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
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)
Blue Monkey Cornwall
Kingsand, Cornwall, England
A sumptuous, dog-friendly coastal cottage for whole-family escapes, steeped in fascinating history and beautifully set just 25 metres from the sea.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From
£999 / week
The Cell Block
Clifton, Texas, USA
Judge and jury have spoken: doing time just got a whole lot more fun at The Cell Block, where you're invited to holiday in luxurious solitary confinement at this old city jail in Texas!
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£170 / night
Arctic Lighthouse Hotel
A captivating, story-rich retreat, peacefully nestled at the foot of a former lighthouse on Finland's largest sea island, for expansive views across the Gulf of Bothnia.
Sleeps: Varies per room
Bedrooms: Varies per room
From
£85 / night (2 guests)
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
The Knoll Tower
Shifnal, Shropshire, England
Historic former hunting lodge in Shropshire's Weston Park - a romantic retreat for two.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£723 for a 7 night stay
Bodiam Glamping Coach
Bodiam, Sussex, England
A time-capsule railway carriage from the 1960s, beautifully styled and perfectly positioned in the unspoilt Rother Valley, with outstanding 14th century castle views.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
From
£135 inclusive
The Tower Latchingdon
Latchingdon, Essex, England
An elegantly historic Essex retreat, set in an ancient village and surrounded by the fresh, rolling landscapes of the South Downs.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£656 (3 nights)
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
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
Camillia Boatel
Edinburgh, Scotland
A sustainable, bespoke-crafted lime-green haven, rich in hotel-suite comfort and permanently docked just minutes away from Edinburgh's iconic Royal Mile.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 3
From
£350 / night
Gooderham's Carriage
Bodiam, Sussex, England
Saddle up the horses and head for the East Sussex countryside, for a romantic stay for two in a charming vintage-style carriage.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£558 (1 week)
