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Thornbury Castle

Bristol, England

Sleeps 52 guests in 26 rooms. From £15,500 per night (includes breakfast, dinner quoted separately).

Our Experts Say:

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

9.4
Superb
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Eastnor Castle

Ledbury, Herefordshire, England

Sleeps 23 guests in 12 rooms. Price on application.

Our Experts Say:

Eastnor Castle is situated in the spectacular Malvern Hills; its 5000 acre estate includes four small lakes, rolling hills and woodland parks, all of which combine to provide the perfect fairytale setting. The castle has recently undergone a triumphant renaissance, and many of the castle treasures are now displayed for the first time in richly decorated Italianate and Gothic splendour. See more

9.2
Superb
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Bickleigh Castle

Tiverton, Devon, England

Sleeps 40 guests in 18 rooms. Price on application.

Our Experts Say:

A stay at Bickleigh offers a peaceful and relaxing break. Tucked away in the heart of the Devon countryside, the castle snuggles within the Exe Valley, surrounded by trees, fields and rivers. The picturesque location has inspired many a writer, poet, artist and historian. All guests are offered a complimentary tour of and talk on the castle and its history. See more

8.9
Superb
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Bovey Castle

Dartmoor, England

Sleeps 119 guests in 60 rooms. Price on application.

Our Experts Say:

Bovey Castle 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. See more

9.9
Outstanding
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Coombe Abbey

Warwickshire, England

Sleeps 238 guests in 119 rooms. Price on application.

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. See more

8.7
Very Good
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Manorbier Castle

Pembrokeshire, Wales

Sleeps 12 guests in 5 rooms. Self-catered from £1990 for 3 nights.

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Situated within spectacular original castle walls, Manorbier Castle occupies a commanding cliff-top position above a rocky coastline overlooking a seemingly endless Atlantic Sea. The castle has an enviably long family heritage spanning 800 years. The privately-owned castle is approached up a long, sweeping drive that climbs through wild moorland dotted with trees. As you reach the castle, be prepared to step back in time as you cross over the moat along an old wooden bridge, into the inner bailey. See more

9.2
Superb
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