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
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
Lendal Tower
York, Yorkshire, England
Make your visit to historic York even more special with a stay in Lendal Tower - your own 5-star medieval fortification.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£599 / night
The Old Granary
Matlock, Derbyshire, England
A luxurious, award-winning cottage with an outdoor copper bath and sublime Amber Valley views, lovingly renovated from a 19th-century Grade II-listed grain store in rural Derbyshire.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 3
From
£650 /2 nts
Tainaron Blue
Mani, Peloponnese, Greece
Experience elaborate architectural design in a piece of history at Tainaron blue - a fabulous hotel in a converted Tower of Mani set by azure shores on the southernmost tip of mainland Greece.
Sleeps:
Bedrooms: 4
From
£200 / night
Belle Tout Lighthouse B&B
Beachy Head, East Sussex, England
A historic Lighthouse B&B perched on the white cliffs of Beachy Head, with show-stopping panoramic views and many original features.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 6
From
£155 / night
The Coastguard Lookout
Dungeness, Kent, England
Arguably one of the most fabulously positioned places to stay in the UK, offering some of the most unique accommodation you'll ever find, Coastguard Lookout is definitely one for your radar.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
From
£658 (2 nts)
Westbrook Court Country House
Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England
A sublime interior-designed farmhouse for large-group breaks, complete with a stargazing hot tub, landscaped outdoor spaces with Wye Valley views, and a concierge service to help you curate memorable, fun-filled activities.
Sleeps: 26
Bedrooms: 9
From
£3100 /3nts midweek
La Esperanza
Granada, Andalucia, Spain
A grand, authentic hacienda with luxury suites, a swimming pool, and a designer courtyard inspired by the Alhambra, nestled amongst private flower gardens just 35 minutes from Granada.
Sleeps: Up to 14
Bedrooms: 6
From
£394 / night
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)
Bunker Pavilion
Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands
For a piece of Dutch military history, an ingenious architectural transformation and a countryside idyll, quick march to The Bunker Pavilion.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
From
£125 (3 nights)
Glamping Villa Hanz
Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan
Savour spectacular views of Mount Fuji through whispering red pines and immerse your soul in al fresco Japanese traditions, from the comfort of a unique glamping retreat in the magical midst of nature.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£102 / night
Fair Oak Farm
Mayfield, East Sussex, England
A private 12-acre country estate in East Sussex, offering stylish self-catering accommodation in historic farm buildings, treehouses and Shepherd huts for large groups of up to 32 guests.
Sleeps: 10-32 guests
Bedrooms: 18
From
£1000 /2 nts
