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4 SYDNEY PLACE, BATH

In the press.

“I really believe I shall always be talking of Bath, when I am at home again—I do like it so very much.”

Catherine Morland in Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey, chapter 10

Writers who came to stay.

A JOURNALIST’S STAY

Condé Nast Traveller

My Favourite Airbnb: Jane Austen’s former family home in Bath

Andrea Bussell’s overnight visit centres on the pleasure of settling into an old house: reading while rain falls outside, surrounded by books, art and objects from around the world.

Andrea Bussell · Published

A JOURNALIST’S STAY

British Travel Journal

Following in the Footsteps of Jane Austen

Jane Knight stayed in the apartment while exploring Austen’s Bath for British Travel Journal.

Jane Knight · Published

Interiors

Homes & Gardens

Jane Austen's family home is now on Airbnb – the cozy interiors channel regency-meets-modern warmth

Sophie Edwards looked at the apartment’s mix of period furniture, colour and modern comforts.

Sophie Edwards · Published

Homes & Gardens

Jane Austen's beautiful former home in Bath is now available to rent on Airbnb

Ruth Doherty explored the antiques, artwork and Georgian character of the courtyard apartment.

Ruth Doherty · Published

House & Garden

Jane Austen's former house in Bath makes an ideal staycation

House & Garden featured the apartment’s interiors and Austen connection in July 2020.

House & Garden · Published

Travel

Viagem e Turismo

Casa de Jane Austen em Bath virou hospedagem no Airbnb

Samuel Amaral’s Brazilian travel feature introduced the apartment and its hosts, Anna and Maxwell Lamb.

Samuel Amaral · Published · Updated

Condé Nast Traveller

The best Airbnbs in Bath for a stylish staycation

Selected for Condé Nast Traveller’s guide to the best Airbnbs in Bath. Guide updated April 2026.

Lauren Burvill and Layla Quaedvlieg · Guide updated

Condé Nast Traveller

My Favourite Airbnb: Jane Austen’s former family home in Bath

Andrea Bussell’s overnight visit centres on the pleasure of settling into an old house: reading while rain falls outside, surrounded by books, art and objects from around the world.

Andrea Bussell · Published

Time Out

Jane Austen’s home in Bath has been turned into an Airbnb

Amy Houghton introduced the courtyard apartment, its rooms and its Austen connection, with comments from Maxwell.

Amy Houghton · Published

British Travel Journal

Following in the Footsteps of Jane Austen

Jane Knight stayed in the apartment while exploring Austen’s Bath for British Travel Journal.

Jane Knight · Published

Time Out

The 7 best Airbnbs in Bath for a wholesome weekend away

Included in Time Out’s selection of the seven best Airbnbs in Bath.

Talia Gilliham · Published

Condé Nast Traveler (US)

The Best Airbnbs in Bath, England

The UK guide also appeared in Condé Nast Traveler’s US edition in June 2024.

Lauren Burvill · Published

House & Garden

The 16 best Airbnbs and rentals in Bath

Included in Antonia Bentel’s selection of Bath holiday rentals for House & Garden.

Antonia Bentel · Published

WRTV / Simplemost syndication

Stay In Jane Austen’s Former Home

A Simplemost story about the apartment was republished by WRTV in July 2020.

WRTV Staff · Published · Updated

Literary

Vogue España

Jane Austen cumple 250 años: estos son todos los planes y actividades con los que celebrar a la gran figura de la literatura inglesa

The Spanish edition’s anniversary guide included a short mention and booking link for 4 Sydney Place.

María Munsuri · Published

The Wall Street Journal

Vacation Rentals That Deliver Serenity and Fuel Creativity

The apartment appeared in Nina Sovich’s Wall Street Journal feature on literary holiday rentals, with comments from Maxwell.

Nina Sovich · Published

ActuaLitté

Une colocation avec Jane Austen pour les vacances

French literary publication ActuaLitté covered the apartment in July 2020.

Raphaël Gariépy · Published

Rivista Studio

Una vecchia casa di Jane Austen è diventata un Airbnb

Italian magazine Rivista Studio covered the Bath apartment in July 2020, citing Literary Hub and the Airbnb listing.

Published

Literary Hub

Jane Austen's former home is now a (very stylish) Airbnb.

Emily Temple covered the apartment’s availability as a literary getaway for Literary Hub in July 2020.

Emily Temple · Published

Awards

Airbnb

Best Design Stay — UK Host Awards 2022

The official announcement named Maxwell Alexander Lamb’s Jane Austen House as the winner of the Best Design Stay category.

Airbnb · Published