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

Orchardleigh Church Lodge

Frome, Somerset, England

A divine, pet-friendly escape, complete with a private garden and hot tub, deliciously secluded by a shimmering lake on a historic 500-acre Somerset estate.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £250 / night

The Triumphal Arch West

Holkham, Norfolk, England

An historic, architect-designed retreat for two, rich in indulgent luxury and set on an imposing 25,000-acre Norfolk estate.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £994 (7nts)

Chateau Rhianfa

Menai Bridge, Anglesey, Wales

Star in your very own fairytale, with a stay in an opulent French-styled setting that overlooks the magical beauty of Snowdonia.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From £144 / night

The Salcombe Tower

Salcombe, Devon, England

Plan a group celebration in serious style, with gold-star accommodation in a luxuriously converted tower - the ideal setting for a special coastal break in scenic Devon. 
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: 6
From £799 / night

The Water Castle

Newton, Northumberland, England

Totally unique, utterly charming, and undoubtedly one of the prettiest former water towers in the country, The Water Castle in gorgeous Northumberland blends ‘rural' and ‘regal' for that very special escape to the country.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £358 (3 nights)

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)

Longships

The Lizard, Cornwall, England

A sumptuous, white-walled lighthouse cottage, featuring dramatic Cornish clifftop views and endless coastal walks.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £323 (2 nights)

Belford Folly

Belford, Northumberland, England

A fairytale folly in the grounds of a historic mansion house, Belford Folly offers an exquisite retreat for couples in the heart of Northumberland. 
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £158 / night

Muckrach Castle

Grantown-on-Spey, The Highlands, Scotland

An imposing 16th century retreat for grand group celebrations, secluded in private rural grounds with spectacular river-and-mountain views in the Scottish Highlands.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From £1295 -2695/wk

The Pink Cottage

Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire, England

An idyllic country retreat, magically secluded amongst 1,000 acres of Capability Brown parkland in the heart of a private Shropshire estate.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £445 (3 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 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)