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Historic Retreats

Play the lead in your very own holiday fable with a stay in one of these incredible historic hideaways. 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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Art Deco House UK

Art Deco House UK

England / Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Spectacular cliff top art deco house with stunning sea views and period features on the Isle of Wight.
Sleeps: 17
Bedrooms: 6 (+1)
Trullo Fico

Trullo Fico

Italy / Ostuni, Puglia
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
Midweek offer The Harpy Houseboat

The Harpy Houseboat

England / Tower Bridge, London
Welcome aboard London's oldest houseboat, The Harpy, with unrivalled majestic views of Tower Bridge.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Brynkir Tower

Brynkir Tower

Wales / Garndolbenmaen, Gwynedd
A gorgeous five-storey Gothic folly to make you feel like kings and queens of the castle, nestled in the rural heart of Snowdonia National Park.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Rye Windmill

Rye Windmill

England / Rye, East Sussex
A friendly, family-run B&B in an iconic Grade II-listed landmark, perfectly nestled on the banks of a picturesque river.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 10
Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge

Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge

England / Portland Bill, Dorset
Leave everyday life far behind in this heartwarming cottage, romantically positioned by an 18th century lighthouse on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Kempt Tower

Kempt Tower

Channel Islands / St Ouen's Bay, Jersey
Indulge in a laughter-fuelled ‘sleepover' with your favourite people (and dogs) in an elegantly converted Martello tower that boasts magnificent 360-degree views of Jersey's longest beach.
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: Open plan
Llancayo Windmill

Llancayo Windmill

Wales / Near Usk, Monmouthshire
Luxurious self-catering accommodation for 12 in a historic windmill with spectacular views of the Welsh countryside.
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: 6
The Bunker

The Bunker

England / Sennen, Cornwall
You wouldn't usually associate peace, quiet and boundless luxury with a former WWII operations bunker - but that's exactly what's on offer at The Bunker in Sennen.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 4

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