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# Wizard-themed Vacation Rentals
Harry Potter Fans Can Stay at the 'De Vere House' Thanks to Airbnb

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-11-13 | World
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-vere-house
References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/just-for-fun/a29673752/harry-potter-godric-hollow-airbnb/) & [airbnb](https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/35058633?source_impression_id=p3_1572556810_9xSrGINVrbwk8rOA&irgwc=1&irclid=WP5SHAXDjxyJU-DwUx0Mo38wUknwR6XS3Tvoys0&ircid=4273&sharedid=&af=49497874&iratid=9627&c=.pi73.pk4273_10078&irparam1=&irgwc=1&irclid=RL4VkpX-OxyJUd4wUx0Mo3cQUkn1waVnlSudSU0&ircid=4273&sharedid=delish.com&af=49497874&iratid=9627&c=.pi73.pk4273_10078&irparam1)

Thanks to [Airbnb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-at-shreks-swamp), you can now stay at the childhood home of Harry Potter at the 'De Vere House' in Lavenham, England.

Lavenham is widely known as Britain's finest medieval village and boasts over 300 protected heritage properties. These same homes were used to represent as Godric's Hollow in the Harry Potter films, making them instantly recognizable to fans of the famous series. The De Vere House served as the childhood home of Harry Potter himself and now Airbnb wants to give fans a chance to stay there too.

Those who book a [stay at the De Vere House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dairy) will enjoy a single bedroom and access to a shared bathroom. Guests will also be able to explore the beautiful courtyard garden and enjoy a full English breakfast before seeing the Lavenham village.

Image Credit: *Airbnb.*

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.0/10
- Popularity: 73% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Wizard-themed Vacation Rentals:** Opportunity for businesses to create more themed vacation rentals based on popular books, movies, or franchises.
- **Heritage Tourism:** Increased interest in visiting historic locations used as settings for popular media, leading to new opportunities for tourism and hospitality industries.
- **Fandom Experiences:** Growing demand for immersive experiences that allow fans to interact with their favorite books, movies, or TV shows in unique ways.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Hospitality:** Hotels, vacation rental platforms, and other accommodation providers can tap into the trend of offering themed stays to attract fans and enthusiasts.
- **Tourism:** Travel agencies, tour operators, and tourist attractions can develop specialized packages and tours centred around popular fictional settings.
- **Entertainment:** TV and film production companies, theme parks, and event organizers can create immersive experiences and events to cater to the demand for interactive fandom experiences.

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