14 Holiday Hobbit Houses Where You Can Experience the Simple Life of the Shire

Have you ever wanted to feel like a real-life hobbit in Hobbiton while staying in a hobbit hole? Well, now you can. Property owners and Lord of the Ring fans from around the world have created holiday hobbit houses for you to enjoy for short or long periods. Curious about the closest hobbit-styled home to your location? Here are some of the best holiday hobbit houses worldwide taking bookings right now.

The Underground Hygge in Orondo, Washington, USA

Who says you have to live in New Zealand to experience the magic of The Hobbit? The Underground Hygge in Orondo, Washington, is one of many Hobbit-style dwellings that would make even Bilbo Baggins jealous.

This house has been lovingly hand-built into the rolling hills of Washington for an off-the-grid stay. There’s plenty to love, from the spectacular scenery and isolation to the beautifully authentic property itself. The Underground Hygge boasts cheery yellow walls, flowered windows, a grassy roof, and a round door. Even the furnishings are something special, with inspiration from Middle Earth to make you feel like you’re on a movie set.

There’s a live-edge wooden chessboard to enjoy, a hot drink bar, and a gorgeous floor to admire, featuring over 1,200 pieces of cordwood. Once you settle in for the evening, you’ll be able to light the stone fireplace before getting cosy in the double bed or taking a dip in the wooden bathtub for two. Check-in for The Underground Hygge is by 3 pm, and guests must be prepared for snow between December and March. This property is not suitable for smokers, children, or those with restricted mobility. Make your booking here.

The Underground Hygge in Orondo, Washington, USA, is a hobbit-inspired home with plenty of space for two adults to enjoy peace and quiet in an isolated setting.

The bright yellow interior is warm and welcoming and pairs beautifully with the hand-crafted wood and gorgeous cordwood flooring.

The stone fireplace warms the entire hobbit house, while the circle windows allow plenty of natural light to filter through. There is also a dedicated hot drink bar for your convenience, along with a live-edge chessboard to pass the time.

The Hobbit Earth House in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA

Ready for an authentic camping experience in Murfreesboro, Tennessee? The Hobbit Earth House, within proximity to I-24 and all life’s necessities, is awaiting your booking on Airbnb. This unique, basic, and comfortable hut is made of mud and can provide guests with an exciting camping experience.

It remains cool in summer courtesy of an AC unit, and an electric fire is available for use in winter. However, as only sheets and one blanket are provided, guests are encouraged to bring their own extra bedding.

The Hobbit Earth House is located on a 50-acre farm commonly used for weddings and is situated by a pond for fishing, a putting green, and a designated bonfire area. Collect fallen wood and light a fire at your leisure.

Inside the home, you’ll be able to make use of a small fridge, a coffee maker, and a nearby bathroom. Two guests can make use of a comfortable bed, and there’s also a ladder leading up to a small sleeping nook. This charming wood, stone, and mud hut is as Middle Earth as you can get. Book your stay today here.

The Hobbit Earth House in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is an authentic mud hut with wood and stone that provides an authentic Middle Earth-style camping experience on a 50-acre farm.

An electric fire provides the hut with plenty of warmth, or you can bunker down in the cosy bed at night. One blanket and sheets are provided.

The hut has been lovingly crafted in a Lord of the Rings style, with mud, hand-crafted furnishings, and a quaint kitchenette adjacent to an electric fireplace.

The Sassafras Hobbit House in Johnson City, Tennessee, USA

Builders have really pulled one out of the bag with this modern yet charming hobbit house for two on a scenic rock cliff in Johnson City, Tennessee, USA. Known as The Sassafras Hobbit House, this abode is tucked away under grass mounds that overlook an old rock quarry pond.

As charming as these green magic homes look from the outside, they are surprisingly contemporary on the inside. Enjoy soft-toned décor, high ceilings, large windows to let sunlight filter through, and luxury fixtures and fittings.

This home is just minutes from I-26 in Johnson City, yet has a serene and peaceful outlook with trees for as far as the eye can see. Book your stay in The Sassafras Hobbit House in Tennessee here.

The Sassafras Hobbit House in Johnson City, Tennessee, is an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary design for a comfortable yet authentic hobbit experience.

High ceilings in The Sassafras Hobbit House add a sense of space, while the light colour scheme adds to its contemporary appeal. Large windows also let in plenty of natural light.

It’s hard to tell from the inside that the entire hobbit house’s exterior is covered by grass.

A Secluded Hobbit House in Ramona, California, USA

Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit fans may be jumping at the chance to book a stay at a secluded hobbit house in Ramona, California. This quaint fantasy dwelling is located in a gated, private neighbourhood within eight miles of local restaurants and nearly two dozen wineries. The San Diego Safari Park is also nearby.

Be entirely enchanted by this beautiful Hobbit House with no stone left unturned in creating hobbit perfection. There’s a round door, natural rock walls, wood beam ceilings, and total solitude with no electricity, cellphone reception, or WiFi.

Enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep in the queen-sized Murphy bed, and store your possessions in the small closet. A built-in desk may also prove helpful, along with a sink, running water, and a wood-burning fireplace. The Hobbit House also comes with a small bar, a YETI cooler to keep your perishables cold, and a propane camping stove.

Outside the Hobbit House, you’ll be able to take advantage of a BBQ grill, flush toilet, and an on-demand hot outdoor shower. Make your booking here today.

The Hobbit House in Ramona, California, is located within a gated neighbourhood near wineries, restaurants, and the San Diego Safari Park.

The home has been designed with a nod to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, with a round door, rock walls, and wood beam ceilings.

The wood-burning fireplace takes the chill out of the air in the evenings while adding to the cosiness of this home.

Running water is available in this secluded hut.

The Samsaget Hobbit House in Eyvignes-Et-Eybènes, Dordogne, France

The Samsaget Hobbit House in Southwestern France is calling all Lord of the Ring fans to book their stay. With a nod to The Hobbit films, it’s the perfect spot for movie fans to feel like they’re genuinely staying in a film set.

This hobbit house has one bedroom with a queen-sized bed and child bunks positioned in the living room. It’s set within a five-acre park with a treehouse, farmhouse, and swimming pool that guests are allowed to use.

Beneath the grass roof, guests will notice the circular door which leads them into the master bedroom with a chunky four-poster bed, a living room, a micro kitchen, and a bathroom featuring a wooden hot tub.

When you’ve finished cooking up a storm or taking a dip in the tub, you can go walking, cycling, fishing, and picnicking. Hosts of this Hobbit House can even treat you to home-cooked suppers of figs and foie-gras. Book your stay at The Samsaget Hobbit House here.

The Samsaget Hobbit House is located in Southwestern France in Eyvignes-et-Eybènes, Dordogne. It’s suitable for up to two children and two adults and is set in a five-acre park with a farmhouse, treehouse, and swimming pool.

The interior of the Samsaget Hobbit House is made entirely of wood, with charming hand-crafted furniture.

Guests will love the addition of hidden bunk beds in the living room and hand-crafted hobbit-style doors.

The Shire House in Yorkshire, England

With a nod to The Hobbit, the Shire House in Yorkshire is a delightful hut that sleeps up to six people within close proximity to the quiet town of Whitby. This lovely grass-roofed hobbit house looks like it’s straight out of a fairytale with its picket-fenced cottage garden, wood and stone construction, wooden beams, and terracotta floors.

There’s a flame effect log fire to keep the chill out of the air, an open plan kitchen to cook up a storm, and cosy cabin beds with hand-made sheep wool mattresses. A golden deep tub and jam pan sink in the bathroom seal the deal. Once you’re ready to start the day, you can then go for a hike, embark on a whale watching tour or even go surfing, biking, or walking. Book your stay at The Shire House here.

The cheery yellow hobbit house with a grass-covered roof and circle windows and doors looks like it’s straight out of a fairytale, rather than in Northern England, Yorkshire.

The interior is open plan with a generous kitchen, comfortable furniture, and wood beams for charm.

Dine in comfort and style with a gorgeous wooden table in the heart of the home, sitting atop terracotta tiles.

The Hobbit House in Northamptonshire, England

The Hobbit House in Northamptonshire, England, is any honeymooning couple’s dream accommodation. If it’s not the serene location in the East Midlands of England that captures your attention, then it will surely be the structure consisting of chunky log walls, a wonky grass-covered roof, and a pond next to the homeowner’s vegetable garden.

Described as a honeymoon cottage, this Hobbit-inspired home is a peaceful and serene cabin that allows you to take a break away from the hustle and bustle of city life and get back to basics. There’s a super king bed, a small double sofa bed, and a rough stone floor to tie the entire look together.

Lighting comes courtesy of fairy lights and lanterns, and there’s even a wood-burner for warmth and ambience. Once night falls, you’ll be able to crank up the pizza oven and enjoy fresh pizza outside while sitting in deck chairs. Book your stay in The Hobbit House today by clicking here.

The Hobbit House is located in the East Midlands of England in Northamptonshire, UK. It’s suitable for both adults and children with a double sofa bed and super king bed.

The entire home has been crafted from logs and has a wonky grass-covered roof for charm. A wood burner warms the whole interior.

Fairy lights and lanterns illuminate this charming little cabin at night.

La Maison Hobbit in Saint-Affrique, Occitanie, France

This quaint, charming hobbit-style home in southern France is nestled in a wild garden with access via a steep hiking trail within 1km from the nearest city.

From the time you step foot inside La Maison Hobbit, you’ll get to enjoy an authentic LOTR-like experience. There’s a quaint living room with a fireplace, a small kitchen to cook up a storm, a small bathroom, and an alcove bedroom for a comfortable night’s slumber. Guests also get to enjoy a heated bath with wood located on an outdoor terrace.

All towels and linen are provided, along with tea and coffee. The bed is also prepared for your arrival. If you’ve often wondered what it would be like to stay in a hobbit house, this Hobbit-inspired home in Saint-Affrique, Occitanie, provides this same opportunity. Book your stay here.

La Maison Hobbit in Southern France is a quaint, LOTR-inspired home with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and all life’s necessities within 1km of the city.

The bedroom is a quaint alcove adjacent to the central part of the home, with a strong wood theme reminiscent of The Hobbit films.

A gorgeous fire will help keep the chill out of the air at night while adding to the home’s overall ambience.

The kitchen has everything you need for a comfortable stay, including tea and coffee facilities.

The Hobbit Hut in Llanidloes, Powys, Wales

With its turf-covered roof, wildflower meadow backdrop, and hand-crafted interior, the stunning Hobbit Hut in Llanidloes will appeal to any Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit fan who wants to experience something as close to the real deal as possible.

The Hobbit Roundhouse is positioned in the countryside within proximity to a river, walking and cycling trails, and a wildflower field. It’s located on a four-acre property with an orchard, wildlife, and even friendly chickens.

Once you enter the glass doors into the beautifully crafted roundhouse, you’ll immediately feel at home. There’s a cosy lounge area, well-equipped kitchen, and sleeping area with everything you need.

You’ll remain warm and cosy with underfloor heating and fluffy blankets, and you’ll be able to release your inner chef with the kitchen area with a hob, microwave oven, and fridge. There is also a hand-crafted breakfast bar to capture your attention.

Take advantage of the freshly laid eggs and homegrown vegetables, and enjoy the birdsong and babbling river in the background. This hobbit house also boasts a Lord of the Rings chess set, soft leather chairs, and hand-painted walls. At night, you’ll then be able to retreat to the downy king-size bed.

Pets are not permitted at The Hobbit Roundhouse in Powys, Wales. Book your stay here.

The Hobbit Roundhouse is a gorgeous and authentic hobbit house in Llanidloes, Powys, Wales. It’s suitable for two people and has everything you need for a comfortable night’s stay, including a Lord of the Rings chess set.

The kitchen is well-equipped and even boasts a hand-crafted breakfast bar to enjoy each morning.

The light, bright, and spacious hobbit house has a gleaming glass door welcoming you inside.

Hol Hobbit Cabin in Hol, Buskerud, Norway

The Hol Hobbit Cabin’s exterior in Hol, Buskerud, Norway, looks so much like an authentic hobbit house that you’ll almost think you’re in New Zealand rather than Norway. Upon booking a stay at Hol Hobbit Cabin, you’ll be able to make your way to a Nordic wood cabin nestled in the Norwegian mountains.

This cabin is located at the bottom of Hallingskarvet National Park, with a 1900km cross-country slope and a downhill ski centre nearby. When you’ve had enough of the day’s activities, you can retreat to this gorgeous cabin that has so much to offer the average guest. Get the wood fire roaring, light candles for lighting, and enjoy cooking up a storm in the rustic kitchen.

The cabin also has bathroom facilities, a comfortable double bed, and cosy sofas for curling up on with a book on those cold winter evenings. With a Switzerland-like design and strong wood theme, it’s hard not to fall in love with Hol Hobbit Cabin. Book your stay here.

The Hol Hobbit Cabin in Hol, Buskerud, Norway, is a rustic cabin at the bottom of Hallingskarvet National Park with a kitchen, bathroom, living space, bedroom, and kitchen.

This conservative square foot cabin features wood throughout with charming furniture for a comfortable night’s stay.

The wood fireplace warms the entire cabin, even without extensive insulation.

Guests who book a stay at Hol Hobbit Cabin in Norway will be able to enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep in a double bed. There are also cosy sofas for relaxing.

The Hobbitenango in Antigua, Guatemala

The Hobbitenango, translating to place of the hobbits, is a mountainside village in the central highlands of Antigua, Guatemala, that welcomes J.R.R. Tolkien fans with open arms. Pitch a tent with views over the Panchoy Valley and surrounding volcanoes, or book a stay and live like a hobbit in an eco-casita. There are several hobbit-style homes to choose from, all of which feature flower-strewn green roofs with round walls and doors, comforting fireplaces, hand-crafted tables, and plenty of hand-made furniture and blankets.

Enjoy a hot rainwater shower, take a walk on a nearby hiking trail, or simply enjoy cosying up on the sofa with a book as you take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. The Hobbitenango in Guatemala offers something for everyone. Book your stay here.

The Hobbitenango, translating to place of the hobbits, is a mountainside village with hobbit-style homes and tent sites galore.

Book your stay in an eco-casita with hand-crafted furniture, green roofs, round walls and doors, and crackling fireplaces.

The circle doors and windows with spectacular views out over the Panchoy Valley make you feel like you’re truly living like a Hobbit.

Hobbit Stockholm in Nacka, Sweden

Under 10 miles from Prince Eugen’s Waldermasudde and within 1.4 miles of the Nacka Shopping Mall sits a stunning beachfront property known as Hobbit Stockholm in Nacka, East Central Sweden.

With a gorgeous garden and garden view, not to mention a Hobbit-inspired abode, it’s hard not to want to book this property right away.

Guests are able to enjoy a patio area, free private parking, and a comfortable place to call home for a few days or more. The hosts describe this property as an air-conditioned bed and breakfast with a TV, Blu-ray player, seating area, and a kitchen with a fridge. All towels and linen are provided while you enjoy this Hobbit-like abode. Delightfully charming and contemporary at the same time, there’s no better time than now to book your stay.

Hobbit Stockholm in East Central Sweden is a beachfront property reminiscent of a Hobbit’s home.

This hobbit-style home is luxurious, charming, and contemporary for guests wishing to stay somewhere unique.

A gorgeous fireplace heats up the entire home while also being proximate to the bed for a warm and comfortable night’s sleep.

The circle doors and windows are a nod to The Hobbit films.

Geversduin Hobbit House in Castricum, the Netherlands

Bilbo Baggins’ jaw would drop if he got to see the Heversduin Hobbit House in Castricum, North Holland, Netherlands. This quirky home nestled within the North Holland Dune Reserve on the doorstep to forest land is a sight to behold.

The Hobbit House has been built into a hill, covered with turf and grass, and insulated. It sleeps up to two adults and two children and has everything you need for a comfortable stay in the wilderness.

Enjoy the convenience of a shower and toilet, the warmth of underfloor heating, and the charm of round windows, fur-lined furnishings, and Elvish inscriptions on the wall. There’s even a quirky sink, a well-equipped kitchen with a coffee maker, and a TV and DVD player.

Those who choose to call Geversduin Hobbit House their temporary home will also be able to relax in the living room, sleep in a downy double bed, and tuck the kids up in bunk beds. There are also plenty of on-site activities to keep the family entertained, including fruit picking, nature trails, pony trekking, and more.

The beach is just a mere few kilometres from the house, and you’ll be able to collect freshly baked bread from the mini-market daily. Dogs are not permitted at Geversduin Hobbit House, and under 21s must be accompanied by adults. Book your stay at Geversduin Hobbit House here.

Geversduin Hobbit House is a hobbit-style home built into the hill in Castricum, North Holland, Netherlands. It’s suitable for up to two adults and two children.

The authentic styling of this hobbit house will amaze, especially with stone, wood, hand-crafted furnishings, and even Elvish inscriptions.

Plenty of natural light comes in through the circle windows, and there’s a dining table set up for four guests.

Cleverly-crafted bunk beds with a hand-made ladder will be a highlight for any child guest.

Craighead Howfs in Dunblane, Perthshire, Scotland

If you’ve ever wanted to feel like Bilbo Baggins, the protagonist of J. R. R. Tolkien’s novel, The Hobbit, now you can. Craighead Howf is a traditional Scottish stone-built farmhouse in Perthshire in the east of Scotland now available to rent out on a short-term basis.

Craighead Howf consists of two purpose-built hobbit homes, Burrow and Bagend, nestled in the countryside near Dunblane. Both hobbit homes are built into hillsides with stone and wood to blend seamlessly into their environments.

They feature colourful round doors, grassy roofs, and hand-crafted furniture. Each house also has a backdrop of goats, cows, and fields for as far as the eye can see.

You’ll be able to snuggle down into the warmth of hand-made double beds with fresh linen or warm your bones nest to the wood-burning stoves. These hobbit homes also boast hobbit-style showers with hand-carved wooden sinks and an eco-friendly compost toilet.

The minimum booking period for Craighead Howfs is two nights, and no pets or smoking are allowed. These homes are also not suitable for children. Book your stay here.

Feel like you’re in the shire with a stay at Craighead Howfs in the east of Scotland in Dunblane, Perthshire. There are two purpose-built hobbit homes, Burrow and Bag end, to book for a minimum of two nights.

The cosy and comfortable hobbit homes feature charming interiors of brick and wood with hand-crafted furniture, luxurious linen, and even a hand-made wooden sink.

While the size of a cabin from the outside, the interior of Craighead Howfs is surprisingly spacious. The bedroom, kitchen, living area, and bathroom are all in one room, and you can genuinely feel like you’re in Bilbo Baggins’ home.