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Folly accommodation
in follies converted to holiday homes

 Folly (The)
located: Hambledon, Hampshire, UK
website: The Folly
An out of the ordinary retreat for two, a cosy C19th listed folly in the garden of the owners home; the tower enjoys great views over the pretty village of Hambledon and shared use of a indoor heated swimming pool. It provides a small fitted kitchen, shower room, first floor living/dining room and an attractive double bedroom with antique pine furniture and lovely views.

 Fort Putnam: Dairy Cottage
located: Greystoke, Cumbria, UK
website: Dairy Cottage
Dairy Cottage is part of Fort Putnam, a listed folly built about 1789 by the Duke of Norfolk. The folly surrounds the main farmhouse buildings, with battlements, turret and a church window. It offers fine views of Saddleback, Eden Valley and the Lake District National Park. This comfortable cottage sleeps 3 or 4 people in two bedrooms and also has the use of a peaceful open-plan garden.

 Gothic Temple
located: Kedleston, Derbyshire, UK
website: Gothic Temple
A listed Gothic folly dating back to 1758, was converted to a gamekeepers cottage over a hundred years ago and has now been converted again to comfortable self-catering holiday accommodation for four. It retains features such as parapets with arrow slits, decorated Gothic windows, columns, shields, quatrefoils and pinnacles.

L'Hermitage
located: Brittany, France
website: L'Hermitage
A french restored folly in the style of a small castle is in a quiet hamlet in a peaceful countryside setting. This self-catering property sleeps up to five and pets are accepted. The interior decor is an unusual blend of castle and country cottage and the well maintained garden has a sheltered corner for barbecues.

 Longs Park Castle
located: Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, UK
website: Search for property: 426054
Stunning, listed folly castle in two acres of its own private landscaped gardens, with a lake. The property can accommodate sixteen guests; twelve in the main folly building and and four in the Clock House. It has five communal rooms including a dining room, with long medieval table, in the former Great Hall. Our link goes to booking agents home page, for full details search for property no: 426054

 Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa
located: Redhill, Surrey, UK
website: Nutfield Priory
Although a country mansion, Nuffield Priory is often described as a folly; this impressive building was built in 1872 to look like a priory, and includes stonework, stained glass, cloisters and elaborate carving. Now newly refurbished the hotel combines comfort, modern decor and the latest technology. The spa is an oasis of relaxation and the leisure club is complete with a gym, indoor swimming pool, squash courts and body studio.

Roquefixade Bastide
located: Ariege, Midi-Pyrenees, France
website: Roquefixade Bastide
A unique property, this petite pink chateau, in the Cathare countryside, offers 4 double bedrooms (sleeps 8), 3 bathrooms, 3 living areas and a kitchen in its two hexagional towers joined in the centre. It also has a terrace, wooded garden and fine views of the Pyrenees and nearby Montségur Castle.

 The Follies: The Old Folly – The Low Lodge
located: Filey, North Yorkshire, UK
website: Old Folly – Low Lodge
Originally built in 1825 as a ruin, this unique listed building has been carefully converted into two detached gatehouses: The Old Folly and The Low Lodge. Each cottage sleeps two. The Follies are set in 1.5 acres of natural, unspoiled grounds that guests are welcome to use and where there is an abundance of wildlife.

 The New Castle
located: Kewstoke, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset, UK
website: New Castle
This unique two bedroomed property was built in the early C20th as a fort folly; it's been converted into a luxurious, stylish, self-catering holiday apartment, with fine views over the Bristol Channel. It is located in the village of Kewstoke on the edge of Weston-Super-Mare. There is also an on-site coffee lounge and weekend wine bar.

 Tigh Romach
located: Beauly, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK
website: Tigh Romach
A unique holiday retreat in a converted Victorian folly, featuring a turreted tower, Moorish windows, galleried bedroom and beautiful views. It offers a spacious living/dining room with open fire, well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen, galleried en-suite double bedroom. and patio garden leading down to a small burn.

 Woolshaw Castle
located: Lake District, Cumbria, UK
website: Woolshaw Castle
A true folly, this building was converted to look like a Norman castle by the wealthy C19th land owners, who wanted a castle view from their own large house. The castle retains towers with arrow slit windows, castellated battlements and arched windows. It sleeps ten in five bedrooms and has an indoor swimming pool and gym.

 Yannon Towers
located: Plymouth, Devon, UK
website: Search for property: 415801
Unique holiday home in a gothic castle-style folly with amazing sea views and great character, a short walk from Teignmouth town centre and sea front. This spacious property has five large bedrooms (three doubles and two twins); the tower room is only accessible by a two story spiral staircase. Our link goes to booking agents home page, for full details search for property no: 415801