Historic Retreats

Fort Leicester
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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The Railway Cottage at Lavender Hill

Williton, Somerset, England

Pack your bags for a special railway adventure at Railway Cottage - a gorgeous Somerset bolt hole built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel himself!
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £425 short brk

The Lodge in the Loch

Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Savour perfect, breath-taking views of the iconic Old Man of Storr from a historic Isle of Skye fishing lodge, as shimmering loch-water laps gently against the walls.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £450 / night

The Well House

Finstall nr Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England

A soothing Worcestershire sanctuary with a garden hot tub and a showstopping dining table created from a 40-foot well, secluded on a four-acre farm estate with rolling countryside views.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £520 (3 nights)

The Brewery Vaults

Freshford, nr Bath, Somerset, England

For a very special escape to stunning Somerset, the Brewery Vaults provides stylish luxury for four in the gorgeous village of Freshford.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £785 (7 nights)

River House

Rye, East Sussex, England

A vibrant, design-led 70's-inspired retreat that offers direct access to the shimmering River Rother, with medieval Rye and Camber Sands in easy reach.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £200 / night

The Long House

Sheepwash, Devon, England

The Long House - a large and lovely thatched Devon farmhouse, complete with its very own landing strip, that's ideal for group breaks filled with rural relaxation.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £399 (1 week)

Number 36 and The Roxy

Axbridge, Somerset, England

A stylishly converted Georgian coaching inn with its own art deco 36-seater cinema.
Sleeps: 9
Bedrooms: 4
From £500 /night

Eco Fisherman's Cottage

Arrieta, Lanzarote, Spain

A quaint and historic off-grid retreat, featuring soothing sea views and an authentic slice of rustic village life in Lanzarote.
Sleeps:
Bedrooms: 1
From £110 / night

The Windmill Scarborough

Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

A unique and mesmerising Grade II-listed retreat, less than five minutes' walk from the town centre in England's original seaside resort.
Sleeps: 2 per apartment
Bedrooms: 1 per apartment
From £115 / night

Kiln Wing, Old Corn Mill

Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Escape from everyday life with a romantic break in a lovingly converted County Antrim corn mill, where your soundtrack is the gentle rushing river.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £271 (2 nights)

Lighthouse Cottage

Walney, Cumbria, England

A unique family cottage that's styled for luxurious nautical comfort, with glorious sea-and-wildlife views from the mesmerising South Walney Nature Reserve.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £453 (3 nts)

Trullo Fico

Ostuni, Puglia, Italy

A unique blend of contemporary style and ancient tradition awaits, in a family-friendly Puglian haven you won't want to leave.    
Sleeps: 8/9
Bedrooms: 3
From £999 / week