Book a castle bedroom for Christmas 2026. The best luxury all-inclusive Christmas breaks, hand-picked by our independent experts. If you would like to benefit from our unrivalled knowledge, speak to a castle expert free of charge.
Chipping Campden, Cotswolds, England
Christmas package from £949 per room for 2 nights (based on 2 people sharing)
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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
Stroud Valley, Cotswolds, England
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This 17th-century Manor House is in stunning grounds overlooking Stroud Water Canal and the hills of the Stroud Valley. It has an award-winning restaurant, and routes for cycling and walking. See more
Bristol, England
Christmas package from £3,850 per room for 3 nights (based on 2 people sharing)
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Thornbury Castle Hotel resonates with history. But step behind the heavy oak doors and you'll find a magnificent hotel with roaring fires, delicious modern cuisine and sumptuous bedchambers. Thornbury Castle has the claim of being visited by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Today, the 500 year-old castle with its beautiful oriel windows, Tudor hall and historic parkland is a place of tranquillity, with easy access from London. There has even been a vineyard within the castle walls for over 500 years, from which Thornbury Castle wine is still produced. See more
Peckforton, Cheshire, England
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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
Masham, North Yorkshire, England
Christmas package from £2,750 per room for 3 nights (based on 2 people sharing)
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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
Anglesey, Wales
Christmas package from £1,595 per room for 3 nights (based on 2 people sharing)
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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
