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
Okel Tor Mine
Calstock, Cornwall, England
Beauty, peace and calm combine in two romantic Cornish riverside retreats: the former Smithy and Captain's Office of a Victorian tin mine.
Sleeps:
Bedrooms: 1 per cottage
From
£73 / night
Rowden Mill Station Saloon Coach and GWR Brake Van
Bredenbury, Herefordshire, England
Vintage-styled retreats, secluded on a green platform at a restored 19th century railway station, amongst peaceful North Herefordshire countryside.
Sleeps: 2-4
Bedrooms: 1-2
From
£125/nt (Brake Van)
The Windmill Blackthorn Hill
Blackthorn, Oxfordshire, England
The Heart of England’s only self-catering windmill, boasting breathtaking 360-degree views of three different counties
Sleeps: 2-4
Bedrooms: 1-2
From
£235/night mid week
Station House Malvern
Malvern, Worcestershire, England
Three first-class Worcestershire retreats, each with a private hot tub, set within the historic walls of a 19th century Station Master’s house right beside the scenic Cotswold Line.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 1 - 4
From
£225 / night
Triumphal Arch Lodge
Colebrooke, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Make your holiday a triumph with a stunningly stately stay in the gateway to historic Colebrooke, set by the tranquil lakes of County Fermanagh.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£386 (2 nights)
The Highland Club
Fort Augustus, Inverness-Shire, Scotland
Prepare for a sensational Highland fling at The Highland Club - an exquisite former fort on the shores of Loch Ness, promising Gothic enchantment for romance, adventure or a fairytale wedding.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£505 (1 wk off peak)
Belle Isle Castle and Private Island
Lisbellaw, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Gather your favourite people to experience a life of historic luxury, in your very own fairytale castle and private island accommodation set by the sparkling Fermanagh water's edge.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£116 / night
River House
Rye, East Sussex, England
A vibrant, design-led 70's-inspired retreat that offers direct access to the shimmering River Rother, with medieval Rye and Camber Sands in easy reach.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£200 / night
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
Station House
St Bees, Cumbria, England
A former Victorian waiting room at St Bees Railway Station, now a unique self-catering holiday home.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£465 /week
Wee Retreat
Sheringham, Norfolk, England
An incredible transformation of a former Victorian toilet block, into a stylish holiday home with spectacular Norfolk sea views.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£611 (7nts)
Radio Tower
Saint Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands
Stay in one of Jersey's most iconic and unique buildings, with dramatic 360-degree coastal views all around that promise to take you far away from everyday life.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£190 / night
