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21 Historical Hideaways
Published 28th October 2025
Are they haunted? Maybe. Are they grand, luxurious and bursting with charm? Absolutely.
We've handpicked some of the most fascinating and unique historical hideaways on Coolstays.
Choose your dream heritage getaway from a moated castle fit for royalty, a beautifully converted country church, or a romantic Highland tower for two.
The Knoll Tower
Weston-under-Lizard Shifnal - Shropshire
Sleeps 2
In the midst of the ancient and historic park of Weston Park you’ll find this intriguing tower, built as a hunting lodge, with panoramic views of the Shropshire countryside and Welsh borders.
Tower O'Ess
Glen Tanar Estate - Aberdeenshire
Sleeps 2
A proud and luxurious gatehouse conversion guarding the Glen Tanar Estate and nestled within the bewitching Scots Pine of Aberdeenshire
Dovecot Cottage
Edinburgh - Midlothian
Sleeps 2
Spectacular 17th century stone cottage for up to two people. Rustic-chic and quirky - it was once a home for pigeons!
Round House East
Veryan - Cornwall
Sleeps 2
A unique cottage for two near the coast on Cornwall's beautiful Roseland Peninsula - said to have been built without corners so the devil couldn't hide.
The Velvet Upperground Penthouse
Stranraer - Dumfries And Galloway
Sleeps 4
Luxurious penthouse retreat in the elegant Edwardian Dunskey Castle, with exquisite interiors and fab furnishings in a truly outstanding setting.
East Gatehouse Lodge
Crieff - Perthshire
Sleeps 4
Discover the wistful romance of Scotland’s stunning landscapes, at this luxury, turreted lodge guarding the historic Monzie Castle…
La Crete Fort
St John - Jersey
Sleeps 5
Located on a headland on Jersey’s rugged north coast, this spectacular 16th century fort is a truly unique holiday home.
Chapel Cottage
St Davids - Pembs
Sleeps 6
Beautiful 18th century, Grade II listed chapel cottage near St Davids with countryside views and easy access to Pembrokeshire’s stunning beaches.
Porth Hir
Beaumaris - Anglesey
Sleeps 6
This charming 400 year old Anglesey home, complete with rooftop gargoyles, offers luxury and incredible sea views with a pebble beach on its doorstep.
Longleat Deer Keeper's House
Warminster - Wiltshire
Sleeps 6
This beautiful Grade II listed property, once home to Longleat's gamekeepers, sits in the heart of the safari park and offers a cosy, opulent stay.
The Temple
Euston - Suffolk
Sleeps 8
Exquisite octagonal Palladian gem - once the banqueting house of a duke - offering a luxurious stay overlooking the idyllic Suffolk countryside.
Sundial
Lyme Regis - Dorset
Sleeps 9
A beautiful Grade II listed Arts and Crafts house - with dazzling views over the Cobb and Lyme Bay. The walls are set with fossils and a sundial bearing the Latin motto 'Horas non numero nisi serenas' (I do not count the hours except the bright ones).
The Old Church
Rossendale - Lancashire
Sleeps 10
Rest and unwind in this beautiful converted church tucked away in a peaceful Lancashire village with a hot tub and grand social spaces.
The Folly
Norfolk - Norfolk
Sleeps 9
Enchanting 18th century folly, originally built as stables for horses and carriages, and now with beautiful gardens and a hot tub near the north coast of Norfolk.
Aikwood Tower
Selkirk - Scottish Borders
Sleeps 10
Magnificent, character-filled 500 year-old Scottish Borders tower, rich with stories and legends, renovated to the highest standards and just 40 miles from Edinburgh
Starre Manor
Beer - Devon
12+2
Grand group retreat close to the sea in Devon that dates back over 500 years with beautiful interiors, feature fireplaces and exposed beams.
The Gothic Church
Wells - Somerset
Sleeps 14
Stunning Grade II listed 19th century church with a hot tub, glass wood-burner and luxurious 44 ft kitchen in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Llanfendigaid House
Tywyn - Gwynedd
Sleeps 18
This Grade II* listed building is set in the stunning Snowdonia National Park, with a history dating back to the 13th century.
East Church House
Strathaven - South Lanarkshire
Sleeps 19
Breathtaking former church in the Scottish market town of Strathaven, complete with striking original period features, grand open spaces and a huge dining table.
Llanthony Secunda Manor
Caldicot - Monmouthshire
Sleeps 21
Stunning medieval Manor House once owned by Henry VIII himself - This historic treasure has been luxuriously refurbished.
Orchardleigh Castle
Frome - Somerset
Sleeps 24
Your own private castle in Somerset - complete with grand interiors and an outdoor hot tub - all based on the stunning 500 acre Orchardleigh Estate (don't miss the 13th century graveyard, or Neolithic burial chamber!)
Middleton Castle
Kings Lynn - Norfolk
Sleeps 30
Become lord or lady of the manor at this ancient moated castle, built during the Wars of the Roses, and now the ideal spot for large groups in the heart of North Norfolk.