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.
Discover more
All Historic Retreats
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
From
£90 / 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
Chateau Mareuil
Brigueil-le-Chantre, Aquitaine, France
Ancient history and contemporary comfort combine at Château Mareuil, a regally rural French home-from-home.
Sleeps: Up to 12
Bedrooms: 4
From
€1995 / week
Villa Ca'Damare
An exclusive, architect-restored villa with a private Mediterranean garden, mesmerisingly secluded within the natural park of Cinque Terre for incredible views of the Gulf of Poets and the soaring Apuan Alps.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£300 / night
Canon Cave
Edinburgh, Scotland
A beautiful basement bolthole-for-two, rich in history and heavenly hand-crafted luxury, set in the beating heart of Edinburgh yet with a blissful sense of romantic seclusion.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£225 / night
Toll Bridge Cottage
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales
A characterful, dog-friendly hideaway that’s rich in historic charm and peacefully set alongside the Mawddach Estuary for a tranquil escape with shimmering views.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£132 / night
The Old Station Allerston
Pickering, North Yorkshire, England
Live the first-class life at The Old Station, where three stunning railway carriages await at the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors.
Sleeps: up to 6 per carriage
Bedrooms: 2-3 per carriage
From
£564 /week
Archirondel Tower
St Catherine's Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands
A captivating and historic coastal retreat, rich in heritage and boasting a roof terrace that showcases Jersey's National Park to perfection.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
From
£155 / night
Bodiam Glamping Coach
Bodiam, Sussex, England
A time-capsule railway carriage from the 1960s, beautifully styled and perfectly positioned in the unspoilt Rother Valley, with outstanding 14th century castle views.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
From
£610 inclusive
The Gate Lodge at Mayen Estate
Rothiemay, The Highlands, Scotland
An exquisite Georgian cottage retreat nestled on a vast Scottish estate, beautifully reimagined with antique furniture, dreamy in-and-outdoor bathtubs, and a private sauna in the woods.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£440 / night
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 nts
Chateau Angus Glens
Airlie, Angus, Scotland
Be the kings and queens of a magnificent 18th century fairytale castle, set within a 30,000-acre estate that's in easy reach of both the Cairngorms, and the sweeping coast.
Sleeps: 14
Bedrooms: 7
From
£5,655 (3 nights)
