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 Old Mission Church

Paxford, Gloucestershire, England

A striking, architect-designed conversion of a 19th century church in the Cotswolds, with sleek designer furnishings, stained-glass windows, and a relaxing sunset-view patio

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2

From £329 / night

Cell 6 at Dorchester Jail

Dorchester, New Brunswick, Canada

Get yourself good and locked up, in a historic New Brunswick prison that's both authentic and surprisingly comfortable!

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £57 / night

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)

Nimbus Cottage

Padstow, Cornwall, England

A whimsical lighthouse retreat, dog-friendly and soothingly sheltered beneath a Cornish headland by the South West Coast Path, with mesmerising sea views.

Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2

From £445 (3 nts)

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

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

Clavell Tower

Kimmeridge, Dorset, England

Dramatically set atop the cliff at Kimmeridge Bay, circular Clavell Tower has an appearance like no other, overlooking one of the most picturesque of Dorset's coves.

Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1

From £463 (4 nights)

Ingham Old Chapel

Glentworth, Lincolnshire, England

Discover a divine, pet-friendly rural retreat for group stays set in Lincolnshire loveliness, complete with a garden hot tub and ample space to socialise in comfort

Sleeps: 11
Bedrooms: 6

From £2,334 (7nts)