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 Guard Tower

Shaldon, Devon, England

A modern, TV-featured conversion of a unique World War Two safeguarding haven, with breath-taking panoramic views of Devon's iconic coast.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £913 (7nts)

Mill House Mill

How Hill, Norfolk, England

Stay inside a striking Grade II-listed retreat filled with quirky historic features, and surrounded by beautiful countryside in the Norfolk Broads.

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2

From £409 /week

Speare's Thatch

Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England

Enjoy all the romance and quaint postcard charm of a thatched cottage in this delightful property set in a peaceful Hamlet close to Shakespeare country.

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2

From £866 /week

Castello Perugia

Lake Tresimeno, Umbria, Italy

A grand, architect-restored 12th century Italian castle, in a magnificent hilltop setting with panoramic countryside views.

Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 8

From £1,875 / night

Ješted

Liberec, Czech Republic

Live amongst the clouds in the unique and award-winning Liberec Hotel Ješted, set at an arresting altitude of over 3,000 feet.

Sleeps: varies
Bedrooms: 19

From £62 / night

Snape Castle Undercroft

Snape, North Yorkshire, England

Retreat to a Grade I listed majestic castle and historic retreat in the North Yorkshire, previously the home of Henry VIII's sixth wife!

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2

From £362 / night

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)

Alford Chapel

Ulceby, Lincolnshire, England

Experience a lovingly restored, heavenly holiday home in the refreshing Lincolnshire Wolds.

Sleeps: 4 (+2)
Bedrooms: 2

From £415 / week

Glasbury Chapel

Glasbury, Powys, Wales

A uniquely creative Gothic retreat that's ideal for art-loving families (and their dogs!) to explore the beauty of the River Wye, and its breath-taking landscape.

Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4

From £2,135 (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

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)