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Owned by the Cunliffe-Lister family since the 1880s, and the ancestral seat of the Earl of Swinton, this luxurious property combines the traditional warmth of a family home with all the modern comforts of a contemporary hotel. The large estate offers a full range of outdoor and rural activities, along with a relaxing modern spa. See more

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Built in 1350, during the reign of Edward III, Langley Castle has retained its architectural integrity and is regarded as one of the few Medieval fortified castle hotels in England. The castle offers guests an exclusive centre from which to explore Hadrian's Wall, the Northumbrian countryside and history. With southern Scotland including Edinburgh, the English Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales no more than 2 hours' drive away, this is the perfect venue for private functions or just a getaway weekend. See more

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Peckforton Castle's story begins back in 1840 when John Tollemache commissioned a great fortified home to overwatch his 36,000 acre estate from the top of the Peckforton Hills. The castle, with its 48 bedrooms, is now used as a luxury hotel and a venue for corporate events and weddings. See more

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Follow the footsteps of Charles II, who rested here after his Scottish Army was defeated by Cromwell at the Battle of Worcester. The fine stone façade of the Noel Arms Hotel with its proud coat of arms has been part of the charm of Chipping Campden’s high street for centuries. See more

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Château Rhianfa is a Grade II listed château on the banks of the Menai Strait, with views across to the towering peaks of Snowdonia. The perfect location from which to explore Anglesey and North Wales. Built as a gift to Lady Sarah Hay Williams from her husband John, the stunning architecture was inspired by Lady Sarah’s sketches of her favourite châteaux in France's Loire Valley. See more

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Thirlestane Castle is set in the Border hills at Lauder. Built originally as a defensive fort in the 13th century, it was re-built in the 16th century as the home of the Maitland family, one of the most able and famous in Scotland. The five self-contained apartments within the castle sleep between 2 and 6 guests. They are spacious, individually styled and furnished, each with their own sitting room See more