Historic Retreats

Historic Retreats Accommodation Types

A castle surrounded by Scottish HIghland countryside

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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Black grand piano forte inside a religious chapel with ornate red and gold religious paintings on the domed ceiling

Churches & Chapels

Find your own sanctuary and divine setting with a stay in a beautifully converted church or chapel. Once consigned to parsons and vicars, these incredibly historic and ancient venues now offer a chance to holiday out of the ordinary.

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Brick and sandstone entrance archway to Palmers Folly a Grade II-listed building on Holkham Estate, Norfolk.

Gatehouses & Tollhouses

Book a stay in a converted Gatehouse or Tollhouse and get an added dose of fascinating history. As gateways to buildings of significance, many of these unusual buildings have been renovated and modernised to provide an unforgettable holiday experience.

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All Historic Retreats

Santa Marta de Portuzelo Castle

Viana do Castelo, Porto/North Portugal

A grand and captivating large group retreat, rich in historic detail and surrounded by North Portugal's trademark rural beauty.

Sleeps: 16+
Bedrooms: 9

From £528 / night

The Triumphal Arch

Holkham, Norfolk, England

An historic, architect-designed retreat for two, rich in indulgent luxury and set on an imposing 25,000-acre Norfolk estate.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £870 (7nts)

Walcot Hall Estate Chapel and Cabins

Lydbury North, Shropshire, England

Imaginative accommodation, set amongst 30 acres of picture-perfect grounds in the Shropshire Hills.

Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies

From £380/4 nts

Scargill Castle

Scargill, Yorkshire, England

Stay in a 15th century Teesdale castle, magically transformed into a sumptuous living space fit for romantic royalty.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £377 (2 nights)

Ketch

Killough, County Down, Northern Ireland

Make memories on the wild shores of the Irish Sea at Ketch, tucked away in the shadow of Ireland's tallest onshore lighthouse.

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2

From £386 (2 nights)

Station Cottage Bucknell

Bucknell, Shropshire, England

Chug gently back in time with a historic stay in a Grade II-listed, architecturally celebrated railway retreat in rural South Shropshire.

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2

From £95 /night

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)

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

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

From £117 / night

Les Voltes

Barberà de la Conca, Catalonia, Spain

A magical, warmly welcoming eco-retreat with a retro rooftop chillout space, secluded in a vibrant, heritage-rich wine village for an authentic (and delicious!) taste of Spanish life.

Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5

From £95 / night