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

Caverswall Castle

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England

A fantasy fairytale setting for large group breaks, perfectly positioned in the heart of Staffordshire moorlands.
Sleeps: 28
Bedrooms: 9
From £340 / night

Clarens Castle

Clarens, Free State, South Africa

A luxurious fairytale tower, filled with classic storybook detailing and nestled in the heart of South Africa's picturesque Maluti Mountains.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £249 / night

Dolgellau Chapel

Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales

A luxurious and delightfully quirky retreat for group getaways, with the historic town in walking distance and Snowdonia National Park on the doorstep.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From £1,190 (7 nights)

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)

Minehead Carriage

Minehead, Somerset, England

This historic railway carriage has been soothingly restored to evoke the great seaside holidays of times past, moments from the beach.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £515 (7 nights)

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

Snape Castle Undercroft

Snape, North Yorkshire, England

Retreat to a Grade I listed majestic castle and historic retreat in the North Yorkshire, previously the home of Henry VIII's sixth wife!
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £362 / night

Chapel House

Isle of Wight, Isle Of Wight, England

Enter a truly glorious church conversion, rich in heavenly luxury and sumptuously set on the windswept coast of the Isle of Wight.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £809 /wk

St Edmunds Church

Fraisthorpe, Yorkshire, England

On opulent 13th century, Grade II-listed retreat spectacularly located just a stone's throw away from Yorkshire's magnificent east coast.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £343/night

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

The Red Tower

Castleton, Ontario, Canada

A creative, architect-designed ‘tiny house' retreat for two, surrounded by farmland, nature, and woodland walking trails in rural Ontario.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £81 / night

Bishop Rock

Helston, Cornwall, England

Surround yourselves with flora and fauna from a heavenly Cornish lighthouse cottage, complete with spectacular views.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £290 (2 nts)