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
Looking Glass Cottage
Brighton, East Sussex, England
The oldest house in Brighton curiously re-imagined as Victorian Alice in Wonderland, filled with quirky surprises and sumptuous décor, superbly located in the heart of the Lanes.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 3
From
£890/wk
The Boars Head Pub
Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, England
Host the greatest lock-in of your lives, in a relaxed 16th century pub and former coaching inn with full bar facilities, cosy rooms and a hot tub, surrounded by the Shropshire Hills AONB.
Sleeps: 23
Bedrooms: 10
From
£3240 / week
Halula Halo
Langport, Somerset, England
A divinely converted Somerset church, complete with a quirky indoor slide, glittering disco karaoke and an al fresco swimming pool, nestled in soothing countryside with plenty of scope for riverside picnics.
Sleeps: 26
Bedrooms: 10
From
£2900 /2 nts
La Esperanza
Granada, Andalucia, Spain
A grand, authentic hacienda with luxury suites, a swimming pool, and a designer courtyard inspired by the Alhambra, nestled amongst private flower gardens just 35 minutes from Granada.
Sleeps: Up to 14
Bedrooms: 6
From
£394 / night
Chillingham Castle
Chillingham, Northumberland, England
Meet the resident ghosts of Britain's ‘most haunted historic castle', surrounded by Northumberland countryside just 20 minutes from the coast.
Sleeps: 2-7 per unit (24 total)
Bedrooms: 8 apartments
From
£126 / night
The Welsh Gatehouse
Mathern, Monmouthshire, Wales
Inspire your creative spirit in Grade II listed, castle-style Monmouthshire accommodation for two, exquisitely steeped in centuries of history and romance.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£315 / night
Sub Bnb
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Be part of history, with a unique stay aboard a restored World War II sub, floating proudly in Wisconsin's historic Manitowoc River.
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 9
From
£376 / night
Palmers Folly
Holkham, Norfolk, England
An exclusive and luxurious Grade II-listed couples' retreat, set on North Norfolk's elegant 25,000-acre Holkham Estate.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£809 (7nts)
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
Art Deco House UK
Shanklin, Isle of Wight, Isle Of Wight, England
Spectacular cliff top art deco house with stunning sea views and period features on the Isle of Wight.
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 6 (+1)
From
£3,400/weekend
Kilmartin Castle
Kilmartin, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Exclusive rule of an authentic, sustainable, and exquisitely restored castle that dates all the way back to the 16th century, located within Scotland’s most concentrated collection of archaeological sites.
Sleeps: 10 exclusive
Bedrooms: 5
From
£1,000 / night
The Old Station Allerston
Pickering, North Yorkshire, England
Live the first-class life at The Old Station, where three stunning railway carriages await at the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors.
Sleeps: up to 6 per carriage
Bedrooms: 2-3 per carriage
From
£564 /week
