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

The Control Tower B&B

Walsingham, Norfolk, England

A restored Control Tower B&B bursting with history, period art deco features and furnishings on a former North Norfolk airfield.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 4
From £150 / night

The Old Lockup

Wirksworth, Derbyshire, England

The Old Lockup is where historical tales of crime and intrigue reside in the picturesque Derbyshire Dales...imprisonment doesn't get cosier than this!
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 4
From £105 / night

Walcot Hall Estate Chapel and Cabins

Lydbury North, Shropshire, England

Imaginative accommodation, set amongst 30 acres of picture-perfect grounds in the Shropshire Hills.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From £380/4 nts

Swanswell Gate

Coventry, Warwickshire, England

A medieval gatehouse, lovingly restored and perfectly located in the heart of Coventry city, overlooking Lady Herbert’s Garden for the ultimate romantic, pet-friendly escape.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £945 /week

Middleham Round House

Middleham, Yorkshire Dales, England

Feel like royalty in a charmingly circular holiday home, set below King Richard's castle in historical Middleham in the scenic Yorkshire Dales.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £307 (1 week)

The Saints Rooms

Cockermouth, Cumbria, England

An ultra-opulent conversion of a listed church hall, complete with glistening chandeliers, sociable private bar and a luxurious spa room in the crypt, for large group breaks in a tranquil corner of the Lake District.
Sleeps: 18
Bedrooms: 7
From £1,050 /night

Bemersyde House

Near Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland

An exquisite stately home for grand group breaks, built around a 16th century tower and nestled on a sprawling estate in the Scottish Borders, with direct access to a shimmering stretch of the River Tweed.
Sleeps: 23
Bedrooms: 11
From £2995/2 nts

Carraigin Castle

Headford, County Galway, Ireland

An authentic 13th century manor house taken from the pages of an idyllic fairytale, surrounded by seven rural acres on the shores of one of Ireland's largest lakes.
Sleeps: Up to 12
Bedrooms: 7
From £195 / night

Station Cottage Bucknell

Bucknell, Shropshire, England

Chug gently back in time with a historic stay in a Grade II-listed, architecturally celebrated railway retreat in rural South Shropshire.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £95 /night

Mayen Estate

Rothiemay, The Highlands, Scotland

A sumptuous collection of Scottish Highland hot tub retreats for couples and families on a sweeping, heritage-rich estate surrounded by 900 acres of peaceful nature in the Deveron Valley.  
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 1-3
From £200/night

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

Turin Castle

Kilmaine, County Mayo, Ireland

A luxurious medieval retreat for extra-special celebrations, surrounded by vast, timeless countryside in the ancient County Mayo barony of Kilmaine.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From £2980 /wk