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

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)

Tangle Tower

Inverness, Inverness-shire, Inverness-Shire, Scotland

Watch dolphins play and unwind with your loved ones from a beautifully converted Victorian retreat on the shore of the Moray Firth, close to Inverness
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
From £149 / night

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

Taj Lake Palace

Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

A majestic marble retreat with lavish décor, fine dining, and an indulgent spa, nestled on a shimmering lake close to the bustling city of Udaipur.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: 1
From £450 / night

Caverswall Castle

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England

A fantasy fairytale setting for large group breaks, perfectly positioned in the heart of Staffordshire moorlands.
Sleeps: 28
Bedrooms: 9
From £340 / night

Ariel Cottage

Marcross, Glamorgan, Wales

Immerse yourselves in the fresh delights of Glamorgan's Heritage Coast, in a dog-friendly lighthouse cottage ideal for families.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 3
From £344 (2 nts)

Minehead Carriage

Minehead, Somerset, England

This historic railway carriage has been soothingly restored to evoke the great seaside holidays of times past, moments from the beach.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £515 (7 nights)

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)

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)

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)

Amsterdam Windmill

Abcoude, Amsterdam, Netherlands

An authentic, operational nineteenth century Dutch mill, with easy access to the city and expansive green views all around.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £171 / night

Speare's Thatch

Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England

Enjoy all the romance and quaint postcard charm of a thatched cottage in this delightful property set in a peaceful Hamlet close to Shakespeare country.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £866 /week