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

Clavell Tower

Kimmeridge, Dorset, England

Dramatically set atop the cliff at Kimmeridge Bay, circular Clavell Tower has an appearance like no other, overlooking one of the most picturesque of Dorset's coves.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £463 (4 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)

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

Brunswick Church

Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

A breathtakingly converted, three-storey celestial retreat, with some of Melbourne's best shops, bars and eateries right on the doorstep.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £453 / night

St Edmunds Church

Fraisthorpe, Yorkshire, England

On opulent 13th century, Grade II-listed retreat spectacularly located just a stone's throw away from Yorkshire's magnificent east coast.

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2

From £343/night

Nidd Valley Carriage

Harrogate, Yorkshire, England

A unique and quirky carriage retreat for two, secluded by an historic railway line in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £584 (7 nights)

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