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

Champing Beaumaris

Beaumaris, Anglesey, Wales

Take your pew in an active hillside church that’s beloved by the welcoming local community, secluded in an Anglesey village with idyllic views to Llanddona beach

Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms:

From £49 /night

The Control Tower B&B

Walsingham, Norfolk, England

A restored Control Tower B&B bursting with history, period art deco features and furnishings on a former North Norfolk airfield.

Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 4

From £125 / night

The Tower Latchingdon

Latchingdon, Essex, England

An elegantly historic Essex retreat, set in an ancient village and surrounded by the fresh, rolling landscapes of the South Downs.

Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3

From £656 (3 nights)

The Mission

Ventnor, Isle of Wight, Isle Of Wight, England

A delightfully quirky ‘tin tabernacle' on the Isle of Wight, a divine setting for a bracing island escape you'll soon be saying your prayers to return to!

Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4

From £220 / night

The Transmitter Bunker

Ringstead, Dorset, England

A pet-friendly, Grade II-listed hideaway from World War Two, rich in quirky character and secluded in a Dorset AONB with incredible sea views.

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2

From £733 / week

Chateau Angus Glens

Airlie, Angus, Scotland

Be the kings and queens of a magnificent 18th century fairytale castle, set within a 30,000-acre estate that's in easy reach of both the Cairngorms, and the sweeping coast.

Sleeps: 18
Bedrooms: 9

From £5655 (3 nights)

Elmley Nature Reserve Shepherds Huts

Sheerness, Kent, England

Eclectic accommodation and seasonally-inspired dining on a National Nature Reserve in Kent, with an abundance of wildlife right on your doorstep.

Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies

From £120 / night

Toll Bridge Cottage

Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales

A characterful, dog-friendly hideaway that’s rich in historic charm and peacefully set alongside the Mawddach Estuary for a tranquil escape with shimmering views.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £132 / night

Carriage 101

Batchmere, West Sussex, England

An expertly-restored ambulance carriage from World War Two, complete with vintage-style décor and an al fresco bathtub, peacefully secluded in lush West Sussex countryside that’s close to the coast.

Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2

From £90 / night

Samaritan Tank

Friskney, Lincolnshire, England

A former battlefield staple, jaw-droppingly restored and beautifully positioned on a lake, for peaceful, nature-steeped views of rural Lincolnshire.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £70 /night

Koza Cave Hotel

Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey

Set inside a historic cave house among the magical ‘fairy chimneys' of Cappadocia, Koza Cave Hotel offers a wonderfully indulgent, eco-inspired hideaway - a true Turkish delight!

Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 10

From £150 / night