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
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
From
£85 / night (2 guests)
The Highland Club
Fort Augustus, Inverness-Shire, Scotland
Prepare for a sensational Highland fling at The Highland Club - an exquisite former fort on the shores of Loch Ness, promising Gothic enchantment for romance, adventure or a fairytale wedding.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£505 (1 week low season)
Cocondo
Hoek van Holland, South Holland, Netherlands
A historic World War Two telephone bunker, transformed into a sustainable and design-led family retreat with captivating stories to tell, secluded beneath the coastal dunes in Hook of Holland.
Sleeps: 2 (+2)
Bedrooms: 2
From
£117 / night
Llechryd Tabernacle
Llechryd, Ceredigion, Wales
An imaginatively converted, dog-friendly chapel, filled with celestial comfort and beautifully positioned in a rural Welsh village that's close to the Ceredigion coast.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£870 (7 nights)
Hafod Hideaways
Ystwyth Valley, Ceredigion, Wales
A lovingly hand-crafted, off-grid tree cabin with a wood-fired hot tub and a suspended stargazing net, peacefully secluded in the picturesque Cambrian Mountains of mid-Wales.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£490/3nts
Halula Gem
Bridgwater, Somerset, England
A seriously Instagrammable large group retreat with an epic kitchen disco and sugar-sweet interiors, set within the walls of a 13th century castle on the edge of the Quantock Hills.
Sleeps: 20
Bedrooms: 6
From
£3250 (2 nights weekend)
Rye Windmill
Rye, East Sussex, England
A friendly, family-run B&B in an iconic Grade II-listed landmark, perfectly nestled on the banks of a picturesque river.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 10
From
£105/night
Wee Retreat
Sheringham, Norfolk, England
An incredible transformation of a former Victorian toilet block, into a stylish holiday home with spectacular Norfolk sea views.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£611 (7nts)
Lantern & Larks Exton Park
Oakham, Rutland, England
Plan a visit to Lantern & Larks' inimitible luxury glamping accommodation in historical Exton Park, in Oakham, Rutland.
Sleeps: 6 per tent
Bedrooms: 3 per tent
From
£352 (4nt)
The Norfolk Beacon
Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk, England
A grandly historic, TV-featured retreat with a nautical-fairytale feel and spectacular North Sea views, set on the sweeping coast of Norfolk in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 3
From
£553 / night
Thirlestane Castle
Lauder, Scottish Borders, Scotland
An exquisite 16th century castle nestled in the heart of the Scottish Borders, Thirlestane is the ultimate castle experience.
Sleeps: 2-16
Bedrooms: 8
From
£230 /night
Ermita del Carmen
Carcabuey, Andalucia, Spain
Ermita del Carmen is a stunning 15th century chapel conversion, set within the soul-soothing natural heart of Andalucia.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From
£580 / night
