United Kingdom: Expedia Group vacation rental brand Vrbo has unveiled the first ever Vrbo holiday homes of the year in the UK.
All properties on the list can be booked through Vrbo – subject to availability – and meet strict selection criteria, including a combination of five-star ratings, guest reviews, number of bookings and property status. Premier hosts. [an invite-only programme that recognises owners and managers who consistently deliver excellent traveller experience]availability of family-friendly amenities and location.
Karen Mullins, Senior Director of Global Audience Marketing at Expedia Group, said: “Successful properties have a proven track record of achieving excellent ratings and reviews, and the hosts who own and run these places are dedicated to going to the beyond for their guests. They also offer a wide range of features to suit a variety of needs and preferences, whether it’s direct beach access, outdoor living with a hot tub, or beds for young families.
Holiday Home of the Year lists have been announced in Australia and New Zealand for the past ten years and Vrbo is now launching the recognition initiative in the UK just in time for summer.
Vrbo’s list of holiday homes of the year 2022 in the UK is as follows:
Thursford Castle is the result of a Gothic chapel restoration project located in the countryside, a 15-minute drive from the coast. Featured on Grand Designs, the property sleeps eight [four bedrooms] from £3,942.57 for three nights.
Scotland End Barn has a dedicated games room and folding doors in the living room which open onto the west facing terrace where you can enjoy glorious sunsets all year round whilst its host surprises guests. guests leaving treats and personal touches around the house. The property can accommodate ten people [five bedrooms] from £1,548.40 for two nights.
Manor House is a Grade 2 listed building built around 1840 with 180 degree sea views towards Caldey Island, comprising three large reception rooms, outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. The property can accommodate 25 people [14 bedrooms] from £5,324 for three nights.
Carnell, a 500-year-old Scottish castle of the Clan Wallace, encompasses 2,000 acres of gardens, parks and farms and has a tennis court, croquet lawn, pond, river where you can fish, shooting and golf courses nearby. A full house staff also looks after guests, providing twice-daily housekeeping, meals and beverages. The property can accommodate 20 people [ten bedrooms] from £6,540 for two nights.
In addition to offering direct access to Crantock Beach, Cliff House spans 4,500 square feet of space, including its own indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, small gym, two lounges, and a large kitchen with an aga stove and a wine fridge. The property can accommodate 14 people [six bedrooms] from £2,388.60 for two nights.
The quintessential cottage is set on three acres of its own fenced grounds in the middle of a countryside farming area and is ideal for groups or large families with children. The property can accommodate 16 people [seven bedrooms) from £2,477.60 for two nights.
Tucked away in the rural village of Shellingford, Goodlake Barns is made up of five holiday cottages and an additional enclosed barn – named ‘The Hub’ – which is catered to be used as a shared space for big meals or to host a celebration. The cottages sleep 28 [14 bedrooms] from £3,918.76 for two nights.
Cedar Lodge is a newly refurbished country retreat designed to take full advantage of the uninterrupted views across open countryside to the Carneddau mountain range in North Wales. The property can accommodate 12 people [five bedrooms] from £1,725.40 for three nights.
Property costs include VAT and are subject to availability.
Vrbo also revealed that many properties listed are located in the most searched UK destinations for summer 2022.
The top ten UK destinations that Britons are planning to go on holiday in the summer of 2022 are:
- Cornwall, England
- Devon, England
- Norfolk, England
- North Yorkshire, England
- Cumbria, England
- Dorset, England
- Highland, Scotland
- Pembrokeshire, Wales
- Greater London, England
- Gwynedd, Wales
The list is based on Vrbo data for the most searched domestic destinations for UK holidaymakers for summer 2022 between January 1 and May 18.
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