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
Champing Limpenhoe
Limpenhoe, Norfolk, England
Relax and recharge in a divine haven that dates all the way back to the 12th century, beautifully situated in a rural village within Norfolk Broads National Park.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms:
From
£49 /night
The Temple
Euston, Suffolk, England
A domed 18th century retreat with a mesmerising blend of historic features and sumptuous modern luxuries, secluded in the picture-perfect heart of a vast Suffolk estate.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 2-4
From
£300 / night
Champing Holme Lacy
Hereford, Herefordshire, England
An unforgettable Champing experience at St Cuthbert's Church awaits - a medieval sandstone beauty just outside the quiet village of Holme Lacy in Herefordshire.
Sleeps: Up to 8
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£49 pp
Llancayo Windmill
Near Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales
Luxurious self-catering accommodation for 12 in a historic windmill with spectacular views of the Welsh countryside.
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: 6
From
£2427 for a 7 night stay
Moat Island Glamping
Haveringland, Norfolk, England
Whimsical, luxurious glamping accommodation with generous facilities and a natural swimming pond, enchantingly secluded within the moat of a rural Norfolk estate.
Sleeps: 5 per unit
Bedrooms: Open plan
From
£65 / night (bell tent)
The Old Chapel Annexe
Nayland, Suffolk, England
A quintessentially English break awaits, in a heavenly holiday home exquisitely set in Suffolk's Constable country.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£500 (7 nts)
The Engine House
Porthtowan, Cornwall, England
A characterful, TV-featured retreat that's steeped in Cornish heritage, Grade II-listed and perfectly located in the heart of ‘Poldark country' with stunning ocean views.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 3
From
£743 (3 nights)
Fort Leicester
Bouley Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands
A historic military stronghold that's rich in comfort and historic drama, expertly transformed into a dog-friendly, distraction-free retreat elevated above Jersey's atmospheric coastline.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 2
From
588 2 nights
Poyntzfield House
Near Jemimaville, The Highlands, Scotland
A grand Georgian mansion with its own indoor/outdoor swimming pool, set amongst vast, immaculate garden grounds on Scotland’s atmospheric Black Isle, for unforgettable large-group escapes.
Sleeps: 18
Bedrooms: 8
From
£2995/ 3nts
Suffolk Skytower
Woolverstone, Suffolk, England
An awe-inspiring 80ft landmark tower ideal for large group celebrations, with panoramic rural views of the Shotley Peninsula.
Sleeps: 18
Bedrooms: 9
From
£3038 (1 week)
The Old Chapel
Baldersdale, County Durham, England
Come and discover Baldersdale's breathtaking Area of Outstanding Beauty in a much-loved, stunning chapel cottage steeped in local tradition.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£326 / week
The Summer House
Wroxeter, Shropshire, England
An historically romantic, view-filled Shropshire country retreat for two, attached to a unique octagonal tower.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£323 (2 nts)
