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

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

Little Thatch

Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, England

Take a break to the Essex seaside and stay in this cute and romantic thatched cottage near the thriving coastal town of Walton-on-the-Naze.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £270 (7 nts)

Langholmen

Stockholm, Sweden

Stay in blissful captivity, in a former prison set within the heart of scenic Stockholm. Don't worry, you'll be given a key to your cell!
Sleeps: up to 4
Bedrooms: varies
From £92 / night

The Shooting Folly

Cheswardine, Shropshire, England

A glorious 19th century bolthole for two, romantically secluded amongst unspoilt Shropshire farmland.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £664 (one week)

Dolgellau Chapel

Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales

A luxurious and delightfully quirky retreat for group getaways, with the historic town in walking distance and Snowdonia National Park on the doorstep.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From £1,190 (7 nights)

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

Govilon Railway Carriage

Govilon, Pembrokeshire, Wales

This historic railway carriage has been transformed into a blissfully cosy cabin for two, peacefully nestled in a chocolate box Welsh village.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £276 (7 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)

Glasbury Chapel

Glasbury, Powys, Wales

A uniquely creative Gothic retreat that's ideal for art-loving families (and their dogs!) to explore the beauty of the River Wye, and its breath-taking landscape.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From £2,135 (7 nights)