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
Aylsham Windmill
Aylsham, Norfolk, England
A luxury holiday home for six in a former working flourmill, built in 1826 and modernised to welcome guests to enjoy Norfolk's many attractions.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£552 / week.
Belle Isle Castle and Private Island
Lisbellaw, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Gather your favourite people to experience a life of historic luxury, in your very own fairytale castle and private island accommodation set by the sparkling Fermanagh water's edge.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£116 / night
Knock Old Castle
Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland
Whisk yourself away to the Ayrshire coast and the magnificent Knock Old Castle for a fairy-tale holiday like no other.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From
£1879 / week
The Witches Mill
Immerse your souls in magic and mystery with a family-friendly stay in the Isle of Man’s oldest windmill, a major hub for witchcraft in times past and a short walk away from the medieval Castle Rushen.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From
£200 / 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
The Harpy Houseboat
Tower Bridge, London, England
Welcome aboard London's oldest houseboat, The Harpy, with unrivalled majestic views of Tower Bridge.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 4
From
£800 /night
Lendal Tower
York, Yorkshire, England
Make your visit to historic York even more special with a stay in Lendal Tower - your own 5-star medieval fortification.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£599 / night
The Follies Low Lodge
Hunmanby, near Filey, Yorkshire, England
A characterful and romantic stone building infused with authentic style, perfect for exploring the delights of the North Yorkshire coast.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£291 (1 week)
Kempt Tower
St Ouen's Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands
Indulge in a laughter-fuelled ‘sleepover' with your favourite people (and dogs) in an elegantly converted Martello tower that boasts magnificent 360-degree views of Jersey's longest beach.
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: Open plan
From
£707 2 nights
Mount Congreve Gardens Forest Accommodation
Kilmeaden, County Waterford, Ireland
An eclectic collection of hand-crafted cabins with private hot tubs, bell tents and historic lodges, magically secluded in the vast, idyllic gardens of an 18th century estate in Ireland’s Ancient East.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£163 /night
Belle Tout Lighthouse B&B
Beachy Head, East Sussex, England
A historic Lighthouse B&B perched on the white cliffs of Beachy Head, with show-stopping panoramic views and many original features.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 6
From
£155 / night
Barbican
Glenarm, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
An impossibly romantic ‘miniature medieval castle' with gothic windows and a stone turret staircase, beautifully located by the Glenarm River in one of Ulster's oldest villages.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£331 (2 nights)
