Cover Photo: Henry Woide for Airbnb
Photo: Henry Woide for Airbnb
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In conjunction with the 95th anniversary of Disney's Winnie the Pooh, Airbnb's nostalgic stay is set in Ashdown Forest of England, the inspiration for A.A. Milne's Hundred Acre Wood
This year marks Disney's 95th anniversary of author A. A. Milne's beloved children's book character, Winnie the Pooh. Honouring this celebration is Airbnb's first ever 'Bearbnb' staycation hosted by Disney-appointed Winnie the Pooh illustrator Kim Raymond within the storybook setting of Ashdown Forest in East Sussex.
Open to UK residents for bookings from September 20 onward for only two separate stays, the Bearbnb is a rustic recreation of Pooh's own home, lovingly designed and curated in detail by Raymond, who took inspiration from the book's original illustrator, E. H Shephard.
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The living area boasts furniture prints and wallpaper inspired by the beloved children's book
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True to the book, the purpose-built Bearbnb boasts a front door with overlapping tree branches around the familiar inscription of 'Mr Sanders' on top.
Inside, more delightful details await like the kitchen shelves stocked with pots of Pooh's favourite snack, 'hunny', as well as wallpaper custom designed by Raymond. The beautiful space comfortably sleeps a family of four, with a double bed on the ground floor and two single beds on the mezzanine.
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Above Photo: Courtesy of Kim Raymond/Disney
Photo: Courtesy of Kim Raymond/Disney
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During a stay here, guests are encouraged to slow their pace and enjoy the charm of their surroundings with a guided tour through the original Hundred Acre Wood. The tour, which includes a trip to the iconic Poohsticks Bridge, will also treat visitors to locally-sourced, 'hunny'-inspired meals. Back at the house, specially provided yoga mats, throws and journals serve to enhance your experience.
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The entrance to the Bearbnb
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The Bearbnb will be hosted by Kim on two separate stays on September 24 and 25, priced at £95 (approximately RM435) a night. A once-in-a-lifetime experience for fans of the beloved children's classic, the Bearbnb is available for booking only on Airbnb, with guest booking fees donated to the Together for Short Lives children's charity.
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Previously contributing to Esquire Malaysia, Expat Lifestyle and Newsweek, Tania oversees digital stories across Tatler’s key content pillars, also leading the Front & Female platform exploring issues and topics affecting women today.
