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Start a voyage through the ages with these exceptional historical lodgings across Europe and the UK.

European Historical Stays

Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Florentine Home

Located in downtown Florence, this Renaissance residence was built in the fifteenth century. Originally leased by Elizabeth and Robert Browning in the Victorian era, they continued living there until Elizabeth's death. Currently, the home has been thoroughly recreated to showcase its period authenticity.

The furnishings features artworks the Brownings acquired throughout the continent, original mirrors and reproduction brocade curtains.

Interwar Accommodation in Kraków

Freshly renovated by local designers, this period accommodation evokes the essence of pre-war Kraków. The interior style is influenced by famous post-war hotels and film houses.

Travelers will experience natural timber surfaces, custom glass elements, artisan clayworks and vintage audio equipment. The ambiance is finished by passing trams and nearby cafe chatter.

70s Era Resort in Scandinavia

Located atop a rise in Skövde region, this special accommodation opened in the seventies. The original vision combined relaxation with sports, featuring swimming pools, court facilities and ski slopes.

Latest renovations have introduced a new spa while keeping the characteristic 1970s style. Select accommodations include vinyl systems and dance floor lighting for individual fun.

Medieval Palazzo in Southern Italy

Located on the foothills of Sicily's volcano in eastern Sicily, this magnificent palazzo shares half a millennium of Sicilian history. Constructed in the 17th century, the property has been lovingly maintained by heirs of the founding family.

Travelers can explore a historical exhibition, rare book library and culinary space beneath ancient arches. The suites combine painted surfaces, original tiles and historical furnishings.

Sixties Design Hotel in Central Europe

This downtown lodging showcases vintage pieces by famous artists including Eero Saarinen. The accommodation options include period items, colorful wall coverings and 1960s-style bedding.

The main courtyard acts as an exhibition area for statement lighting, designer seating and distinctive mirrors. Travelers can experience sightlines of the historic fortress from certain rooms.

British Time-Travel Stays

Historic Cottages in County Durham

Step back to Georgian times with a stay at these recently opened dwellings within a living history museum. Established from period constructions, the properties showcase antique pieces and art pieces from the historical repository.

Accommodation elements include stone floors, hearths, wooden beams and canopy beds. Gardens offer perspectives of a recreated Georgian-era area.

16th Century Manor House in Conwy

This protected Tudor manor was historically occupied by family members of historical monarchs. Present proprietors have been renovating the property for over 20 years.

Travelers can enjoy historic living in premium suites featuring canopy beds, period furnishings and garden views. New guests are received by ornamental birds and provided with traditional tea.

1990s Holiday Home in Dorset

Reexperience the memorable period of 1990s Britain at this distinctive holiday home. The four-storey property serves as a retro experience filled with kitsch decor.

Expect a riot of bright colors, glowing elements and clashing prints. Including full-scale reproductions to distinctive accessories, every element completes the period vibe.

19th Century Apartment in Southeast England

This extraordinary spacious accommodation allows guests to time-travel between multiple centuries. Designed in the Victorian aesthetic, the property occupies space within an medieval municipal structure.

Historical elements include patterned ceramics, elaborate ceilings and special installations. Visitors have private access but can also discover the rest of the building.

World War II Historic Site Bed and Breakfast in Norfolk

This special stay was initially constructed in the war years to guide bombers. Now, the architectural structure serves as a calm plant-based lodging.

Several suites occupy the original spaces that once served as functional rooms. Each space is individually designed around period pieces with original artworks and images.

Visitors can enjoy a communal space that was originally the climate monitoring center. Entertainment options include historical reading materials, mental challenges and landscape exploration.