Is there anything more irrationally stressful than planning a hen party? We think not. If you find yourself in charge of organising a hen do, going the staycation route can be a great way to retain your sanity. Gather your best mates, pick up as many bottles of prosecco as you can carry and head away for a weekend to a remote countryside Airbnb where no one has to play host.
Whether you’re looking for a beachside retreat or a property for glamping, the wonder that is Airbnb has you covered. To save you trawling the site in search of the perfect abode, we’ve rounded up a selection of suitable properties for the hen party of your dreams. Click through to find yours.
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Brighton Townhouse
Location: Brighton, East Sussex
Rate: £400
Sleeps: 6
If a country escape isn’t your thing, how about a hen weekend in Brighton? Located in the North Laines, amid cool vintage boutiques and buzzy restaurants, this four-bedroom townhouse makes an ideal base for exploring the shopping, eating and drinking on offer. The decor is a Pinterest dream, complete with colourful tilework, Scandi-chic objects and quirky furniture. The outdoor dining area is ideal for boozy brunches or long dinners and with the sea just a 10-minute walk away, popping for a hangover-curing dip couldn’t be easier.
Georgian Lake Mansion
Location: Coventry, West Midlands
Rate: £887
Sleeps: 5
Spend your hen weekend living the Jane Austen dream at this beautiful Grade II-listed property. You’ll be spoilt with 500 acres of luscious countryside, a private hot tub and gorgeous wildlife. You might be too comfortable to leave the house but there are plenty of walking paths nearby. Plus, you can forget any awkward guest list issues thanks to the additional accommodation available in the adjoining annexe.
The Tower House
Location: Hawkhurst, Kent
Rate: £342
Sleeps: 8
Not getting married in a church? You could stay in one for your hen celebrations instead. This stunningly restored property comes complete with a plethora of Instagram-worthy features including original stained glass windows, a bell tower that houses a bedroom, massive chandeliers and original tiling. There is a hot tub on site, plus tons of green space for picnics. The restored wishing well is another fun feature (and the perfect spot to wish for marital bliss).
Grand Designs House
Location: Bosham, West Sussex
Rate: £2,300
Sleeps: 10
If you’re keeping your hen do cool and classy, this architecture award-winning property is the place to stay. Featured in the series Grand Designs, this floating glass home is a marvel to look at, combining split-level, open-plan living spaces with cosy bolthole bedrooms. Imagine diving straight into the pool from the kitchen.
Snowdrop Cottage
Location: Newry, Northern Ireland
Rate: £160
Sleeps: 10
If you’re after some quiet time in nature, this charming cottage in the Mourne Mountains might be the one. Offering panoramic views of the beautiful surrounding countryside, there’s no chance of being disturbed at this rural property. With multiple entertaining spaces, it’s ideal for large dinner parties and playing cheesy hen party games but there is enough space for everybody to spread out, too. The hot tub, overlooking verdant fields and roaming sheep, is the perfect place to unwind.
Buttercup Glamping
Location: Chacewater, Cornwall
Rate: £130
Sleeps: 5
Find new ways to bond with your fellow hen party guests on a camping trip to Cornwall. Fear not; this is luxury camping, not Duke of Edinburgh. Each tent feels akin to a fancy hotel room with en suite showers and there’s a communal area with log-burning stoves and hot tubs. If you’re looking for a digital detox, this place is ideal. Once you’ve had your fill of drinking in nature from the veranda, you’ll be pleased to hear that the local beaches and the town of Truro are just a short drive away.
Dorset Beach House
Location: Weymouth, Dorset
Rate: £286
Sleeps: 14
Spend the weekend by the sea at this bright and airy property on the Dorset coast. Set among two miles of pristine beaches, this 1840s residence features spellbinding views of the Jurassic cliffs and coastline. There is tons of space to spread out and relax or you can take coastal walks and go hunting for fossils. Located in an area of national beauty and close to some of the UK’s best beaches, you couldn’t ask much more from a seaside retreat.
Norfolk Windmill
Location: Stoke Ferry, Norfolk
Rate: £466
Sleeps: 15
If you’re looking to organise a hen to impress, this is just the ticket. This charming windmill has been refurbished to provide seven floors of cutting-edge design — the highlight definitely being the amazing panoramic views from the top of the 70ft tower. The games room will keep your fellow hens busy and if it all gets too much, you can kick back in one of many roll top baths. If the weather is kind, grab an inflatable and enjoy snapping many a selfie in the large outdoor pool.
Welsh Long House
Location: Llanbrynmair, Wales
Rate: £375
Sleeps: 15
Set in the tranquil Snowdonia National Park, this traditional long house is ideal for a large hen party wanting to escape to the country. Spend the weekend cooking up a feast in the outdoor pizza oven, put the world to rights over gin and tonics in the wood-fired hot tub and clear your fuzzy head with numerous walks in the surrounding countryside.
Fenton Tower
Location: East Lothian, Scotland
Rate: £2,213
Sleeps: 13
Wedding planning is stressful enough without having to worry about the hen and if you’re really after a worry-free weekend, then this place is just the thing. With a chef on site there will be no fighting over who has to do the cooking (or washing up) and you can forget having to organise an itinerary of nonstop fun: the hosts at this property can sort horse riding or golf trips in the local area. The picturesque lakeside setting is actually only 20 miles from Edinburgh, making the castle really accessible.
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