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
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
Bedrooms: 2
From £611 (7nts)
Cantick Head Lighthouse Cottage
Longhope, Orkney Islands, Scotland
Steal away from civilisation, to an historic haven with dramatic sea views out towards the Pentland Firth.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms: 2
From £170 / night
The Tiny Chapel
Hexham, Northumberland, England
A lovingly converted 19th century chapel with a private garden and a stargazing hot tub, set within Northumberland countryside close to Hadrian's Wall.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms: 2
From £223 /night
Chapel Studio
Downhead, Somerset, England
A divine, dog-friendly love-nest, sumptuously styled and beautifully set amidst picture-perfect countryside on the edge of the Mendip Hills.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
From £360 / 3 nts
Bowland Escapes Iron Age Roundhouse
Preston, Lancashire, England
Take a fun-filled trip back in time, with a quirky stay in an ancient retreat set in the heart of the Forest of Bowland and Ribble Valley.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: Open plan
Bedrooms: Open plan
From £60 / night
SWEETS hotel
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Take your pick from one of the unique bridge house suites, beautifully scattered along the canals of Amsterdam.
Sleeps: 2 per house
Bedrooms: 1 per house
Bedrooms: 1 per house
From £117 / 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
Bedrooms: 4
From £580 / night
ARC Padstow
St Issey, Cornwall, England
A former 18th century listed manor house, grandly restored by master architects for budding lords and ladies, nestled in the heart of a tranquil Cornish village just outside Padstow.
Sleeps: 26
Bedrooms: 12
Bedrooms: 12
From £635.29 /nt
The Lookout Tower
Beer, Devon, England
An atmospheric 18th century lookout tower transformed into a luxury retreat with a lift and a private sauna, sublimely set on the clifftop at Beer Head for jaw-dropping coastal views.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms: 2
From £125 pppn
The Tower at Dollarbeg Castle
Dollarbeg, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
A royally luxurious apartment in an ancient fairytale castle, complete with a cinema room and a panoramic rooftop tower, peacefully secluded in Scotland's smallest county.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms: 3
From £235 / night
Kiln Wing, Old Corn Mill
Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Escape from everyday life with a romantic break in a lovingly converted County Antrim corn mill, where your soundtrack is the gentle rushing river.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
From £363 (2 nights)
Barge Aground
St.Ouen's Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands
A unique Jersey seaside folly, rich in art deco style and captivating history, dog-friendly and boasting direct access to the vast, scenic beach in St. Ouen’s Bay.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms: 2
From £218.40 /nt
