Castles, towers and follies
Timeless fairytales meet modern-day luxury in these historic properties that bring whimsy to life. These are places where dramatic exteriors reveal contemporary comforts, ancient walls shield peaceful sanctuaries, and architectural flights of fancy are reimagined.
Scale spiral staircases in crumbling castles to find four-poster beds beneath time-worn beams, or watch storms roll in from a Cornish signal station reborn as a modernist retreat. In Somerset, Gothic towers rise from manicured gardens, while romantic follies blend heritage with innovative design, each telling a new chapter in an evolving story.
Be it storybook turrets or enchanting spires, these buildings honour their heritage while embracing the present day. Whether stargazing from castellated rooftops, feasting in panelled halls, or soaking in copper bathtubs beside mullioned windows with sprawling views, age-old grandeur and modern spirit intertwine at these unique retreats.
Saffron Tower
Beaumaris, Isle of Anglesey, Wales, UK
Standing watch from the corner of a beautiful walled garden, Saffron Tower is a true wellness retreat where couples can indulge in a spa-like experience on the Anglesey coast.
Sleeps: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,995 per week, £1,395 per short break
Pets: Two medium well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Heated indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, gym with running machine, Echelon Exercise bike, Hydrow rowing machine, weights, yoga mats and portable air conditioning unit
Charlotte´s Folly
Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire, UK
Telling a sweet tale of craftmanship and nostalgia, this luxury self-catering cottage is storybook architecture at its finest, a time-travelling family retreat that might have been lifted from folklore.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
From: £1,650 per week, £1,250 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Two vintage-style bicycles
Castle on the Well
South Molton, Exmoor, Devon, UK
Fusing authentic lodge appeal with an unexpected stately twist, Castle on the Well is a luxury fortress on the edge of Exmoor National Park in the rolling Devonshire countryside.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 4 & Up to 2 guests
From: £1,995 per week, £1,550 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome on prior request
Features: Fire pit
Found Tower
Bawdsey, Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK
For a unique escape like no other, whisk the party away to this cutting-edge designed Martello tower house set on the shores of the Suffolk coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Sleeps: Up to 6 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 2 guests
From: £2,395 per week, £1,795 per short break
Pets: Three well-behaved dogs are welcome. Other pets accepted on prior request.
Features: Grand piano, firepit and rooftop terrace
Castle Trinity
A luxury self-catering homestay for extended families and large parties, Castle Trinity is an exclusive kingdom of ritzy indulgence near the Peak District.
Sleeps: Sleeps up to 10
From: £8,395 per week, £6,750 per short break
Pets: Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Heated indoor swimming pool, wellness and yoga room, outdoor hot tub, gym and pool table. Masseuse available by prior arrangement.
Florin
Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Wales, UK
A luxury country house set in five acres of magical gardens near Aberaeron in Ceredigion, Florin is a castle-style home with a hot tub and library, made for big gatherings in Wales.
Sleeps: Up to 14 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 10 & Up to 8 guests
From: £3,995 per week, £2,995 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, a third is welcome on prior request
Features: Hot tub, treehouse for children, library with pool table, modern garden house with pizza oven
Castle Trematonia
Antony Passage, Tamar Valley, Cornwall, UK
Fantastical, extravagant and sublimely positioned at the edge of Cornwall’s luscious Tamar Valley, pass through the gates of Castle Trematonia and enter a world of pure imagination.
Sleeps: Up to 18 guests
Alternative Group Option: Up to 10 guests
From: £7,995 per week, £7,995 per short break
Pets: Two well-behaved dogs are welcome
Features: Outdoor natural pool (available May - September), pool house, sauna, indoor skate ramp, fire pit, ping pong table, football goals and trampoline
