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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Burgh Island Hotel

Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon, England

An iconic South Devon Art Deco retreat, imbued with glamour and boating a distinguished roll-call of celebrity guests.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From £325 / night

La Esperanza

Granada, Andalucia, Spain

A grand, authentic hacienda with luxury suites, a swimming pool, and a designer courtyard inspired by the Alhambra, nestled amongst private flower gardens just 35 minutes from Granada.
Sleeps: Up to 14
Bedrooms: 6
From £394 / night

Stoke Ferry Windmill

Stoke Ferry, Norfolk, England

A super-stylish, seven-storey Grade II listed windmill complete with heated outdoor pool, gently nestled in a historic Norfolk village.
Sleeps: 15
Bedrooms: 7
From £490 / night

Kempt Tower

St Ouen's Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands

Indulge in a laughter-fuelled ‘sleepover' with your favourite people (and dogs) in an elegantly converted Martello tower that boasts magnificent 360-degree views of Jersey's longest beach.
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: Open plan
From £694 (2 nights)

The Gatehouse

Whitby, North Yorkshire, England

A stylish and ultra-luxurious cottage with original architectural features, secluded within private manor grounds in one of the most exclusive areas of Whitby.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £113 /night

Salvation House

Bradninch, Devon, England

A vintage, architect-designed Salvation Army hall, breath-takingly restored as an ultra-luxurious retreat with a rooftop terrace and geodesic dome with spectacular Devon views.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £300 /night

Sally Port Cottage

Truro, Cornwall, England

Self-catering holiday cottage at St Anthony's Lighthouse, St Mawes, Cornwall - the location for Fraggle Rock!
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £928 (7 nts)

Hen Wrych Hall Tower

Abergele, County Conwy, Wales

Snuggle up together at Hen Wrych Hall Tower - an utterly romantic fortress for two complete with an open fire, a luxurious slipper bath and a magnificent, hand-carved four-poster bed!
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £436 / week

The Well House

Finstall nr Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England

A soothing Worcestershire sanctuary with a garden hot tub and a showstopping dining table created from a 40-foot well, secluded on a four-acre farm estate with rolling countryside views.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £520 (3 nights)

East Church House

Strathaven, South Lanarkshire, Scotland

An elegant church conversion with soothing green views, peacefully located in the historic Scottish market town of Strathaven for divine group breaks.
Sleeps: 19
Bedrooms: 9
From £907 /night

The Long House

Sheepwash, Devon, England

The Long House - a large and lovely thatched Devon farmhouse, complete with its very own landing strip, that's ideal for group breaks filled with rural relaxation.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £399 (1 week)

Cocondo

Hoek van Holland, South Holland, Netherlands

A historic World War Two telephone bunker, transformed into a sustainable and design-led family retreat with captivating stories to tell, secluded beneath the coastal dunes in Hook of Holland.
Sleeps: 2 (+2)
Bedrooms: 2
From £117 / night