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 Turbine

Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa

A fascinating boutique hotel and spa, converted from a former power station and beautifully located in the heart of South Africa's iconic Garden Route.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £168 / night

The Sir Peter Scott Lighthouse

Guy's Head, Lincolnshire, England

A dazzling, dog-friendly Lincolnshire beacon with soothing River Nene views, surrounded by one of the UK’s most important wetland sites… ideal for art-lovers and nature-watchers alike
Sleeps:
Bedrooms:
From £992 / week

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

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

Capel Dinorwig

Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales

Lead your flock to worship, in a stunning architect-designed chapel on the edge of Snowdonia National Park.
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 8
From £1,769 (7nt)

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)

Euromast

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Live the high life with your head in the clouds, in an exclusive suite set within the highest building in the Netherlands.
Sleeps: up to 3
Bedrooms: 2
From £345 / 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

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)

Alton Old Church

Alton, Derbyshire, England

Explore this divine church conversion, ideal for exploring the Peak District, from your heavenly location in rural Derbyshire.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £483 / week

Melton Constable Carriage

Melton Constable, Norfolk, England

Experience a first-class Victorian retreat with a ‘time capsule’ feel, set in a tranquil North Norfolk paddock with abundant wildlife and woodland views
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £512 / week

Avon Signal Box

Kingsbridge, Devon, England

Let the fast pace of life come to a gentle halt, with a stay in a stunning signal box that's peacefully set alongside a river in the idyllic Avon Valley.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £575 (7 nights)