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This Airbnb lets you sleep inside Wuthering Heights for a night

Emily Murphy Emily Murphy
From misty moors to candlelit rooms, this Airbnb stay channels the aching yearning of Wuthering Heights, with only three nights available to book.

Literary tourism just took a very dramatic turn. A new Airbnb experience in West Yorkshire is inviting guests to spend the night in Cathy’s bedroom at Thrushcross Grange, inspired by Wuthering Heights and staged as an immersion into one of literature’s most intense love stories.

Yes, really. For three single-night stays only, two guests at a time can book a private bedroom styled as Cathy Earnshaw’s retreat, complete with candlelit dinners, misty moorland moments and an immersive soundtrack designed to send you straight into your feelings.

Cathy’s Bedroom from “Wuthering Heights
Spend the night in Cathy’s bedroom at Thrushcross Grange. (Credit: Nicolas Blandin)

The Airbnb launch is perfectly timed with the cinema release of Wuthering Heights, which hits Australian cinemas this Thursday, 12 February, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Directed by Emerald Fennell, the new adaptation stars Aussies Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff and Margot Robbie as Cathy.

Early buzz suggests the film takes a much looser, far more sensual approach to Emily Brontë’s original novel, leaning hard into obsession, desire and the darker edges of the story rather than strict literary fidelity. In other words, this is not a quiet, bonneted period drama.

That heightened, modern interpretation is echoed in the Airbnb experience itself, which blends 19th-century longing with contemporary cultural cues. According to Airbnb, interest in Wuthering Heights has driven a surge in Valentine’s getaway searches to West Yorkshire, positioning Brontë Country as an unlikely new capital of yearning and wild romance.

Booking dates and how it works

Cathy’s Bedroom from “Wuthering Heights
The Airbnb launch is perfectly timed with the cinema release of Wuthering Heights. (Credit: Nicolas Blandin)

The bookings for the listing open 20 February at 11pm AEDT, with just three nights available, each bookable as a single overnight stay:

  • 27 February to 28 February
  • 1 March to 2 March
  • 3 March to 4 March

The stay is completely free and available to up to two guests per night. It includes accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner, though travel to the property is not included. The room is located in Holmfield, Calderdale in West Yorkshire, within easy reach of Haworth and the surrounding moors.

Inside Cathy’s bedroom

Cathy’s Bedroom from “Wuthering Heights
The bedroom is designed as a deeply personal space. (Credit: Nicolas Blandin)

While Wuthering Heights is famously wild and storm-lashed, this experience takes place at Thrushcross Grange, the refined counterpoint to Heathcliff’s chaos. Inspired directly by Fennell’s film, the bedroom is designed as a deeply personal space devised by Edgar as a space for dressing, dreaming and longing, with skin-toned walls, layered textures and details intended to feel saturated with Cathy’s presence.

“The Wuthering Heights that Emerald Fennell has brought to the screen was born of her vivid imaginings of not just Cathy and Heathcliff’s passionate romance, but of the wild world of the moors that surrounded them in Emily Brontë’s Yorkshire," Dana Nussbaum, Co-Head, Global Motion Pictures Marketing, Warner Bros. Pictures, said.

Eggs and soldiers at Cathy’s Bedroom from “Wuthering Heights
Enjoy eggs and soldiers for breakfast. (Credit: Nicolas Blandin)

The overnight experience includes:

  • Horseback riding on the Yorkshire moors
  • Traditional Yorkshire tea
  • A candlelit dinner in the main house
  • A late-night listening session featuring Charli xcx’s track Wuthering Heights, written for the film, with guests also receiving an exclusive vinyl
  • Breakfast the next morning of eggs and soldiers, Cathy’s favourite
  • A visit to the Brontë Parsonage, where the Brontë sisters lived and wrote

It is unapologetically theatrical and intentionally immersive, framed less as a themed stay and more as a direct entry into Cathy’s inner world.

No, Cathy is not actually there

(L-r) Actor, Producer MARGOT ROBBIE as Catherine Earnshaw and SHAZAD LATIF as Edgar Linton in “Wuthering Heights,
Margot Robbie will not be making an appearance. (Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures © 2026 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved)

In case you were wondering, Cathy herself will not be making an appearance, and neither will Margot Robbie. The drama is strictly atmospheric, with trusted hosts running the experience instead.

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Exploring the neighbourhood

the Brontë Parsonage, where the Brontë sisters lived and wrote
Visit the Brontë Parsonage, where the Brontë sisters lived and wrote. (Credit: Nicolas Blandin)

The property sits in Calderdale, a region locals love for its mix of rolling countryside, heritage towns and creative pockets. Nearby highlights include Haworth, Hebden Bridge’s independent cafes and shops, Halifax’s historic Piece Hall and scenic walking paths that wind across hills and valleys.

It is the kind of setting that makes sense for a story so deeply tied to landscape and mood.

A very limited literary stay

(L-r) ALISON OLIVER as Isabella Linton and Actor, Producer MARGOT ROBBIE as Catherine Earnshaw in “Wuthering Heights,
This might be your moment to lean fully into the yearning. (Credit: Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures © 2026 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved)

This is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it release aimed squarely at book lovers, romantics, film fans and anyone who has ever wished they could step inside a novel for the night. With only three single-night bookings available, it feels less like accommodation and more like a literary event.

If you have ever wanted to wake up to mist on the moors and lean fully into the yearning, this might be your moment.

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Emily Murphy
Emily Murphy is International Traveller's Email & Social Editor, and in her time at the company, through various roles, she has been instrumental in crafting compelling narratives that inspire others to explore the world. Her previous job was a journalist at Prime Creative Media and before that she was freelancing in publishing, content creation and digital marketing – equipping her with a diverse skill set that enhances her storytelling and audience engagement. When she's not creating scroll-stopping travel content, Em is a devoted 'bun mum' and enjoys spending her spare time by the sea, reading, binge-watching a good TV show and exploring under-the-radar destinations. Next on her travel wish list? Mexico and an African safari.
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    Temperatures are soaring this summer, breaking records across Europe and the UK. 

    Euro summer is a feeling like no other. But when a heatwave hits? The dream trip quickly turns into a sweaty mess. Extreme heat is sweeping Europe and the UK this week, with record-high temperatures impacting travel plans across the continent.

    And while Australian summers are typically hotter in absolute temperature, many European cities aren’t equipped for high temperatures, resulting in unbearable weather.

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    France saw its hottest day on record on Wednesday, with an average temperature of 30°C across the day and night. This surpasses the average temperature for June, which is 15°C to 25°C. Dozens of people have died, including 40 from drowning.

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    With some of the highest UV levels in the world, Australians are no strangers to the heat, adapting well to intense weather. But our infrastructure is largely equipped to withstand soaring temperatures with climate-responsive passive design, refrigerated air conditioning or evaporative coolers, as well as swimming spots aplenty.

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    Relief is expected across Europe and the UK later this week, but more heatwaves are still possible in the coming months. Summer heat typically peaks in July and August.

    Public transport often doesn’t have air conditioning, and buses in particular can be swelteringly hot. If you’re heading outside or your accommodation has no air conditioning, it’s worth buying a spray bottle and a handheld fan from a pharmacy or tourist stand. Check ahead of time if restaurants and cafes have air conditioning and make a booking in advance. The highest temperatures typically hit between 3pm and 6pm, so aim to head outdoors outside of these hours.

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