Historic Retreats
All Historic Retreats
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)
Fort Leicester
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)