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.
All Historic Retreats
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