Nigel Huddleston

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Airbnb hosts, the advertising features such as coronavirus are hiding "dangerous and irresponsible", says the government.

owners of the houses as "Covid-19-retreats" and "perfect for the insulation of the family have listed" in The British countryside.

New coronavirus laws of holiday accommodation say should only need to keyworkers, to isolate themselves will be provided.

But some of the offerings on The Site , the immediate booking of rental car, without any security check, Bbc News discovered.

advertised The properties as places for self-isolate, include an "idyllic cottage", a house boat, and even in a castle.

Only a Airbnb host, was contacted by Bbc News said their rent was only for keyworkers.

But others complained that the lockdown had disrupted their business.

In response to the Bbc News , results, tourism Minister Nigel Huddleston said: "Our advice is clear.

"Essential travel does not include, holidays, leisure trips and visits to a second home and the people must stay in your primary residence.

“It's incredibly irresponsible, and dangerous for some owners to be marketing itself as the "isolation-retreats".

"We Are writing to you to companies today like to remind you of your responsibility in This Time . "

This entry was edited to remove the description above, according to the Bbc News , contacted The Host

individuals and companies are liable to fines of up to £960 for breaking these rules, the government added.

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After you contact The Bbc , Airbnb, its "instant book" function for all features is disabled. "We want to host and guests follow The Rules and we have no tolerance for ads that ignore the health or the travel notes," an Airbnb spokesman.

"has allowed The government clear guidance on The Limited circumstances under which the necessary trips and we have taken A Number of steps to support these measures. "Host in the UK are also opening their homes to the NHS and other healthcare providers offered healthcare as part of a global initiative, which has seen More Than 100,000 places to stay available So Far . "

in the Last month, Airbnb announced a global expansion of its "extenuating circumstances" policy, stating all the guests for check-in between 14. March and 31. May have cancellations entitled to a full refund.

In a message, which is acknowledged by The Company , the decision of the guests is causing a refund hardship for many of the hosts had, and he would help pay £200m to the cost of these cancellations.

But a Airbnb-host The Bbc said the messages they had received no clear instructions from The Platform , they were allowed to take no Reservations .

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Source of news: bbc.com