Historic Retreats

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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.
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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