Airbnb’s 10 most wish-listed budget UK rentals: These amazing properties are all available for around £100 a night, from a former showman’s wagon to a ‘boatel’ and a beach house
- The ranking also includes a glamping cabin in a spot with ‘zero light pollution’
- The rentals can be found in locations such as Yorkshire, Scotland and Devon
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These Airbnb rentals prove that budget doesn’t have to mean bleak.
They are the top 10 most wish-listed low-cost UK properties on Airbnb’s books – all available for around £100 a night.
The ranking includes a former showman’s wagon, a beautiful gypsy wagon, a ‘boatel’ and a beach house just steps from the water. Which one do you want to escape to?
‘Peaceful Woodland Retreat‘, Ripponden, Calderdale, West Yorkshire
‘Peaceful Woodland Retreat’ is described by one Airbnb reviewer as a ‘dream property’
This one-bedroom ‘tiny home’ – ‘situated in beautiful countryside’ – gets rave reviews from just about everyone who stays in it.
A ‘dream property’, says ‘Mariana’; ‘a super clean and cosy cabin’, says ‘Nathan’ and ‘reminiscent of the tardis’, says ‘Dawn’, in reference to the property seemingly being bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside.
The hosts, Jill and Matt, are a hit, too. ‘Samantha’, for instance, wrote: ‘The hosts were both lovely, extremely helpful and friendly.’
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The ‘Nest Glamping Cabin‘, Dalmally, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
The Nest was described by one reviewer as ‘so peaceful and cosy’
The Nest is described in the listing as a ‘lovely glamping cabin’ that ‘overlooks beautiful scenery in a secluded spot’ with ‘zero light pollution’.
It has an en-suite bathroom with toilet, hand basin and shower and an outdoor seating area with a barbecue and fire pit.
It’s ‘so peaceful and cosy’ said reviewer ‘Kalena’.
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‘Shepherd’s Hut‘, Robertsbridge, East Sussex
Inside this shepherd’s hut is a double bed, Hobbit stove, compost/waterless toilet, shower and kitchenette
If you fancy ‘a compact stay experience in a small wooded area inhabited by trees, birds, rabbits and squirrels’, then this shepherd’s hut is for you.
What’s inside? A double bed, Hobbit stove, compost/waterless toilet, shower and kitchenette.
‘It was amazing to wake up surrounded by the beautiful woods,’ said reviewer ‘Joseph’.
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‘The Loft at the Bonnington Farm’, Rattray, Scotland
The Loft is ‘the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of cities and towns and is close to the Cairngorms National Park’
The Loft is part of Bonnington Farm, which is located on a hilltop with ‘spectacular views’.
The listing says: ‘It is the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of cities and towns and is close to the Cairngorms National Park.’
Reviewer ‘Michalina’ described it as ‘tastefully furnished and decorated’.
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‘Boatel‘, Powys, Wales
Boatel is set in an acre of wild flowers that’s ‘beautiful even in the maddest of weathers’
‘Be under no illusion,’ says the listing for ‘Boatel’, ‘this is like camping under a wooden roof! Not glamping or a hotel.
‘Boatel guests share the boat-roofed shed with other guests and residents and no one has exclusivity on this structure.
‘The boat is old and dusty with the occasional spider – an unusual and quirky experience.’
The listing adds that the accommodation is ‘set in an acre of wild flowers up a mountain in the beautiful Dyfi Valley Biosphere’, offers guests views of the Cambrian Mountains of Snowdonia and is ‘beautiful even in the maddest of weathers’.
There is one double bed in the boat and the boat shed has a fridge and basic cooking facilities.
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‘1920s Showman’s Wagon‘, Guestling, East Sussex
This former showman’s wagon was described by one reviewer as having ‘lots of character’
Set in the Sussex countryside, this ‘beautiful showman’s wagon… spent many years looking after showmen travelling around the countryside housing show folk and fairground people’.
The wagon comes complete with a ‘cosy seating area’, double bed, electric hob, fridge and a smart TV.
Reviewer ‘Lia’ described it as ‘an amazing little place with lots of character and lovely views’.
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Rosie Love Farmstay, Devon
This gypsy caravan ‘has been lovingly restored to create a gorgeous retreat’
This gypsy caravan, a few hundred metres from the banks of the River Taw near Umberleigh, ‘has been lovingly restored to create a gorgeous, warm and comfortable retreat’, with the listing adding that a ‘large picture window above the bed gives a wonderful view of the fields and valley below’.
‘We couldn’t have picked a more idyllic spot to relax our busy minds for a few days!’ said reviewer Ryan.
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‘Waterfall Apartment‘, Port Talbot, Wales
This apartment is a walk away from South Wales’ highest falls – the Henrhyd Falls (above)
This apartment is on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, a walk away from the magnificent Henrhyd Falls, which with a drop of 90ft (27 metres), is South Wales’ highest falls.
From 106 reviews, the accommodation scores a highly impressive average rating of 4.88 out of five.
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‘Restful retreat with garden in Farrington Gurney‘, northeast Somerset
This property was described by one reviewer as ‘absolutely stunning’
This property is a one-bedroom self-contained bungalow in the grounds of the hosts’ house.
It has a double bed, is dog friendly and has a ‘private lawned/patio area’ that can be made secure for dogs or children.
Reviewer ‘Rebecca’ described it as ‘absolutely stunning’.
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‘Private Room in Beach House‘, Lancing, Adur, West Sussex
This one-bedroom seaside rental features a double bedroom and an en-suite shower room
‘If you like the sea it’s a no-brainer,’ said reviewer ‘Tom’ of this one-bedroom rental, which features an en-suite shower room.
As a bonus, owner Richard will provide a ‘delicious breakfast each morning’.
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