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
Milovaig House
Lower Milovaig, Isle of Skye, Scotland
A cosily restored 19th century crofter's house with a wood-burning hot tub, remotely nestled on the atmospheric, windswept cliffs of the Isle of Skye.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
From
£205 / night
Masbury Station Signal Box
Nr Wells, Somerset, England
A dog-friendly, heritage-steeped retreat with upside-down living that showcases peaceful Somerset woodland-and-railway views to perfection.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£110 / night
The Folly
Hambledon, Hampshire, England
Carve out your very own piece of holiday history in this detached Hambledon hideaway that's a perfect base for romantics and sporty types.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£419 (7nts)
Oswestry Church
Oswestry, Shropshire, England
A cool celestial conversion by the Welsh border, ideal for group breaks in a lively setting filled with art, style and colour.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 3
From
£150 / night
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
Bircham Windmill
Great Bircham, Norfolk, England
Wind back time in a stylish shepherd's hut set within a historic windmill complex in the refreshing heart of Norfolk.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£55 / night (shepherd's hut)
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)
The Laundry Retreat
Llanrhaeadr, Denbighshire, Wales
Luxury log-cabin-style hideaways, surrounded by breath-taking gardens on a historic Grade II-listed property in North Wales.
Sleeps: 2 per roundhouse
Bedrooms: 1 per roundhouse
From
£145 / night
The Boars Head Pub
Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, England
Host the greatest lock-in of your lives, in a relaxed 16th century pub and former coaching inn with full bar facilities, cosy rooms and a hot tub, surrounded by the Shropshire Hills AONB.
Sleeps: 23
Bedrooms: 10
From
£3240 / week
Santa Marta de Portuzelo Castle
Viana do Castelo, Porto/North Portugal
A grand and captivating large group retreat, rich in historic detail and surrounded by North Portugal's trademark rural beauty.
Sleeps: 16+
Bedrooms: 9
From
£528 / night
Mount Congreve Forest Hotel
Kilmeaden, County Waterford, Ireland
An eclectic collection of hand-crafted cabins with private hot tubs, bell tents and historic lodges, magically secluded in the vast, idyllic gardens of an 18th century estate in Ireland’s Ancient East.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£163 /night
Elmley Nature Reserve Shepherds Huts
Sheerness, Kent, England
Eclectic accommodation and seasonally-inspired dining on a National Nature Reserve in Kent, with an abundance of wildlife right on your doorstep.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£120 / night
