Historic Retreats
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.
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.
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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All Historic Retreats
The Tower
Whaley, nr Bolsover, Derbyshire, England
A vibrant, stylishly converted water tower set amongst six beautiful acres of Derbyshire countryside, close to the ancient castle-town of Bolsover for a fairytale escape.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£480 (2 nts)
Radio Tower
Saint Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands
Stay in one of Jersey's most iconic and unique buildings, with dramatic 360-degree coastal views all around that promise to take you far away from everyday life.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£190 / night
The Summer House
Wroxeter, Shropshire, England
An historically romantic, view-filled Shropshire country retreat for two, attached to a unique octagonal tower.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£323 (2 nts)
The Windmill Blackthorn Hill
Blackthorn, Oxfordshire, England
An extraordinary adults-only escape, in a historic Oxfordshire landmark that boasts breathtaking 360-degree views of three different counties
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£235 /night
Vista Point
East Preston, Sussex, England
Listed beachside holiday home, designed by architect Patrick Gwynne, located on quiet estate in East Preston, West Sussex.
Sleeps: 9
Bedrooms: 5
From
£1000 (4 nights mid-week)
Dunstan Hall
Craster, Northumberland, England
Spirit your loved ones away to a magnificent, Grade II*-listed country retreat, rich in fascinating history and secluded in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to the Northumberland coast.
Sleeps: 18
Bedrooms: 10
From
£1950 (3nts)
The Folly at Old Melrose
Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland
A charming retreat for two, surrounded by woodland and birdsong on a historic Scottish Borders estate by the tranquil River Tweed.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£595/week
The Generals Quarters
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
An elegant Grade I-listed retreat with historic royal connections and a 17th century treehouse in its extensive grounds, peacefully secluded in rural Shropshire for grand group getaways.
Sleeps: 14
Bedrooms: 7
From
£1886 /2 nts
Tomatin Sporting Lodge
Tomatin, The Highlands, Scotland
A spectacular 19th century retreat for large, wow-factor group breaks, surrounded by 1800 garden acres in a Scottish Highlands village close to Cairngorms National Park.
Sleeps: 18
Bedrooms: 12
From
£3,155 (3 nights)
Chateau Angus Glens
Airlie, Angus, Scotland
Be the kings and queens of a magnificent 18th century fairytale castle, set within a 30,000-acre estate that's in easy reach of both the Cairngorms, and the sweeping coast.
Sleeps: 18
Bedrooms: 9
From
£5,655 (3 nights)
Orchardleigh Castle
Frome, Somerset, England
Give your break a touch of regal polish, in a private dog-friendly castle with a scenic outdoor hot tub, set on an historic, 500-acre Somerset estate.
Sleeps: Up to 24
Bedrooms: 8
From
£600 / night
The Pumphouse
Hilgay, Norfolk, England
Refurbished former pump house in Hilgay, Norfolk, offering luxurious self-catering accommodation over three floors.
Sleeps: 14
Bedrooms: 5
From
£350 / night
