Historic Retreats

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Historic Retreats Accommodation Types

A castle surrounded by Scottish HIghland countryside

Castles & Follies

Relive history and stay in a fairytale castle or folly; a fun experience for the family or a romantic break for two. From Gothic chateaux or Scottish castles to ancient fortresses and follies, booking a holiday in a venue steeped in intrigue and tradition will not disappoint.
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Black grand piano forte inside a religious chapel with ornate red and gold religious paintings on the domed ceiling

Churches & Chapels

Find your own sanctuary and divine setting with a stay in a beautifully converted church or chapel. Once consigned to parsons and vicars, these incredibly historic and ancient venues now offer a chance to holiday out of the ordinary.
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Brick and sandstone entrance archway to Palmers Folly a Grade II-listed building on Holkham Estate, Norfolk.

Gatehouses & Tollhouses

Book a stay in a converted Gatehouse or Tollhouse and get an added dose of fascinating history. As gateways to buildings of significance, many of these unusual buildings have been renovated and modernised to provide an unforgettable holiday experience.
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Chillingham Castle looking 'moody' at twilight with dark sky and orange clouds

Listed Buildings

These stunning properties all have one thing in common, they are edifices deemed to be of architectural or historic interest and national importance and subject to protection. Stay in a listed space with Host Unusual.
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An old sandstone building with a medium tower at one end

Towers & Forts

Ever thought about indulging your regal side with a stay in a medieval tower or fort? Embark on a magical mystery (or should that be 'history') tour with Host Unusual. Browse our range of majestic and quirky accommodation options that are sure to impress.
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All Historic Retreats

SWEETS hotel

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Take your pick from one of the unique bridge house suites, beautifully scattered along the canals of Amsterdam.
Sleeps: 2 per house
Bedrooms: 1 per house
From £117 / night

Kiln Wing, Old Corn Mill

Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Escape from everyday life with a romantic break in a lovingly converted County Antrim corn mill, where your soundtrack is the gentle rushing river.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £271 (2 nights)

Halula Gem

Bridgwater, Somerset, England

A seriously Instagrammable large group retreat with an epic kitchen disco and sugar-sweet interiors, set within the walls of a 13th century castle on the edge of the Quantock Hills.
Sleeps: 20
Bedrooms: 6
From £3250 2 nts

Palmers Folly

Holkham, Norfolk, England

An exclusive and luxurious Grade II-listed couples' retreat, set on North Norfolk's elegant 25,000-acre Holkham Estate.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £809 (7nts)

The Lookout Tower

Beer, Devon, England

An atmospheric 18th century lookout tower transformed into a luxury retreat with a lift and a private sauna, sublimely set on the clifftop at Beer Head for jaw-dropping coastal views.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £125 pppn

Chillingham Castle

Chillingham, Northumberland, England

Meet the resident ghosts of Britain's ‘most haunted historic castle', surrounded by Northumberland countryside just 20 minutes from the coast.
Sleeps: 2-7 per unit (24 total)
Bedrooms: 8 apartments
From £126 / night

Old Smock Mill

Nr Cranbrook, Kent, England

A romantic escape to the Garden of England calls for a truly memorable place to stay, and that's exactly what lies in store at the Old Smock Mill, feature on the TV series Extraordinary Escapes.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £195 / night

Trullo Petrarolo

Monopoli, Puglia, Italy

A traditional, exquisitely restored dwelling with a sun-dappled dining patio and an outdoor pool with sea-and-vineyard views, set on a vast rural estate in southern Italy.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £300/nt

The Old Station Allerston

Pickering, North Yorkshire, England

Live the first-class life at The Old Station, where three stunning railway carriages await at the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors.
Sleeps: up to 6 per carriage
Bedrooms: 2-3 per carriage
From £564 /week

The Follies Low Lodge

Hunmanby, near Filey, Yorkshire, England

A characterful and romantic stone building infused with authentic style, perfect for exploring the delights of the North Yorkshire coast.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £291 (1 week)

The Old Stout House

Rye, East Sussex, England

A vintage timber-framed retreat, filled with historic charm and colourful creature comforts galore, beautifully set in the beating heart of ancient Rye.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From £250 / night

The Laundry Retreat

Llanrhaeadr, Denbighshire, Wales

Luxury log-cabin-style hideaways, surrounded by breath-taking gardens on a historic Grade II-listed property in North Wales.
Sleeps: 2 per roundhouse
Bedrooms: 1 per roundhouse
From £145 / night