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

Trulli Oleandro

Ostuni, Puglia, Italy

Authentic, luxurious trulli accommodation with a private swimming pool, surrounded by paradise-like Mediterranean gardens in stunning Puglia countryside

Sleeps: up to 12
Bedrooms: 6

From £513 / night

Old Higher Lighthouse Stopes Cottage

Portland Bill, Dorset, England

A history-steeped haven, dramatically set on Dorset's beautiful Jurassic Coast at Portland Bill.

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2

From £566 (7 nts)

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)

Brunswick Church

Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

A breathtakingly converted, three-storey celestial retreat, with some of Melbourne's best shops, bars and eateries right on the doorstep.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £453 / night

Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita

Matera, Basilicata, Italy

An atmospheric cave hotel, beautifully restored and mesmerisingly situated in the heart of a historic village and UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Italy.

Sleeps: 2-4
Bedrooms: 18 (6 suites)

From £157 / night

The Pump House is a characterful, dog-friendly cottage with fascinating original features and sleek mod-cons, peacefully set within a vast, Capability Brown-landscaped estate on the Staffordshire and Shropshire borders.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £445/week

Chard Chapel

Chard, Somerset, England

Step inside a charmingly characterful stone farmhouse, beautifully nestled amongst the rolling Somerset hills.

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2

From £434 (7 nights)

Avon Signal Box

Kingsbridge, Devon, England

Let the fast pace of life come to a gentle halt, with a stay in a stunning signal box that's peacefully set alongside a river in the idyllic Avon Valley.

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2

From £575 (7 nights)

Ostuni Mirror Trullo

Ostuni, Puglia, Italy

A delightful combination of ancient Italian architecture with sleek modern features, complete with a shimmering pool, a hot tub, and the picture-perfect coast in easy reach.

Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 3

From £398 / night

1839 Mill

Debenham, Suffolk, England

1839 Mill is a calming and characterful retreat, dog-friendly and beautifully nestled amongst peaceful Suffolk countryside, with a hot tub for epic stargazing.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £550 (7 nights)