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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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

Cruinn Leum Round House

Toscaig, The Highlands, Scotland

A light-flooded creative retreat with untamed rural views, blissfully secluded in a remote, semi-wild Scottish Highlands village.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £425/week

Kempt Tower

St Ouen's Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands

Indulge in a laughter-fuelled ‘sleepover' with your favourite people (and dogs) in an elegantly converted Martello tower that boasts magnificent 360-degree views of Jersey's longest beach.
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: Open plan
From £707 2 nights

Brynkir Tower

Garndolbenmaen, Gwynedd, Wales

A gorgeous five-storey Gothic folly to make you feel like kings and queens of the castle, nestled in the rural heart of Snowdonia National Park.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £843 (7 nights)

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

The Nest at Severels

Chichester, West Sussex, England

An architect-designed, Grade II-listed haven set within idyllic garden and woodland, beautifully secluded along a tranquil country lane in a West Sussex village.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £165 / night

ARC Thorpeness

Thorpeness, Suffolk, England

An opulent Grade II-listed retreat for grand group breaks, complete with an al fresco hot tub and swimming pool, and breath-taking 360-degree views of the Suffolk Heritage Coast.
Sleeps: 20
Bedrooms: 8
From £4500 / week

Torrisdale Castle Estate

Campbeltown, Argyll, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

Set on the stunning spine of Kintyre, just footsteps from a private sandy beach and sensational views, is the Torrisdale Castle Estate. 
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From £220 /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 Control Tower B&B

Walsingham, Norfolk, England

A restored Control Tower B&B bursting with history, period art deco features and furnishings on a former North Norfolk airfield.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 4
From £150 / night

The Catacombs

Plymouth, Devon, England

A heritage-soaked apartment, filled with captivating detail and contemporary mod cons, positioned in the heart of Plymouth's historic Barbican.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 3
From £895 / week

Middleham Round House

Middleham, Yorkshire Dales, England

Feel like royalty in a charmingly circular holiday home, set below King Richard's castle in historical Middleham in the scenic Yorkshire Dales.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £307 (1 week)

The Generals Quarters

Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England

An elegant Grade I-listed retreat with historic royal connections and a 17th century treehouse in its extensive grounds, peacefully secluded in rural Shropshire for grand group getaways.
Sleeps: 14
Bedrooms: 7
From £1886 /2 nts