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
Twentieth Century B&B
Birchington-on-Sea, Kent, England
A loving and authentic homage to Art Deco, perfectly set just four minutes' walk from the beach at Minnis Bay.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 4
From
£75 / nt
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
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
Sham Castle
Acton Burnell, Shropshire, England
A historic, captivating, and luxurious Grade II-listed folly, gently elevated over immaculate landscaped gardens and a shimmering lake in rural Shropshire.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 3
From
£867 (3 nights)
St Curig's Church
Capel Curig, County Conwy, Wales
Experience heaven on Earth in this charmingly converted 19th century church, with sociable village life and a backdrop of the breathtaking Snowdonia mountains built in.
Sleeps: Up to 16
Bedrooms: 6
From
£750 / night
LV14 SULA Lightship
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
Escape to the water and enjoy a unique and scenic adult-only stay aboard a historic British Lightship, beautifully restored and enchantingly moored in the Gloucester Docks, in the Cotswolds.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£166 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
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel
Kirkcolm, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel - illuminate your holiday with a stay in a beautifully unique Scottish coastal hotel that doubles up as a charming working lighthouse.
Sleeps: 2-6 per room
Bedrooms: 11
From
£160 / double room
The Coastguard Lookout
Dungeness, Kent, England
Arguably one of the most fabulously positioned places to stay in the UK, offering some of the most unique accommodation you'll ever find, Coastguard Lookout is definitely one for your radar.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
From
£658 (2 nts)
Lightship Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A cutting-edge floating haven, crafted by an award-winning architect, and peacefully moored in North Amsterdam's creative hub.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£290 / 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
From
£453 (3 nts)
Prince's Carriage
Bodiam, Sussex, England
Live like rural royalty in an exquisitely restored 19th century carriage, set amongst 200 alluring acres of fresh Sussex farmland.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£548 (1 week)
