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

18% discount for a last minute booking when booked less than 48 hours before check in

Langwathby Station Cottage

Langwathby, Cumbria, England

An enthralling retreat styled in homage to the iconic Flying Scotsman, rich in first-class comfort and peacefully secluded on a scenic railway line in Cumbria.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From £110 / night

Capel Cartref

Cwm-twrch Isaf, Powys, Wales

A warmly welcoming family and dog-friendly haven, filled with home comforts and peacefully positioned in a Welsh riverside village close to the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
From £900 / week

Hafod Hideaways

Ystwyth Valley, Ceredigion, Wales

A lovingly hand-crafted, off-grid tree cabin with a wood-fired hot tub and a suspended stargazing net, peacefully secluded in the picturesque Cambrian Mountains of mid-Wales.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £490/3nts

Triumphal Arch Lodge

Colebrooke, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Make your holiday a triumph with a stunningly stately stay in the gateway to historic Colebrooke, set by the tranquil lakes of County Fermanagh.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £290 (2 nights)

The Old Water Tank

Liss, Hampshire, England

A creatively restored unique retreat with enormous windows and a dedicated cinema space, petfriendly and set within the South Downs National Park.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 1
From £120 / night

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)

Manowce

Nowe Warpno, Police, Poland

An elegant and historic palace, exquisitely decorated and surrounded by sweeping woodland, for the ultimate in luxurious group and individual stays.
Sleeps: 1-42 Guests
Bedrooms: 16 Suites/Bedrooms
From £90 pppn

Torrisdale Castle Estate

Campbeltown, Argyll, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

Set on the stunning spine of Kintyre, just footsteps from a private sandy beach and sensational views, is the Torrisdale Castle Estate. 
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: Varies
From £220 /2 nts

Orchardleigh Boathouse

Frome, Somserset, Somerset, England

A tranquil and romantic dog-friendly hot tub retreat for two, nestled on the edge of a sparkling lake on a historic 500-acre Somerset estate.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £270 / night

Dalnaglar Castle

Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland

A grand 19th century retreat, spectacularly set within a 200-acre estate in the heart of Glenshee, on the southern fringe of the Cairngorms National Park.
Sleeps: Up to 20
Bedrooms: 10
From £3,999 (3nt)

Swanswell Gate

Coventry, Warwickshire, England

A medieval gatehouse, lovingly restored and perfectly located in the heart of Coventry city, overlooking Lady Herbert’s Garden for the ultimate romantic, pet-friendly escape.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £945 /week

Apley Hall

Bridgnorth, Shropshire, England

A grand, indulgent castle-inspired retreat with a cinema room, gym and sauna, set amongst rolling Shropshire parkland that overlooks the shimmering River Severn.
Sleeps: 23
Bedrooms: 8
From £920 /night