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

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

Chillingham Castle

Chillingham, Northumberland, England

Meet the resident ghosts of Britain's ‘most haunted historic castle', surrounded by Northumberland countryside just 20 minutes from the coast.
Sleeps: 2-7 per unit (24 total)
Bedrooms: 8 apartments
From £126 / night

Prince's Carriage

Bodiam, Sussex, England

Live like rural royalty in an exquisitely restored 19th century carriage, set amongst 200 alluring acres of fresh Sussex farmland.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £548 (1 week)

The Old Station Ticket Office

Pickering, North Yorkshire, England

A detailed conversion of the ticket office and staff quarters at a former station on the Forge Valley Line, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £560 (3 nt)

ARC Painswick

Painswick, Gloucestershire, England

A Grade II-listed retreat with a heated outdoor pool for the ultimate in large-group breaks, beautifully restored by a renowned team of architects and secluded in the heart of the "Queen of the Cotswolds".
Sleeps: 24
Bedrooms: 9
From £2,900 /nt

Ketch

Killough, County Down, Northern Ireland

Make memories on the wild shores of the Irish Sea at Ketch, tucked away in the shadow of Ireland's tallest onshore lighthouse.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £318 (2 nights)

La Esperanza

Granada, Andalucia, Spain

A grand, authentic hacienda with luxury suites, a swimming pool, and a designer courtyard inspired by the Alhambra, nestled amongst private flower gardens just 35 minutes from Granada.
Sleeps: Up to 14
Bedrooms: 6
From £394 / night

Rowden Mill Station Building and Parcel Office

Bredenbury, Herefordshire, England

Nostalgic, first-class couples and family accommodation at a restored 19th century railway station, set amongst timeless North Herefordshire countryside.
Sleeps: 2 or 4 per property
Bedrooms: 1 or 2 per property
From £97/nt Parcel

Red Mill

Haddiscoe Island, Norfolk, England

Escape all the demands of life, in an historic Norfolk mill set on a remote island, with soothing panoramic views of the River Yare.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £671 (7nts)

The Island Cornwall

Newquay, Cornwall, England

Gaze dreamily out at the Atlantic Ocean, from the sumptuous comfort of your very own private, palm-fringed paradise.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £1,350 (3/4nt)
November stays 10% off: use code NOV10

Llanthony Castaway

Llanthony, Monmouthshire, Wales

A lovingly restored railway carriage for romantic couples, privately secluded amongst a deep, hidden valley in the Black Mountains for epic Dark Sky stargazing.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £125 / night

Number 36 and The Roxy

Axbridge, Somerset, England

A stylishly converted Georgian coaching inn with its own art deco 36-seater cinema.
Sleeps: 9
Bedrooms: 4
From £500 /night