors, you’ll find nothing but elegance and grandeur with many priceless antiques, as well as all the mod cons – including a games room and well-equipped kitchen.
Outdoors, the house backs onto the banks of the river Tamar, which you’ll have a beautiful view of from the three large terraces. Surrounding this, Cornish Castle is set within 55 acres of woodland gardens to explore. And, if you visit in the spring, a blooming wisteria tunnel makes a beautiful, fragrant backdrop. Or you can always dive into the solar-heated swimming pool for a refreshing dip.
We’re getting our swimming costumes ready, just thinking about staying at one of these luxurious homes (and, of course, our birdcage umbrellas should the heavens open) – how about you?