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

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

The Forest House

Turners Hill, Sussex, England

A 17th century fairytale retreat with a thatched roof, secluded in the woods on one of the highest points of the Sussex Weald, for spectacular views of the North and South Downs.
Sleeps: 8-10
Bedrooms: 5
From £375 / night

The Iron Chapel

Ryton, Tyne and Wear, England

A unique and authentic retreat, lovingly restored and divinely set in a peaceful Northumberland border conservation area with a nature reserve next door.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £149 / night

The Five Turrets

Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Make like an auld Scottish baron, in a grand 19th Century townhouse that's ideal for exploring the historic town of Selkirk.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From £950 (7 nts)

The Well House

Finstall nr Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England

A soothing Worcestershire sanctuary with a garden hot tub and a showstopping dining table created from a 40-foot well, secluded on a four-acre farm estate with rolling countryside views.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £520 (3 nights)

The Cell Block

Clifton, Texas, USA

Judge and jury have spoken: doing time just got a whole lot more fun at The Cell Block, where you're invited to holiday in luxurious solitary confinement at this old city jail in Texas!
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £170 / night

Champing Beaumaris

Beaumaris, Anglesey, Wales

Take your pew in an active hillside church that’s beloved by the welcoming local community, secluded in an Anglesey village with idyllic views to Llanddona beach
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms:
From £49 /night

Cantick Head Lighthouse Cottage

Longhope, Orkney Islands, Scotland

Steal away from civilisation, to an historic haven with dramatic sea views out towards the Pentland Firth.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £170 / night

Bunker Pavilion

Vuren, Gelderland, Netherlands

For a piece of Dutch military history, an ingenious architectural transformation and a countryside idyll, quick march to The Bunker Pavilion.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
From £125 (3 nights)

Sub Bnb

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA

Be part of history, with a unique stay aboard a restored World War II sub, floating proudly in Wisconsin's historic Manitowoc River.
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 9
From £376 / night
Barge Aground heritage let St.Ouen's Bay, Jersey
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Barge Aground

St.Ouen's Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands

A unique Jersey seaside folly, rich in art deco style and captivating history, dog-friendly and boasting direct access to the vast, scenic beach in St. Ouen’s Bay.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
From £218.40 /nt

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)