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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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
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
Bedrooms: 6
From £750 / night
Aylsham Windmill
Aylsham, Norfolk, England
A luxury holiday home for six in a former working flourmill, built in 1826 and modernised to welcome guests to enjoy Norfolk's many attractions.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms: 3
From £525 / week.
Looking Glass Cottage
Brighton, East Sussex, England
The oldest house in Brighton curiously re-imagined as Victorian Alice in Wonderland, filled with quirky surprises and sumptuous décor, superbly located in the heart of the Lanes.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms: 3
From £890/wk
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
Bedrooms: 6
From £3250 2 nts
The Folly
Hambledon, Hampshire, England
Carve out your very own piece of holiday history in this detached Hambledon hideaway that's a perfect base for romantics and sporty types.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
From £419 (7nts)
Carriage 101
Batchmere, West Sussex, England
An expertly-restored ambulance carriage from World War Two, complete with vintage-style décor and an al fresco bathtub, peacefully secluded in lush West Sussex countryside that’s close to the coast.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms: 2
From £90 / night
Bemersyde House
Near Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland
An exquisite stately home for grand group breaks, built around a 16th century tower and nestled on a sprawling estate in the Scottish Borders, with direct access to a shimmering stretch of the River Tweed.
Sleeps: 23
Bedrooms: 11
Bedrooms: 11
From £2995/2 nts
Llancayo Windmill
Near Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales
Luxurious self-catering accommodation for 12 in a historic windmill with spectacular views of the Welsh countryside.
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: 6
Bedrooms: 6
From £2427 for a 7 night stay
Alnwick Tower
Alnwick, Northumberland, England
A romantic retreat nestled on the edge of Northumberland's medieval county town, with beautiful castle gardens and the sweeping coastline in easy reach.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
From £727 / week
The Chapel Finstall
Finstall, Worcestershire, England
A Worcestershire retreat that's rich in Gothic romance, blending quirky period features with high-end accessories for a luxurious stay.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
From £452 /3 nts
The Hope Scott Wing at Abbotsford
Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Trace the footsteps of Sir Walter Scott in a grand group stay set across three luxurious floors, on an iconic Scottish Borders estate that breathes with history.
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 8
Bedrooms: 8
From £2650 /2 nts
