L-R: Georgian Gate House, Norfolk | Austen House, London | Earnshill House, Somerset
With the new Sense and Sensibility arriving in UK cinemas on 25 September, we’ve found some beautiful holiday homes from Oliver’s Travels that look as though they could have been lifted straight from the pages of Jane Austen’s classic novel.
Think Georgian drawing rooms, grand country estates, historic townhouses and windswept Devon countryside, with several properties dating back to Austen’s era – and one with a particularly special connection to the author, having once belonged to her brother, Henry.
Austen House, London
Sleeps 14 | From approximately £6,396 per night
Once owned by Jane Austen’s brother Henry, this Georgian townhouse in Marylebone has a direct family connection to the author. Its interiors are inspired by Henry and Eliza’s Regency society life, while Jane’s Sitting Room and seven individually designed bedrooms add a glamorous London feel to an Austen-inspired stay.
Colleton Hall, Devon
Sleeps 12 | From £778 per night
This Grade II-listed country house combines Georgian features with a sweeping staircase, baby grand piano and Regency dining table. Set within 38 acres of woodland and parkland, it has all the ingredients for a romantic country-house escape in the Dashwoods’ adopted county.
Dartmoor Tea House, Devon
Sleeps 12 | From £690 per night
Set on a hilltop in Belstone, this elegant house features a drawing-room fireplace, formal gardens and an indoor pool. Its location on the edge of Dartmoor makes it an ideal base for exploring the landscapes featured in the new film, which was filmed around Sheepstor and Yelverton.
Featherstone Manor, Bath
Sleeps 22 – 18 adults and four children | From £1,588 per night
Built in the 1700s and once home to the Mayor of Bath, this Georgian manor retains its original staircase, four-poster beds and traditional drawing room. Around a 20-minute walk from Bath’s historic centre, it would make an atmospheric setting for an Austen-inspired house party.
Georgian Gate House, Norfolk
Sleeps 5 | From £281 per night
This Grade II-listed cottage sits at the entrance to Wolterton Park and features a columned portico, open fire and wood-panelled dining room. Its smaller scale brings to mind Barton Cottage, where Mrs Dashwood and her daughters move after losing their estate, while access to the historic parkland adds a taste of country-estate living.
Purnell Manor, Cotswolds
Sleeps 18–26 | From £1,836 per night
This grand Georgian mansion features a grand piano and library, silk-draped bay windows, period fireplaces and eight acres of gardens. With its impressive drawing room and sweeping lawns, Purnell Manor captures the more extravagant side of Austen’s world.
Tregaron Manor, Ceredigion
Sleeps 14 | From £686 per night
Dating back to the eighteenth century, this Georgian manor combines traditional interiors and open fireplaces with views towards the Cambrian Mountains. Surrounded by woodland and 4.5 acres of private grounds, it has the secluded and romantic feel of an Austen country retreat.
Audrey House, Bath
Sleeps 14 | From £349 per night
Spread across four floors, this Georgian townhouse features a sitting room, study and period features throughout. Its central Bath location makes it a more affordable option for a group looking for an Austen-inspired stay, with the city’s famous Georgian streets and architecture right on the doorstep.
Earnshill House, Somerset
Sleeps 16–20 | From £975 per night
This early eighteenth-century, Grade I-listed Georgian manor sits within a 700-acre estate. Inside, there’s an ornate drawing room, oak-panelled library and historic family portraits, while outside, a rose walk, walled garden and sweeping approach create an impressive setting reminiscent of Austen’s grand country-house scenes.
Prices are correct at the time of writing and may vary depending on dates and availability.
