Best Former Castle Hotels in the UK

Former Castle Accommodation

The 900-year-old castle is enclosed by 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.

Former Castle Accommodation

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.

Former Castle Hotel

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.

Former Castle Accommodation

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.

Former Castle Hotel

A castle hotel, an outstanding wedding venue and an ancestral stately home.

Former Castle Hotel

A castle that offers impeccable service and all modern amenities to the demanding travellers: elevator, car park, Wi-Fi in public areas, room service, valet parking.

Former Castle Hotel

Dalhousie Castle is a real 13th Century Castle, just minutes from Edinburgh.

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Former Castle Accommodation

Inverlochy Hotel is housed in a 19th century castle, steeped in history and surrounded by the beautiful Scottish greenery. It has even been lauded for its lovely and romantic atmosphere by Queen Victoria herself.

Former Castle Hotel

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

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Former Castle Hotel

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

Former Castle Hotel

In 1896 John Morrison, a well known contractor of the time, built a baronial castle for himself under the name Sherbrooke Castle, with a number of unusual features: rooms arranged around three sides of a spacious hall and staircase.

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Former Castle Hotel

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

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Perched on the tip of the well known Causeway Coastal Route, a stunning 17th century castle is overlooking the golden sands of Ballygally Bay, having uninteruppted views towards Scotland.

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Former Castle Accommodation

The castle's position, over the Loch Oich on the Raven's Rock was strategic in the days of clan warfare.

Former Castle Accommodation

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

Former Castle Hotel

A 500-year-old converted Scottish castle, set in the heart of Durnoch.

Former Castle Hotel

When the Earl of Orkney acquired ownership of the Glenapp Estate, he 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 of today.