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

Kymin Round House

Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales

A miniature Georgian ‘castle-for-two’, surrounded by walking trails and beautifully set at the top of a hill, with windows that showcase the spectacular Wye Valley from all directions
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £450 (3 nts)

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)

Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita

Matera, Basilicata, Italy

An atmospheric cave hotel, beautifully restored and mesmerisingly situated in the heart of a historic village and UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Italy.
Sleeps: 2-4
Bedrooms: 18 (6 suites)
From £157 / night

Castle Hideaway

Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland

Lord over an entire wing in a history-steeped Scottish castle, for a large group holiday with truly regal wow-factor.
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 6
From £2389 / week

Happisburgh Lighthouse Cottage

Happisburgh, Norfolk, England

Illuminate your holiday in an historic Grade II listed retreat...with romantic Norfolk clifftop walks built right in.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
From £575 (7 nights)

Trulli Acquasala

Ostuni, Puglia, Italy

Discover a traditional Apulian retreat with modern amenities and a shimmering saltwater pool, set within an ancient olive garden just five minutes away from the White City of Ostuni.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From £338 /night

Barns Ness Lighthouse Cottage

Dunbar, Scottish Borders, Scotland

A homely Scandi-style cottage tucked underneath a historic Scottish lighthouse, with atmospheric far-reaching views of the North Sea coast.
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: 5
From £981 (7nts)

Braidwood Castle

Braidwood, South Lanarkshire, Scotland

A towering Clyde Valley haven that blends 500 year-old history and incredible views with contemporary creature comforts.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 3
From £669 (7 nights)

The Meeting Hall

Pantygelli, Monmouthshire, Wales

A delightfully quirky former Sunday School hall, for dog-friendly escapes to the mesmerising, heritage-strewn Welsh countryside.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £515 (7 nights)

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)

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

Melin y Bont

Bryn Du, Anglesey, Wales

Experience a cosily historic Grade II listed windmill with breathtaking views, set on the windswept Anglesey Coastal Path. 
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £213 / night