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Coombe Abbey

Warwickshire, England

New Year breaks from £465 per room per night (based on 2 people sharing)

Our Experts Say:

This unique property was originally a 12th-century Cistercian abbey nestling in England’s historic heartland. Coombe Abbey has been restored to its former glory and combines a taste of history with a sense of luxury. Set within 500 acres of breath-taking parkland, it is the perfect backdrop for all occasions.

Cringletie

Peebles, near Edinburgh, Scotland

New Year breaks from £3,130 per room for 3 nights (based on 2 people sharing)

Our Experts Say:

Cringletie House is a splendid Victorian baronial mansion, located just south of Edinburgh, and stands proud as the only AA Top 200 Hotel in the Scottish Border region. The hotel has 13 individually designed rooms, each one with its own unique character and furnished to a high standard with views over the grounds and local countryside.

Thornbury Castle

Bristol, England

New Year breaks from £2,596 per room for 2 nights (based on 2 people sharing)

Our Experts Say:

Thornbury Castle Hotel resonates with history. But step behind the heavy oak doors and you'll find a magnificent castle stay 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.

Tulloch Castle

Dingwall, near Inverness, Scotland

New Year breaks from £1,329 per room for 3 nights (based on 2 people sharing)

Our Experts Say:

Tulloch Castle Hotel dates from the 12th century, when first the Bains and later the Clan Davidson laid claim to its lands. This Scottish castle hotel is located at an imposing position, with highland views spread out like an open atlas; it is on the edge of the bustling market town of Dingwall, and just 15 miles north of Inverness. Tulloch Castle continues to stand proud as a magnificent fortress, with a ready welcome for travellers from all walks of life.

Bovey Castle

Dartmoor, England

New Year breaks from £2,560 per room for 2 nights (based on 2 people sharing)

Our Experts Say:

Bovey Castle Hotel is idyllically set in the heart of England's Dartmoor National Park, and is the perfect retreat whatever the occasion. Whether you wish to indulge in a round of golf, a relaxing weekend, a wedding or even an activity break, this castle hotel in England is the perfect place for you. Choose from either the Castle, the Lodges or the Rose Cottage for luxury overnight accommodation, which all enjoy a variety of views of the beautiful grounds.

Bovey Castle Lodges

Dartmoor, England

Self-catering New Year breaks from £1,848 for 2 nights (based on 2 people sharing)

Our Experts Say:

Situated within the Bovey Castle grounds, a short walk from the main building, you can experience all the private lodge benefits and lap up the perks of the luxury castle hotel right next door, including use of the spa, pool, hotel dining and activity experiences.

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