Historic Retreats
Play the lead in your very own holiday fable with a stay in one of these incredible historic retreats. Each of our handpicked selection has its own long list of beguiling stories from a bygone era, so check in and immerse yourself in their wonders.
Play the lead in your very own holiday fable with a stay in one of these incredible historic retreats. Each of our handpicked selection has its own long list of beguiling stories from a bygone era, so check in and immerse yourself in their wonders.
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 Pumphouse
Hilgay, Norfolk, England
Refurbished former pump house in Hilgay, Norfolk, offering luxurious self-catering accommodation over three floors.
Sleeps: 14
Bedrooms: 5
From
£350 / 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
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)
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)
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
Sprat & Winkle
Horsebridge, Hampshire, England
A seriously elegant train carriage, beautifully secluded on its very own platform in Hampshire's scenic Test Valley.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£550 (7 nights)
Lantern & Larks Exton Park
Oakham, Rutland, England
Plan a visit to Lantern & Larks' inimitible luxury glamping accommodation in historical Exton Park, in Oakham, Rutland.
Sleeps: 6 per tent
Bedrooms: 3 per tent
From
£352 (4nt)
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 Control Tower B&B
Walsingham, Norfolk, England
A restored Control Tower B&B bursting with history, period art deco features and furnishings on a former North Norfolk airfield.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 4
From
£125 / night
Swanswell Gate
Coventry, Warwickshire, England
A medieval gatehouse, lovingly restored and perfectly located in the heart of Coventry city, overlooking Lady Herbert’s Garden for the ultimate romantic, pet-friendly escape.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£945 /week
The Brewery Vaults
Freshford, nr Bath, Somerset, England
For a very special escape to stunning Somerset, the Brewery Vaults provides stylish luxury for four in the gorgeous village of Freshford.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£785 (7 nights)
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
