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

Ariel Cottage

Marcross, Glamorgan, Wales

Immerse yourselves in the fresh delights of Glamorgan's Heritage Coast, in a dog-friendly lighthouse cottage ideal for families.

Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 3

From £344 (2 nts)

Jacob's Folly

Briston, Norfolk, England

An idyllic North Norfolk hideaway for small group breaks, refreshingly set amongst peaceful countryside and close to the coast.

Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 1

From £120 / night

Little Thatch

Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, England

Take a break to the Essex seaside and stay in this cute and romantic thatched cottage near the thriving coastal town of Walton-on-the-Naze.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £270 (7 nts)

Windmill On The Farm

Burscough, Lancashire, England

Discover an 18th century Lancashire retreat with original features and cosy accommodation spread across six circular floors, surrounded by picture-perfect rural views

Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4

From £809 (7 nts)

Amboise Troglodyte

Nazelles-Negron, Centre-Val de Loire, France

A historic cave home filled with luxuries, in a charming village that's ideally located in the centre of France's wine-steeped Loire valley.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £88 / night

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

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)