Airbnb has unveiled one of its most cinematic and romantic experiences to date, inviting couples to step directly into the world of Wuthering Heights with a free overnight stay inspired by Emerald Fennell’s upcoming film adaptation. Timed to coincide with Valentine’s Day and the film’s cinema release, the experience places guests inside Cathy Earnshaw’s bedroom at Thrushcross Grange, recreated in meticulous detail in the heart of West Yorkshire.
The launch taps directly into the growing trend of set-jetting, where travelers seek destinations connected to film and television. According to Airbnb data, interest in Valentine’s stays in West Yorkshire has surged sharply, driven by renewed fascination with the dark, obsessive romance at the center of Emily Brontë’s story.
Among Gen Z travelers, searches for romantic getaways in the region are up by nearly 60 percent globally, positioning Brontë Country as an unexpected new hotspot for romance-led travel.
Stepping Inside Cathy Earnshaw’s World
The overnight stay is designed as a fully immersive journey into Emerald Fennell’s reimagining of the Gothic classic. Cathy’s Bedroom has been recreated as it appears on screen, with skin-toned walls, layered textures, and unsettlingly intimate details that make the space feel like an extension of the character herself. From hair woven subtly into furniture to vein-like patterns running through soft furnishings, the room blurs the line between set design and emotional storytelling.
Beyond the bedroom, guests are invited to experience a curated itinerary that draws directly from the film’s atmosphere and setting. This includes a candlelit dinner inspired by Thrushcross Grange, served in a dining room styled to echo the film’s opulent yet tense aesthetic. The experience also features an intimate listening session of Charli xcx’s “Wuthering Heights,” written specifically for the film, complete with an exclusive vinyl record gifted to guests.
Romance, Landscape and Literary Legacy
The stay extends beyond interiors, grounding the cinematic fantasy in the rugged landscapes that shaped Brontë’s story. Guests will explore the moorlands on horseback, take part in a traditional Yorkshire afternoon tea, and visit the Brontë Parsonage, connecting the film’s vision with its literary origins. A playful “eggs and soldiers” breakfast rounds out the stay, offering a subtle nod to the film’s themes of restraint and smoldering desire.
Only three overnight stays are available, each for up to two guests, taking place between late February and early March. The experience is entirely free, with meals and activities included, though travel is not. By offering the stay at no cost, Airbnb reinforces its strategy of using once-in-a-lifetime experiences to generate cultural buzz while spotlighting emerging travel trends.
As Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” prepares to ignite debate and devotion among audiences, Airbnb’s collaboration transforms fiction into lived experience, turning West Yorkshire into a destination defined by longing, landscape and cinematic romance.