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 Castle House Estate

Joshua Tree, California, USA

The Castle House Estate is "the ultimate glamping experience", featured on TV and boasting uniquely individual accommodation in the heart of Joshua Tree, moments from the National Park.

Sleeps: 1-4
Bedrooms: Varies

From £229 / night

Amsterdam Windmill

Abcoude, Amsterdam, Netherlands

An authentic, operational nineteenth century Dutch mill, with easy access to the city and expansive green views all around.

Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3

From £171 / night

Castello Mortellito

Venetico, Sicily, Italy

Castello Mortellito enjoys a grandly historic, family-sized dreamlike setting on a Sicilian hill, surrounded by sweet-scented olive and lemon trees.

Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 9

From £537 /night

West Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage

Llaneilan, Anglesey, Wales

Gaze wistfully out to the Irish Sea, from a cosy family cottage right next to a working Anglesey lighthouse.

Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3

From £566 (7 nts)

St Mary's

Tal y Llyn, Gwynedd, Wales

Lead your congregation into a stone-built 15th century Welsh church, beautifully set within the lush foothills of Mount Cader Idris.

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1

From £406 (7 nights)

St Winifred's Well

Woolston, Shropshire, England

Nestled in a secluded woodland space in the hamlet of Woolston, you'd be forgiven for missing the minuscule wonder that is St Winidfred's Well at first sight.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £152 (4 nights)

Devonshire Folly

Hatherleigh, Devon, England

A historic 18th century folly, re-imagined as a thoroughly modern retreat with spectacular, 360-degree Devon countryside views.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £358 (7 nights)

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)