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

Mythica Windmill Beach House

Ialisos, Rhodes, Greece

A captivating 18th century windmill, beautifully renovated as a modern four-storey retreat just steps away from the Aegean Sea, on Rhodes’ picture-perfect Ialyssos Beach
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: 4
From £279 / night

Hunsett Mill

Stalham, Norfolk, England

A unique blend of contemporary design and traditional Norfolk architecture awaits in a uniquely renovated mill keeper's cottage.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 5
From £992 (3 nights)

Melton Constable Carriage

Melton Constable, Norfolk, England

Experience a first-class Victorian retreat with a ‘time capsule’ feel, set in a tranquil North Norfolk paddock with abundant wildlife and woodland views
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £512 / week

The Duchess

Bodiam, East Sussex, England

Explore wistful 1066 country from the comfort of a romantic cabin for two, just a stone's throw from Bodiam Castle.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £416 (2 nights)

Trulli Oleandro

Ostuni, Puglia, Italy

Authentic, luxurious trulli accommodation with a private swimming pool, surrounded by paradise-like Mediterranean gardens in stunning Puglia countryside 
Sleeps: up to 12
Bedrooms: 6
From £513 / night

Canfranc Estacion

Canfranc, Aragón, Spain

A grand hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant, lavishly converted from a jaw-dropping Beaux-Arts-style railway station and nestled in a remote mountain hamlet near the border of Spain and France
Sleeps: 2-4
Bedrooms: 1
From £199 / night

Taw Tower

Barnstaple, Devon, England

Step inside a secluded, Grade II listed Devon watchtower, complete with idyllic views over the River Taw.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £307 / week

Channel View

Dungeness, Kent, England

A stylish and modern retreat that’s captivatingly rich in history and scenery alike, dog-friendly and gloriously positioned right on the shingle of Dungeness Nature Reserve
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
From £858 (2 nts)

Forest Windmill

Famalicao, Leiria, Portugal

A 19th century Portuguese haven, sublimely renovated and peacefully nestled among whispering eucalyptus and pine trees, temptingly close to the Silver Coast.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £172 / night