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Belford Folly
located: Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, UK
self-catering | sleeps:2
An extended and renovated Victorian folly and clock tower on the Middleton Hall Estate, just a few miles from the Northumbrian coast. Quirky accommodation for two, with ground floor seating and kitchen, outside dining area, first-floor bedroom with balcony, and top-floor bathroom.
Folly (The)
located: Hambledon, Hampshire, UK
self-catering | sleeps:2 | bedrooms:1
A detached, Georgian, Grade II listed, C19th folly for two, set in the garden of the owners' home and with views over the pretty Hambledon village, the birthplace of cricket. Full use of a 30ft indoor heated pool, (April–Oct) is included. The folly is situated in the South Downs National Park, so is perfect for stargazing. There are many lovely walks close by, and the sea and the coastline of Hampshire and West Sussex are just 13 miles away.
Garden Room (The)
located: Fettercairn, Scottish Highlands, UK
self-catering | sleeps:2 | bedrooms:1
The perfect romantic retreat? This unique 1-bedroom serviced turreted cottage is set within the 400 acre Fasque House Estate (home to much Scottish wildlife like deer, red squirrels, otters and eagles). The property has a small kitchen, living room, double bedroom and en-suite bathroom and is set over two floors, joined by a circular staircase in one of the turrets.
Haldon Belvedere
located: Dunchideock, Devon, UK
self-catering | sleeps:2 | bedrooms:1
A romantic luxury penthouse apartment for two, in a C18th triangular turreted folly in a solitary ridge-top position four miles west of Exeter. This second floor apartment is self contained, with a main living area with high ceilings and Georgian gothic detailing. A separate bathroom and fitted kitchen are built into the two turrets.
House in the Clouds
located: Thorpeness, Suffolk, UK
self-catering | sleeps:10 | bedrooms:5
One of the UK's most well known follies, providing spacious self-catering accommodation, in a beautifully converted water tower. This unique property has five bedrooms, three bathrooms and fine views of Suffolk from the room at the top of the house.
Ivy Cottage at Margam Country Park
located: Margam, Neath Port Talbot, Wales, UK
self-catering | sleeps:5 | bedrooms:3
A unique stone cottage, with a grand historic frontage, located on the edge of stunning parkland, opposite Margam Abbey. The cottage benefits from free access to Margam Country Park with access through private locked gates even when the park is closed to the public.
Kinley Tower
located: Seaham, Co Durham, UK
self-catering | sleeps:3 | bedrooms:2
Renovated Grade II listed 19th Century folly in Seaham, County Durham, located in a quiet position on top of Kinley Hill, offering stunning views of the East Durham, Heritage Coastline. Comfortable self-catering accommodation for two or three guests, with a single and a double bedroom.
Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa
located: Redhill, Surrey, UK
hotel
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.
Orangery (The)
located: Frampton on Severn, Gloucestershire, UK
self-catering | sleeps:8 | bedrooms:4
A pretty and quirky C18th Grade I listed orangery in a corner of the garden surrounding Frampton Court in Gloucestershire. This self-catering property can sleep up to eight in four bedrooms. The orangery has views across parkland to a lake and woodland.
Pineapple (The)
located: Stirling & Falkirk, Scotland, UK
self-catering | sleeps:4
The Dunmore Pineapple folly is a two storey building with a reasonably orthodox ground floor but a second floor that's topped by an amazing stone-built pineapple! The self-catering rental is in the former gardeners quarters either side of the pineapple room; the accommodation consists of 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living room.
Roquefixade Bastide
located: Ariege, Midi-Pyrenees, France
self-catering | sleeps:8 | bedrooms:4
A unique property, this petite pink château, in the Cathare countryside, offers four double bedrooms (sleeps eight), three bathrooms, three living areas and a kitchen in its two hexagonal towers joined in the centre. It also has a terrace, wooded garden and fine views of the Pyrenees and nearby Montségur Castle.
Watchtower (The) Featured Site
located: Barnstaple, Devon, UK
self-catering | sleeps:2 | bedrooms:1
A beautiful Grade II listed watchtower, an C18th folly with 10ft gothic windows, a castellated roof and fabulous views over the River Taw. It has been nicely refurbished in a modern style and is recommended as a romantic hideaway for people who plan to eat out (there is a basic kitchen, but not full facilities). Outside it shares an enclosed lawned garden, which has seating and BBQ.
SCOTLAND: The Pineapple, Dunmore, Falkirk
The Dunmore Pineapple folly has been described variously as eccentric, unique, elaborate, bizarre and it is certainly all of these! It's a two storey building with a reasonably orthodox ground floor but a second floor that's topped by an amazing stone-built pineapple!
The property was built for the 4th Earl of Dunmore who had the pineapple dome added to the existing single storey building. The story goes that it was inspired by the tradition in Virginia, where he'd recently been Governor, of sailors placing a pineapple on the gatepost on their return home after a voyage. It's also reported that the ground floor originally included a hothouse that was used, in part, for growing pineapples.
The self-catering rental is in the former gardeners quarters either side of the pineapple room and the accommodation is made up of two bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen and a spacious living room.
ENGLAND: Hawkstone Park Hotel, Shrewsbury
This hotel isn't a folly, it's just a hotel (all be it a rather nice one!), but folly lovers will like the rather extraordinary historic woodland, known as The Follies, that comes with it! The Follies were originally built over 200 years ago and were rediscovered and restored in the C20th. They consist of a woodland filled with amazing cliffs, crags, caves, bridges, walkways and a series of unique monuments and follies. The hotel is adjacent to The Follies and hotel guests are entitled to 2-for-1 adult admission.
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ENGLAND: Victorian folly in Northumberland
Belford Folly is a fully renovated and extended Victorian folly and clock tower for two on the Middleton Hall Estate, just a few miles from the Northumbrian coast.
It's believed that the original folly was inspired by a trip to Italy and the property comes with its own Italian-style garden in miniature. It's located next to a pretty mill race, which was once used to make electricity for the estate.
Inside this wonderfully quirky accommodation provides a ground floor seating area and kitchen, an outside dining area, a first-floor bedroom with balcony and a lovely top-floor bathroom (complete with the original clock workings!). Guests can also enjoy the 30 acres of wooded estate grounds and explore or fish the lake (rowing boat provided).
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