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 Pump House

Brewood, Staffordshire, England

The Pump House is a characterful, dog-friendly cottage with fascinating original features and sleek mod-cons, peacefully set within a vast, Capability Brown-landscaped estate on the Staffordshire and Shropshire borders.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £445/week

West Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage

Llaneilan, Anglesey, Wales

Gaze wistfully out to the Irish Sea, from a cosy family cottage right next to a working Anglesey lighthouse.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £566 (7 nts)

Blue Ron's

New Mills, Derbyshire, England

A former sweet shop and an opulent, pet-friendly retreat for large group celebrations in the Peak District National Park, complete with a bar room, pub games, and a relaxing hot tub for stargazing.
Sleeps: 14
Bedrooms: 6
From £1,925 /week

Capel Mawr

Llanrug, Gwynedd, Wales

A unique, lovingly restored chapel apartment nestled in the foothills of the breathtaking Snowdonia Mountain Range.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £635 (7 nights)

The Gatehouse Barrow

Barrow, Lancashire, England

A characterful, dog-friendly retreat for two, luxuriously restored with sleek modern elements and perfectly set in a quaint Lancashire village.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £405 (7 nights)

Dartmoor Express

Exeter, Devon, England

View the Devon countryside in all its glory, from the first-class comfort of an exquisitely restored Victorian railway carriage for two.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £350 (7 nights)

Stowe Barn & Silo

Morristown, Vermont, USA

An impossibly relaxing timber-framed retreat in rural Vermont, nestled in 250 expansive acres of green mountains for group stays with a difference.
Sleeps: 14
Bedrooms: 4
From £606 / night

Grafton Mill

Grafton Flyford, Worcestershire, England

A Grade II-listed watermill surrounded by the charms of nature, peacefully secluded on vast private grounds in the heart of idyllic Worcestershire countryside.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £606 (7 nights)

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)

Whitehall Pele Tower

Mealsgate, Cumbria, England

A stately Lake District escape in a Grade I listed, 14th century tower that's ideal for groups in search of historic relaxation.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From £483 (/ week)

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)

Old Higher Lighthouse Stopes Cottage

Portland Bill, Dorset, England

A history-steeped haven, dramatically set on Dorset's beautiful Jurassic Coast at Portland Bill.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £566 (7 nts)