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

Karostas Cietums

Liepaja, Kurzeme, Latvia

Get yourself locked up in Karostas Cietums, an extreme Latvian prison experience that isn't for the faint of heart!

Sleeps: 1
Bedrooms: 11

From £25 /night

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

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)

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)

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

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)

Hunsett Mill

Stalham, Norfolk, England

A unique blend of contemporary design and traditional Norfolk architecture awaits in a uniquely renovated mill keeper's cottage.

Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 5

From £992 (3 nights)

Clarens Castle

Clarens, Free State, South Africa

A luxurious fairytale tower, filled with classic storybook detailing and nestled in the heart of South Africa's picturesque Maluti Mountains.

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2

From £249 / night

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)

The Hyde Dovecote

Kinver, Worcestershire, England

Experience a characterful Grade II listed retreat, restored with modern features and peacefully nestled on the rural outskirts of an ancient Staffordshire village.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £620 (7 nights)