About Amazing Retreats
Amazing Retreats, a division of Clarenco LLP, has a substantial property fund to purchase unique, unusual, yet spectacular residential properties, predominantly in the UK but also in Europe.
The objective is to source, purchase and where necessary refurbish, properties to a luxury standard. The Amazing Retreats portfolio provides short-term lettings and weekly rentals.
All selected properties are spectacular, amazing, unique....and have a "wow" factor that will attract Private and Business/Corporate clients from around the world looking for:
- Wedding venues with a difference
- Private house parties
- Filming locations of character
- Director’s corporate retreats
- Private accommodation
- Anniversary and birthday celebrations
- Corporate hospitality events
- Weekend sporting parties
- Company product launches
- Rest and re-coup destinations
Clarenco would be interested in hearing from you if you know of any Castles, Lighthouses, Windmills, Follies, Towers, Forts, Islands, Penthouses, Contemporary Designs, Incredible Views, Remote Locations, Roof Terraces… you've got the idea.
Clarenco Heritage Statement
- Preservation
- Restoration
- Operation
- Consideration
At Clarenco, we are committed to working within an environment that respects history & culture and we understand that our collection of beautiful houses, castles, abbeys and stately homes have an important role to play in both local and national heritage.
A crucial part of our approach is the preservation of buildings and we are very aware of our responsibilities as owners of historic properties. Our ethos is to use and enhance whatever is in situ as much as possible and to acknowledge the combined significance of all composite parts of the building. Preferring always to restore rather than renew where possible gives us the opportunity to play an important part in safeguarding this country’s historical legacy.
We always take a sympathetic approach to any restoration works and as such, maintaining the character and history of the buildings is of paramount importance. We recognise the undeniable existence value of such buildings and are only too aware that once this has been dramatically altered, we will have lost something that is irreplaceable. This is why we partner with other industry professionals who share our values and goals when we work on any project and expect them to meet our high standards.
When the building is ready to be operated commercially, we seek to manage these operations in a professional and conscientious manner.We treat the buildings and their surroundings with a great amount of respect and encourage all those who visit them, stay in them and work in them to do likewise.
Finally, we continually strive at all times to be considerate in our approach, working with local communities and businesses wherever possible. We are mindful of the fact that these buildings are often inextricably linked with their surroundings and as such, we place a premium on developing meaningful relationships with all groups in the areas in which we work. We are also keen to ensure that the properties are enjoyed by the community and so endeavour to participate in local opportunities to open up the properties and their grounds on occasion to allow the community at large to benefit from our work.
Clarenco is proud to work with the following groups and associations;
- HHA (Historic Houses Association)
- CLA (Country Land & Business Association)
- Palmerston Fort Society
- The Victorian Society
- The Garden History Society
- The Heritage Crafts Association
- English Heritage
- HIE (Highlands & Islands Enterprise)
- Visit England
- Visit Scotland
- Visit Wales
- SRPBA (Scottish Rural Property & Business Association)
- SPAB(The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings)
- The Pugin Society
- Caithness Chamber of Commerce
- Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Academy of Culinary Arts
