Airbnb transforms pub spare rooms giving vital boost to hospitality sector
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Airbnb today reveals the results of major renovations to disused rooms above three independent, rural pubs in Dorset, Hampshire and Derbyshire – transforming the spaces into cosy, idyllic British holiday retreats.
With a 6.7% increase in pub closures, particularly in the South West and East Midlands where 37 pubs shut down last year, the partnership between Airbnb and CAMRA to refurbish and list out rooms in these pubs is extremely timely. The three pubs now join the cohort of over 350 British watering holes already listed on Airbnb that are helping towns and businesses benefit from more overnight guests.
As demand for rustic stays continues to grow in the UK, with new Airbnb data revealing over half of bookings (52%) are for rural areas, the refurbished rooms will help people discover more beautiful yet less-explored towns and villages across England.