Villas and holiday homes in United Kingdom
90 properties villas, cottages and whole homes across 9 destinations in United Kingdom, from € 94 per night for two adults.
Villas and holiday homes in United Kingdom at a glance
We track 90 properties villas, cottages and whole homes across 9 destinations in United Kingdom. Chester has the most with 24; Belfast has the lowest starting price at € 94 a night. Typical prices across the country run from € 132 to € 250 depending on where you go, which is a wider gap than most travellers expect within one country. Staying in Cardiff costs about 1.9 times what Belfast does for the same kind of property, so if your plans are flexible the destination matters more than the hotel.
| Destination | Properties | From / night | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | 24 | from € 105 | € 178 |
| Inverness | 17 | from € 103 | € 185 |
| Bath | 9 | from € 120 | € 239 |
| York | 9 | from € 110 | € 183 |
| Belfast | 8 | from € 94 | € 132 |
| Cardiff | 7 | from € 187 | € 250 |
| Brighton | 6 | from € 144 | € 240 |
| Glasgow | 5 | from € 125 | € 238 |
| Oxford | 5 | from € 196 | € 211 |
What to look for in villas and holiday homes in United Kingdom
Whole houses rented to one party, usually with a private garden and often a private pool. The appeal is exclusivity: no shared corridors, no neighbours through the wall, and space to spread out. The cost per person falls quickly as the group grows, which is why a villa can undercut four hotel rooms.
Before you book, check
- Whether staff are included: many villas come with a housekeeper or a cook, and some do not.
- Whether the pool is heated, private, and how it is fenced if children are coming.
- The distance to a shop and a restaurant. Villas are frequently rural.
- The security deposit, how it is taken, and when it is returned.
Photographs of villas are the most flattering in the industry. Look for guest photos, check the review score for accuracy of the listing, and read what people say about the road in — "ten minutes from the beach" is sometimes ten minutes down an unmade track.
Worth it for: Groups, families travelling together, and longer stays where you want a base rather than a room.
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Frequently asked
How many villas and holiday homes are there in United Kingdom?
We can currently book 90 across 9 destinations in United Kingdom, starting from €94 per night for two adults.
Which destination in United Kingdom has the most?
Chester, with 24 properties villas, cottages and whole homes.