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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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
Bedrooms: 2
From £558 (4 nights)
The Shooting Folly
Cheswardine, Shropshire, England
A glorious 19th century bolthole for two, romantically secluded amongst unspoilt Shropshire farmland.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
From £664 (one week)
Rocket Cart House
Lizard, Cornwall, England
A granite former cart store, steeped in history and romance, serenely secluded on the Lizard Peninsula with dreamy Cornish coastal walks in abundance.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
From £440 (7 nights)
Euromast
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Live the high life with your head in the clouds, in an exclusive suite set within the highest building in the Netherlands.
Sleeps: up to 3
Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms: 2
From £345 / night
La Roccaccia
Montefortino, Marche, Italy
Dsicover an ancient Italian watch-tower, exquisitely re-imagined as a tranquil retreat surrounded by breath-taking natural beauty, at the heart of the Monti Sibillini National Park.
Sleeps: 11
Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms: 4
From £410 /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
Bedrooms: 9
From £537 /night
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
Bedrooms: 1
From £358 (7 nights)
Taw Tower
Barnstaple, Devon, England
Step inside a secluded, Grade II listed Devon watchtower, complete with idyllic views over the River Taw.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
From £307 / week
Whitehall Pele Tower
Mealsgate, Cumbria, England
A stately Lake District escape in a Grade I listed, 14th century tower that's ideal for groups in search of historic relaxation.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms: 4
From £483 (/ week)
Bishop Rock
Helston, Cornwall, England
Surround yourselves with flora and fauna from a heavenly Cornish lighthouse cottage, complete with spectacular views.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms: 2
From £290 (2 nts)
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
Bedrooms: Varies
From £229 / night
Bishops Frome Chapel
Bishops Frome, Herefordshire, England
An elegantly restored 16th century retreat, set within 60 acres of Herefordshire estate gardens that overlook a shimmering lake, with easy access to the Malvern Hills and Forest of Dean.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
From £627 (7 nights)
