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

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

Crewe & Harpur

Crowdecote, Derbyshire, England

A wow-factor supersized group retreat, in the form of a dog-friendly, exclusive-hire village pub with boutique hotel-style rooms, courtyard cottages, and close proximity to the Peak District’s endless attractions!
Sleeps: 34
Bedrooms: 17
From £8,500 /week

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)

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)

Mythica Windmill Beach House

Ialisos, Rhodes, Greece

A captivating 18th century windmill, beautifully renovated as a modern four-storey retreat just steps away from the Aegean Sea, on Rhodes’ picture-perfect Ialyssos Beach
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: 4
From £279 / 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

Bishops Frome Chapel

Bishops Frome, Herefordshire, England

An elegantly restored 16th century retreat, set within 60 acres of Herefordshire estate gardens that overlook a shimmering lake, with easy access to the Malvern Hills and Forest of Dean.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £627 (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

The Hexagon

Tollesbury, Essex, England

A former West Mersea radar tower with an enclosed dog-friendly garden, and a magnificent viewing platform that looks out over the sweeping Essex marshes towards the sea
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £722 (4nt)

Happisburgh Lighthouse Cottage

Happisburgh, Norfolk, England

Illuminate your holiday in an historic Grade II listed retreat...with romantic Norfolk clifftop walks built right in.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
From £575 (7 nights)

Trulli Oleandro

Ostuni, Puglia, Italy

Authentic, luxurious trulli accommodation with a private swimming pool, surrounded by paradise-like Mediterranean gardens in stunning Puglia countryside 
Sleeps: up to 12
Bedrooms: 6
From £513 / night

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)