# Gothic Romance Stays Airbnb Recreated Cathy’s Bedroom at Thrushcross Grange By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-02-13 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cathys-bedroom-at-thrushcross-grange References: [news.airbnb](https://news.airbnb.com/step-inside-the-wild-romance-of-wuthering-heights/) & [airbnb](https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/1563590318819940487?locale=en&_set_bev_on_new_domain=1770995617_EAMmJjZTUyYzJjMm&set_everest_cookie_on_new_domain=1770995586.EAOTA5M2U0ZWU2OWUyZj.rxUPlMt2B6d9abB_FjrmymPBSiDHXxLyntNu-cD3Lns&source_impression_id=p3_1770995617_P3b361PDV1BmOhlg) Emerald Fennell's reinterpretation of Emily Brontë's 1847 Wuthering Heights is a bold, dark, [gothic romance coming to cinemas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wuthering-heights) ahead of Valentine's Day, and [Airbnb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elphabas-retreat-airbnb) is giving fans the chance to step into Cathy’s Bedroom at Thrushcross Grange as part of an [exclusive overnight stay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-smurf-experience). The visually striking film adaptation of a beloved classic novel is getting a new generation excited about the place where the story unfolds—as Airbnb reports, searches for West Yorkshire Valentine’s getaways were up 59% among global Gen Z travelers. Cathy’s Bedroom in the West Yorkshire countryside, dubbed "the world’s new capital of yearning," features skin-toned walls, and guests will feel as if they've escaped to another era with experiences like afternoon tea and horseback rides. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 65% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Immersive Nostalgic Travel:** Design-led stays that replicate literary or historical settings create demand for transportive accommodations blending authenticity with modern amenities. - **Film-driven Destination Marketing:** Cinematic adaptations are functioning as catalysts for localized tourism spikes by turning film locations into culturally branded experiences. - **Gen Z Romantic Experiential Getaways:** Younger travelers are preferring curated, story-rich microtrips that prioritize Instagrammable moments and emotionally resonant themes over conventional luxury. ### Who This Affects Most - **Alternative Lodging Platforms:** Short-term rental marketplaces can expand offerings into themed, limited-run stays that command premium pricing through scarcity and narrative appeal. - **Film and Entertainment Marketing:** Studios and distributors have opportunities to extend box-office campaigns into cross-channel experiential partnerships that deepen fan engagement. - **Experiential Tourism Operators:** Local activity providers and tour operators stand to benefit from packaging immersive add-ons like period-costume experiences, curated meals, and bespoke transport. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Pink Life-Size Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-malibu-dreamhouse.md) - [Container Tiny Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeny-tiny-haus.md) - [Wedding Guest Outfit Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-rotation-and-airbnb.md) - [Music-Legend-Inspired Overnight Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-rain-house.md) - [Filmic Swamp Accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-at-shreks-swamp.md) - [Santa Claus-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-claus-cabin.md) - [Stadium-Themed Vacation Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pensacola-blue-wahoos.md) - [Animate Movie Vacation Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inside-out-airbnb.md) - [Ashtray-Integrated Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokerfriendly-homeware.md)