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
Eightlands
Hampton Bishop, Herefordshire, England
Eightlands - step blissfully back in time, with a warmly romantic stay in a thatched Herefordshire village cottage for two.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£334 (1 week)
Cossington Park Estate
Cossington, Somerset, England
Two magnificent Grade II-listed retreats, privately secluded on a historic 22-acre Somerset Levels estate for a family-and-dog-friendly escape filled with captivating stories and fun fresh-air adventure
Sleeps: 26
Bedrooms: 9
From
£1500 (3 nts)
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
£272 (2 nights)
The Transmitter Bunker
Ringstead, Dorset, England
A pet-friendly, Grade II-listed hideaway from World War Two, rich in quirky character and secluded in a Dorset AONB with incredible sea views.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£733 / week
Masbury Station Signal Box
Nr Wells, Somerset, England
A dog-friendly, heritage-steeped retreat with upside-down living that showcases peaceful Somerset woodland-and-railway views to perfection.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£110 / night
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
Chateau Mareuil
Brigueil-le-Chantre, Aquitaine, France
Ancient history and contemporary comfort combine at Château Mareuil, a regally rural French home-from-home.
Sleeps: Up to 12
Bedrooms: 4
From
€1950 / week
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
Sub Bnb
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Be part of history, with a unique stay aboard a restored World War II sub, floating proudly in Wisconsin's historic Manitowoc River.
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 9
From
£376 / night
The Water Castle
Newton, Northumberland, England
Totally unique, utterly charming, and undoubtedly one of the prettiest former water towers in the country, The Water Castle in gorgeous Northumberland blends ‘rural' and ‘regal' for that very special escape to the country.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£358 (3 nights)
Mayen Estate
Rothiemay, The Highlands, Scotland
A sumptuous collection of hot-tub retreats for couples and families, secluded on a sweeping, heritage-rich Scottish estate in the natureful Deveron Valley.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: Varies
From
£220/night
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)
