Harbourmaster Hotel

Aberaeron, Ceredigion, mid Wales, SA46 0BT.

As the name suggests, this former harbourmaster’s home sits on the quayside in the seaside town of Aberaeron. One of the earliest buildings in the town, it now offers 13 stylish and luxury boutique style rooms, the restaurant serves the best local shellfish, fish and produce.

  • 19th Century

Foyles of Glasbury

Glasbury, nr. Hay-on-Wye, Powys, mid Wales, HR35LH.

Set on the fringe of the Brecon Beacon National Park in the pretty riverside village of Glasbury-on-Wye, Foyles has been welcoming weary travellers since the early 19th century. This 5-star, small boutique hotel now offers eleven luxury bedrooms, a restaurant and bar.

  • 19th Century

High Trodigal

Machrihanish, nr. Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute.

Sleeps 2. Adopting an ancient neolithic design, this imposing holiday property utilises natural stone and a turfed roof to blend effortlessly into the surrounding landscape. Close to the Machrihanish Golf Course, it offers stunning views over the sea. Cottage Code: 30648.

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Close to Sea
  • Quirky
  • Boutique
  • Pub nearby
  • Pet friendly
  • 20th Century

Knock Old Castle

Largs, Ayrshire.

Sleeps 8. Following an extensive renovation programme, this 14th century fairytale castle is now ready to open its quirky doors to holiday guests. Located on the Ayrshire coast, enjoy breathtaking views over the sea from the glass domed castle turret. Cottage Code: UKC868.

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Hot Tub
  • Close to Sea
  • Quirky
  • Pet friendly
  • 14th Century

Peckforton Castle

Stone House Lane, Peckforton, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9TN.

Built in the early 1800s, the stunning Grade I listed Peckforton Castle has featured in several movies and TV shows including Robin Hood and Dr Who. This castle hotel offers stunning bedrooms, some with fairy-tale four poster beds!

  • 19th Century

Finchcocks Oast 33-42

Goudhurst, nr. Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

Sleeps 42. Surrounded by traditional Kentish hop gardens, this carefully converted Victorian Oast House blends character and style with modern, luxurious features. The heated swimming pool and tennis court are for the exclusive use of guests. Cottage Code: M48647.

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Games room
  • Swimming pool
  • Quirky
  • Boutique
  • 19th Century

Langley Castle Hotel

Langley Castle Hotel, Langley-on-Tyne, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 5LU.

One of the few medieval castle hotels in England, Langley Castle is no ordinary hotel… Built in the 14th century, each bedroom is unique with some rooms including saunas, spa baths and four-poster beds.

  • 14th Century