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

Book a couple’s retreat and enjoy a special reduced rate.

The Windmill Blackthorn Hill

Blackthorn, Oxfordshire, England

An extraordinary adults-only escape, in a historic Oxfordshire landmark that boasts breathtaking 360-degree views of three different counties
Sleeps: 2-4
Bedrooms: 1-2
From £235/night mid week

The Carriage at High Barn Heritage

Halstead, Essex, England

A lovingly restored vintage train carriage, calmly secluded in a green North Essex village with scenic riverside walks almost on the doorstep.
Sleeps: 2 (+2)
Bedrooms: 1
From £501 (7 nights)

The Laundry Retreat

Llanrhaeadr, Denbighshire, Wales

Luxury log-cabin-style hideaways, surrounded by breath-taking gardens on a historic Grade II-listed property in North Wales.
Sleeps: 2 per roundhouse
Bedrooms: 1 per roundhouse
From £145 / night

Lighthouse Cottage

Walney, Cumbria, England

A unique family cottage that's styled for luxurious nautical comfort, with glorious sea-and-wildlife views from the mesmerising South Walney Nature Reserve.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £453 (3 nts)

The Cabin by the Castle

Elgin, Moray, Scotland

A sumptuous, "coorie"-infused eco-cabin powered by nature, secluded on a historic Moray estate and boasting magnificent views of Duffus Castle.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £140 / night
10% discount for stays of 4 nights +, 20% discount for stays of 7 nights +

Quarry Hill Church

Strangford, County Down, Northern Ireland

An award-winning conversion that blends cherished heritage and design-led luxury, for a captivating stay in a timeless Irish village.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From £600 / night

Longships

The Lizard, Cornwall, England

A sumptuous, white-walled lighthouse cottage, featuring dramatic Cornish clifftop views and endless coastal walks.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £323 (2 nights)

Fletland Mill and Holiday Hamlet

Stamford, Lincolnshire, England

A lovingly-restored 18th century watermill with five elegant cottages for 2-30 guests, dog-friendly and secluded right beside the River Glen with private patios, ample on-site leisure facilities, and grazing llamas close by
Sleeps: 2-30
Bedrooms: Varies
From £209 / night

Loch Tummel Country House

Pitlochry, Perthshire, Scotland

An ornate, turreted Perthshire haven for grand large group stays, complete with abundant outdoor games and a magnificent loch-and-mountain vista.
Sleeps: 26
Bedrooms: 10
From £13820 /wk
Interior shot of Seabank Selsey featuring converted train carriages

Seabank Selsey

Selsey, West Sussex, England

Prepare for a first-class holiday at stunning Seabank - a railway carriage retreat on the southernmost point of West Sussex.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From £450 (2nt)

LV14 SULA Lightship

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England

Escape to the water and enjoy a unique and scenic adult-only stay aboard a historic British Lightship, beautifully restored and enchantingly moored in the Gloucester Docks, in the Cotswolds.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £166 night

ARC Painswick

Painswick, Gloucestershire, England

A Grade II-listed retreat with a heated outdoor pool for the ultimate in large-group breaks, beautifully restored by a renowned team of architects and secluded in the heart of the "Queen of the Cotswolds".
Sleeps: 24
Bedrooms: 9
From £821/night