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

Rathven Parish Church Hall

Portessie, The Highlands, Scotland

A divine, award-winning & unique church conversion that showcases endless views over the dolphin-populated Moray Firth.

Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3

From £515 (7 nights)

Khina Cottage

Broadstairs, Kent, England

At Khina Cottage child-friendly luxury awaits, in a lighthouse cottage delightfully secluded in the charming Kent town of Broadstairs.

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2

From £356 (2 nts)

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

Melin y Bont

Bryn Du, Anglesey, Wales

Experience a cosily historic Grade II listed windmill with breathtaking views, set on the windswept Anglesey Coastal Path.

Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3

From £213 / night

Eglwys St. Cynfil

Penrhos, Gwynedd, Wales

An ancient, Grade II-listed stone-built church with a mix of original and modern features, set in a chocolate-box North Wales village close to bustling Pwllheli.

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2

From £443 (7 nights)

Smithycroft

Combe St Nicholas, Somerset, England

A chocolate-box thatched cottage nestled at the edge of the Blackdown Hills, ideal for a small group break in the Great Outdoors.

Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3

From £602 (2 nights)

Grafton Mill

Grafton Flyford, Worcestershire, England

A Grade II-listed watermill surrounded by the charms of nature, peacefully secluded on vast private grounds in the heart of idyllic Worcestershire countryside.

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2

From £606 (7 nights)

Taj Lake Palace

Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

A majestic marble retreat with lavish décor, fine dining, and an indulgent spa, nestled on a shimmering lake close to the bustling city of Udaipur.

Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: 1

From £450 / night

Trulli Acquasala

Ostuni, Puglia, Italy

Discover a traditional Apulian retreat with modern amenities and a shimmering saltwater pool, set within an ancient olive garden just five minutes away from the White City of Ostuni.

Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4

From £338 /night