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

Pater Noster

Hamneskär, Västra Götaland , Sweden

An award-winning lighthouse island set within a remote Swedish archipelago, with boutique rooms and an exclusive outdoor bed for unforgettable summer stays
Sleeps:
Bedrooms:
From £1,635 / night

Smithycroft

Combe St Nicholas, Somerset, England

A chocolate-box thatched cottage nestled at the edge of the Blackdown Hills, ideal for a small group break in the Great Outdoors.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £602 (2 nights)

Le Moulin du Sénéchal

Ile de Re, Poitou-Charentes, France

A blissful family mill conversion and bolthole, in a charming and tranquil French village with beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Sleeps: 15
Bedrooms: 7
From £1,010 / night

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

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)

Frying Pan Tower

North Carolina, USA

Frying Pan Tower: where the mission is to protect and preserve a much-loved coastguard station, located 34 miles off the coast of North Carolina - complimentary ocean views included!
Sleeps: up to 12
Bedrooms: 8
From £160 /night

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

The Defence

Bolton Percy, Yorkshire, England

A 15th century, Grade II-listed gatehouse that's filled with romantic charm and character, peacefully secluded in a rural North Yorkshire village.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £803 (7 nights)

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

Denver Church

Denver, Colorado, USA

A divinely renovated mission-style retreat for large group breaks, packed with eclectic style and perfectly situated close to Denver’s bustling city centre
Sleeps: 18
Bedrooms: 6
From £915 / night

Hunsett Mill

Stalham, Norfolk, England

A unique blend of contemporary design and traditional Norfolk architecture awaits in a uniquely renovated mill keeper's cottage.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 5
From £992 (3 nights)

The Old Signal House

Torpoint, Cornwall, England

A mesmerising period retreat, beautifully furnished and blissfully secluded on a tranquil, impossibly scenic slice of Cornish coastline.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £905 (7nts)