Historic Retreats

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The Water Castle

Newton, Northumberland, England

Totally unique, utterly charming, and undoubtedly one of the prettiest former water towers in the country, The Water Castle in gorgeous Northumberland blends ‘rural' and ‘regal' for that very special escape to the country.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £358 (3 nights)

Trullo Petrarolo

Monopoli, Puglia, Italy

A traditional, exquisitely restored dwelling with a sun-dappled dining patio and an outdoor pool with sea-and-vineyard views, set on a vast rural estate in southern Italy.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £300/nt

The Old Matlock Hotel and Inn

Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England

An incredible Georgian Grade II-listed former hotel – with two hot tubs and its very own pub! – for larger-than-life group stays in the scenic Derbyshire Dales.
Sleeps: 34
Bedrooms: 15
From £6832 /wk

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

The Old Station Ticket Office

Pickering, North Yorkshire, England

A detailed conversion of the ticket office and staff quarters at a former station on the Forge Valley Line, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £560 (3 nt)

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Bouley Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands

A historic military stronghold that's rich in comfort and historic drama, expertly transformed into a dog-friendly, distraction-free retreat elevated above Jersey's atmospheric coastline.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 2
From 588 2 nights

Muckrach Castle

Grantown-on-Spey, The Highlands, Scotland

An imposing 16th century retreat for grand group celebrations, secluded in private rural grounds with spectacular river-and-mountain views in the Scottish Highlands.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From £1295 -2695/wk

Bao Bei

Granada, Nicaragua

A jaw-dropping villa with custom-designed furniture, bespoke lighting, and a sumptuous, palm-fringed courtyard with an al fresco shower and pool, peacefully secluded in Granada’s historic centre.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £235 / night

Bircham Windmill

Great Bircham, Norfolk, England

Wind back time in a stylish shepherd's hut set within a historic windmill complex in the refreshing heart of Norfolk.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From £55 / night (shepherd's hut)

Samaritan Tank

Friskney, Lincolnshire, England

A former battlefield staple, jaw-droppingly restored and beautifully positioned on a lake, for peaceful, nature-steeped views of rural Lincolnshire.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £70 /night

The Bodmin Jail Hotel

Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Lock yourself up in a characterful Cornish landmark that's steeped in history and creative imagination, with elegant design features, dog-friendly rooms, and a gourmet restaurant in the gothic chapel!
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: 70 rooms
From £197 / night

Gooderham's Carriage

Bodiam, Sussex, England

Saddle up the horses and head for the East Sussex countryside, for a romantic stay for two in a charming vintage-style carriage.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £558 (1 week)