Château de Perreux

37530 Amboise, Loire Valley, France.

Blending contemporary décor and antique furniture, the twelve elegant rooms and suites at Château de Perreux offer views over the surrounding 12-acre park. Outside there is a heated swimming pool with canoes available to explore the adjoining La Cisse River.

  • 18th Century

Chateau de Fere

02130 Fère-en-Tardenois, Picardy, France.

A little over an hour’s drive from Paris, this small luxury castle hotel is ideally located in beautiful countryside. By crossing a renaissance suspension bridge, guests can access the ancient, ruined fortress of Chateau de Fere-en-Tardenois.

  • 17th Century

Castello Di Tornano

Castello Di Tornano, Gaiole in Chianti, nr. Siena, Tuscany, Italy.

With a history dating more than 1000 years, Castello Di Tornano bravely resisted the devastating Aragonese invasions of the 15th century. Surviving beautifully intact, it now offers 19 elegant rooms, apartments and suites, with tennis court and pool.

  • 11th Century

Castello di Fulignano

San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy.

This 10th century castle offers peace and quiet in a rustic setting with gardens, sun terrace and an outdoor swimming pool. Each apartment blends modern with traditional furnishings and the outside world is accessible through free Wi-Fi.

  • 11th Century

Castelletto Di Montebenichi

Castelletto Di Montebenichi, Monte Benichi, nr. Siena, Tuscany, Italy.

Set atop a hillside in the south east Chianti region, this stunningly preserved 12th century castle now offers nine luxurious en-suite rooms and suites. Surrounded by a large private park, enjoy the panoramic views from the sun-drenched pool area.

  • 12th Century

Castello Di Mammoli

Lucca, Tuscany, Italy.

Situated on a hillside surrounded by olive groves, the 6 rooms at Castello Di Mammoli are furnished with traditional furniture and come complete with satellite TV and a minibar. With its swimming pool and Tuscan bar, Mammoli is just 38km from Pisa.

  • 13th Century

Castello Della Castelluccia

Castello Della Castelluccia, La Giustiniana, nr. Rome, Lazio, Italy.

Dating from the 12th century, this former castle was built on the ruins of an ancient Roman villa. Just a short drive north of Rome within the Parco di Veio natural park, the hotel’s beautifully landscaped grounds feature a large outdoor swimming pool.

  • 12th Century