From ‘ordinary’ terrace that attracts 1000s of tourists to bus from 90s classic
EVER watched a TV show or film and wished you could live in the characters’ worlds for a day?
Now, a growing number of iconic TV and film properties are opening their doors to fans to book to stay overnight.
Gavin and Stacey viewers, for example, can book the exact house that was home to Uncle Bryn (played by Rob Brydon) on Airbnb.
Based on the iconic Barry Island in Wales, it is decorated just as it was in Bryn’s ‘bachelor paradise’ during episode three of series three.
It can house six guests across two bedrooms, with two nights in September for three guests setting you back £455.
But it’s not the only filming location you can walk onto.
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Here are 10 iconic TV and film sets around the world where you can spend the night…
De Vere House (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1)
While it may not be Hogwarts, you can also have a magical stay sleeping at Harry Potter’s birthplace and childhood home in Godric’s Hollow.
Located in medieval Lavenham, the Grade I-listed De Vere House was built in the 14th century and features four-poster beds and traditional stone fireplaces.
You can separately book one of the two ensuite rooms, which have access to a guest sitting room where you can toast marshmallows and crumpets over the fire.
The stay also includes a full English breakfast and fluffy robes – but sadly no flying broomsticks.
You are required to book two nights minimum, which costs from £390.
Yew Tree Farm (Miss Potter)
Experience a slice of history by booking the exact home owned by Beatrix Potter herself in the 1930s.
The Grade II-listed 17th-century Lake District property also doubled as Hill Top Farm in the 2006 Miss Potter movie starring Renée Zellweger and Ewan McGregor.
The three-bedroom holiday rental comfortably sleeps six and comes with dark oak beams, four-poster beds, and antique furniture that belonged to Beatrix Potter.
Guests can enjoy the surrounding fells, meet roaming Herdwick sheep, and relax in a private outdoor hot tub on the estate.
You can typically book the property out for around £750 per night.
The Spice Bus (Spice World)
It’s not only bricks and mortar filming locations that you can book.
Spice Girls fans can have a night in the Union Jack-decorated Spice Bus, which featured in the 1997 pop movie Spice World.
Parked on the Isle of Wight, the original 1978 Bristol double-decker bus is now a cozy retreat that sleeps up to three people from £99 a night.
While it can be booked for nostalgic stays, it could also be the ideal party or hen do backdrop too.
Highclere Castle’s London Lodge (Downton Abbey)
Downton Abbey fans can step into the world of the privileged family by checking into filming location Highclere Castle.
While you can’t sleep in Lord Grantham’s main bedroom, you can stay on the Crawley family’s estate at the restored London Lodge for from £350 a night.
During the day, guests can wander the estate’s rolling parklands and enjoy views of the main castle facade.
Porthpean House (About Time)
Nestled right above the coastal waters in St Austell, Cornwall, this 19th-century manor served as the beloved family home of Tim (Domhnall Gleeson) and his dad (Bill Nighy) in Richard Curtis’s About Time film.
Known off-screen as Porthpean House, the 12-bedroom property sleeps up to 21 guests and opens straight out onto rolling lawns that lead down to a secluded beach.
Guests can spend their time in the grand drawing room complete with a piano, play croquet on the grass, or potter barefoot down to the water just like the Lake family.
Not only is it available for private family rentals, but also weddings too.
Lostwithiel Manor (Poldark)
This wildcard rental is The Lostwithiel Manor Estate that sits deep in the Cornish countryside, four miles from Lostwithiel.
It’s a property perfect for a wedding, or special event due to its sprawling size.
Lostwithiel Manor that has been the filming location for so many shows from The Three Musketeers, My Cousin Rachel, Delicious starring Dawn French and of course, Poldark.
One guest said: “Fires and candles lit every morning. Flowers from the garden on the tables. Relaxed, attentive staff with a genuine love of the house and its history.”
The nine-bedroom property has a library, gallery, a drawing room with a working fireplace, and a beautiful garden room.
If you fancy getting married or having a party at a filming hot spot, head to Oliverstravels.
Bella Swan’s House (Twilight)
If you grew up watching Twilight, you will recall the iconic 1930s home used for the interior and exterior filming of Bella and Charlie Swan’s house.
Costing around $450 (£350) per night, the Oregon property has been kept as a homage to the 2008 hit film.
Movie memorabilia and photographs fill every room of the five-bedroom property, and you can even eat at the same dining table where Charlie and Bella shared their meals on screen.
Villanelle’s Art Nouveau Apartment (Killing Eve)
Many Killing Eve fans will recall the striking flat that assassin Villanelle stayed in during the third season of the show.
Located in Barcelona‘s trendy Gràcia district, it features lofty ceilings and stained-glass details.
Not only can you soak up the stunning architecture in the two bedroom flat, which is around £232 per night, but you also get access to a garden pool.