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

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)

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)

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)

Le Colombier

Offranville, Normandy, France

A charming 16th century dovecote, beautifully restored and perfectly secluded amongst peaceful farm gardens by Normandy's idyllic Alabaster Coast.
Sleeps: 4 (+2)
Bedrooms: 2
From £926 (7nt)

Brunswick Church

Brunswick, Victoria, Australia

A breathtakingly converted, three-storey celestial retreat, with some of Melbourne's best shops, bars and eateries right on the doorstep.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £453 / night

Beavers Croft

Hope Valley, Derbyshire, England

A mesmerising 17th century stone barn conversion, filled with modern luxuries and soothingly set within the Peak District National Park.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 3
From £270 / night

Cell 6 at Dorchester Jail

Dorchester, New Brunswick, Canada

Get yourself good and locked up, in a historic New Brunswick prison that's both authentic and surprisingly comfortable!
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £57 / night

St Edmunds Church

Fraisthorpe, Yorkshire, England

On opulent 13th century, Grade II-listed retreat spectacularly located just a stone's throw away from Yorkshire's magnificent east coast.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £343/night

Little Thatch

Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, England

Take a break to the Essex seaside and stay in this cute and romantic thatched cottage near the thriving coastal town of Walton-on-the-Naze.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £270 (7 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)

The Shooting Folly

Cheswardine, Shropshire, England

A glorious 19th century bolthole for two, romantically secluded amongst unspoilt Shropshire farmland.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £664 (one week)

Follow The Dusk

Marylebone, London, England

A bespoke, architect-designed retreat that oozes luxury, deftly combining modern style with original Grade II-listed features in the centre of Marylebone.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £469 / night