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
The Old Sunday School and Vestry
Cromer, Norfolk, England
An elegant townhouse and Grade II-listed chapel, rich in historic charm and furnished in soothing vintage style, with sandy Norfolk beaches mere moments away.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£407/week
Eightlands
Hampton Bishop, Herefordshire, England
Eightlands - step blissfully back in time, with a warmly romantic stay in a thatched Herefordshire village cottage for two.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£334 (1 week)
Unimog Army Ambulance
Friskney, Lincolnshire, England
A thrilling stay in a cosily-converted rescue vehicle parked on a Linconshire lake, in a rural area that boasts picture-perfect views of gorgeous Lincolnshire.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£70 /night
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)
The Forest House
Turners Hill, Sussex, England
A 17th century fairytale retreat with a thatched roof, secluded in the woods on one of the highest points of the Sussex Weald, for spectacular views of the North and South Downs.
Sleeps: 8-10
Bedrooms: 5
From
£375 / night
Osea Island
UK / Blackwater Estuary, Essex, England
A blissfully exclusive private island retreat in the Blackwater Estuary in Essex with a range of onsite amenities.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£225 / night
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
Trickers Mill
Woodbridge, Suffolk, England
A historic and beautifully restored Grade II listed windmill, complete with a private courtyard and soothing Suffolk views to the River Deben.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£95 / night
Loch Tummel Country House
Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland
An ornate, turreted Perthshire haven for grand large group stays, complete with abundant outdoor games and a magnificent loch-and-mountain vista.
Sleeps: 26
Bedrooms: 10
From
£13820 /wk
Casa Chroma
Snettisham, Norfolk, England
Casa Chroma is a uniquely styled Norfolk house that's perfect for group holidays and celebrations that call for a little something extra!
Sleeps: 18
Bedrooms: 9
From
£3289 (7 nights)
The Windmill Blackthorn Hill
Blackthorn, Oxfordshire, England
An extraordinary adults-only escape, in a historic Oxfordshire landmark that boasts breathtaking 360-degree views of three different counties
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£235 /night
Tomatin Sporting Lodge
Tomatin, The Highlands, Scotland
A spectacular 19th century retreat for large, wow-factor group breaks, surrounded by 1800 garden acres in a Scottish Highlands village close to Cairngorms National Park.
Sleeps: 18
Bedrooms: 12
From
£3,155 (3 nights)
