Sussex Airbnb sites among the most wish-listed in the UK

While foreign holidays remain some way off, self-contained accommodation such as holiday lets can reopen from April 12.

And many Brits have already filled their browser history with lists of places they want to go.

Airbnb has revealed the 21 homes in the UK which have been added to the most "wish-lists" in 2021.

These are the Sussex sites to feature in the list:

The Orchid Suite near Mayfield

5. The Orchid Suite Barn, Mayfield

This plush East Sussex accommodation came in at number 16, and is the perfect country retreat for couples.

Beautiful wooden beams offer a real country cottage feel to visitors, as The Orchid Suite used to be a working stables for the manor on the surrounding estate.

The Orchid Suite near Mayfield

But there are plenty of modern features too. For example, the bedroom has a luxurious ensuite with a deep jacuzzi bath.

The one-bed property also has a 50ft living room with underfloor heating and a 10ft cinema screen on one of the walls, complete with a server offering more than 6,000 films.

The Orchid Suite near Mayfield

There is no kitchen, but a small fridge, kettle, mugs and glasses are provided.

There are also two pubs and a coffee shop in Mayfield, less than two miles away.

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The Buzzardry, Luxury Woodland Treehouse

4. The Buzzardry, Luxury Woodland Treehouse Retreat, near Heathfield

This quirky venue finished in thirteenth. The Buzzardry offers visitors that giddy, childlike excitement associated with a treehouse, but presented with all the furnishings of a grown up getaway.

A copper bathtub from which visitors can take in the stunning surrounding woodland through a nearby window, a cosy wood-burning stove and a drinks deck at the front of the property all elevate it above your average accommodation.

The Buzzardry, Luxury Woodland Treehouse

It can sleep four people in two bedrooms, which both have ensuite bathrooms, and has a kitchen which "has all the mod cons".

A description of the site reads: "Come away to beautiful East Sussex to experience a unique stay in The Buzzardry.

The Buzzardry, Luxury Woodland Treehouse

"This stunning structure will not disappoint – from the luxurious copper bathtub with exquisite views over woodland grounds to the extravagant beamed ceilings that protrude through the building, this magnificent treehouse offers unparalleled style and luxury.

"With full facilities available, including two en-suite bathrooms with showers, a fully equipped kitchen, a barbecue and drinks deck at the front."

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The Lodge

3. The Lodge, Heathfield

The Lodge, which was the twelfth most wish-listed property in the UK, gives visitors access to a private tennis court as part of their stay.

It is set within the ground of a traditional Sussex farmhouse which was built in 1664. And, if the stunning surroundings alone are not enough, the South Downs National Park, High Weald Area of Outstanding National Beauty and Sussex coast are all easily within driving distance - ideal for a day-trip.

The Lodge

A description of the property on Airbnb reads: "The Lodge will give you a sense of an alpine stay with a spacious open plan layout and beautifully finished cosy interior.

"Bedgebury Forest and Bewl Water Reservoir are close-by, with Battle, Hastings and Bexhill right on your doorstep.

"With your own deck and secluded gardens you can also enjoy the private tennis court available for our guests."

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Airship 001, Sussex - Airbnb/PA

2. Airship 001 near Billingshurst

Keeping up Sussex's kooky contributions to this list, Airship 001 gives visitors the chance to stay in an aluminium pub in the middle of a private woodland near Billingshurst.

It is the tenth most wish-listed UK property on Airbnb.

The accommodation provides strong evidence that good things come in small packages, with a clever use of space allowing the owners to fit a king-size bed, shower, toilet, living area and galley kitchen inside the silver cylinder.

The large windows at one end of the property also offer great views over a dew pond and a valley beyond.

A description of Airship 001 on Airbnb says: "Whether you are here to enjoy a relaxing break, in our amazing woodlands, or using The Airship, as a base to explore the surrounding attractions, we are sure you will enjoy your stay with us.

Airship 001 near Billingshurst

"The Airship is situated within the woodlands, with one end overlooking a dew pond and the other overlooking a meadow.

"We have countryside walks and bushcraft courses available on site and there is a barbecue area."

There is no TV or wifi at the site, with limited mobile phone reception.

However, visitors might stumble across the resident pets who roam around the grounds.

These are Sydney the Carpathian sheepdog, Didge and Duster the terriers, Bisbee the black cat and Little Dave the black and white cat.

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1. Undercover Woodland Treehouse

The most in-demand Airbnb in Sussex, coming in at number six in the UK, is the Undercover Woodland Treehouse. And it is easy to see why it has proved so popular.

Set within 50 acres of private woods, if there is anywhere to go to get away from the hustle and bustle of 21st Century living, it's here.

The Undercover Woodland Treehouse in West Sussex

In a scene taken straight from the pages of an Enid Blyton book, the treehouse is hidden within the branches of an oak tree, at the top of a bank overlooking a stream.

A description of the site on Airbnb reads: "It's the perfect place to get away from it all. To cook over a real fire and relax under dark star-filled nights.

The Undercover Woodland Treehouse in West Sussex

"There is a pretty, eco-friendly compost toilet and an open air hot shower too.

"The kitchen area has two gas rings and pots and pans for cooking, although I like to just cook over the fire pit on the tripod grill. There is also a wood-fired hot tub on-site."

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