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

Nimbus Cottage

Padstow, Cornwall, England

A whimsical lighthouse retreat, dog-friendly and soothingly sheltered beneath a Cornish headland by the South West Coast Path, with mesmerising sea views.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £445 (3 nts)

Govilon Railway Carriage

Govilon, Pembrokeshire, Wales

This historic railway carriage has been transformed into a blissfully cosy cabin for two, peacefully nestled in a chocolate box Welsh village.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £276 (7 nts)

Nidd Valley Carriage

Harrogate, Yorkshire, England

A unique and quirky carriage retreat for two, secluded by an historic railway line in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £584 (7 nights)

Amsterdam Windmill

Abcoude, Amsterdam, Netherlands

An authentic, operational nineteenth century Dutch mill, with easy access to the city and expansive green views all around.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £171 / night

Mattishall Corn Mill

Mattishall, Norfolk, England

Stay in a charmingly converted windmill, rich in rural romance and surrounded by magical country lanes in the soothing heart of Norfolk.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £331 (7 nights)

Taw Tower

Barnstaple, Devon, England

Step inside a secluded, Grade II listed Devon watchtower, complete with idyllic views over the River Taw.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £307 / week

The City Palace Gudliya Suite

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Live the regal life, in an opulent suite with a butler and a private indoor swimming pool, in Jaipur's iconic, 300-year-old royal palace
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £6,047 / night

Alton Old Church

Alton, Derbyshire, England

Explore this divine church conversion, ideal for exploring the Peak District, from your heavenly location in rural Derbyshire.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £483 / week

Old Higher Lighthouse Stopes Cottage

Portland Bill, Dorset, England

A history-steeped haven, dramatically set on Dorset's beautiful Jurassic Coast at Portland Bill.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £566 (7 nts)

Dolgellau Chapel

Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales

A luxurious and delightfully quirky retreat for group getaways, with the historic town in walking distance and Snowdonia National Park on the doorstep.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From £1,190 (7 nights)

Wissembourg Bunker

Wissembourg, Grand-Est, France

Hide away in an authentic World War Two bunker, cosily furnished and nestled on a riverside farm in Northern France.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £100 / night

Bodiam View Carriage

Bodiam, Sussex, England

Roll up, roll up to a lovingly restored fairground carriage with hot tub, set in stunning East Sussex countryside.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £664 / week