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

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

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

St Mary's

Tal y Llyn, Gwynedd, Wales

Lead your congregation into a stone-built 15th century Welsh church, beautifully set within the lush foothills of Mount Cader Idris.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
From £406 (7 nights)

Grindavik Water Tower

Grindavik, Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

A three-storey Icelandic retreat with spectacular top-floor views, surrounded by mountains and lava fields just a few minutes’ drive from the iconic Blue Lagoon
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £499 / night

Wissembourg Bunker

Wissembourg, Grand-Est, France

Hide away in an authentic World War Two bunker, cosily furnished and nestled on a riverside farm in Northern France.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £100 / night

The Hornsea Millstone

Hornsea, Yorkshire, England

A romantic retreat set in a historic windmill, with a sumptuous freestanding bathtub and sweeping open views over the charming, heritage-steeped coastal town
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £559 / week

Devonshire Folly

Hatherleigh, Devon, England

A historic 18th century folly, re-imagined as a thoroughly modern retreat with spectacular, 360-degree Devon countryside views.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £358 (7 nights)

Channel View

Dungeness, Kent, England

A stylish and modern retreat that’s captivatingly rich in history and scenery alike, dog-friendly and gloriously positioned right on the shingle of Dungeness Nature Reserve
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
From £858 (2 nts)

Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita

Matera, Basilicata, Italy

An atmospheric cave hotel, beautifully restored and mesmerisingly situated in the heart of a historic village and UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Italy.
Sleeps: 2-4
Bedrooms: 18 (6 suites)
From £157 / night

Taw Tower

Barnstaple, Devon, England

Step inside a secluded, Grade II listed Devon watchtower, complete with idyllic views over the River Taw.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £307 / week

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)

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