Historic Retreats

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Play the lead in your very own holiday fable with a stay in one of these incredible historic retreats. Each of our handpicked selection has its own long list of beguiling stories from a bygone era, so check in and immerse yourself in their wonders.

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Historic Retreats Accommodation Types

A castle surrounded by Scottish HIghland countryside

Castles & Follies

Relive history and stay in a fairytale castle or folly; a fun experience for the family or a romantic break for two. From Gothic chateaux or Scottish castles to ancient fortresses and follies, booking a holiday in a venue steeped in intrigue and tradition will not disappoint.

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Black grand piano forte inside a religious chapel with ornate red and gold religious paintings on the domed ceiling

Churches & Chapels

Find your own sanctuary and divine setting with a stay in a beautifully converted church or chapel. Once consigned to parsons and vicars, these incredibly historic and ancient venues now offer a chance to holiday out of the ordinary.

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Brick and sandstone entrance archway to Palmers Folly a Grade II-listed building on Holkham Estate, Norfolk.

Gatehouses & Tollhouses

Book a stay in a converted Gatehouse or Tollhouse and get an added dose of fascinating history. As gateways to buildings of significance, many of these unusual buildings have been renovated and modernised to provide an unforgettable holiday experience.

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All Historic Retreats

The Knoll Tower

Shifnal, Shropshire, England

Historic former hunting lodge in Shropshire's Weston Park - a romantic retreat for two.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £723 for a 7 night stay

ARC Padstow

St Issey, Cornwall, England

A former 18th century listed manor house, grandly restored by master architects for budding lords and ladies, nestled in the heart of a tranquil Cornish village just outside Padstow.

Sleeps: 26
Bedrooms: 12

From £635.29 /nt

A WWII operations bunker in Sennen Cornwall

The Bunker

Sennen, Cornwall, England

You wouldn't usually associate peace, quiet and boundless luxury with a former WWII operations bunker - but that's exactly what's on offer at The Bunker in Sennen.

Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 4

From £693 / week

Lightship Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

A cutting-edge floating haven, crafted by an award-winning architect, and peacefully moored in North Amsterdam's creative hub.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £290 / night

The Folly

Hambledon, Hampshire, England

Carve out your very own piece of holiday history in this detached Hambledon hideaway that's a perfect base for romantics and sporty types.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £419 (7nts)

Ermita del Carmen

Carcabuey, Andalucia, Spain

Ermita del Carmen is a stunning 15th century chapel conversion, set within the soul-soothing natural heart of Andalucia.

Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4

From £580 / night

Sofa and beans bags with cushions, toy tipi tent and one camp bed set up inside a Church

Champing Aldwincle

Aldwincle, Northamptonshire, England

Snuggle down inside the original Champing church - All Saints in Aldwincle, a beautiful ancient space in Northamptonshire.

Sleeps: Up to 12
Bedrooms:

From £49 pp

Knock Old Castle

Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland

Whisk yourself away to the Ayrshire coast and the magnificent Knock Old Castle for a fairy-tale holiday like no other.

Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4

From £1879 / week

Aikwood Tower

Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Relax and enjoy the finer things in life surrounded by warmth and luxury, in an award-winning, authentic medieval tower set in the bracing Scottish Borders.

Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5

From £1800 (3nts)