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

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)

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

1839 Mill

Debenham, Suffolk, England

1839 Mill is a calming and characterful retreat, dog-friendly and beautifully nestled amongst peaceful Suffolk countryside, with a hot tub for epic stargazing.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £550 (7 nights)

Chattanooga Choo Choo

Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

Enjoy a piece of authentic American history in a fun and beautiful Chattanooga terminal station hotel.
Sleeps: varies
Bedrooms: 145
From £132 / night

Solent Forts

Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

Discover an extraordinary offshore retreat at Solent Forts, far removed from everyday life. 
Sleeps: varies
Bedrooms: varies
From £600 / night

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)

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

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)

Castello Perugia

Lake Tresimeno, Umbria, Italy

A grand, architect-restored 12th century Italian castle, in a magnificent hilltop setting with panoramic countryside views.
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 8
From £1,875 / night

Capel Dinorwig

Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales

Lead your flock to worship, in a stunning architect-designed chapel on the edge of Snowdonia National Park.
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 8
From £1,769 (7nt)

Avon Signal Box

Kingsbridge, Devon, England

Let the fast pace of life come to a gentle halt, with a stay in a stunning signal box that's peacefully set alongside a river in the idyllic Avon Valley.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £575 (7 nights)

Beacon Cottage

Kingsbridge, Devon, England

Enjoy bracing clifftop walks from a Devon lighthouse cottage that's ideal for families in need of some fresh sea views
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £585 (2 nts)