01 / 08 · PORTUGAL
Madeira
Atlantic island life, without changing the UK workday.
THE PLACE TO STAY · Funchal
Best sea view studio
Bright 32 m² studio with a balcony and ocean views. Furnished, utilities and internet included; speed test around 287 Mbps down.
MONTHLY ASKING RENT
€950 / 30 daysroughly £825 · estimatedRental term5-night minimum; monthly pricingEnglishGood in FunchalUK winter timeUK +0h in winter
Before committing · The €950 is an average 30-day rate. Booking fees and dates can change the final total.
02 / 08 · SLOVENIA
Ljubljana
A leafy, walkable capital with Alpine escapes.
THE PLACE TO STAY · Historic city centre
Renovated 66 m² Castle Hill apartment
Spacious, stylish one-bedroom near Ljubljana Castle, with character and a central location. Beautiful option for a proper season abroad.
MONTHLY ASKING RENT
€900 / monthroughly £785 · estimatedRental term6-month lease; 5 months €980EnglishVery good, particularly in city centreUK winter timeUK +1h in winter
Before committing · Utilities extra. Under-budget rate requires 5–6 months; shorter lets cost more. Advertised from mid-November 2026.
03 / 08 · THAILAND
Chiang Mai
A creative mountain city, with room to breathe.
THE PLACE TO STAY · Nimman
Yantarasri at Nimman
Furnished studios/apartments around a green courtyard, with a pool, shared kitchen and coworking-friendly spaces.
MONTHLY ASKING RENT
THB 10,000 / monthroughly £230 · estimatedRental termMonthly rate; ask about short staysEnglishComfortable in expat/nomad areasUK winter timeUK +7h in winter
Before committing · Landlord prefers six months. Ask for a written quote for 1–3 months, and confirm deposit, electricity and internet.
04 / 08 · MALAYSIA
Penang
Historic street-food culture, tropical beaches and English.
THE PLACE TO STAY · Batu Ferringhi
Ferringhi Residence 2 • sea-view apartment
Large furnished three-bedroom apartment (about 1,494 sq ft) in a modern complex near the beach, with room for a dedicated office.
MONTHLY ASKING RENT
RM 2,500 / monthroughly £460 · estimatedRental termTypical residential lease; confirm minimumEnglishWidely spokenUK winter timeUK +8h in winter
Before committing · A conventional tenancy: longer commitment, deposits and fees may apply. Confirm current availability and lease length.
05 / 08 · INDONESIA
Ubud, Bali
Your own little pool villa among rice fields and cafés.
THE PLACE TO STAY · Mas, Ubud
Private-pool villa in Mas
Furnished one-bedroom villa with private pool, garden, kitchen, desk, listed 200 Mbps internet and cleaning/maintenance.
MONTHLY ASKING RENT
IDR 10 million / monthroughly £470 · estimatedRental termAdvertised for monthly rentalEnglishCommon in tourist/nomad districtsUK winter timeUK +8h in winter
Before committing · Confirm minimum stay, electricity allowance, deposits, pool condition and final all-in rate before paying.
06 / 08 · JAPAN
Osaka
Japan’s electric food capital, with a quieter home base.
THE PLACE TO STAY · Shin-Osaka
Park Modern Shin-Osaka • 39 m² studio
A sophisticated, genuinely private furnished apartment with elegant furniture, fitted kitchen, linen, towels and TV, a short walk from Shin-Osaka station.
MONTHLY ASKING RENT
¥92,000–159,000 / monthroughly £430–£750 · estimatedRental termMinimum one month; dynamic pricingEnglishLimited outside tourist venuesUK winter timeUK +9h in winter
Before committing · Choose the 39 m² studio; other units can cost more. The rate changes by date and duration. Ask for a total quote including fees and utilities.
07 / 08 · CANADA
Halifax
Atlantic Canada: friendly, coastal and unmistakably liveable.
THE PLACE TO STAY · Dartmouth, Halifax harbour
Cosy furnished lakefront one-bed
A characterful private apartment on quiet Hume Street, with its own patio, leafy garden and lake access. Wi-Fi, laundry and utilities advertised as included.
MONTHLY ASKING RENT
CAD 1,100 / monthroughly £590 · estimatedRental termFlexible; 8-month lease preferredEnglishNativeUK winter timeUK −4h in winter
Before committing · The landlord prefers an eight-month lease (shorter is not guaranteed). Listed for November 2026. Dartmouth is across the harbour from Halifax proper.
08 / 08 · BARBADOS
Barbados
Caribbean beach days and a familiar language.
THE PLACE TO STAY · Sunset Crest, Holetown
Furnished one-bed close to the beach
A furnished, peaceful ground-floor apartment in a small compound near West Coast beaches; Wi-Fi, water and capped electricity included.
MONTHLY ASKING RENT
BBD 1,800 / monthroughly £670 · estimatedRental termMonthly advertised rent; ask lengthEnglishNativeUK winter timeUK −4h in winter
Before committing · Confirm lease duration, availability and included utility allowance. Barbados food and transport can be expensive.
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Edited 22 October 2026. Local prices and approximate GBP equivalents were seen on property adverts; listings may change, and GBP rates are not live or binding. A photographed building, unit or property may change; always inspect the actual advert. Destination photography is illustrative of the city, not the view from the rental. Property photographs are linked to the associated provider when available. No listing has been booked or personally inspected.
