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

Mill House Mill

How Hill, Norfolk, England

Stay inside a striking Grade II-listed retreat filled with quirky historic features, and surrounded by beautiful countryside in the Norfolk Broads.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £409 /week

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)

The Duchess

Bodiam, East Sussex, England

Explore wistful 1066 country from the comfort of a romantic cabin for two, just a stone's throw from Bodiam Castle.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £416 (2 nights)

Ostuni Mirror Trullo

Ostuni, Puglia, Italy

A delightful combination of ancient Italian architecture with sleek modern features, complete with a shimmering pool, a hot tub, and the picture-perfect coast in easy reach.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 3
From £398 / night

Melin y Bont

Bryn Du, Anglesey, Wales

Experience a cosily historic Grade II listed windmill with breathtaking views, set on the windswept Anglesey Coastal Path. 
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £213 / night

The German Bunker

Saint-Pabu, Brittany, France

Immerse yourself in a piece of history, with a stay in a genuine World War Two bunker, secluded in a Brittany village close to the beach.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
From £163 / 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

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

Beavers Croft

Hope Valley, Derbyshire, England

A mesmerising 17th century stone barn conversion, filled with modern luxuries and soothingly set within the Peak District National Park.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 3
From £270 / night

Capel Mawr

Llanrug, Gwynedd, Wales

A unique, lovingly restored chapel apartment nestled in the foothills of the breathtaking Snowdonia Mountain Range.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £635 (7 nights)

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)

Old Higher Lighthouse Stopes Cottage

Portland Bill, Dorset, England

A history-steeped haven, dramatically set on Dorset's beautiful Jurassic Coast at Portland Bill.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £566 (7 nts)