Six holiday homes from TV shows and films that you can stay at in the UK… with game rooms and hot tubs

ARE you a TV and film buff who fancies staying at on-screen locations for your next break?

There are so many holiday rental properties across the UK where you do just that, and here are some of our favourites.

Whether you’re a Potterhead, a Game of Thrones expert, a fan of TV dramas like Poldark, or obsessed with the Jurassic Park franchise, there’s a property to suit everyone.

Book a holiday home to enjoy your break and watch your favourite film and TV scenes come to life.

These properties are all over the country, from Cornwall to Northumberland and Scotland, and these are the best ones to book now.

Harry Potter – De Vere House Room 2 Lady Elizabeth

Harry Potter’s childhood home is one of the most iconic locations from the Deathly Hallows, and is every Potterhead’s dream.

In the movie, Harry and Hermione stumble upon Potter cottage in Godric’s Hollow during the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.

Based in Lavenham, Suffolk, which was the location of the fictional village Godric’s Hollow in the films, two guests can now rent a room in the house on Airbnb.

Inside, you can enjoy four poster beds and a traditional English breakfast. Make sure to spend time in a special guest sitting room where you can toast marshmallows and crumpets over the fire.

Game of Thrones – The Potter’s Cottage

The Potter’s Cottage is a two-bedroom cottage on the Castle Ward Estate National Trust Estate in Northern Ireland, and used as a filming location for Game of Thrones. 

The cottage is located in the former farmyard that became Winterfell, the capital of the Kingdom of the North, in the very first series.

Up to four guests can stay in the cosy cottage, as well as two dogs. It’s perfect for nature fans as it has Strangford Lough and miles of walking trails on its doorstep.

Key scenes from the TV drama are right on your doorstep too, from the Whispering Wood to the clock tower next door. Rates vary from £296, based on a two night stay in January.

The Nest – Cape Cove, Scotland

The Nest was a hugely successful five-part BBC thriller starring Line of Duty’s Martin Compston and Gentleman Jack actress Sophie Rundle.

But the real star of the show was the stunning waterfront home in Scotland. The glass front property in Argyll and Bute looks over the waters of Loch Long and the Firth of Clyde.

Cape Cove, the luxury home, that has won numerous architectural awards sleeps 10 overall and has five bedrooms.

Making the house even more fabulous, it has a gym, hot tub and outdoor shower, a state of the art BBQ and access to a private pebble beach.

Sex Education – Blistors Farm The Bull Pen

One of the most interesting houses on Sex Education is the home of Otis’ girlfriend turned best mate, Ola.

On the series, she and her dad, Jakob, live in a beautiful cabin-inspired home in the Forest of Dean.

The home, called Blistors Farm The Bull Pen, is available for up to nine guests and has a fun games room, open fire and hot tub. There’s also a pub within walking distance and a shop just 100 yards

One happy guest shared in a review: “We had an excellent stay at this wonderfully quirky property. We felt like we were in a magical fairy tale.”

Jurassic World – Cragside Garden Cottage, Northumberland

While Jurassic World might be an American franchise, a lot of the film was actually filmed right here in the UK.

Fans will remember the huge Lockwood estate, where the heroes Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, go to try and stop a genetically engineered dinosaur from being sold at auction.

The Hollywood blockbuster filmed in the Cragside Estate in Northumberland. While there won’t be any dinosaurs roaming around, fans of the show are welcome to stay in the Cragside Garden Cottage and enjoy other film attractions

Around the cottage, guests will recognise the house, iron bridge and landscape from the film.

Guests can book to stay in Garden Cottage with the National Trust. The cottage has two bedrooms from £405, based on a two night stay in January. A stay also gets you free access to the Cragside gardens, house and woodlands.

Poldark – Lostwithiel Manor

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.

The nine-bedroom property has a library, gallery, a drawing room with a working fireplace, and a beautiful garden room.

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.”

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