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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All Historic Retreats
The Carriage at High Barn Heritage
Halstead, Essex, England
A lovingly restored vintage train carriage, calmly secluded in a green North Essex village with scenic riverside walks almost on the doorstep.
Sleeps: 2 (+2)
Bedrooms: 1
From
£501 (7 nights)
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: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£95 / night
Middleham Round House
Middleham, Yorkshire Dales, England
Feel like royalty in a charmingly circular holiday home, set below King Richard's castle in historical Middleham in the scenic Yorkshire Dales.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£307 (1 week)
The Windmill
Tynlon, Anglesey, Wales
Nestled in the heart of Anglesey is The Windmill - this truly unique holiday home for four boasts unique features, spectacular countryside views, and even a spot of TV fame.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£420 / week
Orchardleigh Church Lodge
Frome, Somerset, England
A divine, pet-friendly escape, complete with a private garden and hot tub, deliciously secluded by a shimmering lake on a historic 500-acre Somerset estate.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£250 / night
Poyntzfield House
Near Jemimaville, The Highlands, Scotland
A grand Georgian mansion with its own indoor/outdoor swimming pool, set amongst vast, immaculate garden grounds on Scotland’s atmospheric Black Isle, for unforgettable large-group escapes.
Sleeps: 18
Bedrooms: 8
From
£2995/ 3nts
Vista Point
East Preston, Sussex, England
Listed beachside holiday home, designed by architect Patrick Gwynne, located on quiet estate in East Preston, West Sussex.
Sleeps: 9
Bedrooms: 5
From
£1000 (4 nights mid-week)
Fletland Mill
Stamford, Lincolnshire, England
A historic, lovingly converted riverside retreat on the edge of the Fens, filled with welcoming warmth and surrounded by wildlife-steeped countryside.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From
£209 / night
Llanthony Castaway
Llanthony, Monmouthshire, Wales
A lovingly restored railway carriage for romantic couples, privately secluded amongst a deep, hidden valley in the Black Mountains for epic Dark Sky stargazing.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£125 / night
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
Carraigin Castle
Headford, County Galway, Ireland
An authentic 13th century manor house taken from the pages of an idyllic fairytale, surrounded by seven rural acres on the shores of one of Ireland's largest lakes.
Sleeps: Up to 12
Bedrooms: 7
From
£195 / night
Fair Oak Farm
Mayfield, East Sussex, England
A private 12-acre country estate in East Sussex, offering stylish self-catering accommodation in historic farm buildings, treehouses and Shepherd huts for large groups of up to 32 guests.
Sleeps: 10-32 guests
Bedrooms: 18
From
£1000 /2 nts
