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

Boat Hotel de Barge

Fine dining and charming cabins, all aboard a unique floating barge-hotel on the picturesque Bruges-Ghent canal, just 20 minutes' walk from the Market Square.
Sleeps: 1-2
Bedrooms: 1
From £95 / night

Wareham Thatched Cottage

Wareham, Dorset, England

Rest your head in a historic, whimsical retreat plucked straight from the pages of a fairytale, set within acres of peaceful Dorset woodland close to the Jurassic Coast.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £636 (7 nts)

Devonshire Folly

Hatherleigh, Devon, England

A historic 18th century folly, re-imagined as a thoroughly modern retreat with spectacular, 360-degree Devon countryside views.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £358 (7 nights)

Bishops Frome Chapel

Bishops Frome, Herefordshire, England

An elegantly restored 16th century retreat, set within 60 acres of Herefordshire estate gardens that overlook a shimmering lake, with easy access to the Malvern Hills and Forest of Dean.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £627 (7 nights)

Mythica Windmill Beach House

Ialisos, Rhodes, Greece

A captivating 18th century windmill, beautifully renovated as a modern four-storey retreat just steps away from the Aegean Sea, on Rhodes’ picture-perfect Ialyssos Beach
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: 4
From £279 / night

Siren

Woolacombe, Devon, England

Siren is one of four refurbished former lighthouse keepers' cottages at Bull Point Lighthouse, discovered by the charming North Devon village of Mortehoe - a former base for smugglers!
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 3
From £408 (2 nts)

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

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

Castello sulla Spiaggia

Torvaianica, Lazio, Italy

A magnificently restored 16th century castle on the edge of a sandy beach, achingly close to the delights of Rome.
Sleeps: 14
Bedrooms: 7
From £354 / night

The Duchess

Bodiam, East Sussex, England

Explore wistful 1066 country from the comfort of a romantic cabin for two, just a stone's throw from Bodiam Castle.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £416 (2 nights)

Inn at the Old Jail

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Get yourself locked up in the thriving heart of New Orleans in an histroic police jail, without the bother of committing a crime!
Sleeps: 2-4
Bedrooms: 9
From £140 / night

Windmill On The Farm

Burscough, Lancashire, England

Discover an 18th century Lancashire retreat with original features and cosy accommodation spread across six circular floors, surrounded by picture-perfect rural views
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From £809 (7 nts)