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
Twentieth Century B&B
Birchington-on-Sea, Kent, England
A loving and authentic homage to Art Deco, perfectly set just four minutes' walk from the beach at Minnis Bay.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 4
From
£75 / nt
Elizabeth Fort
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Two adjoining self-contained retreats with cosy wood-burning stoves and cathedral views, expertly created from a restored 17th century fort in the bustling centre of Cork City .
Sleeps: 3
Bedrooms: 2 per house
From
£380 /2 nts
Mount Sandford Manor House
Barnstaple, Devon, England
An opulent, ten-bedroom retreat with a cinema room, a large outdoor hot tub, and a barbecue hut, nestled in rural North Devon.
Sleeps: 24 (+7)
Bedrooms: 10
From
£3013 / week
The Tower at Dollarbeg Castle
Dollarbeg, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
A royally luxurious apartment in an ancient fairytale castle, complete with a cinema room and a panoramic rooftop tower, peacefully secluded in Scotland's smallest county.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£235 / night
Samaritan Tank
Friskney, Lincolnshire, England
A former battlefield staple, jaw-droppingly restored and beautifully positioned on a lake, for peaceful, nature-steeped views of rural Lincolnshire.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£70 /night
Knock Old Castle
Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland
Whisk yourself away to the Ayrshire coast and the magnificent Knock Old Castle for a fairy-tale holiday like no other.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From
£1879 / week
Station House
St Bees, Cumbria, England
A former Victorian waiting room at St Bees Railway Station, now a unique self-catering holiday home.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£465 /week
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)
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)
Longships
The Lizard, Cornwall, England
A sumptuous, white-walled lighthouse cottage, featuring dramatic Cornish clifftop views and endless coastal walks.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£323 (2 nights)
Haldon Belvedere Penthouse Apartment
Exeter, Devon, England
Live the high life in a captivating Devon landmark, a Grade II-listed 18th century folly elevated on a remote edge of Exeter, with breath-taking 360-degree rooftop views.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£250 / night
Shooting Box Tower
Battle, Sussex, England
A characterful and imposing lodge on an historic Sussex estate, with far-reaching countryside views and plenty to explore.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From
£168 /night
