Historic Retreats

Historic Retreats Accommodation Types

A castle surrounded by Scottish HIghland countryside

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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Black grand piano forte inside a religious chapel with ornate red and gold religious paintings on the domed ceiling

Churches & Chapels

Find your own sanctuary and divine setting with a stay in a beautifully converted church or chapel. Once consigned to parsons and vicars, these incredibly historic and ancient venues now offer a chance to holiday out of the ordinary.

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Brick and sandstone entrance archway to Palmers Folly a Grade II-listed building on Holkham Estate, Norfolk.

Gatehouses & Tollhouses

Book a stay in a converted Gatehouse or Tollhouse and get an added dose of fascinating history. As gateways to buildings of significance, many of these unusual buildings have been renovated and modernised to provide an unforgettable holiday experience.

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All Historic Retreats

The Folly

Hambledon, Hampshire, England

Carve out your very own piece of holiday history in this detached Hambledon hideaway that's a perfect base for romantics and sporty types.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £419 (7nts)

The Harpy Houseboat

Tower Bridge, London, England

Welcome aboard London's oldest houseboat, The Harpy, with unrivalled majestic views of Tower Bridge.

Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 4

From £800 /night

Muckrach Castle

Grantown-on-Spey, The Highlands, Scotland

An imposing 16th century retreat for grand group celebrations, secluded in private rural grounds with spectacular river-and-mountain views in the Scottish Highlands.

Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5

From £1295 -2695/wk

Orchardleigh Castle

Frome, Somerset, England

Give your break a touch of regal polish, in a private dog-friendly castle with a scenic outdoor hot tub, set on an historic, 500-acre Somerset estate.

Sleeps: Up to 24
Bedrooms: 8

From £600 / night

Chateau Mareuil

Brigueil-le-Chantre, Aquitaine, France

Ancient history and contemporary comfort combine at Château Mareuil, a regally rural French home-from-home.

Sleeps: Up to 12
Bedrooms: 4

From €1995 / week

Temple of Diana

Shifnal, Shropshire, England

For a truly unique escape, the Temple of Diana blends classical architecture and a heavenly location, making for a stay you'll treasure for a lifetime.

Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3

From £1679 for a 7 night stay

Suffolk Skytower

Woolverstone, Suffolk, England

An awe-inspiring 80ft landmark tower ideal for large group celebrations, with panoramic rural views of the Shotley Peninsula.

Sleeps: 18
Bedrooms: 9

From £3038 (1 week)

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

ARC Padstow

St Issey, Cornwall, England

A former 18th century listed manor house, grandly restored by master architects for budding lords and ladies, nestled in the heart of a tranquil Cornish village just outside Padstow.

Sleeps: 26
Bedrooms: 12

From £635.29 /nt

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

From £1,367 (7 nts)

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