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

Lendal Tower

York, Yorkshire, England

Make your visit to historic York even more special with a stay in Lendal Tower - your own 5-star medieval fortification.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £599 / night

Bemersyde House

Near Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland

An exquisite stately home for grand group breaks, built around a 16th century tower and nestled on a sprawling estate in the Scottish Borders, with direct access to a shimmering stretch of the River Tweed.
Sleeps: 23
Bedrooms: 11
From £2995/2 nts

River House

Rye, East Sussex, England

A vibrant, design-led 70's-inspired retreat that offers direct access to the shimmering River Rother, with medieval Rye and Camber Sands in easy reach.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £200 / night

The Black Castle

Coolbaun, Tipperary, Ireland

Travel back through time with an ‘over-knight' stay for two in a majestically authentic 16th century Gaelic castle.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £274 / night

Champing Holme Lacy

Hereford, Herefordshire, England

An unforgettable Champing experience at St Cuthbert's Church awaits - a medieval sandstone beauty just outside the quiet village of Holme Lacy in Herefordshire.  
Sleeps: Up to 8
Bedrooms: Varies
From £55/adult/night

Station Cottage Bucknell

Bucknell, Shropshire, England

Chug gently back in time with a historic stay in a Grade II-listed, architecturally celebrated railway retreat in rural South Shropshire.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £95 /night

Mount Sandford Manor House

Barnstaple, Devon, England

An opulent, ten-bedroom retreat with a cinema room, a large outdoor hot tub, and a barbecue hut, nestled in rural North Devon.
Sleeps: 24 (+7)
Bedrooms: 10
From £3013 / week

Champing Lewes

Lewes, East Sussex, England

A historic haven for non-conformist worship, close to the Norman castle and Saxon lanes of Lewes with soothing sea views and the South Downs National Park on the doorstep.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms:
From £55 / night
Sofa and beans bags with cushions, toy tipi tent and one camp bed set up inside a Church

Champing Aldwincle

Aldwincle, Northamptonshire, England

Snuggle down inside the original Champing church - All Saints in Aldwincle, a beautiful ancient space in Northamptonshire.
Sleeps: Up to 12
Bedrooms:
From £55/adult/night

Scargill Castle

Scargill, Yorkshire, England

Stay in a 15th century Teesdale castle, magically transformed into a sumptuous living space fit for romantic royalty.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £377 (2 nights)

Fort Leicester

Bouley Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands

A historic military stronghold that's rich in comfort and historic drama, expertly transformed into a dog-friendly, distraction-free retreat elevated above Jersey's atmospheric coastline.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 2
From 588 2 nights

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 pp/pn