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
Casa Chroma
Snettisham, Norfolk, England
Casa Chroma is a uniquely styled Norfolk house that's perfect for group holidays and celebrations that call for a little something extra!
Sleeps: 18
Bedrooms: 9
Bedrooms: 9
From £3289 (7 nights)
Cornflower Cottage
Taunton, Somerset, England
A luxurious conversion of a Grade II-listed, 16th century rural Somerset barn, complete with an indoor swimming pool and an al fresco hot tub.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms: 2
From £495/ shrtbrk
The Water Castle
Newton, Northumberland, England
Totally unique, utterly charming, and undoubtedly one of the prettiest former water towers in the country, The Water Castle in gorgeous Northumberland blends ‘rural' and ‘regal' for that very special escape to the country.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms: 2
From £358 (3 nights)
The Old Stout House
Rye, East Sussex, England
A vintage timber-framed retreat, filled with historic charm and colourful creature comforts galore, beautifully set in the beating heart of ancient Rye.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms: 4
From £250 / night
Magherintemple Lodge
Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Experience all the fun of the seaside while you stay in an charmingly historic chocolate-box haven on the North Antrim Coast.
Sleeps: 4 (2 adults 2 children)
Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms: 2
From £380 (2 nights)
The Witches Mill
Immerse your souls in magic and mystery with a family-friendly stay in the Isle of Man’s oldest windmill, a major hub for witchcraft in times past and a short walk away from the medieval Castle Rushen.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms: 4
From £200 /nt
Okel Tor Mine
Calstock, Cornwall, England
Beauty, peace and calm combine in two romantic Cornish riverside retreats: the former Smithy and Captain's Office of a Victorian tin mine.
Sleeps:
Bedrooms: 1 per cottage
Bedrooms: 1 per cottage
From £63 / night
Champing Holme Lacy
Hereford, Herefordshire, England
An unforgettable Champing experience at St Cuthbert's Church awaits - a medieval sandstone beauty just outside the quiet village of Holme Lacy in Herefordshire.
Sleeps: Up to 8
Bedrooms: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From £49 pp
Ketch
Killough, County Down, Northern Ireland
Make memories on the wild shores of the Irish Sea at Ketch, tucked away in the shadow of Ireland's tallest onshore lighthouse.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms: 2
From £386 (2 nights)
Champing Beaumaris
Beaumaris, Anglesey, Wales
Take your pew in an active hillside church that’s beloved by the welcoming local community, secluded in an Anglesey village with idyllic views to Llanddona beach
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms:
Bedrooms:
From £49 /night
The Old Water Tank
Liss, Hampshire, England
A creatively restored unique retreat with enormous windows and a dedicated cinema space, petfriendly and set within the South Downs National Park.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
From £120 / night
Hen Wrych Hall Tower
Abergele, County Conwy, Wales
Snuggle up together at Hen Wrych Hall Tower - an utterly romantic fortress for two complete with an open fire, a luxurious slipper bath and a magnificent, hand-carved four-poster bed!
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
From £436 / week
