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

Appleton Water Tower

Sandringham, Norfolk, England

This magnificent Victorian water tower was built to service the royal estate of Sandringham back in 1877,  today it remains an extraordinary structural feat with remarkable 360 degree views.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £558 (4 nights)

Rainforest Chapel

Cinderford, Gloucestershire, England

Find your own peaceful sanctuary in this ingeniously converted chapel that is packed full of original features and charm in the popular Forest of Dean.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £349 (2 nights)

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)

Ješted

Liberec, Czech Republic

Live amongst the clouds in the unique and award-winning Liberec Hotel Ješted, set at an arresting altitude of over 3,000 feet.
Sleeps: varies
Bedrooms: 19
From £62 / night

Beacon Cottage

Kingsbridge, Devon, England

Enjoy bracing clifftop walks from a Devon lighthouse cottage that's ideal for families in need of some fresh sea views
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £585 (2 nts)

Ingoldisthorpe Folly

Ingoldisthorpe, Yorkshire, Norfolk, England

Experience a characterful, turreted retreat with a stargazing hot tub and gorgeous grounds to explore, elegantly styled and peacefully nestled amongst scenic Norfolk countryside.
Sleeps: 9
Bedrooms: 4
From £1,204 /week

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)

Canfranc Estacion

Canfranc, Aragón, Spain

A grand hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant, lavishly converted from a jaw-dropping Beaux-Arts-style railway station and nestled in a remote mountain hamlet near the border of Spain and France
Sleeps: 2-4
Bedrooms: 1
From £199 / night

Siren

Woolacombe, Devon, England

Siren is one of four refurbished former lighthouse keepers' cottages at Bull Point Lighthouse, discovered by the charming North Devon village of Mortehoe - a former base for smugglers!
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 3
From £408 (2 nts)

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)

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 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
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From £992 / week