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

10% discount booking in Feb/March 2025 for 3 nights; 15% discount for 4+ nights

Orchard Cottage

Swimbridge, Devon, England

A chocolate-box Grade II-listed cottage with a thatched roof and a garden hot tub, pet-friendly and beautifully secluded in an ancient Devon village that’s close to the coast.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From £249 / night

The Signal Box

Melton Constable, Norfolk, England

A romantic and historic bolt hole for two, set amongst peaceful Norfolk countryside that feels blissfully remote from daily life.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £538 (7 nts)

The Old Water Tank

Liss, Hampshire, England

A creatively restored unique retreat with enormous windows and a dedicated cinema space, petfriendly and set within the South Downs National Park.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
From £120 / night

Chapel Studio

Downhead, Somerset, England

A divine, dog-friendly love-nest, sumptuously styled and beautifully set amidst picture-perfect countryside on the edge of the Mendip Hills.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £360 / 3 nts

LV14 SULA Lightship

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England

Escape to the water and enjoy a unique and scenic adult-only stay aboard a historic British Lightship, beautifully restored and enchantingly moored in the Gloucester Docks, in the Cotswolds.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £166 night

Sham Castle

Acton Burnell, Shropshire, England

A historic, captivating, and luxurious Grade II-listed folly, gently elevated over immaculate landscaped gardens and a shimmering lake in rural Shropshire.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 3
From £867 (3 nights)

The Transmitter Bunker

Ringstead, Dorset, England

A pet-friendly, Grade II-listed hideaway from World War Two, rich in quirky character and secluded in a Dorset AONB with incredible sea views.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £733 / week

Cocondo

Hoek van Holland, South Holland, Netherlands

A historic World War Two telephone bunker, transformed into a sustainable and design-led family retreat with captivating stories to tell, secluded beneath the coastal dunes in Hook of Holland.
Sleeps: 2 (+2)
Bedrooms: 2
From £117 / night

Knock Old Castle

Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland

Whisk yourself away to the Ayrshire coast and the magnificent Knock Old Castle for a fairy-tale holiday like no other.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From £1879 / week

Gooderham's Carriage

Bodiam, Sussex, England

Saddle up the horses and head for the East Sussex countryside, for a romantic stay for two in a charming vintage-style carriage.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £558 (1 week)
Interior shot of Seabank Selsey featuring converted train carriages

Seabank Selsey

Selsey, West Sussex, England

Prepare for a first-class holiday at stunning Seabank - a railway carriage retreat on the southernmost point of West Sussex.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From £400 (2nt)

The Courtyard Suite Margate

Margate, Kent, England

A colourful coastal sanctuary with creative design-led interiors and a private courtyard, perfectly set in a Grade II-listed building that’s directly opposite Margate Main Sands beach.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
From £145 /nt