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

Oswestry Church

Oswestry, Shropshire, England

A cool celestial conversion by the Welsh border, ideal for group breaks in a lively setting filled with art, style and colour.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 3
From £150 / night

Aikwood Tower

Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Relax and enjoy the finer things in life surrounded by warmth and luxury, in an award-winning, authentic medieval tower set in the bracing Scottish Borders.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From £1,800 (3nts)

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 Windmill Scarborough

Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England

A unique and mesmerising Grade II-listed retreat, less than five minutes' walk from the town centre in England's original seaside resort.
Sleeps: 2 per apartment
Bedrooms: 1 per apartment
From £115 / night

The Signal House

Beer, Devon, England

A former Devon coastguard and signal house, transformed into a charming coastal retreat on Beer Head’s breathtakingly scenic clifftops, within strolling distance of the secluded Hooken Beach.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
From £75 pp/pn

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

St Curig's Church

Capel Curig, County Conwy, Wales

Experience heaven on Earth in this charmingly converted 19th century church, with sociable village life and a backdrop of the breathtaking Snowdonia mountains built in.
Sleeps: Up to 16
Bedrooms: 6
From £750 / night

The Lighthouse Hide

Walney, Cumbria, England

A stylish and cheerful cottage that's rich in nautical romance, beautifully positioned in the heart of the rugged, windswept South Walney Nature Reserve.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £420 (3 nts)

Temple of Diana

Shifnal, Shropshire, England

For a truly unique escape, the Temple of Diana blends classical architecture and a heavenly location, making for a stay you'll treasure for a lifetime. 
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £1679 for a 7 night stay

Belle Tout Lighthouse B&B

Beachy Head, East Sussex, England

A historic Lighthouse B&B perched on the white cliffs of Beachy Head, with show-stopping panoramic views and many original features.  
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 6
From £155 / night

Lightship Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

A cutting-edge floating haven, crafted by an award-winning architect, and peacefully moored in North Amsterdam's creative hub.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £290 / night

Loch Tummel Country House

Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland

An ornate, turreted Perthshire haven for grand large group stays, complete with abundant outdoor games and a magnificent loch-and-mountain vista.
Sleeps: 26
Bedrooms: 10
From £13820 /wk