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
Thirlestane Castle
Lauder, Scottish Borders, Scotland
An exquisite 16th century castle nestled in the heart of the Scottish Borders, Thirlestane is the ultimate castle experience.
Sleeps: 2-16
Bedrooms: 8
From
£230 /night
Casa Siza
Mexico City, Ciudad de Mexico
An artistic sanctuary in Mexico City, designed by a multiple award-winning architect and furnished by a renowned interior designer, for a remarkable escape packed with unique and captivating style.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£795 /nt
The Harpy Houseboat
Tower Bridge, London, England
Welcome aboard London's oldest houseboat, The Harpy, with unrivalled majestic views of Tower Bridge.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 4
From
£800 /night
Cubitts
White Horse Common, Norfolk, England
A ‘wow-factor' conversion of an historic Norfolk mill, with four luxurious floors of accommodation that's ideal for special group breaks.
Sleeps: 9
Bedrooms: 4
From
£1,367 (7 nts)
The Old Chapel Annexe
Nayland, Suffolk, England
A quintessentially English break awaits, in a heavenly holiday home exquisitely set in Suffolk's Constable country.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£500 (7 nts)
Orchardleigh Church Lodge
Frome, Somerset, England
A divine, pet-friendly escape, complete with a private garden and hot tub, deliciously secluded by a shimmering lake on a historic 500-acre Somerset estate.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£250 / night
Trickers Mill
Woodbridge, Suffolk, England
A historic and beautifully restored Grade II listed windmill, complete with a private courtyard and soothing Suffolk views to the River Deben.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£95 / night
Lantern & Larks Exton Park
Oakham, Rutland, England
Plan a visit to Lantern & Larks' inimitible luxury glamping accommodation in historical Exton Park, in Oakham, Rutland.
Sleeps: 6 per tent
Bedrooms: 3 per tent
From
£352 (4nt)
Mayen Estate
Rothiemay, The Highlands, Scotland
A sumptuous collection of hot-tub retreats for couples and families, secluded on a sweeping, heritage-rich Scottish estate in the natureful Deveron Valley.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£198/night
ARC Painswick
Painswick, Gloucestershire, England
A Grade II-listed retreat with a heated outdoor pool for the ultimate in large-group breaks, beautifully restored by a renowned team of architects and secluded in the heart of the "Queen of the Cotswolds".
Sleeps: 24
Bedrooms: 9
From
£2,900 /nt
Bao Bei
Granada, Nicaragua
A jaw-dropping villa with custom-designed furniture, bespoke lighting, and a sumptuous, palm-fringed courtyard with an al fresco shower and pool, peacefully secluded in Granada’s historic centre.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£235 / night
The Black Castle
Coolbaun, Tipperary, Ireland
Travel back through time with an ‘over-knight' stay for two in a majestically authentic 16th century Gaelic castle.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£274 / night
