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

The Forest House

Turners Hill, Sussex, England

A 17th century fairytale retreat with a thatched roof, secluded in the woods on one of the highest points of the Sussex Weald, for spectacular views of the North and South Downs.
Sleeps: 8-10
Bedrooms: 5
From £375 / night

The Brewery Vaults

Freshford, nr Bath, Somerset, England

For a very special escape to stunning Somerset, the Brewery Vaults provides stylish luxury for four in the gorgeous village of Freshford.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £785 (7 nights)

Stoke Ferry Windmill

Stoke Ferry, Norfolk, England

A super-stylish, seven-storey Grade II listed windmill complete with heated outdoor pool, gently nestled in a historic Norfolk village.
Sleeps: 15
Bedrooms: 7
From £490 / night
3% discount for one week stay and 5% for one-month stay

Orchard Cottage

Swimbridge, Devon, England

A chocolate-box Grade II-listed cottage with a thatched roof and a garden hot tub, pet-friendly and beautifully secluded in an ancient Devon village that’s close to the coast.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From £249 / night

Muckrach Castle

Grantown-on-Spey, The Highlands, Scotland

An imposing 16th century retreat for grand group celebrations, secluded in private rural grounds with spectacular river-and-mountain views in the Scottish Highlands.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From £1295 -2695/wk

Twentieth Century B&B

Birchington-on-Sea, Kent, England

A loving and authentic homage to Art Deco, perfectly set just four minutes' walk from the beach at Minnis Bay.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 4
From £75 / nt

Manor Sun Retreat

Benington, Lincolnshire, England

Bask in the sun 365 days a year with an epic stay in a Grade II-listed Lincolnshire mansion, complete with themed bedrooms, a casino and disco room, gorgeous gardens, and an al fresco hot tub!
Sleeps: 15
Bedrooms: 7/8
From £1,495 /3nts

Wee Retreat

Sheringham, Norfolk, England

An incredible transformation of a former Victorian toilet block, into a stylish holiday home with spectacular Norfolk sea views.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £611 (7nts)

The Carriage Ely

Coveney, Cambridgeshire, England

Two elegant and luxurious retreats with private hot tubs, housed in a beautifully restored GWR train carriage for a first-class break in the tranquil Cambridgeshire countryside.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1 per carriage
From £159 / night
10% discount for stays of 4 nights +, 20% discount for stays of 7 nights +

Quarry Hill Church

Strangford, County Down, Northern Ireland

An award-winning conversion that blends cherished heritage and design-led luxury, for a captivating stay in a timeless Irish village.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From £600 / night

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)

Aikwood Tower

Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Relax and enjoy the finer things in life surrounded by warmth and luxury, in an award-winning, authentic medieval tower set in the bracing Scottish Borders.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From £1,800 (3nts)