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Historic Retreat Venues For Hire UK

Explore historic venues across the UK for corporate retreats, wellbeing courses and creative gatherings.

Why Choose Storied Collection
Venues For A Retreat

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Historic Settings
That Inspire

Host your next retreat in castles, manor houses and heritage estates that spark creativity and focus, helping groups step away from everyday distractions.

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Wellbeing, Workshops And Offsites

Wellbeing, Workshops And Offsites Whether you are planning a corporate offsite, a wellbeing retreat or a creative residency, our venues provide the calm, character and privacy needed to go deeper.

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Space For Teams Of All Sizes

From small leadership teams to larger company retreats, our venues offer private bedrooms, communal spaces and meeting rooms suited to a range of group sizes.

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Exclusive Use Venues

Enjoy exclusive access to remarkable properties throughout your stay, ensuring privacy, comfort and uninterrupted time together.

Explore Our Exclusive-use Yorkshire Castles

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Blairquhan Castle

Maybole, Scotland
Blairquhan Castle is a Grade A listed Regency masterpiece set in 200 acres of parkland in Ayrshire’s Burns Country. With fifteen luxurious suites, grand reception rooms, award winning gardens and exclusive use hire, it is an exceptional setting for weddings, corporate retreats, family gatherings and private events.
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Penicuik Estate

Midlothian, Scotland
Penicuik Estate is a 7500 acre Palladian country retreat just 30 minutes from Edinburgh. Its 16 en suite bedroom Penicuik House blends centuries of art, antiques, and architectural drama with modern spaces for celebrations. Restored cottages, hot tubs, woodland trails, and a waterside venue complete a truly Scottish and unforgettable escape.
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Rise Hall

Yorkshire, England
Rise Hall is a grand Grade II listed country house in the East Riding of Yorkshire, set within 30 acres of landscaped gardens near Beverley. Featuring 31 individually designed bedrooms, elegant staterooms, and exquisite dining by award-winning chefs, it combines historic splendour with modern comfort.
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Hall at Bolton Abbey

Yorkshire, England
The Hall at Bolton Abbey is a historic country residence at the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales, set within the 28,000-acre Devonshire estate. Dating back to the 14th century, it combines centuries of heritage with refined comfort, featuring elegant drawing rooms, 12 luxurious bedrooms, and exquisite dining.
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Broughton Sanctuary

Yorkshire, England
Broughton Sanctuary is a historic 3,000-acre estate in the Yorkshire Dales, home to the Tempest family for over 900 years. Centred around the Grade I listed Broughton Hall, it blends heritage and contemporary comfort with 17 individually styled bedrooms, elegant dining, and dedicated staff. The estate also houses Avalon, the UK’s leading wellbeing retreat, offering transformative, nature-led experiences.
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Borthwick Castle

Midlothian, Scotland
Borthwick Castle is a 15th-century stronghold set in the rolling Midlothian countryside, just south of Edinburgh. Once home to Mary, Queen of Scots, it combines medieval grandeur with modern luxury, featuring twelve unique chambers, grand reception rooms, crackling fires, and exceptional dining led by renowned chef Craig Gibb.
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Newton Surmaville

Stoford, Somerset, England
Newton Surmaville is a Grade I-listed Jacobean manor house in Stoford, Somerset, England, built between 1608 and 1612 by clothier Robert Harbin. The estate spans 62 acres of gardens and parkland, including the River Yeo. Renowned interior designer Jeffrey Bilhuber recently restored the house, blending modern comforts with timeless charm. It offers nine bedrooms, five reception rooms, a cinema room, and a children’s playroom.
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Cambo House

Near St Andrews, Fife, Scotland
Built in 1668, Cambo House is a Georgian–Victorian coastal estate featuring 18 Victorian-style guest bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, a walled garden, and a café. Set within 1,200 acres of parkland, woodlands, and two miles of sandy beach, it is a notable example of Scottish heritage and architecture.
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Wolterton Hall

Wickmere, near Aylsham, Norfolk, England
Wolterton Hall is an 18th-century Palladian estate in Wickmere, near Aylsham, Norfolk, England, commissioned by Horatio Walpole and completed in 1742. Designed by Thomas Ripley, it features 12 bedrooms, grand reception rooms, and state rooms with marble fireplaces and tapestries. Set within a 500-acre estate with gardens and a 10-acre lake, Wolterton Hall combines historic grandeur with scenic English countryside charm.

Knowsley Hall

Prescot, Merseyside, England
Knowsley Hall, in Prescot, Merseyside, England, has been the ancestral home of the Stanley family, Earls of Derby, since 1385. The earliest structure was built in 1495 and expanded over the centuries into a grand stately home. Surrounded by 2,500 acres of parkland, the estate includes gardens, woodlands, and historic architecture, showcasing centuries of English country house heritage.
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House of the Northern Gate

Dunnet Head, Thurso, Caithness, Scotland
House of the Northern Gate is a baronial-style house on Dunnet Head, the northernmost point of mainland Britain, Caithness, Scotland. Built between 1894 and 1906 by Admiral Alexander Sinclair, it features nine bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and expansive views over Dunnet Bay and the Pentland Firth. Set within 1,800 acres of moorland, the estate offers a historic and scenic environment.
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Raemoir House

Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Raemoir House is a Georgian mansion in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The estate features 16 en-suite bedrooms, five reception rooms with open fireplaces, and extensive grounds set within ancient woodlands. Combining historic charm with modern comfort, Raemoir House provides a serene and elegant environment, reflecting centuries of Scottish heritage and architecture.

Gordon Castle

Moray, Scotland
Gordon Castle, located in Moray, Scotland, was originally built in 1479 by George Gordon, 2nd Earl of Huntly. The estate features a six-storey medieval tower, which was incorporated into a neoclassical house in the late 18th century. The castle was used as a military hospital during the First World War and was later demolished in 1954 due to dry rot, leaving only the central tower and east wing pavilion.
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Mapperton House

Beaminster, Dorset, England
Mapperton House is a Tudor/Jacobean manor in Beaminster, Dorset, England, originally built in 1540. The estate spans 1,900 acres and features award-winning gardens, rolling hills, and a wild swimming pool. The house offers nine bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, and historic architecture. Carefully preserved over centuries, Mapperton combines heritage charm with natural beauty, making it a notable example of an English country estate.
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Dungarthill House

Perthshire, Scotland
Dungarthill House is a Victorian country house set in the Perthshire countryside, Scotland. Surrounded by rolling hills and gardens, it features 11 bedrooms, spacious reception rooms, open fireplaces, and a billiards room. The house offers a charming, historic atmosphere with extensive outdoor spaces, making it a notable example of Scottish country living.

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FAQs – Renting a Castle with Storied Collection

It means you and only your group get full access to the entire property. You will enjoy complete privacy, comfort, and the freedom to personalise your stay without interruptions.

Perfect for family celebrations, reunions, filming, corporate retreats, birthdays, Scottish golf trips, and more. Storied Collection castles offer a tailored and unforgettable experience.

You can stay for one night, a full week, or longer if you wish. Castles are available for both short and extended stays.

Castles range from 8 to 30 bedrooms, providing plenty of space for larger groups so that everyone feels at home.

Yes. Catering is available at all locations, so you and your guests can enjoy delicious meals without the hassle of cooking or cleaning.

Yes. A dedicated Venue Advisor will work closely with you to tailor every detail and ensure a smooth and personalised booking experience.

You will find castles across England, Scotland, and Wales, each chosen for its history, character, and outstanding service.

You can contact Michael Goldin, the Venue Advisor, by phone at +44 20 3996 6067 or by email at
info@storiedcollection.com. You can also fill out the enquiry form with your details, preferred property, dates, and special requests.

Yes. Storied Collection specialises in weddings, corporate events, and filming, each supported by tailored services to make your event seamless.

Staying in an exclusive castle allows you to immerse yourself in history. You will be surrounded by elegant interiors, beautiful grounds, and period architecture, while still enjoying modern comfort and privacy.