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 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
Tainaron Blue
Mani, Peloponnese, Greece
Experience elaborate architectural design in a piece of history at Tainaron blue - a fabulous hotel in a converted Tower of Mani set by azure shores on the southernmost tip of mainland Greece.
Sleeps:
Bedrooms: 4
From
£200 / night
007 Mill
Potter Heigham, Norfolk, England
A unique, historic James Bond-themed windmill, complete with private mooring on the sparkling Norfolk Broads... for panoramic views to (a) thrill!
Sleeps: 5 (+2)
Bedrooms: 3
From
£1,831 (7 nights)
The Lighthouse Hide
Walney, Cumbria, England
A stylish and cheerful cottage that's rich in nautical romance, beautifully positioned in the heart of the rugged, windswept South Walney Nature Reserve.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£420 (3 nts)
Fenton Tower
North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland
Reinvent yourself as ancient Scottish royalty, in a historic castle tower that looks over the majestic countryside (and the many golf courses!) of East Lothian.
Sleeps: 13
Bedrooms: 7
From
£1875 / night
Fletland Mill
Stamford, Lincolnshire, England
A historic, lovingly converted riverside retreat on the edge of the Fens, filled with welcoming warmth and surrounded by wildlife-steeped countryside.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From
£209 / night
Champing Wolfhampcote
Rugby, Warwickshire, England
Enjoy an exclusive Champing stay at historic listed St Peter's Church, the only surviving building of the long-gone village of Wolfhampcote in rural Warwickshire.
Sleeps: Up to 12
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£49 pp
Bao Bei
Granada, Nicaragua
A jaw-dropping villa with custom-designed furniture, bespoke lighting, and a sumptuous, palm-fringed courtyard with an al fresco shower and pool, peacefully secluded in Granada’s historic centre.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£235 / night
The Tower at Dollarbeg Castle
Dollarbeg, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
A royally luxurious apartment in an ancient fairytale castle, complete with a cinema room and a panoramic rooftop tower, peacefully secluded in Scotland's smallest county.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£235 / night
Mount Sandford Manor House
Barnstaple, Devon, England
An opulent, ten-bedroom retreat with a cinema room, a large outdoor hot tub, and a barbecue hut, nestled in rural North Devon.
Sleeps: 24 (+7)
Bedrooms: 10
From
£3013 / week
The Old Station Ticket Office
Pickering, North Yorkshire, England
A detailed conversion of the ticket office and staff quarters at a former station on the Forge Valley Line, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£560 (3 nt)
Burgh Island Hotel
Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, England
An iconic South Devon Art Deco retreat, imbued with glamour and boating a distinguished roll-call of celebrity guests.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£325 / night
