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Hire a historic castle or a romantic folly.

Historic UK is pleased to introduce a selection of unique castle properties offering self catering holidays.

Whether you choose a medieval castle, a fort or a Victorian folly castle, these properties offer self catering holidays with a difference: just click on the name of the castle for more details.

Castles in: England - Scotland - Wales

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Castles in England

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

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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L'Etacquerel Fort
Trinity
Jersey Heritage

Self catering - sleeps up to 40. L’Etacquerel Fort is an 18th century historic building converted into basic accommodation. The Fort is a 'stone tent' building, with an open sleeping area where guests can put their sleeping bags. L’Etacquerel Fort is a mid-18th century fortification, built over two levels on an isolated promontory on the north coast of the Channel Island of Jersey.
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No 2 Martello Tower
Folkestone,
Kent
Self Catering - sleeps up to 6. Stay in a circular tower built to protect England's south coast from invasion by Napoleon and the French. Only 25 Towers now remain standing on the South Coast. No.2 has all the best features of any of the Martello conversions and is the only south coast Tower available for short term holiday let.....
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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
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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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

Carr Hall Castle
near Halifax,
Yorkshire
Winner of Channel 5's I Own Britain's Best Home 2008. Exclusive Use venue. This Grade II folly looks like a Norman castle. In fact, it started life in the early 19th century as a farmhouse and barn for breeding shire horses. These were converted into a castle by the Shaw family in about 1860. The castle boasts battlements, towers with arrow slit windows and arch headed windows. The ruins of a mill stand in the grounds and there is also a working water wheel. The castle was bought by Terry George and Michael Rothwell in 2002 and they have since spent almost £1 million modernising it. The four years of renovations have included converting the old stable block into a indoor, heated swimming pool.....
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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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Craster Tower- The Penthouse Apartment

Craster,
Northumberland
Cottage code: MTU
Self catering - sleeps 8. This elegant and spacious holiday apartment occupies the entire top floor of historic Craster Tower, a superbly preserved Grade II* country house dating from the 15th century, built around a 14th-century pele tower. Set above part of the owners’ home but with a separate entrance, this magnificent penthouse was refurbished in 2008 and has a Visit Britain 5 Star gold award. The picturesque village of Craster is a short walk down a footpath through woods and fields or two minutes in the car. Pub 250 yards.
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Old Lodge

Staindrop,
Darlington
Co. Durham
Cottage code: MQE
Self catering - sleeps 8. The Old Lodge, a 14th-century tower steeped in history, was once a lookout tower set in the ancient Raby Park Estate. The tower is set over three floors, has charm and character, and is sympathetically furnished to reflect its history. Shop 2 miles away.
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You can also book by phone - please call 0845 268 1307 (0044 1282 845 994 from outside the UK)
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Castles in Scotland

Tower View, Pitfour Castle, sleeps 4, cottage code UYB
Tay View, Pitfour Castle, , sleeps 2, cottage code S49
St Madoes
Perth

Self Catering. These very attractive ground and first floor apartments are set within a magnificent Grade A listed baronial castle, designed by Robert Adam and built in 1784. Elegantly furnished, Tower View has a very spacious drawing room with a marble fireplace and tiny turret room leading off. Tay View boasts wonderful feature windows throughout with walnut and oak shutters, a unique tower bathroom and like Tower View has a drawing room that overlooks the River Tay. The apartments are situated on the edge of a small village within the fertile Carse of Gowrie along the banks of the River Tay, which is renowned for production of soft fruit. Perth (6 miles) has excellent shops, restaurants and bars and theatre. Edinburgh and Glasgow just over an hour's drive, as is skiing at Glen Shee. St Andrew's, the home of golf, 40 minutes' drive.
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Thirelstane Castle
Lauder,
Berwickshire, Scottish Borders
Self Catering - Sleeps 2. Set in the Scottish Borders at Lauder, Thirlestane Castle has its origins in the 13th century. With its own private access and exceptional views of the parkland to the front of the Thirlestane Castle, The State Apartment, located within the south wing of the castle, is now available for self catering holiday lets, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to stay in a genuinely historic Scottish castle.
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Tower Lodge
Near Castle Douglas,
Dumfries and Galloway
Cottage code: W8061
Self Catering - Sleeps 4. Detached tower house for 4. This unique tower can be your very own Scottish castle. There are glorious views across the Bay, and a spiral wooden staircase adds to the charm and character of this unusual holiday home. Enjoy the typical Scottish shoreline with pebble beach and rock pools, or simply curl up with a book and enjoy the sound of the sea. Shop, pub and restaurant 1.5 miles
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Torrisdale Castle
Torrisdale Castle,
Carradale,
Campbeltown,
Argyll PA28 6QT
Torrisdale Castle, the seat of the Macalister Hall family, was built in 1815 and extended in the early 1900s. Following careful and sympathetic refurbishment, the ground floor of the castle has been converted into 3 very comfortable self catering apartments and in the grounds are 5 self catering cottages
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Castle Lachlan
Strathlachlan
Strachur
Cairndow
Argyll PA27 8BU
The historic Castle Lachlan is a beautifully appointed family home situated on the shore of Loch Fyne. The Castle dates from the 18th century and is the clan seat of the MacLachlans, one of the oldest highland clans. The Castle has been divided into two properties with the superior south-facing half available for letting. The self catering accommodation sleeps 13 + 2 children.
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Craster Tower- The Penthouse Apartment

Symbister Suite
Delgatie Castle
Turiff
Aberdeenshire
Cottage code: B4267
Self Catering- Sleeps 5. Delgatie Castle dates back from 1050 and sits peacefully amid fields and forests on a large country estate. Now open to the public, the castle provides a wealth of interest for visitors, plus the opportunity to sample delicious home baking in the cosy tea room. The elegant Symbister Suite, located in the north wing of the castle, has, as you would expect, all the style and ambience of a real stately home.
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Castles in Wales

Hen Wrych Hall Tower
Abergele
Conwy NORTH WALES
Cottage code OPW
Self Catering: Sleeps 2. The Tower is Grade II* listed and overlooks the 500-year-old Hen Wrych Hall, once home to the poet Felicia Hemans, whose famous poem was 'The Boy Stood On The Burning Deck'. A listed castellated limestone building, it is set into the original boundary wall of Gwyrch Castle. Lovingly renovated with oak beams, the property has many interesting internal features including a working open fireplace, heavily carved four-poster bed and Victorian-style bathroom. The nearest beach is a mere four minutes' walk and there is a golf course and walks within local woods and hills.
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You can also book by phone - call 0845 268 1307 (0044 1282 845 994 from outside the UK)
quoting the cottage code

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