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
La Fustaia
Sarzana, Liguria, Italy
A luxurious woodland estate in the ancient Liguria hills, close to the Cinque Terre, with carefully-preserved architectural spaces, gourmet dining, and memorable experiences to savour.
Sleeps: 9
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£219 / night
The Shooting Folly
Cheswardine, Shropshire, England
A glorious 19th century bolthole for two, romantically secluded amongst unspoilt Shropshire farmland.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£664 (one week)
The Red Tower
Castleton, Ontario, Canada
A creative, architect-designed ‘tiny house' retreat for two, surrounded by farmland, nature, and woodland walking trails in rural Ontario.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£81 / night
The Meeting Hall
Pantygelli, Monmouthshire, Wales
A delightfully quirky former Sunday School hall, for dog-friendly escapes to the mesmerising, heritage-strewn Welsh countryside.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£515 (7 nights)
Appleton Water Tower
Sandringham, Norfolk, England
This magnificent Victorian water tower was built to service the royal estate of Sandringham back in 1877, today it remains an extraordinary structural feat with remarkable 360 degree views.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£558 (4 nights)
Inn at the Old Jail
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Get yourself locked up in the thriving heart of New Orleans in an histroic police jail, without the bother of committing a crime!
Sleeps: 2-4
Bedrooms: 9
From
£140 / night
Beacon Cottage
Kingsbridge, Devon, England
Enjoy bracing clifftop walks from a Devon lighthouse cottage that's ideal for families in need of some fresh sea views
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£585 (2 nts)
Ravenglass Pullman
Ravenglass, Cumbria, England
Savour a first-class getaway on board an authentic railway coach, exquisitely transformed into a family-and-dog-friendly retreat in the Lake District National Park’s only coastal village
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£569 / week
The Gatehouse Barrow
Barrow, Lancashire, England
A characterful, dog-friendly retreat for two, luxuriously restored with sleek modern elements and perfectly set in a quaint Lancashire village.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£405 (7 nights)
The Moors Church
Helmsley, Yorkshire, England
A divine, dog-friendly retreat originally designed by one of the Gothic Revival's greatest architects, nestled on the outskirts of the mesmerising North York Moors.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£466 (7 nights)
Crewe & Harpur
Crowdecote, Derbyshire, England
A wow-factor supersized group retreat, in the form of a dog-friendly, exclusive-hire village pub with boutique hotel-style rooms, courtyard cottages, and close proximity to the Peak District’s endless attractions!
Sleeps: 34
Bedrooms: 17
From
£8,500 /week
Kymin Round House
Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales
A miniature Georgian ‘castle-for-two’, surrounded by walking trails and beautifully set at the top of a hill, with windows that showcase the spectacular Wye Valley from all directions
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£450 (3 nts)
