Our Airbnb Picks for Fans of Minimal Interiors

Posted by Samantha Drury Shore on Sep 28, 2020

I don't really fancy holidaying abroad right now. I'm sure I'm not alone. The good news is, there are a plethora of beautiful places to stay, right here in the UK.

Whether you're looking for a romantic city break, a week by the sea with the kids, or just a different view to look at, the possibilities are almost endless.

Exterior of large brick barn conversion

So if you're thinking of booking a domestic break, we thought we'd help you out with a little bit of inspo. So here follows our round-up of top Airbnb picks for those who love minimal / modern / Scandi interiors as much as we do.

Barn Conversion - Rural Sussex - sleeps 4

We love the combination of sleek modern design, cozy textures and animal prints in this spacious upscale barn conversion. The whole place just breathes quality and attention to detail.

Modern open plan barn conversion interior - lounge, kitchen, dining

Modern bedroom with large window, grey floor. Bed reflected in sliding mirror door

Open plan barn conversion interior. Dining and lounge areas shot from inside kitchen

Minimal bedroom with white walls and grey bedding

Barn Conversion - North Cornwall - sleeps 9

Strong mid-century-modern vibes in this light and bright barn conversion. Huge windows too - fabulous!

Townhouse - Deal, Kent - sleeps 4

Simplicity meets cosiness, vintage meets modern. There's so much to like about this petite coastal townhouse.

Townhouse lounge with white painted floorboards and grey furniture

Bedroom with beams and fireplace. Cozy bed with cushions

Modern monochrome bathroom with metro tiles and walk-in shower

Stable Conversion - Dartmoor - sleeps 4

Clean lines with pops of colour and loads of unusual details to appreciate make this Dartmoor stable conversion hugely appealing.

Living room with modern shelving, green sofas and stripey rugs

Minimal white bedroom in stable conversion

Barn Conversion - Rural Hampshire - sleeps 8

This spacious barn conversion is full of luxe details and offers the delightful experience of staying on a working sustainable farm. There's also glamping on-site in you fancy getting even closer to nature!

Double-height living room with 2 sofas

Minimal bedroom corner in the eaves. Mid-century style furniture

Modern kitchen with blue tiles and island

Stable Conversion - Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire - sleeps 4

High ceilings, chunky beams and muted tones in this beautiful stable conversion. Bonus points for being in Bishop's Stortford, where White Black Grey are based!

Open plan living area in stable conversion. Lit wood burner in brick fireplace

Minimal mezzanine bedroom with large beam across ceiling

Georgian Apartment - Edinburgh - sleeps 2

Loads of light and an abundance of gorgeous textures in this central Edinburgh apartment.

Narrow living room with brown leather sofa and wooden furniture

Penthouse Apartment - Margate, Kent - sleeps 6

A stunning open plan apartment with wraparound views to the sea. Possibly a teensy bit colourful for our usual taste, but we love it anyway!

Open plan living area with wrap around windows and balcony

View from open plan kitchen to sea views from wrap around windows

Whilst we're talking Margate, a quick shout out to the best pizza restaurant in the UK (in my humble, but well-researched, opinion!), GB Pizza Co.

Interior of restaurant GB Pizza Co, Margate

Coach House Studio - Bath - sleeps 2

Small, but perfectly formed. This studio apartment is perfect for a cozy weekend getaway à deux in the dreamy city of Bath.

Modern studio apartment with grey sofa and pale wood furniture

Bed and dining table in modern studio apartment

Georgian Apartment - Merseyside - sleeps 4

There's something very modernist European about the aesthetic of this light- and plant-filled apartment. The original Georgian features are offset beautifully by the Berlin-chic of the furniture and decor.

Bedroom in Georgian apartment. Huge windows with original shutters

Dining area in Georgian apartment. Huge windows with original shutters

Grade II Listed Apartment - St Ives, Cambridge - Sleeps 5

Unusual ceilings, Scandi furniture, lots of grey. We're booking now!

Modern living room in the eaves. Grey sofas and walls

Waterside Cabin - Norfolk Broads - sleeps 4

And of course I couldn't leave our very favourite place to stay off the list! The wonderful Water Cabin in the Norfolk Broads. Utterly serene minimal living. I already wrote a gushy blog post about our stay here in 2019.