The best holiday homes in the country have been unveiled and include a mill with a private chef and a barn with a bowling green.
Six properties in Edinburgh, Cumbria, the Cotswolds, Devon, Anglesey and Monmouthshire have been chosen as the best-of-the-best by letting firm Vrbo from its range of two million properties.
Idyllic rural escapes to captivating coastal retreats are among the winners, which were not competing against other holiday company's properties for a top place in this year's rankings.
The homes were chosen from those with a rating of 4.9 or higher, with the number of guest reviews, amenities, and spaces for spending time together with family and friends also taken into account.
Check out Vrbo's 2023 UK Holiday Homes of the Year below...
Edinburgh, Scotland
Lovingly restored from ruin, The Old Millhouse is 20 minutes from Edinburgh city centre. It has a concierge service which makes hiring a private chef to cook up a feast easy.
You can also sett up fishing lessons on the home’s stretch of river or using their driver for Scottish tours. After a busy day of activities, guests can sink into the heated Swim Spa Hydro Pool.
"It's heated year-round, so you can soak amidst snowflakes, falling autumn leaves, the blooms of spring, or the dappled sun of a summer evening. We provide robes and slippers for when you emerge," the holiday let promises.
The nearby South Esk river is home to trout, salmon and otters, offering a tempting day out alongside a trip to Dalkeith Country Park, which has the Fort Douglas Adventure Park for kids.
The property sleeps 10 in five bedrooms and costs from £1,293 per night. Book here.
Cumbria, England
Situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, High View Barn is a stone cottage with plenty to offer for groups that like to get stuck in and enjoy an active holiday.
It has a mezzanine games room, a full size bowling green, a private sauna, and a large outdoor jacuzzi.
Its modern open plan living room, large kitchen and dining area are ready for hosting – and the patio dining and deck area with built in BBQ await you on sunny days.
Arguably the best thing about the property is its location.
"From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you," the listing reads.
"Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?"
The property sleeps 16 people in six bedrooms from £485 per night. Book here.
Abergavenny, Wales
If you're after something a little different, Llancayo Windmill may be the place for you. Standing tall in picturesque Abergavenny in Wales, Llancayo has six bedrooms and multiple reception rooms over four floors.
With a spacious kitchen and dining room, as well as living room with balcony access, and even a snug at the top of the Windmill, there are plenty of spaces for families and groups to make themselves at home.
You can even spend your stay pretending you are the stars of BBC detective show Jonathan Creek, who used his magical knowhow to solve crimes from his windmill home.
The property sleeps 12 people in six bedrooms from £459 per night. Book here.
The Cotswolds, England
Mulberry Barn is a magnificent Cotswold conversion that dates dates to the 17th century and provides the a great space for a luxury escape.
The home marries original features with high quality contemporary touches across an enormous 6,000 sq ft. With touches including exposed beams, wood burners and an Aga, you can well and truly live the Country Living dream for a few days.
Nearby is the picturesque village of Shipton-Under-Wychwood which sits on the edge of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is served by two solid pubs.
Blenheim Palace, the Cotswold Wild Life Park and the historic towns of Burford, Bourton on the Water, Stow on the Wold and Bibury are also a short trip away and worth a visit.
The property sleeps 12 people in six bedrooms from £1,122 per night. Book here.
Woolacombe, Devon
A contemporary coastal home that has sweeping views over Woolacombe Beach, with seaside walks on its doorstep.
It has a well-equipped kitchen and plenty of living space for multiple generations or groups to stay together. The luxury feel extends outside, with glass bi-fold doors leading to a sun-trapped terrace with a sunken hot tub.
A jukebox with hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s will provide the perfect soundtrack to your stay and a great way to spend an evening after a day spent frolicking around in the sea waves.
The property sleeps 10 in five bedrooms from £656 per night. Book here.
Anglesey, Wales
The peaceful island of Anglesey is the lovely setting for this house, which sleeps 10 across five ensuite bedrooms.
Nearby are Red Wharf Bay and the beaches of Benllech, both of which are ideal for a day out spent searching through rockpools and getting thrown around by the surf.
After exploring the idyllic surroundings, there’s plenty to do at home, including hopping in the seven-person hot tub, kicking back in the cinema and games rooms, or making use of the dining room with its double-height cathedral ceiling and glass windows onto the patio.
The property sleeps 10 in five bedrooms from £212 per night. Book here.
