Boutique Hotels in Castles
Welcome to a world of history, elegance, and enchantment. Imagine stepping into a boutique hotel that doubles as a castle, where centuries-old walls whisper tales of grandeur and every stay feels like a step back in time. Across the UK, these extraordinary accommodations offer the perfect blend of historic charm and modern luxury, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the romance of castle living.
Whether perched atop rugged cliffs, nestled in serene countryside, or surrounded by sprawling estates, these castles provide a truly unique getaway. Explore ancient architecture, unwind in sumptuous rooms, and experience the royal treatment. Our carefully curated selection of boutique castle stays promises an unforgettable journey into the past, all while enjoying the finest comforts of the present.
Hever Castle Luxury Bed and Breakfast
The Astor Wing
Hever Castle, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG
Available Room Types:
- Double
- Holiday Home
- Single
- Suite
- Twin
Roch Castle
Roch Castle
Roch, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Roch, SA62 6AQ
Available Room Types:
- Double
- Holiday Home
- Twin/Double
Thornbury Castle - A Relais & Chateaux Hotel
Castle Street
Thornbury, Thornbury, BS35 1HH
Available Room Types:
- Bungalow
- Double
- Suite
Rowton Castle
Halfway House
Shrewsbury, SY5 9EP
Available Room Types:
- Double
- Family
- Suite
- Twin
- Twin/Double
Amberley Castle- A Relais & Chateaux Hotel
Amberley
Amberley, BN18 9LT
Available Room Types:
- Double
Augill Castle
Leacett Lane
Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4DE
Available Room Types:
- Double
- Holiday Home
- Suite
- Twin
Lumley Castle Hotel
Chester-Le-Street
Chester-le-Street, DH3 4NX
Available Room Types:
- Double
- Single
- Suite
- Twin
Melville Castle Hotel
Melville Castle Hotel Melville
Edinburgh, EH18 1AP
Available Room Types:
- Double
- Single
- Suite
Dalhousie Castle Hotel
Cockpen Road
Bonnyrigg, EH19 3JB
Available Room Types:
- Double
- Suite
- Twin/Double
Appleby Castle
Appleby-in-Westmorland
Appleby, CA16 6XH
Available Room Types:
- Double
- Holiday Home
- Suite
- Twin
- Twin/Double
Interesting Castle Facts!
Immerse yourself in the history and the stories of castles around the UK with these interesting tit-bits about the castles listed on this page;
- Hever Castle in Kent is famously associated with Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII and mother of Queen Elizabeth I. It was her childhood home, and it played a pivotal role in the Tudor dynasty.
- Roch Castle in Pembrokeshire, dating back to the 12th century, was a strategic Norman stronghold built to guard against Welsh resistance. It later became a Royalist garrison during the English Civil War before falling into disrepair and eventually being restored as a luxury retreat.
- Thornbury Castle in Gloucestershire, built in the early 16th century, was a grand Tudor residence where King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn famously stayed in 1535.
- Rowton Castle, located near Shrewsbury in Shropshire, has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The current structure, primarily from the 17th century, was owned by the Lyster family for approximately 400 years until 1889.
- Glenapp Castle, located near Ballantrae in South Ayrshire, Scotland, was built in 1870 for James Hunter, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire, and designed by renowned architect David Bryce in the Scottish Baronial style.
- Langley Castle, located near Hexham in Northumberland, was built in the mid-14th century by Sir Thomas de Lucy. In 1405, it was severely damaged by fire during an attack by the forces of Henry IV and remained a ruin for over 400 years.
- Fonab Castle, located near Pitlochry in Perthshire, Scotland, was constructed in 1892 for Lieutenant Colonel George Glas Sandeman, a member of the family renowned for their port and sherry business.
- Amberley Castle, located in West Sussex, England, has a rich history dating back over 900 years. The land was granted to Bishop Wilfrid in 683 AD by King Caedwalla of Wessex.
- Augill Castle, located near Brough in Cumbria, was built between 1837 and 1841 by John Bagot Pearson as a Victorian Gothic-style weekend retreat. Notably, it features reused 17th-century panelling and a staircase window modelled after one in Melrose Abbey.
- Lumley Castle, located in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, was transformed from a manor house into a castle in 1389 by Sir Ralph Lumley. After his execution in 1400 for involvement in a plot against King Henry IV, the castle was confiscated but later returned to his descendants.
- Melville Castle, near Edinburgh, was designed by James Playfair and built between 1786 and 1791 for Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville. The current Gothic-style mansion replaced an earlier tower house owned by the Melville family, which had passed to Sir John Ross in the 14th century.
- Appleby Castle, located in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, features a 12th-century Norman keep known as Caesar’s Tower and a later mansion house, all set within a courtyard surrounded by curtain walls.
- Peckforton Castle, located in Cheshire, is a Victorian-era country house built between 1844 and 1850 by architect Anthony Salvin for John Tollemache. Designed to emulate a medieval castle, it features a gatehouse, dry moat, and portcullis.