Flexible living has evolved far beyond simply renting a room. Today’s best coliving spaces combine beautifully designed homes with wellness, community, work-friendly environments, and lifestyle experiences that traditional renting often lacks.
Across the UK, a new generation of coliving brands is redefining what modern urban living looks like — from luxury city-centre towers to slower wellness-focused communities surrounded by nature.
Here are five of the most interesting coliving concepts in the UK right now.
1. Cohabs (London)
Best for:
International professionals, design lovers, social city living
Website:
https://cohabs.com/cities/london
After major success across Brussels, Paris, Madrid, Milan, and New York, Cohabs officially entered the London market — bringing its highly recognisable design-led coliving concept to the UK.
Cohabs blends beautifully renovated heritage buildings with contemporary interiors and highly social shared spaces. The experience feels polished, international, and intentionally curated for young professionals looking for instant community in a major city.
Residents benefit from:
- Fully furnished private rooms
- Weekly cleaning
- Community events
- Coworking-friendly environments
- Flexible stays
The brand has built a strong reputation globally for creating coliving spaces that feel elevated without becoming corporate.
2. Gravity Co (London & Reading)
Best for:
City professionals, flexible renting, convenience-led living
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Gravity positions itself at the intersection of hospitality and residential living.
With locations in London and Reading, the brand focuses on highly flexible, service-led living designed around busy professionals. Their buildings combine private studios with coworking areas, gyms, lounges, wellness spaces, and regular community programming.
One of Gravity’s strengths is accessibility: residents can move in quickly with minimal setup while still benefiting from a strong social atmosphere.
The aesthetic leans modern, urban, and highly functional — ideal for people prioritising convenience and flexibility.
3. Folk Co-living (London)
Best for:
Long-term renters seeking hotel-style amenities
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Folk has become one of the UK’s most established premium coliving operators.
Their buildings focus heavily on high-quality amenities and beautifully designed communal spaces, offering residents:
- Private studios
- Rooftop terraces
- Gyms
- Wellness facilities
- Coworking lounges
- Cinema rooms
- Community events
Rather than short-stay nomadic living, Folk appeals more to professionals looking for stability, comfort, and a long-term lifestyle upgrade.
The overall feel is refined, calm, and design-conscious.
4. B-Hive Living (Oxfordshire)
Best for:
Wellness-focused living, meaningful community, slower lifestyle
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Based in Oxfordshire, B-Hive Living takes a different approach to coliving by focusing heavily on wellbeing, lifestyle design, and genuine human connection.
Rather than ultra-urban tower living, B-Hive creates wellness-driven shared homes surrounded by greenery, combining:
- Ensuite bedrooms
- Studios and one-bedroom flats
- Large communal gardens
- Biophilic interiors
- Tech-enhanced living
- Wellness experiences
- Carefully curated communities
Many residents are entrepreneurs, remote workers, creatives, and international professionals looking for a healthier, more balanced way of living.
Located between Oxford and Bicester in the heart of Motorsport Valley, B-Hive Living also offers access to one of the UK’s most innovative regions while maintaining a calmer pace of life.
The atmosphere feels intentionally more human, slower, and community-oriented than many city-led coliving brands.
5. ARK Coliving (London)
Best for:
Luxury urban coliving with strong hospitality design
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ARK is one of the newer premium names reshaping London’s coliving scene.
The brand combines luxury interiors with highly service-oriented living environments, including:
- Stylish private studios
- Coworking areas
- Wellness spaces
- Fitness facilities
- Residents’ lounges
- Events programming
ARK positions itself closer to modern hospitality than traditional renting, attracting professionals who want flexibility without sacrificing comfort or aesthetics.
Its spaces feel highly curated, contemporary, and internationally inspired.
Honourable Mention: Dandi
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Dandi deserves mention for pushing the boundaries between rental living, hospitality, sustainability, and smart-home technology.
Their approach focuses heavily on:
- Flexible memberships
- Design-led apartments
- Sustainability
- Smart technology integration
- Wellness-focused urban living
Dandi represents the growing overlap between premium rental housing and lifestyle hospitality brands.
The Future of Coliving in the UK
The UK coliving market has evolved rapidly over the last few years. What began as a niche housing concept for digital nomads has become a serious alternative to traditional renting for professionals seeking:
- Flexibility
- Community
- Better work-life balance
- Wellness
- Convenience
- Design-led environments
Importantly, not all coliving brands are trying to offer the same lifestyle.
Some focus on ultra-urban convenience and hospitality. Others, like B-Hive Living, focus more on wellbeing, slower living, and meaningful human connection.
That diversity is exactly what makes the future of coliving so interesting.
