Historic Retreats
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 Lodge in the Loch
Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Savour perfect, breath-taking views of the iconic Old Man of Storr from a historic Isle of Skye fishing lodge, as shimmering loch-water laps gently against the walls.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£450 / night
The Old Chapel Annexe
Nayland, Suffolk, England
A quintessentially English break awaits, in a heavenly holiday home exquisitely set in Suffolk's Constable country.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£500 (7 nts)
Boloquoy Victorian Farm and Watermill
Boloquoy, Orkney Islands, Scotland
A remote Orkney island farmstead, painstakingly restored for a deeply immersive experience of life lived in harmony with history and nature.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£220/nt (1-2 guests)
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 Clock Tower Stow
Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England
Time to relax, in a stylish penthouse apartment in a historic church, gently nestled by a village green in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
From
£160 / night
Loch Tummel Country House
Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland
An ornate, turreted Perthshire haven for grand large group stays, complete with abundant outdoor games and a magnificent loch-and-mountain vista.
Sleeps: 26
Bedrooms: 10
From
£13820 /wk
The Old Railway Station
Petworth, West Sussex, England
Travel back in time to the beautifully restored station house and Pullman carriages at Petworth, first class all the way!
Sleeps: 2 per room/carriage
Bedrooms: 10 (8 carriages)
From
£130 / night
Archirondel Tower
St Catherine's Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands
A captivating and historic coastal retreat, rich in heritage and boasting a roof terrace that showcases Jersey's National Park to perfection.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
From
£155 / night
Kempt Tower
St Ouen's Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands
Indulge in a laughter-fuelled ‘sleepover' with your favourite people (and dogs) in an elegantly converted Martello tower that boasts magnificent 360-degree views of Jersey's longest beach.
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: Open plan
From
£707 2 nights
Fletland Mill and Holiday Hamlet
Stamford, Lincolnshire, England
A lovingly-restored 18th century watermill with five elegant cottages for 2-30 guests, dog-friendly and secluded right beside the River Glen with private patios, ample on-site leisure facilities, and grazing llamas close by
Sleeps: 2-30
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£209 / night
The Round House Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe, Devon, England
Step back in time, to a grandly unique circular home that's ideal for group breaks with something to celebrate.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From
£496 /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
