Former Castle Hotels in the UK

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The 900-year-old castle is enclosed in a 60-foot high wall. Behind its walls visitors will discover landscaped gardens and an excellent atmosphere of tranquility. The 19 rooms of the hotel maintain the historic character of the castle, while also offering a luxurious environment.

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The castle's story starts in 1840 when John Tollemache inherited 36.000 acres of land that included the villages of Peckforton and Beeston. Since then, the castle was used during World War II as a hostel for physically disabled children evacuated from London. Over the years, Peckforton Castle has been the ideal place for making movies. In 1989 the castle was transformed into a venue for business conferences and wedding receptions. In 2006, the Naylor family took ownership.

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The Witchery was established by James Thomson, one of the most famous restaurant owners in Scotland, at a historic building at the gates of Edinburgh Castle. It takes its name from the hundreds of women burned at the stake as witches on Castlehill during the 16th and 17th centuries. The Witchery occupies a substantial 16th century building, Boswell’s Court, named after a former resident, James Boswell. With its antique-filled suites secreted within dreamy 16th-century building, guests are swept into an opulent, Gothic fantasy.

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A medieval castle fortification in Wales, close to the town of Ruthin; it was constructed during the 13th century by Dafydd, on a red sandstone ridge looking over the valley. The castle has changed many hands throughout the centuries and has survived numerous sieges and invasions to the Welsh land. In 1923, the castle was used as an international private clinic devoted to the treatments of obscure diseases, but it closed in 1950. During the 1960s, the castle was sold again and this time it was opened as a hotel and started taking the shape it has today.

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The first house to be built on the Swinton Park estate was commissioned in 1695 by the English wool merchant and country gentleman Sir Abstrupus Danby. His successors built a stable block and gatehouse, and in the 1760s planted parks and created a chain of five lakes. In 1882, Samuel Cunliffe-Lister bought the castle at the age of 68. He embarked on an extensive building program, adding a third floor and expanding the dining room. From 1976 to 1998, the castle was occupied by the Lindley Education Foundation, which operated it as a management training center. Mark Cunliffe-Lister, Molly's great-grandson, bought the castle with his mother, brother and sister in May 2000. On June 17, 2000, Mark and Felicity (the current Baron and Baroness Masham) were married and, upon returning from their honeymoon, moved to Swinton to start the family business. The luxurious 32-bedroom castle hotel was opened in 2001 after a major renovation.

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Idyllically located at the shores of Loch Faskally, Fonab Castle Hotel is a grand historic landmark of the area. It was initially built in 1892 in order to be used by port and sherry merchants. Later on, it was used by the Scottish Hydro Power company, until it was purchased by the Clark family in 2002, who turned the castle into a lavish and beautifully restored luxury hotel. Today, Fonab Castle Hotel is renowned for its exquisite accommodation and spa facilities and offers nothing short of a royal stay to every guest.

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Located just minutes outside Edinburgh, Dalhousie Castle was built in the 13th century and belonged to the Ramsay clan for centuries. After a rather turbulent past and many renovations, the castle was turned into the award-winning hotel that it is today, providing guests with excellent service and a magical atmosphere that will make them feel like they have travelled through time.

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The castle was initially built in the 12th century and is considered as a historic property of great importance for the Scottish heritage. After a turbulent history and many renovations, the castle was turned into a luxury hotel in 1959, offering guests the most idyllic scenery to spend the most relaxing and enjoyable vacation in the Scottish countryside.

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Bovey Castle is an early 20th century mansion near Moretonhampstead, Devon, England.

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A 16th-century castle hotel situated near the Leasowe Golf Club.

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Famous for its impressive facade and its spectacular food, Castle Hotel offers high quality accommodation in Conwy, Wales. The hotel features 29 elegantly appointed and comfortable rooms in a boutique style, historic interiors and period design, as well as excellent service and facilities that will keep every single guest thoroughly satisfied.

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Former Castle Hotel

An authentic 12th century castle set in 18 acres of lawns and woodlands.

Former Castle Hotel

Set in 17 acres of Lancashire parkland, this hotel is a 700-year old country manor.

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An impressive castle which combines period drama with a modern sensibility.

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Initially built during the first half of the 17th century as Invergarry Castle, it used to be the seat of the MacDonell family. The castle had been destroyed, burned down and rebuilt countless times during the days of clan warfare. In the 1860s, the castle was rebuilt and repurposed by the famous Scottish architect David Bryce and has accommodated various noble tenants over the years, before becoming the luxurious hotel that it is today.

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Sherbrooke Castle was built in 1896 by a well-known contractor of the time, John Morrison, who wanted to create a baronial mansion for himself. Built in impressive red sandstone just outside Glasgow, Sherbrooke Castle boasts many of the architectural and stylistic characteristics of the late Victorian period. It became a hotel just before WWII broke out, during which it was used by the Royal Navy as a training ground for its officers. In 1945, it became a hotel again, offering lavish accommodation and excellent services to all its guests.

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This beguiling architectural treasure was inspired by a castle in the Loire Valley.

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Initially belonging to the Earl of Orkney, the Glenapp Estate was acquired by James Hunter at around 1870, who hired the renowned Edinburgh architect David Bryce to redesign the castle. Thus, the castle was decorated in the Scottish Baronial style, elegantly combining elements of the Gothic and Renaissance design to create the grandeur and fairytale appearance it has until today. Surrounded by lush landscaped gardens, boasting turrets and towers and an unrivaled atmosphere that transports guests back in time, this castle hotel is one of the most lavish Scottish destinations.

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Located in Northumberland, this castle was originally built in the 14th century to guard against attacks, mainly from the Scots. In the 19th century, a local historian bought the property and took actions to restore it to its former glory. The castle has also been used as barracks for the military during World War II, as well as a school for girls before becoming the hotel that it is today.

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The first written records of the castle's existence date back to the 11th century. The castle belonged to the Vavasour family for centuries. After changing many owners, the castle was also used as a maternity hospital and later as a Carmelite retreat, before becoming the hotel that it is today.