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

Ješted

Liberec, Czech Republic

Live amongst the clouds in the unique and award-winning Liberec Hotel Ješted, set at an arresting altitude of over 3,000 feet.
Sleeps: varies
Bedrooms: 19
From £62 / night

Taj Lake Palace

Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

A majestic marble retreat with lavish décor, fine dining, and an indulgent spa, nestled on a shimmering lake close to the bustling city of Udaipur.
Sleeps: Varies
Bedrooms: 1
From £450 / night

1839 Mill

Debenham, Suffolk, England

1839 Mill is a calming and characterful retreat, dog-friendly and beautifully nestled amongst peaceful Suffolk countryside, with a hot tub for epic stargazing.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £550 (7 nights)

Mattishall Corn Mill

Mattishall, Norfolk, England

Stay in a charmingly converted windmill, rich in rural romance and surrounded by magical country lanes in the soothing heart of Norfolk.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From £331 (7 nights)

Alford Chapel

Ulceby, Lincolnshire, England

Experience a lovingly restored, heavenly holiday home in the refreshing Lincolnshire Wolds.
Sleeps: 4 (+2)
Bedrooms: 2
From £415 / week

The German Bunker

Saint-Pabu, Brittany, France

Immerse yourself in a piece of history, with a stay in a genuine World War Two bunker, secluded in a Brittany village close to the beach.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 2
From £163 / 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)

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)

Eglwys St. Cynfil

Penrhos, Gwynedd, Wales

An ancient, Grade II-listed stone-built church with a mix of original and modern features, set in a chocolate-box North Wales village close to bustling Pwllheli.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £443 (7 nights)

Whitehall Pele Tower

Mealsgate, Cumbria, England

A stately Lake District escape in a Grade I listed, 14th century tower that's ideal for groups in search of historic relaxation.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From £483 (/ week)

Chateau Wartle

Meikle Wartle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

An historic and spectacular setting for grand group breaks, sumptuously secluded on a private estate in Aberdeenshire.
Sleeps: 16
Bedrooms: 5
From £6,562 (7 nights)

La Chumbera

Monachil, Andalucia, Spain

A traditional cave house with a scenic terrace, peacefully secluded in a charming Andalusian village just a stone's throw from Granada.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From £40 / night