THE STAYCATION SERIES: 10 HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS ON HOME SOIL INSPIRED BY TV BLOCKBUSTERS

In anticipation of lockdown easing and with travel abroad looking uncertain this summer, UK staycations are very much on the cards.

Having spent so much time spent glued to our TVs over the past year, why not take a trip inspired by one of your favourite shows?

From a log cabin on the Antrim coast for avid Game of Thrones watchers to a castle retreat for fanatics of The Crown, online booking platform, eviivo, share their pick of independent properties for a TV-inspired stay.

1.Bridgerton – 95 Sydney Place – A true throwback to the early 1800s when Bridgerton is set, this amazing Regency townhouse has been restored with grand décor and elegant windows overlooking the local park. A beautiful property based in Bath, it offers staycationers the opportunity to explore the city’s local attractions including famous Roman Baths, Pulteney Bridge and locations featured in the series.

2.The Last Kingdom – Fenham Farm – Situated in the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this property overlooks Holy Island, site of one of the first Viking raids in 793. Fans of the historical fiction television series, The Last Kingdom, will be particularly drawn to this beautiful property close to stunning coastline and located just 10-miles from Bamburgh where some scenes in the series were filmed.

3.The Queen’s Gambit – Chilton House B&B – An elegant B&B based in Shropshire with a quirky twist, this property boasts three guest rooms named after iconic board games. Those that enjoyed Netflix’s original miniseries, The Queen’s Gambit, are encouraged to make their move and spend a night in the Chess Room, complete with its own chess set.

4.The Dig – Station Guest House – This family-run guesthouse offers visitors a wonderful view of the River Deben from where a Saxon burial ship was hauled and discovered hundreds of years later. The tale is told in British Netflix sensation, The Dig and fans of the film will not only appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the East Anglian countryside, but also proximity to the National Trust’s Sutton Hoo site and Ipswich Museum, referenced in the film.

5.Poldark – Bosavern House Located near some of the filming locations of British historical drama series Poldark, this B&B in St Just offers a self-guided walking holiday for adventurers looking to explore the outdoors. Dating back to the 17th century, this spacious property near Lands End is set in mature gardens on the side of the picturesque Cot Valley and is the perfect place to appreciate Cornwall’s tin mining heritage.

6.Behind Her Eyes – Kilmartin Castle – Netflix thriller, Behind Her Eyes, gained popularity in the first quarter of the year. Much like lead character Adele’sfamily home, an opulent turreted mansion in Argyll, this 16th century Scottish castle has been restored as a luxury B&B sure to wow guests. Kilmartin Castle is located at the top of Argyll’s ancient Kilmartin Glen and holidaymakers with a passion for architecture and history will be in heaven here.

7.Game of Thrones – Aurora – Located just a mile away from the world-famous Giant’s Causeway, Aurora occupies an unbeatable vantage point on the tip of the North Antrim coast. Steeped in breath-taking natural and geological heritage, fans of the show will be ideally placed to visit numerous film locations nearby. With a hot tub with views overlooking the Atlantic, Aurora has luxury and charm that’s out of this world.

8.The Bay – Yacht Bay View – DCI Lisa Armstrong has put Morecambe Bay firmly on the map, with gorgeous sunsets over the coastal town frequently featured in the ITV crime drama series, The Bay. This traditional B&B based in the Lancashire town offers holidaymakers spectacular seaside views and walks. Well worth a visit if you fancy ‘arrest!’

9.The Irregulars – Victorian Bed and Breakfast – This Victorian property built in 1880 has been restored with authentic 19th century furnishings and decoration. Located in St Leonards, East Sussex, visitors to the Victorian Bed and Breakfast will be transported back in time to the Victorian era, when the supernatural Sherlock Holmes drama The Irregulars is set. Experience a bygone age of refinement and exquisite taste on the south coast.

10.The Crown – Augill Castle – For those who have longed to stay in a castle since watching Netflix’s The Crown, Augill Castle makes the dream a reality, with turrets, battlements and stained glass windows. Close to the market town of Kirkby Steven and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, holidaymakers can experience the royal treatment in the property’s beautiful rooms decked out with four-poster beds, fancy baths, antiques and art works.