Historic Retreats

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Historic Retreats Accommodation Types

Castles and Follies

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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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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Gatehouses and Tollhouses

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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Listed Buildings

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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Tower & Forts

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

Chard Chapel

Chard, Somerset, England

Step inside a charmingly characterful stone farmhouse, beautifully nestled amongst the rolling Somerset hills.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £434 (7 nights)

The Defence

Bolton Percy, Yorkshire, England

A 15th century, Grade II-listed gatehouse that's filled with romantic charm and character, peacefully secluded in a rural North Yorkshire village.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £803 (7 nights)

Ješted

Liberec, Czech Republic

Live amongst the clouds in the unique and award-winning Liberec Hotel Ješted, set at an arresting altitude of over 3,000 feet.
Sleeps: varies
Bedrooms: 19
From £62 / night

Stow-on-the-Wold Spa

Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, England

Rural grandeur and intrigue awaits, in a deluxe Grade II-listed spa nestled in a row of Cotswold stone cottages.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £709 / week

Capel Ebenezer

Ceinws, Gwynedd, Wales

An elegantly converted church with a fun games room and a movie projector, dog-friendly for whole-family escapes in Snowdonia National Park.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From £686 /week

The Hyde Dovecote

Kinver, Worcestershire, England

Experience a characterful Grade II listed retreat, restored with modern features and peacefully nestled on the rural outskirts of an ancient Staffordshire village.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £620 (7 nights)

Smithy Lodge

Prestwich, Greater Manchester, England

A charming Grade II-listed former gatehouse, ornately designed and beautifully positioned within the grounds of Manchester's vast, historic Heaton Park.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
From £335 (7 nights)

Rathven Parish Church Hall

Portessie, The Highlands, Scotland

A divine, award-winning & unique church conversion that showcases endless views over the dolphin-populated Moray Firth.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £515 (7 nights)

Glasbury Chapel

Glasbury, Powys, Wales

A uniquely creative Gothic retreat that's ideal for art-loving families (and their dogs!) to explore the beauty of the River Wye, and its breath-taking landscape.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From £2,135 (7 nights)

Cairngorms Castle

Dulnain Bridge, The Highlands, Scotland

This fairytale-turreted, 16th century tower house , ideal for extra-special group breaks, comes with outstanding Scottish Highland views.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From £1,138 (7 nights)

Karostas Cietums

Liepaja, Kurzeme, Latvia

Get yourself locked up in Karostas Cietums, an extreme Latvian prison experience that isn't for the faint of heart!
Sleeps: 1
Bedrooms: 11
From £25 /night

Snape Castle Undercroft

Snape, North Yorkshire, England

Retreat to a Grade I listed majestic castle and historic retreat in the North Yorkshire, previously the home of Henry VIII's sixth wife!
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £362 / night