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Vintage & Retro

Take a timewarp trip and enjoy a unique vintage vacation or retro retreat for your next break; from art deco villas to modernist classics, gleaming airstreams to cosy retro caravans and more, everything in this section includes a nostalgic nod to the past!
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Nora Batty's Holiday Cottage

Nora Batty's Holiday Cottage

England / Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
Relax and enjoy some Summer Wine time in the Holmfirth cottage of British comedy's most iconic (and loveable) battleaxe.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bessie the Vintage Caravan

Bessie the Vintage Caravan

England / Bude, Cornwall
Exquisite vintage caravan, dating back to 1958, fully restored to provide characterful accommodation for two.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Mission

The Mission

England / Ventnor, Isle of Wight
The delightfully quirky ‘tin tabernacle' on the Isle of Wight, a divine setting for a bracing island escape you'll soon be saying your prayers to return to!
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Sands Studio

Sands Studio

England / St Ives, Cornwall
Romantic Sands Studio is a retreat bathed in cool contemporary style, featuring uninterrupted views over stunning St Ives Bay.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Beachouse

The Beachouse

France / Montalivet, Aquitaine
An elegant 1920s wooden villa loved by families and film crews alike, set in the relaxed heart of Montalivet, just a short walk to the sands.
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 7
Palm Springs Dome House

Palm Springs Dome House

USA / Palm Springs, California
Bring your creative spirit - and your camera - to a unique view-filled retreat, nestled on a hill in California's Coachella Valley.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Brooks Rooftop Rockets

Brooks Rooftop Rockets

England / Bristol
Hit the heights of groovy urban glamping in a Brooks Rooftop Rocket - a supercool selection of Airstream-style caravans on the rooftop of a boutique hotel, in the heart of Bristol's old town!
Sleeps: 2 per unit
Bedrooms: 1 per unit
Special offer Railholiday

Railholiday

England / St Germans, Cornwall
View the best of Cornwall's unspoilt countryside from the window of your very own eco-friendly, lovingly restored railway carriage at Railholiday.
Sleeps: 2-6
Bedrooms: Varies
Towed Town Camping

Towed Town Camping

England / Bristol
A fun and quirky indoor campsite with stylish vintage caravans, set in the heart of Bristol's thriving creative hub.
Sleeps: 2-3 per caravan
Bedrooms: 5 caravans
Bertrams

Bertrams

England / Hartland, Devon
Step inside a classic mystery novel, in a characterful double decker bus set on the grounds of a North Devon country house.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
Happy Days Retro Vacations

Happy Days Retro Vacations

England / Saxmundham, Suffolk
Experience the nostalgia of authentic vintage Airstreams and caravans, all blissfully set on a peaceful Suffolk campsite.
Sleeps: 2-5
Bedrooms: Varies
Vista Point

Vista Point

England / East Preston, Sussex
Listed beachside holiday home, designed by architect Patrick Gwynne, located on quiet estate in East Preston, West Sussex.
Sleeps: 9
Bedrooms: 5
Area 55 Futuro House

Area 55 Futuro House

USA / Joshua Tree, California
Savour 360-degree desert views from the other-worldly comfort of an off-grid space-age retreat, ‘hovering' above California's Joshua Tree.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
Dwelling at no.9

Dwelling at no.9

USA / Nashville, Tennessee
A gorgeously romantic vintage trailer filled with whimsical delights, creatively secluded on an organic farm in Nashville.
Sleeps: 2 (+2)
Bedrooms: 1 double bed
BaseCamp Bonn

BaseCamp Bonn

Germany / Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia
When it comes to BaseCamp Bonn, dispel any preconceptions about traditional campsites - this indoor campground offers some of the coolest, most creative and most extraordinary camping in the world!
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
Swallows' Flight

Swallows' Flight

England / Kingsbridge, Devon
Converted barn and 1958 Airstream caravan, offering self-catering accommodation on beautiful working farm in South Devon.
Sleeps: 4-6
Bedrooms: Varies
Tin Can Camping

Tin Can Camping

England / Mundham, Norfolk
A gleaming slice of retro Americana, blissfully tucked away in a wild and wonderful woodland corner of South Norfolk.
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per airstream
Bedrooms: Open plan
TOAD Brake Van

TOAD Brake Van

England / Northiam, East Sussex
Evoke romantic vintage railway journeys with a stay in a converted East Sussex carriage for two, the GWR ‘TOAD' Brake Van at Railway Retreats.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Prince's Carriage

Prince's Carriage

England / Bodiam, Sussex
Live like rural royalty in an exquisitely restored 19th century carriage, set amongst 200 alluring acres of fresh Sussex farmland.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Marine Villa Art Deco House

Marine Villa Art Deco House

England / Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Spectacular cliff top art deco house with stunning sea views and period features.
Sleeps: 19
Bedrooms: 6 (+1)
The Old Station Allerston

The Old Station Allerston

England / Pickering, North Yorkshire
Live the first-class life at The Old Station, where three stunning railway carriages await at the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors.
Sleeps: up to 6 per carriage
Bedrooms: 2-3 per carriage
The Showman's Wagon

The Showman's Wagon

Wales / Dolgellau, Gwynedd
Relax in a stylish Showman's Wagon infused with all the fun of the fair, beautifully set in a woodland location in rural Wales.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Twentysix Anderby Creek

Twentysix Anderby Creek

England / Anderby Creek, Lincolnshire
A small but perfectly formed seaside retreat lovingly restored by contemporary design, tucked cosily away by the soft sands of tranquil Anderby Creek.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
Red Rails

Red Rails

England / Newquay, Cornwall
A vibrant Art Deco hideaway for group celebrations with a creative twist, featuring incredible views of Newquay's Fistral Beach.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
The Vintage House

The Vintage House

England / Aldeburgh, Suffolk
Wind your clock back to the style and beauty of the late 1920s, with an authentic Suffolk period cottage that's also packed with contemporary creature comforts.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Kaywana Hall Luxury B&B

Kaywana Hall Luxury B&B

England / Kingswear, Devon
Hidden in 12 acres of private Devon woodland, this striking 1960s architect-designed butterfly roof house has been modernised as a luxury B&B.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 4
Qii House

Qii House

Australia / Lorne, Victoria
A bold and quirky architectural gem, superbly nestled within the lush rainforest ferns of Australia's Great Otway National Park.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Tiny Tiki Retro Hideaway

Tiny Tiki Retro Hideaway

USA / Chatsworth, California
The ultimate in luxury, get-away-from-it-all glamping retreats, secluded amongst the sandstone cliffs of California.
Sleeps: 3
Bedrooms: 2
Twentieth Century B&B

Twentieth Century B&B

England / Birchington-on-Sea, Kent
A loving and authentic homage to Art Deco, perfectly set just four minutes' walk from the beach at Minnis Bay.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 4
Mad Dogs and Vintage Vans

Mad Dogs and Vintage Vans

England / Ross-on-the-Wye, Herefordshire
Elegant boutique glamping with plenty of comfort and extra treats, set in the picturesque heart of the Wye Valley.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Open plan
The Control Tower B&B

The Control Tower B&B

England / Walsingham, Norfolk
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
Dolly the Circus Wagon

Dolly the Circus Wagon

Wales / Near Llangrannog, Ceredigion
Step right up for a unique stay in a welcoming Welsh wagon for two, filled with romance, fun and creativity.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
The Round House Ilfracombe

The Round House Ilfracombe

England / Ilfracombe, Devon
Step back in time, to a grandly unique circular home that's ideal for group breaks with something to celebrate.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
Sound of Harris

Sound of Harris

Scotland / Isle of Harris
Deluxe self-catering accommodation on the Isle of Harris with panoramic coastal views and mid-century interior design.
Sleeps: 2 per property
Bedrooms: 1 per property
Samphire Studio

Samphire Studio

England / St Ives, Cornwall
Samphire Studio is every design enthusiast's dream - a stylishly spectacular sanctuary for two in stunning St Ives, where vintage class blends with beachside charm for a truly unforgettable retreat.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Special offer Madonna Inn

Madonna Inn

USA / San Luis Obispo, California
A vividly kitsch, grandly one-of-a-kind resort just off US Route 101, where the good times roll and no two rooms are the same.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: 110 rooms/suites
Retrome Barcelona

Retrome Barcelona

Spain / Barcelona, Catalonia
Experience vibrant, vintage designer style and cool comfort in the beating heart of a Catalan city that truly has it all.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
The Norwegian Bluebell

The Norwegian Bluebell

England / Highampton, Devon
An exquisite 1920s train carriage, styled and furnished for grown-up comfort amidst the serene Devon countryside.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Siesta Campers

Siesta Campers

Portugal / Faro, Algarve
Simply choose your favourite, fully-equipped VW campervan - then get ready for new holiday adventures in Portugal!
Sleeps: Varies per van
Bedrooms: Varies per van
Ettie's Airstream

Ettie's Airstream

England / Atherstone, Warwickshire
Unleash your carefree traveller's spirit, in a gleaming trailer that's styled for a laid-back couples' break in rural Warwickshire.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Rosita

Rosita

Switzerland / Wittenbach, St Gallen
Explore the rural tripoint of Switzerland, Austria and Germany in a colourful choice of light, bright and eco-friendly vintage caravans!
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: 1
Eat Me Drink Me Cottage

Eat Me Drink Me Cottage

England / Nr Lymington, Hampshire
A thatched-roof vintage wonderland that's ideal for adventurous families and pets, set in a charming Hampshire village.
Sleeps: 6+3 infants
Bedrooms: 4
The Garden House Studio

The Garden House Studio

England / Lyme Regis, Dorset
A stylish mid-century inspired self-catering studio in stunning gardens of 1960s family home.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1 (studio)
Seabank Selsey

Seabank Selsey

England / Selsey, West Sussex
Prepare for a first-class holiday at stunning Seabank - a railway carriage retreat on the southernmost point of West Sussex.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Nink's Wagon

Nink's Wagon

England / Ellesmere, Shropshire
Run away with the circus, in an authentic showman's carriage that's perfect for two, secluded on a rural Shropshire estate.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Dimmet

Dimmet

England / Braunton, Devon
A groovy Devon welcome awaits you in this unique 70s-styled designer seaside bungalow, for a luxury family stay with a retro difference.
Sleeps: 4-5
Bedrooms: 2
The Glamping Orchard

The Glamping Orchard

England / Longney, Gloucestershire
Rural glamping in Longney, Gloucestershire; The Warwick Knight, a restored 1950s caravan with rooftop garden as seen on George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces, and Belle, a charming bell tent.
Sleeps: 4-5 per unit
Bedrooms: Studio
Otro Mundo

Otro Mundo

Spain / Elche De La Sierra, Castilla La Mancha
Soak up the serenity of spectacular Southern Spain at Otro Mundo - an incredible retreat in the mountains of Sierra del Sugura, offering two retro-inspired, wonderfully exclusive Eco Domes.
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per unit
Bedrooms: Studio
Tholthorpe Control Tower

Tholthorpe Control Tower

England / Tholthorpe, North Yorkshire
A lovingly homely and history-steeped conversion, complete with outstanding views of rural North Yorkshire.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Special offer The Vintages Trailer Resort

The Vintages Trailer Resort

USA / Dayton, Oregon
Roll back the clock for a slice of retro Americana at The Vintages - the most out-of-this-world trailer resort you'll ever discover, conveniently nestled in the middle of Oregon's Wine Country.
Sleeps: 2-4 per trailer
Bedrooms: Varies
Casa Chroma

Casa Chroma

England / Snettisham, Norfolk
Casa Chroma is a uniquely styled Norfolk house that's perfect for group holidays and celebrations that call for a little something extra!
Sleeps: 18
Bedrooms: 9
Gooderham's Carriage

Gooderham's Carriage

England / Bodiam, Sussex
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
Silverfield

Silverfield

Italy / Punta Ala, Tuscany
Luxury glamping in replica Airstreams by the beach, in Tuscany's beautiful ‘undiscovered corner'.
Sleeps: 2 (+1) per unit
Bedrooms: 1 per unit
Grand Daddy Airstream Trailer Park

Grand Daddy Airstream Trailer Park

South Africa / Cape Town, Western Cape
Seven gleaming, individually-styled airstreams secluded at the top of Cape Town's iconic city centre hotel.
Sleeps: 2 per airstream
Bedrooms: 1 per airstream
Filter House

Filter House

England / Ladock, Cornwall
A former waterworks bursting with spectacular Art Deco character, situated on the edge of a tree-lined quarry lake in the Cornish village of Ladock.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Still Bend

Still Bend

USA / Two Rivers, Winsconsin
Still Bend is a 1940s ‘dream house' created by a master, and perfectly positioned on Wisconsin's East Twin River.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bodiam View Carriage

Bodiam View Carriage

England / Bodiam, Sussex
Roll up, roll up to a lovingly restored fairground carriage with hot tub, set in stunning East Sussex countryside.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
RetroPod

RetroPod

Australia / Byron Bay, New South Wales
Relax and enjoy all the delights of Byron Bay at RetroPod, with a funky and furnished vintage caravan set up in your favourite location.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 5
The Art Deco Flat

The Art Deco Flat

England / Brighton, Sussex
1920s opulence meets Brighton kitsch, in an elegant apartment that's dripping with style, close to the resort's best-loved attractions.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
Retrome Rome

Retrome Rome

Italy / Lazio, Rome
Experience a retro twist on the traditional Roman Holiday, in a soulful retreat that's slightly off the beaten track.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: 5
La Maison Atypique

La Maison Atypique

France / Le-Bourg Dun, Normandy
Wind back time with the family in a retro-styled holiday home in the heart of picturesque Normandy, close to the beach.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Kate's Lazy Meadow

Kate's Lazy Meadow

USA / Mount Tremper
Enjoy plenty of retro style in this rockstar getaway with breathtaking mountain views, found near New York's groovy Woodstock.
Sleeps: Varies - up to 4
Bedrooms: 12
The 1066

The 1066

England / Hastings, Sussex
The 1066 is a vintage-inspired Grade II listed house in the heart of Hastings Old Town, ideal for group breaks by the sea.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
Kate's Lazy Desert

Kate's Lazy Desert

USA / Landers
Get your groove right back in this hip Californian airstream motel.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 6
The Duchess

The Duchess

England / Bodiam, Kent
Explore wistful 1066 country from the comfort of a romantic cabin for two, just a stone's throw from Bodiam Castle.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Circus Retreat

Circus Retreat

England / Bodiam, Sussex
Roll up for a refreshing romantic retreat for two, in a vintage showman's living van peacefully set in a rural Sussex village.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Cabane Spa Vintage

Cabane Spa Vintage

France / Marmande, Aquitaine
A cute-and-quirky vintage-themed treehouse for two, with magnificent views of south-west France's beautiful Garonne Valley.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
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