Historic Retreats

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All Historic Retreats

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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

Kiln Wing, Old Corn Mill

Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Escape from everyday life with a romantic break in a lovingly converted County Antrim corn mill, where your soundtrack is the gentle rushing river.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £271 (2 nights)

The Island Cornwall

Newquay, Cornwall, England

Gaze dreamily out at the Atlantic Ocean, from the sumptuous comfort of your very own private, palm-fringed paradise.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £1,350 (3/4nt)

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 Water Castle

Newton, Northumberland, England

Totally unique, utterly charming, and undoubtedly one of the prettiest former water towers in the country, The Water Castle in gorgeous Northumberland blends ‘rural' and ‘regal' for that very special escape to the country.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £358 (3 nights)

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)

Sumburgh Lighthouse

Shetland's Sumburgh Lighthouse offers gorgeous self-catering accommodation, breath-taking views, and even a slice of television fame - all combining for that truly memorable stay.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 3
From £553 / week

The Lookout Tower

Beer, Devon, England

An atmospheric 18th century lookout tower transformed into a luxury retreat with a lift and a private sauna, sublimely set on the clifftop at Beer Head for jaw-dropping coastal views.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £125 pppn

The Knoll Tower

Shifnal, Shropshire, England

Historic former hunting lodge in Shropshire's Weston Park - a romantic retreat for two.  
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £723 for a 7 night stay

Elmley Nature Reserve Shepherds Huts

Sheerness, Kent, England

Eclectic accommodation and seasonally-inspired dining on a National Nature Reserve in Kent, with an abundance of wildlife right on your doorstep.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From £120 / night
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Bodiam Glamping Coach

Bodiam, Sussex, England

A time-capsule railway carriage from the 1960s, beautifully styled and perfectly positioned in the unspoilt Rother Valley, with outstanding 14th century castle views.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
From £135 inclusive

The Welsh Gatehouse

Mathern, Monmouthshire, Wales

Inspire your creative spirit in Grade II listed, castle-style Monmouthshire accommodation for two, exquisitely steeped in centuries of history and romance.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £140 / night