The timeless story of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, known for its intense romance between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, resurfaces in a fresh cinematic adaptation releasing in February. This latest version, directed by Emerald Fennell, stars Margot Robbie as Cathy and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, placing a renewed spotlight on the legendary narrative. The film explores not only their adult relationship but also their childhood, with Owen Cooper and Charlotte Mellington portraying young Heathcliff and Cathy respectively.
Supporting cast members include Hong Chau narrating as Nelly Dean, Shazad Latif as Edgar Linton, and Alison Oliver as Isabella Linton. This reimagining brings a contemporary edge while respecting the mood and intensity of Brontë’s original work, emphasizing the characters’ emotional journeys amid the haunting Yorkshire moors.
Exploring Cathy’s Opulent Bedroom on the Film Set
A carefully recreated version of Cathy’s bedroom from the Linton family’s estate stands as a centerpiece of this adaptation, located within a replica film set built in West Yorkshire, Brontë’s native region. The room was pivotal in the novel’s major moments, especially those revealing the stormy connection between Cathy and Heathcliff.
The set captures extravagant details, from a silk canopied bed to an ornately designed dressing table, reflecting the elegance tied to the Linton household. Interestingly, the decor was crafted by Cathy’s husband, Edgar Linton, whose choices were intended as a tribute to her untamable spirit. The bedroom walls are painted to match exactly the Pantone tone of Margot Robbie’s skin, enhanced with vein-like patterns that intensify throughout the film, symbolizing Cathy’s passionate and volatile nature.
Between February 27 and March 4, Airbnb offered an exclusive chance for three couples to stay overnight in this unique setting, including experiences such as horseback rides on the moors echoing the story’s landscape, Yorkshire-themed afternoon teas, and dinner menus inspired by the film’s aesthetic.
The Film’s Authentic Yorkshire Setting and Shooting Locations
The replica set was installed on the grounds of Holdsworth House in Halifax, West Yorkshire, where the principal cast—including Robbie, Elordi, and director Fennell—lived during early 2025 filming. Many scenes were shot on location across West Yorkshire, utilizing natural backdrops like Stoodley Pike and Bridestones Moor to evoke the atmosphere intrinsic to the novel.
West Yorkshire’s rugged landscapes, especially the so-called ‘Bronte Country’, deliver a raw and untamed mood that complements the narrative. The moorlands around Haworth, where the Brontë sisters lived, maintain the wild and isolated environment so essential to the story’s enduring appeal.
Walking Through the Brontë Country: From Moorlands to Village
Immersing in the terrain that inspired Wuthering Heights, a 4.5-mile trail known as the Brontë Connection Walk leads through dramatic moorland and countryside settings. Beginning near the village of Haworth, the route traverses rough and exposed land buffeted by strong winds typical of the southern Pennines. Along the way, travelers encounter weathered stone farmhouses embedded into the hillsides, solitary bare trees, leaning dry-stone walls, and dilapidated wooden gates that line the path.
The hike reaches the Nab, a moorland stone headland linked to eerie moments in the novel, before ascending toward Top Withens, a desolate ruin believed to have inspired the titular Wuthering Heights house. The landscape here is stark and sparsely vegetated, with mist veiling patches of purple heather and the cries of grouse punctuating the wind’s howl over open land.
The journey’s final stretch moves through marshy bogs and over uncertain paths connecting Top Withens to Ponden Hall, speculated as the model for Thrushcross Grange, Cathy and Edgar’s home. This challenging passage echoes the emotional and physical separation central to the story’s conflict. The walk concludes at Ponden Kirk (called Penistone Crags in the novel), a striking gritstone formation with panoramic views over valleys, distant villages, and surrounding West Yorkshire countryside.
Experiencing Haworth: The Village at the Heart of the Brontë Legacy
After the strenuous moorland walk, Haworth’s quaint village invites visitors to explore its historic charm. Although the Brontë Parsonage Museum closes in the late afternoon, shops offering vintage sweets, local art, and unique gifts remain open. The Main Street buzzes with characterful pubs and bars, including The Hawthorn, a cozy spot nestled beside a cobblestone lane adorned with fairy lights and a warming open fireplace.
A dinner here offers a fitting close to the day. Guests can enjoy cocktails like the Cherry Elixir, followed by dishes such as Swaledale lamb leg steak accompanied by pickled salad, mashed potato, and Café de Paris butter, paired with glasses of Pech Sirech Malbec. The meal ends with rich sticky toffee pudding served with caramel sauce and clotted cream ice cream, shared by candlelight in the intimate setting.
How to Book the Exclusive Wuthering Heights Experience
Those interested in the special overnight stay in Cathy’s bedroom replica can apply on Airbnb starting February 20 for a free chance to be one of three couples selected to enjoy this immersive experience. The three-night stays take place between February 27 and March 4 and include customized meals and activities, such as guided rides across the dramatic moorland inspired by the story. Accommodation travel is not included, and bookings are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
