Few feelings compare to the moment you step into an Airbnb you’ve booked and realise the interiors are exceptional. Instant jackpot. Combining all the comforts of home with the thrill of staying somewhere beautifully designed, it’s the perfect alternative to hotel living — giving you the freedom to explore local neighbourhoods, cook for yourself if you choose, and unwind in complete privacy.
Finding a truly stylish stay, however, often takes a discerning eye — and plenty of scrolling. To make things easier, here are some of the chicest Airbnb gems worth booking this summer and beyond.
The Vaults at Stow
Courtesy of the Airbnb photography community
Courtesy of the Airbnb photography community
- Where: Stow-on-the-Wold, Cotswolds
- The lowdown: The hardest part about staying at The Vaults – a collection of apartments housed within a beautifully restored 18th-century banking hall in Stow-on-the-Wold – is having to leave. From the colourful cabinetry and plush slipper chairs to the upholstered headboards in Sister by Studio Ashby fabric, every detail feels thoughtfully considered. Add to that an irresistibly inviting roll-top bath complete with Lefroy Brooks fittings, and the result is a stay that doubles as an interiors masterclass.
- Sleeps: 2
- Price: £260 per night, minimum 2 night stay
West Barn
Courtesy of Richard Downer
