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.
All Historic Retreats
The Old Signal Box Wellow
Wellow, Somerset, England
A heritage-rich, pet-friendly artist’s retreat with a relaxing sauna, beautifully secluded amongst chocolate-box countryside in a Somerset village that’s close to the iconic city of Bath.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£100 /night
Drum Gatelodge
Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
On a quiet country road at the edge of the historic Ballylough Estate, discover the utterly charming Drum Gatelodge - a romantic and unique hideaway for two in the stunning County Antrim countryside.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£271 (2 nights)
Aikwood Tower
Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Relax and enjoy the finer things in life surrounded by warmth and luxury, in an award-winning, authentic medieval tower set in the bracing Scottish Borders.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From
£1,800 (3nts)
The Old Chapel
Baldersdale, County Durham, England
Come and discover Baldersdale's breathtaking Area of Outstanding Beauty in a much-loved, stunning chapel cottage steeped in local tradition.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£326 / week
The Pink Cottage
Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire, England
An idyllic country retreat, magically secluded amongst 1,000 acres of Capability Brown parkland in the heart of a private Shropshire estate.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£445 (3 nts)
The Lighthouse Hide
Walney, Cumbria, England
A stylish and cheerful cottage that's rich in nautical romance, beautifully positioned in the heart of the rugged, windswept South Walney Nature Reserve.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£420 (3 nts)
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
Cantick Head Lighthouse Cottage
Longhope, Orkney Islands, Scotland
Steal away from civilisation, to an historic haven with dramatic sea views out towards the Pentland Firth.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£170 / night
Trickers Mill
Woodbridge, Suffolk, England
A historic and beautifully restored Grade II listed windmill, complete with a private courtyard and soothing Suffolk views to the River Deben.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£95 / night
The Summer House
Wroxeter, Shropshire, England
An historically romantic, view-filled Shropshire country retreat for two, attached to a unique octagonal tower.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£323 (2 nts)
Slackbrae
Forestmill, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
A former forester's cottage, uniquely and lovingly transformed into a sustainable sanctuary on a vast, wildlife-steeped Clackmannanshire estate owned by descendants of Robert the Bruce.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
From
£150 / night
Fenton Tower
North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland
Reinvent yourself as ancient Scottish royalty, in a historic castle tower that looks over the majestic countryside (and the many golf courses!) of East Lothian.
Sleeps: 13
Bedrooms: 7
From
£1875 / night