Historic Retreats

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Historic Retreats Accommodation Types

Castles and Follies

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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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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Gatehouses and Tollhouses

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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Listed Buildings

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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Tower & Forts

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 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

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 £125 / 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

Evening Star @ Engine Shed

Whitby, North Yorkshire, England

A historic Grade II listed local landmark, charmingly converted to provide unique family accommodation in the coastal heart of Whitby.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £573 / week

The Old LMS Goods Van

Penrhos, Monmouthshire, Wales

A vintage retreat for two, dog-friendly and nestled on a working organic farm near Monmouth, with staggering views of the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £353 /week

Summit Prairie

Tiller, Oregon, USA

An off-grid lookout tower set 40 feet above ground, surrounded by Oregon's magnificent Umpqua National Forest.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
From £139 / night

Dartmoor Express

Exeter, Devon, England

View the Devon countryside in all its glory, from the first-class comfort of an exquisitely restored Victorian railway carriage for two.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £350 (7 nights)

Le Colombier

Offranville, Normandy, France

A charming 16th century dovecote, beautifully restored and perfectly secluded amongst peaceful farm gardens by Normandy's idyllic Alabaster Coast.
Sleeps: 4 (+2)
Bedrooms: 2
From £926 (7nt)

Chacewater Chapel

Chacewater, Cornwall, England

A quirky, dog-friendly retreat is steeped in historic character and modern attention to detail, perfectly located in the heart of Cornwall with iconic attractions in every direction!
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £508 (7 nts)