The apartment resides above the Flour Pot Bakery where guests can enjoy discounted prices a perk we couldn’t get enough of. Although this gives you very little reason to go out at all, its location on one of the busiest streets in the lanes means you’ll be within a ten minute walk from most of the city’s attractions. The HydeAway’s owner’s attention to detail goes beyond the decor though you’ll find everything you need here, from delicious shower products and well stocked kitchen to a few other treats we’ll leave as a surprise.

Expect a palette of dusty pinks, yellow ochre and charcoal grey beautifully put together and offset with mood lighting. The apartment has all of the authentic charm of a traditional property, complete with rickety staircases, sash windows and original wooden floors, but has been given a contemporary upgrade. They are all in beautiful settings – by the sea, in the heart of the countryside, in the middle of buzzy towns or cities – and have pretty interiors and excellent reviews.īest for: a fantastic location in BrightonĮven more delightful in real life than in pictures, the HydeAway is a charming two bed flat with kitchenette, walk in shower and spacious balcony. To point you in the right direction, we’ve started a round-up of our favourite Airbnbs – across some of the UK's best places to visit, from the South West to Scotland. Now it's almost too easy – there are millions of properties listed on the site – but search fatigue can be overwhelming.

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