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

The Round House Suffolk

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Discover a charming, circular cottage-style retreat that’s family and dog-friendly, magically secluded deep in the woodlands of the Ickworth Estate close to Fairy Lake.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £1,218 (3 nts)

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)

Faro Capo Spartivento

Chia, Sardinia, Italy

A historic working lighthouse complete with indulgent Jacuzzi and an infinity pool, surrounded by unspoilt nature on the sun-dappled Sardinian coast.
Sleeps: 2 (+1)
Bedrooms: 1
From £597 / 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)

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

Sunray

Dungeness, Kent, England

An authentic 19th century railway carriage, beautifully restored and reinvigorated for supreme relaxation on the unspoilt Dungeness Nature Reserve.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 3
From £1890/week

The Meeting Hall

Pantygelli, Monmouthshire, Wales

A delightfully quirky former Sunday School hall, for dog-friendly escapes to the mesmerising, heritage-strewn Welsh countryside.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £515 (7 nights)

La Chumbera

Monachil, Andalucia, Spain

A traditional cave house with a scenic terrace, peacefully secluded in a charming Andalusian village just a stone's throw from Granada.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £40 / night

La Roccaccia

Montefortino, Marche, Italy

Dsicover an ancient Italian watch-tower, exquisitely re-imagined as a tranquil retreat surrounded by breath-taking natural beauty, at the heart of the Monti Sibillini National Park.
Sleeps: 11
Bedrooms: 4
From £410 /night

The Turret Rooms

Fettercairn, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

A romantic, fairytale-like retreat set within a walled garden by an ancient Scottish village that's ideally positioned to explore the Angus Glens and the Cairngorms.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £1,390 (7 nights)

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

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