Travel Inspiration: Stunning properties perfect for a UK home-swap staycation holiday

Ever thought about a home-swap holiday staycation?

Holiday bookings are continuing to surge across the UK and many travel-lovers are searching for that perfect getaway for this summer and beyond.

For those seeking an exceptional staycation holiday, exchanging homes is the ideal solution – and leading members-only site Love Home Swap has the most stunning properties to prove it! Choose from a contemporary barn conversion, a coastal seaside escape and many more.

Check out these idyllic retreats to inspire your next break:

Retro sea-view house in Brighton and Hove

This unique home is located in an affluent and leafy part of the funky city of Brighton and Hove. Situated on a hilltop with wonderful sea and woodland views, guests can enjoy the perfect balance of the stunning Sussex countryside and bustling seaside attractions. Sunbathe in the terraced garden, then cool off in the stylish outdoor pool.

Contemporary London mansion

This incredible property is only a ten-minute tube ride into central London, making it a fantastic base from which to explore the capital city. Oozing style, just a few of this home’s lavish features include an indoor twenty-metre swimming pool, a wellequipped gym and a home cinema hidden in the basement. Prepare to be wowed!

Luxurious Victorian retreat in Gloucestershire

Built in 1857, this gorgeous home has been completely renovated to modern standards with a heated swimming pool, luxury hot tub and a built-in outdoor kitchen area. Located in Cheltenham Spa in the heart of the English Cotswolds, it is only a five-minute walk to the boutique shops and restaurants of Montpellier.

Unique coastal home in Scotland (main picture)

Built on the site of a former Edwardian beach pavilion, this home’s hillside perch commands far-reaching views of the North Sea, while a private path leads down to soft golden sands. The ultra-sleek, contemporary façade and interior design combines with an unrivalled beachfront location to truly satisfy the wish-list of the most discerning home swapper.

Modern barn conversion in South Devon

This breathtaking barn conversion was designed and built by its architect owner! With a huge living space, this airy yet cosy rural retreat features spectacular views of the countryside, a double-sided log burner, a hot tub and a pool table – perfect to shake off those lockdown blues! Close to many beautiful beaches such as Bigbury-on-Sea, guests will also have the option to go paddle-boarding on the nearby River Avon.

Luxury home in Saltford

This vast home is based between the beautiful cities of Bristol and Bath, providing plenty of daytrip options. Open-plan, with a children’s playroom and an outdoor kitchen and pizza oven, this large five-bedroom home is perfect for big families! Nearby there are many great restaurants and pubs such as the Bird in Hand pub, or head to Keynsham for local favourite The Lock Keeper.

Stunning home in the Isle of Anglesey

With four bedrooms and plenty of living space, this Welsh home swap can accommodate up to ten guests. The local village offers a number of quaint shops, ice cream parlours, bars and great restaurants, and the beach is a huge hit with those who love water sports and building sandcastles! Kayaking and coasteering are available locally, and the island offers 124 miles of coastal walks. Located just 40 minutes from Snowdonia, guests can also grab a ferry to Ireland

Love Home Swap has seen a dramatic increase in the number of staycations taking place in key markets such as the UK - the number of home swaps taking place within England, Scotland and Wales is 61% of total trips agreed in 2021. This percentage has more than doubled in two years, with the number of staycations in 2019 being just over a quarter of total trips agreed (26%).

Inspired by the movie ‘The Holiday', Love Home Swap is a leading members-only global home swapping platform founded in the UK in 2011, the platform allows travellers to enjoy the world through the power of sharing and has been helping members to swap houses and lives for almost 10 years -  www.lovehomeswap.com.