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

Elizabeth Fort

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

Two adjoining self-contained retreats with cosy wood-burning stoves and cathedral views, expertly created from a restored 17th century fort in the bustling centre of Cork City .
Sleeps: 3
Bedrooms: 2 per house
From £380 /2 nts

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

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

The Carriage at High Barn Heritage

Halstead, Essex, England

A lovingly restored vintage train carriage, calmly secluded in a green North Essex village with scenic riverside walks almost on the doorstep.
Sleeps: 2 (+2)
Bedrooms: 1
From £501 (7 nights)

The Norfolk Beacon

Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk, England

A grandly historic, TV-featured retreat with a nautical-fairytale feel and spectacular North Sea views, set on the sweeping coast of Norfolk in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 3
From £553 / night

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

Canon Cave

Edinburgh, Scotland

A beautiful basement bolthole-for-two, rich in history and heavenly hand-crafted luxury, set in the beating heart of Edinburgh yet with a blissful sense of romantic seclusion.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £225 / night

The Old Chapel Annexe

Nayland, Suffolk, England

A quintessentially English break awaits, in a heavenly holiday home exquisitely set in Suffolk's Constable country.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £500 (7 nts)

Alnwick Tower

Alnwick, Northumberland, England

A romantic retreat nestled on the edge of Northumberland's medieval county town, with beautiful castle gardens and the sweeping coastline in easy reach.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £727 / week

Capel Cartref

Cwm-twrch Isaf, Powys, Wales

A warmly welcoming family and dog-friendly haven, filled with home comforts and peacefully positioned in a Welsh riverside village close to the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From £900 / week

Unimog Army Ambulance

Friskney, Lincolnshire, England

A thrilling stay in a cosily-converted rescue vehicle parked on a Linconshire lake, in a rural area that boasts picture-perfect views of gorgeous Lincolnshire.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £70 /night