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
Chapel Studio
Downhead, Somerset, England
A divine, dog-friendly love-nest, sumptuously styled and beautifully set amidst picture-perfect countryside on the edge of the Mendip Hills.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£360 / 3 nts
The Tin Church
Tomatin, The Highlands, Scotland
A cosy couples’ sanctuary set on a 5,000-acre estate in the Scottish Highlands, with the Findhorn river cutting through south facing views framed by distant hills and mountains.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£140 / night
Fort Leicester
Bouley Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands
A historic military stronghold that's rich in comfort and historic drama, expertly transformed into a dog-friendly, distraction-free retreat elevated above Jersey's atmospheric coastline.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 2
From
588 2 nights
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel
Kirkcolm, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel - illuminate your holiday with a stay in a beautifully unique Scottish coastal hotel that doubles up as a charming working lighthouse.
Sleeps: 2-6 per room
Bedrooms: 11
From
£160 / double room
Champing Fordwich
Fordwich, Kent, England
For a true Champing pilgrimage, book a stay at The Church of St Mary the Virgin in England's tiniest town, Fordwich in Kent, just three miles from historic Canterbury.
Sleeps: Up to 12
Bedrooms:
From
£49 pp
Sgt Taylor's Bunker
Barwick, Norfolk, England
Historic, ‘back to basics' camping in a faithfully reconstructed World War One bunker, set amongst soothing North Norfolk woodland.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: Bunks
From
£70 / night (entire bunker)
The Old Station Ticket Office
Pickering, North Yorkshire, England
A detailed conversion of the ticket office and staff quarters at a former station on the Forge Valley Line, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£560 (3 nt)
La Esperanza
Granada, Andalucia, Spain
A grand, authentic hacienda with luxury suites, a swimming pool, and a designer courtyard inspired by the Alhambra, nestled amongst private flower gardens just 35 minutes from Granada.
Sleeps: Up to 14
Bedrooms: 6
From
£394 / night
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
From
£250 / night
Barge Aground
St.Ouen's Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands
A unique Jersey seaside folly, rich in art deco style and captivating history, dog-friendly and boasting direct access to the vast, scenic beach in St. Ouen’s Bay.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
From
£218.40 /nt
Trullo Petrarolo
Monopoli, Puglia, Italy
A traditional, exquisitely restored dwelling with a sun-dappled dining patio and an outdoor pool with sea-and-vineyard views, set on a vast rural estate in southern Italy.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£300/nt
The Old Matlock Hotel and Inn
Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England
An incredible Georgian Grade II-listed former hotel – with two hot tubs and its very own pub! – for larger-than-life group stays in the scenic Derbyshire Dales.
Sleeps: 34
Bedrooms: 15
From
£6832 /wk
