Historic Retreats
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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All Historic Retreats
Les Voltes
Barberà de la Conca, Catalonia, Spain
A magical, warmly welcoming eco-retreat with a retro rooftop chillout space, secluded in a vibrant, heritage-rich wine village for an authentic (and delicious!) taste of Spanish life.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms: 5
From £95 / night
The Old Sunday School and Vestry
Cromer, Norfolk, England
An elegant townhouse and Grade II-listed chapel, rich in historic charm and furnished in soothing vintage style, with sandy Norfolk beaches mere moments away.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
From £407/week
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
Bedrooms: 10
From £150 / night
Longships
The Lizard, Cornwall, England
A sumptuous, white-walled lighthouse cottage, featuring dramatic Cornish clifftop views and endless coastal walks.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms: 2
From £323 (2 nights)
Arctic Lighthouse Hotel
A captivating, story-rich retreat, peacefully nestled at the foot of a former lighthouse on Finland's largest sea island, for expansive views across the Gulf of Bothnia.
Sleeps: Varies per room
Bedrooms: Varies per room
Bedrooms: Varies per room
From £85 /nt (room)
Swanswell Gate
Coventry, Warwickshire, England
A medieval gatehouse, lovingly restored and perfectly located in the heart of Coventry city, overlooking Lady Herbert’s Garden for the ultimate romantic, pet-friendly escape.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
From £945 /week
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel
Kirkcolm, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel - illuminate your holiday with a stay in a beautifully unique Scottish coastal hotel that doubles up as a charming working lighthouse.
Sleeps: 2-6 per room
Bedrooms: 11
Bedrooms: 11
From £160 / double room
The Temple
Euston, Suffolk, England
A domed 18th century retreat with a mesmerising blend of historic features and sumptuous modern luxuries, secluded in the picture-perfect heart of a vast Suffolk estate.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 2-4
Bedrooms: 2-4
From £300 / night
The Generals Quarters
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
An elegant Grade I-listed retreat with historic royal connections and a 17th century treehouse in its extensive grounds, peacefully secluded in rural Shropshire for grand group getaways.
Sleeps: 14
Bedrooms: 7
Bedrooms: 7
From £1886 /2 nts
Santa Marta de Portuzelo Castle
Viana do Castelo, Porto/North Portugal
A grand and captivating large group retreat, rich in historic detail and surrounded by North Portugal's trademark rural beauty.
Sleeps: 16+
Bedrooms: 9
Bedrooms: 9
From £528 / night
Langwathby Station Cottage
Langwathby, Cumbria, England
An enthralling retreat styled in homage to the iconic Flying Scotsman, rich in first-class comfort and peacefully secluded on a scenic railway line in Cumbria.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms: 3
From £110 / night
Cley Windmill
Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England
Visit the charming ‘Old Lady by the Sea' on the bracing Norfolk coast, for an exquisitely warm and inviting break that will restore the wind in your sails.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 9
Bedrooms: 9
From £159 / room / night B&B
