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

Magherintemple Lodge

Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Experience all the fun of the seaside while you stay in an charmingly historic chocolate-box haven on the North Antrim Coast.
Sleeps: 4 (2 adults 2 children)
Bedrooms: 2
From £380 (2 nights)

Llancayo Windmill

Near Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales

Luxurious self-catering accommodation for 12 in a historic windmill with spectacular views of the Welsh countryside.
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: 6
From £2427/week

Triumphal Arch Lodge

Colebrooke, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Make your holiday a triumph with a stunningly stately stay in the gateway to historic Colebrooke, set by the tranquil lakes of County Fermanagh.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £386 (2 nights)

Drylaw House

Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland

A luxurious country mansion ideal for large group celebrations, perfectly positioned to explore the delights of Edinburgh.
Sleeps: 21
Bedrooms: 10
From £2,249 /night

Toll House

Nether Stowey, Somerset, England

Experience a lovingly refurbished former 18th Century toll house in Nether Stowey, Somerset.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £682 (7 nts)

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

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

Kiln Wing, Old Corn Mill

Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Escape from everyday life with a romantic break in a lovingly converted County Antrim corn mill, where your soundtrack is the gentle rushing river.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £363 (2 nights)

Drum Gatelodge

Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

On a quiet country road at the edge of the historic Ballylough Estate, discover the utterly charming Drum Gatelodge - a romantic and unique hideaway for two in the stunning County Antrim countryside.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £346 (2 nights)

The Saints Rooms

Cockermouth, Cumbria, England

An ultra-opulent conversion of a listed church hall, complete with glistening chandeliers, sociable private bar and a luxurious spa room in the crypt, for large group breaks in a tranquil corner of the Lake District.
Sleeps: 20
Bedrooms: 8
From £1,565 /night

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)

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