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.
Discover more
All Historic Retreats
Knock Old Castle
Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland
Whisk yourself away to the Ayrshire coast and the magnificent Knock Old Castle for a fairy-tale holiday like no other.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms: 4
From £1879 / week
The Tower Latchingdon
Latchingdon, Essex, England
An elegantly historic Essex retreat, set in an ancient village and surrounded by the fresh, rolling landscapes of the South Downs.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms: 3
From £656 (3 nights)
The Carriage at High Barn Heritage
Halstead, Essex, England
A lovingly restored vintage train carriage, calmly secluded in a green North Essex village with scenic riverside walks almost on the doorstep.
Sleeps: 2 (+2)
Bedrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
From £501 (7 nights)
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
Bedrooms: 4
From £500 /night
Villa Ca'Damare
An exclusive, architect-restored villa with a private Mediterranean garden, mesmerisingly secluded within the natural park of Cinque Terre for incredible views of the Gulf of Poets and the soaring Apuan Alps.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
From £300 / night
Brynkir Tower
Garndolbenmaen, Gwynedd, Wales
A gorgeous five-storey Gothic folly to make you feel like kings and queens of the castle, nestled in the rural heart of Snowdonia National Park.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms: 2
From £843 (7 nights)
Carraigin Castle
Headford, County Galway, Ireland
An authentic 13th century manor house taken from the pages of an idyllic fairytale, surrounded by seven rural acres on the shores of one of Ireland's largest lakes.
Sleeps: Up to 12
Bedrooms: 7
Bedrooms: 7
From £195 / night
Orchardleigh Boathouse
Frome, Somserset, Somerset, England
A tranquil and romantic dog-friendly hot tub retreat for two, nestled on the edge of a sparkling lake on a historic 500-acre Somerset estate.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
From £270 / night
Cubitts
White Horse Common, Norfolk, England
A ‘wow-factor' conversion of an historic Norfolk mill, with four luxurious floors of accommodation that's ideal for special group breaks.
Sleeps: 9
Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms: 4
From £1367 (7 nts)
Apley Hall
Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England
A grand, indulgent castle-inspired retreat with a cinema room, gym and sauna, set amongst rolling Shropshire parkland that overlooks the shimmering River Severn.
Sleeps: 23
Bedrooms: 8
Bedrooms: 8
From £920 /night
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
Bedrooms: 3
From £453 (3 nts)
The Railway Hotel Fordingbridge
Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England
A boutique, heritage-steeped retreat with elegant train-themed rooms and a first-class dining carriage, secluded in an ancient riverside New Forest town.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1-2 per room
Bedrooms: 1-2 per room
From £127 / night
