Castle hotels, bed and breakfast and castles for rent in England, Scotland and Wales

Thornbury Castle
Thornbury Castle Hotel

Castle Street,
Thornbury,
South Gloucestershire,
BS35 1HH
A magnificent Tudor castle-palace set in historic gardens and parkland. Kings and queens have stayed here. Courtiers have flirted with ladies-in-waiting in the ancient yew-hedged gardens. Today, Thornbury Castle still resonates with history. But step behind the heavy oak doors and you'll find a magnificent hotel with roaring fires, delicious modern cuisine and sumptuous bedchambers - a truly special setting for a weekend away or more formal occasions....
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Long's Park Castle
Longs Park Castle

West Ashton,
Near Trowbridge
Wiltshire (Near Bath)
Cottage code: PU7
Self catering - sleeps 12 - 16. This Grade II listed folly castle stands proudly within its own grounds. Original features such as beamed ceilings, original stone walls, and leaded windows, and the latest technology is also put to use. Rooms automatically light up on entry. A majestic dining hall with vaulted ceiling provides the ideal setting for a medieval banquet.
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Bath Lodge
Norton St Philip,
Bath
BA2 7NH
Situated just seven miles from Bath city centre, Bath Lodge provides the ideal location for visiting local attractions such as Longleat, Stonehenge and Wells without the problems of parking and access associated with staying in town. Formerly the gatehouse to the Farleigh Estate, Bath Lodge ‘The Little Castle’ has been sympathetically and tastefully converted to provide characterful and comfortable accommodation for its guests. The beamed ceilings, four-poster beds and open fires all serve to provide a romantic atmosphere, whether its listening to the waterfall or watching the sun go down from the battlements. more details

Elizabeth Castle
St Aubins Bay, St Helier
Jersey Heritage

Self catering - sleeps 4 - 6. What could be better than to watch the sun rise and set from the ramparts of your very own castle? The castle is set on an islet ten minutes walk along a causeway from West Park, St Helier. A comfortable centrally heated apartment with large rooms has been created from part of a granite building set in the parade ground of the castle.... more details

Fort Leicester
Bouley Bay, Trinity
Jersey Heritage
Self catering - sleeps 6 - 8. An amazing chance to stay in a19th century fort in Jersey. Fort Leicester is a magnificent 19th century fort that once was home to a defence force protecting Jersey’s north coast from French invasion. While conditions in the fort may once have been sparse this is certainly no longer the case with a level of comfort that does justice to the beautiful views that it commands. more details

La Crête Fort
Trinity
Jersey Heritage
Self catering - sleeps 2 - 4. Perched on the cliff front, this fully furnished fort provides an excellent base for walking and water-sports. La Crête Fort is located on an isolated headland on Jersey’s rugged north coast between Bonne Nuit Harbour and Giffard Bay. It dates back to the 1830s on a site that was first militarised in the16th century. During the German Occupation in the Second World War it was extended as part of the fortification of the Island. Most recently it was the weekend retreat for the Island’s Lieutenant-Governors
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The Castle at Taunton
The Castle Hotel,
Castle Green,
Taunton,
Somerset
TA1 1NF
Once a Norman Fortress, the Castle at Taunton has been welcoming travellers since the 12th Century. The Castle Hotel is steeped in the drama and romance of English history. The Chapman family have been running the hotel for 50 years and in that time it has acquired a worldwide reputation for the warmth of its hospitality.... more details

Bovey Castle
North Bovey,
Devon,
TQ13 8RE
Bovey Castle sits majestically high on the edge of the valley overlooking all that surrounds her, within 368 square miles of the Dartmoor National Park, Devon. Below the beautifully restored Edwardian gardens, the Championship golf course meanders along the valley and the burbling river Bovey sparkles and glistens as it makes it way down from the high moor. Originally built as a private house and sporting estate, it exudes the elegance, luxury and the excitement of the 1920's.
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Watermouth Castle
Near Ilfracombe,
North Devon
"Views over bays and cliffs from a castle stronghold - a unique holiday opportunity . . ."
Self Catering Apartments. Watermouth Castle offers a rare combination of opportunities - for not only do visitors have the chance to live in a castle, but they also enjoy unlimited, free entry to two of the West Country's premier tourist attractions during their stay. Within the splendid castle itself, there are six superb apartments, an indoor heated swimming-pool, a museum, a choice of theme attractions, and some fascinating water displays.... more details

Bickleigh Castle
Bickleigh, Tiverton,
Devon
Bickleigh Castle is one of England's most beautiful wedding venues and Bed and Breakfast breaks in Devon. This 14th Century castle nestles in a valley with 30 acres of lush green land. This is an opportunity not only to be close to nature but to almost touch history: our chapel was built only 30 years after the Normans landed in Britain in the 11th Century and stands intact today as probably the oldest 'living' building in Devon. Bickleigh Castle offers bed and breakfast accommodation with 15 bedrooms including Twin, Double and Family rooms available in our newly renovated thatched cottages.....
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Polhawn Fort

Rame Head,
Near Torpoint
Cornwall
PL10 1LL
Hidden away in a corner of the famous Rame Head Peninsula, the Fort was originally built in the 1860s as part of the widespread defences of the critically important Naval base at Plymouth. Polhawn Fort is one of a number of Forts fondly known as Palmerston's Follies, since they were never used in action. The Fort, a Grade II listed building, has many interesting features, including spiral staircases that appear to wind down in the wrong direction, a working drawbridge, genuine cannon, etc...
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The Citadel
Weston-under-Redcastle,
Shrewsbury,
Shropshire,
SY4 5JY
Although strictly speaking not a castle, the beauty and tranquillity of little known Shropshire can be fully appreciated at this very unusual house. It stands in a spectacular position overlooking one of the few Grade 1 landscapes in the country, Hawkstone Park, famous for its follies and magical walks. The Citadel was built in the 1820s and is ingeniously designed in the form of three interlinked towers set to the points of an isosceles triangle, and the crenellations and cross-loops give the house more than a touch of history and romance.
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Rowton Castle Hotel
Halfway House,
Shrewsbury,
Shropshire,
SY5 9EP

A castle has stood in the grounds at Rowton for nearly 800 years. The present castle was built for the princely sum of £1000 in 1669 and has been totally refurbished and transformed into a prestigious hotel, which has the warmth, charm and ambiance of a Country House........ more details

Studley Castle
Castle Road,
Studley,
Warwickshire,
B80 7AJ

Studley Castle offers relaxed surroundings in which to enjoy a variety of activities. Set in 28 acres, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the perfect venue to relax and enjoy a weekend away.........
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Ruthin Castle Hotel
Ruthin
Denbighshire,
Welsh Borders
The castle originally built by Edward 1 in 1282 is set in 35 acres of gardens and grounds including ruins and dungeons. It has two magnificent lounges, an oak panelled entrance hall and a bar in the library. Dine in the award winning restaurant or join the merriment of Wales's original medieval banquet......
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Eastnor Castle

Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 1RL
Eastnor is a dramatic, fairytale castle situated in a 5000-acre estate in the Malvern Hills within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The castle, surrounded by a lake, deer park and arboretum, is the home of the Hervey-Bathurst family. Despite its spectacular rural location, Eastnor Castle is only ten minutes from the national motorway network and only two and a half hours by car from central London. Besides being a fascinating visitor attraction, the Castle fulfils many other roles ... as a unique setting for weddings, private parties, corporate entertaining, filming and product launches. Eastnor Castle is available for exclusive use only - bookings for a minimum of 10 guests.
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Gothic Temple
Kedleston,
Near Derby, Derbyshire
Cottage code: RB7
Self catering - sleeps 4. Dating back to 1758, this Grade II* listed Gothic folly was converted into a gamekeeper's cottage over a hundred years ago. Designed by Robert Adam, at the same time as Kedleston Hall (NT), for the first Lord Scarsdale. It now has its own lawned garden, and stands detached amidst the estate's romantic woods and farmland. With decorated Gothic tracery windows, columns, parapets detailed with arrowslits, shields, quatre-foils and pinnacles it forms a unique retreat. An ideal base for touring the Peak District National Park. Kedleston Hall 1mile
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Castle Moat House
Caverswall
Near Leek
Staffordshire
Cottage code: E3903
Self catering - sleeps 12+t/cot. This unique and wonderful turreted castle, dating from 1550 and brought up to date with great style, boasts luxurious and extremely spacious accommodation with romantic appeal. Divided into two dwellings in the last century and Grade II listed, its original leaded light windows, stone mullions, panelling and decorated ceilings are complemented by many pieces of craftsman built new furniture and contemporary soft furnishings.
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Leasowe Castle Hotel
Leasowe Road
Moreton
Wirral, Merseyside
CH46 3RF
Leasowe Castle offers a perfect combination of style, comfort and elegance in a tranquil setting overlooking Leasowe Golf Course and the sea. The Castle dates back to 1592, it was built by Ferdinand, 5th Earl of Derby and second heir to the English throne. Leasowe Castle has luxurious suites with wooden 4 poster beds, spa baths with underwater lighting and luxury drapes, and is situated on the Wirral close to Liverpool....
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Peckforton Castle
Tarpoley,
Near Chester,
Cheshire
Peckforton Castle is the only intact medieval-style castle left in the UK. Built on its own craggy hill, the castle boasts splendour and architectural beauty. The Tower rooms offer fantastic views across the Cheshire plains and it is perfectly located to the historic city of Chester, Chester race course, 12th century Beeston Castle, candle factory workshops, sandstone trails and much more. Peckforton offers the perfect country break
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Cholmondeley Castle
Near Malpas,
Cheshire
The romantic, mock Gothic Castle was built in 1801-4 by the 1st Marquess of Cholmondeley. The Castle is now home to Lavinia, Marchioness of Cholmondeley, mother of the current 7th Marquess. Surrounded by a 7,500 acres estate the setting is idyllic and peaceful throughout the year and is well situated for exploring North Wales and Shropshire. Somerset Lodge South is a delightful gate lodge within the estate of Cholmondeley Castle...
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Augill Castle
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4DE
Step away from the madness of the Lake District to find a very different Cumbria. A green and pleasant land of rolling hills, flower filled meadows, winding rivers and endless views. This is Eden, and if you want to taste a little bit of paradise, where better to stay than a castle? Augill Castle, in the Upper Eden Valley, was built in 1841 as a Victorian gentleman's country residence and has all the fairytale romance of a turreted hideaway...
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Whitehall
Mealsgate
Cumbria/ Lake District
Cottage code: B4872
Self catering - sleeps 8. For a holiday with a difference, this wonderfully atmospheric 14th century Pele Tower provides a magnificent setting for a large family or group, perfectly placed for exploring the Lake District and Solway Coast. Grade I listed, the house has been owned by the same family for 150 years. The house stands in an acre of grounds containing the picturesque ruins of a Victorian manor house. Two of the larger lawns can be used for family games. Inside the house are spacious rooms, including a first floor sitting room complete with enormous Tudor stone fireplace... more details

Cave Castle Hotel and Country Club
South Cave
Brough
Beverley
East Yorkshire
HU15 2EU
The aura of Cave Castle is first felt as it appears through the wooded drive, it is hard to believe the castle has stood over 350 years and it still grows from strength to strength. The elegant manor house retains its original turrets, stone features and charm whilst nestling in acres of glorious parkland, woodland and manicured lawns. Extensive range of health and leisure facilities.
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Hazlewood Castle Hotel
Hazlewood,
Tadcaster
Near Leeds and York,
North Yorkshire
LS24 9NJ
The first recording of Hazlewood Castle is in the Domesday Book back in 1086 and since then it has been a private family home for 900 years and then a retreat for Carmelite monks. On opening as a luxury hotel in 1997, we have become a tranquil haven for those wanting to get away from it all. Restaurant Anise provides a chic French ambience with a bistro style cuisine throughout the day and into the night.
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Snape Castle
near Bedale
North Yorkshire
Self catering - sleeps up to 4. The Grade I Listed castle enjoys a prominent south facing position on the edge of the village of Snape, some two miles west of the popular and well serviced town of Bedale, a gateway town to both the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors. The Undercroft, located beneath the chapel, has been very tastefully converted and refurbished to provide extremely spacious and comfortable cottage accommodation for up to four people.
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Swinton Park
Swinton Park,
Masham,
Ripon,
North Yorkshire HG4 4JH
An exclusive 30 bedroom luxury castle hotel, Swinton Park is the ancestral home of the Cunliffe-Lister family and is set in 200 acres of parkland, lakes and gardens. The castle is surrounded by the family estate in which guests have access to rivers, reservoirs, moorland, dales and beautiful countryside bordering the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Swinton Park is a Grade II * listed building, the heart of which dates from the 1600's with substantial alterations carried out during the 1700's and 1800's....... more details

The Follies
Hunmanby, Near Filey
North Yorkshire
Cottage code IJQ : The Old Folly Sleeps 2
Cottage code IJR : The Low Lodge Sleeps 2
Self Catering. Originally built in 1825 as a ruin, this unique Grade II listed building has been sympathetically transformed into two lovely, detached gatehouses yet retaining all the visual appearances of a ruin. Built in stone from Filey Brigg, The Follies are set in 1½ acres of natural and unspoilt grounds. Centrally located for exploring the North Yorkshire Coast, North Yorkshire moors and wolds, the historic town of Filey is only 3 miles distant, with its wide sandy beach and all the attractions of a popular seaside resort.
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Old Lodge

Staindrop,
Darlington
Co. Durham
Cottage code: MQE
Self catering - sleeps 8. The Old Lodge, a beautiful, detached, 14th-century tower steeped in history, was once a lookout tower set in the ancient Raby Park Estate. It is still part of the Raby Estate today. The tower is set over three floors, has charm and character, and is sympathetically furnished to reflect its history. There is a post office, pubs and food store in the attractive village of Staindrop 2 miles away.
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Chillingham Castle
Chillingham
Northumberland
NE66 5NJ
In a glorious and secluded setting in Northumberland's famously beautiful countryside, Chillingham Castle offers holidaymakers the unbelievable experience of staying in a medieval fortress. At first a 12th century stronghold, Chillingham became a fully fortified Castle in the 14th century. This remarkable castle with its alarming dungeons and torture chamber has, since the 1200s, been continuously owned by the family of the Earls Grey and their relations. Part of the castle and the coach house have been converted into comfortable self-catering holiday apartments..
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Langley Castle
Langley-on-Tyne, Hexham
Northumberland
NE47 5LU
Built in 1350 during the reign of Edward III, Langley Castle has retained its architectural integrity and is regarded as one of the few medieval fortified Castle Hotels in England. Set in its own ten acre woodland estate, the castle's 7 feet thick walls provide a peaceful and tranquil refuge in which to escape from today's hustle and bustle to a bygone age. The guest rooms are individually unique all with private facilities, some with four-poster beds, sauna and spa bath..
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Otterburn Tower Hotel The Otterburn Tower
Country House Hotel and Restaurant
Otterburn
Northumberland
NE19 1NS
A fortified Northumbrian country house, built by a cousin of William the Conqueror in 1076, the Otterburn Tower attractively combines almost a thousand years of history with all the facilities required by today's discerning guest. Our reputation for fine food, first class accommodation, and elegant yet welcoming surroundings provides the hotel with a unique blend of style, comfort and hospitality which appeals to diners and guests who seek the very best..... more details

Lumley Castle
Chester-le-Street
Durham
DH3 4NX
Standing proud for over six centuries, Lumley Castle is a marvel not only to see but to visit. Set in 9 acres of parkland overlooking the River Wear boasts a panoramic view of the highest quality. Dine in the splendour of the Black Knight restaurant, table reservations are essential. The hotel is ideally situated to explore the North East of England and more..............
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Walworth Castle Hotel
Walworth
Darlington
Co. Durham
DL2 2LY
Ever dreamed of being a King of a Castle? Well now you can at 12th Century Walworth Castle Hotel! Try our "Fit for a King" Suites featuring Castle Towers and Jacuzzi baths, and enjoy award winning cuisine in Hansard's restaurant. Sample the local cask Ale. Try our famous Carvery served daily in the Farmer's bar.
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