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

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)

Torrepiena

Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy

A refreshing Tuscan haven with panoramic views and its own private outdoor pool, ideal for groups in search of la dolce vita.

Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 3

From £150 / night

The Pineapple

Airth, Falkirk, Scotland

Arguably one of the most playful and eccentric historical buildings in the UK, The Pineapple is a former summer house with an instantly recognisable fruity dome that befits its name.

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2

From £240 (4 night stay)

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)

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)

Cell 6 at Dorchester Jail

Dorchester, New Brunswick, Canada

Get yourself good and locked up, in a historic New Brunswick prison that's both authentic and surprisingly comfortable!

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £57 / night

The Link

Cromer, Norfolk, England

The Link is a romantic North Norfolk lighthouse bolthole for two that's ideal for bracing coastal strolls and seaside activity.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £347 (2 nts)

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