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
The Pink Cottage
Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire, England
An idyllic country retreat, magically secluded amongst 1,000 acres of Capability Brown parkland in the heart of a private Shropshire estate.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£445 (3 nts)
The Clock Tower Stow
Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England
Time to relax, in a stylish penthouse apartment in a historic church, gently nestled by a village green in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
From
£160 / night
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
From
£95 / night
Sprat & Winkle
Horsebridge, Hampshire, England
A seriously elegant train carriage, beautifully secluded on its very own platform in Hampshire's scenic Test Valley.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£550 (7 nights)
Boloquoy Victorian Farm and Watermill
Boloquoy, Orkney Islands, Scotland
A remote Orkney island farmstead, painstakingly restored for a deeply immersive experience of life lived in harmony with history and nature.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£220/nt (1-2 guests)
Kilmartin Castle
Kilmartin, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Exclusive rule of an authentic, sustainable, and exquisitely restored castle that dates all the way back to the 16th century, located within Scotland’s most concentrated collection of archaeological sites.
Sleeps: 10 exclusive
Bedrooms: 5
From
£1,000 / night
The Catacombs
Plymouth, Devon, England
A heritage-soaked apartment, filled with captivating detail and contemporary mod cons, positioned in the heart of Plymouth's historic Barbican.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 3
From
£895 / week
Mount Congreve Gardens Forest Accommodation
Kilmeaden, County Waterford, Ireland
An eclectic collection of hand-crafted cabins with private hot tubs, bell tents and historic lodges, magically secluded in the vast, idyllic gardens of an 18th century estate in Ireland’s Ancient East.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£163 /night
Mayen Estate
Rothiemay, The Highlands, Scotland
A sumptuous collection of Scottish Highland hot tub retreats for couples and families on a sweeping, heritage-rich estate surrounded by 900 acres of peaceful nature in the Deveron Valley.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 1-3
From
£200/night
St Curig's Church
Capel Curig, County Conwy, Wales
Experience heaven on Earth in this charmingly converted 19th century church, with sociable village life and a backdrop of the breathtaking Snowdonia mountains built in.
Sleeps: Up to 16
Bedrooms: 6
From
£750 / night
Sally Port Cottage
Truro, Cornwall, England
Self-catering holiday cottage at St Anthony's Lighthouse, St Mawes, Cornwall - the location for Fraggle Rock!
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£928 (7 nts)
The Lighthouse Hide
Walney, Cumbria, England
A stylish and cheerful cottage that's rich in nautical romance, beautifully positioned in the heart of the rugged, windswept South Walney Nature Reserve.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£420 (3 nts)
