Castle Breaks by the Sea

Book a castle room with a seaview, or take a walk along a rugged coastline.

Clontarf Castle

Dublin, Ireland

Stay from €189 per room, per night (bed & breakfast).

Our Experts Say:

This 12th-century castle hotel is located by the Irish sea, but just 15 minutes from Dublin city centre. The stone-glass façade hints at a contemporary style that combines modern luxury with a regal aesthetic. Ample, sumptuous seating invites indulgence at every turn, from the delectable dining and fine wines to the creative interiors and opulent bedrooms. See more

Château Rhianfa

Anglesey, Wales

Stay from £145 per room, per night (bed & breakfast).

Our Experts Say:

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

Mingary Castle

Kilchoan, Acharacle, Scotland

Stay from £240 per room, per night (bed & breakfast).

Our Experts Say:

The long abandoned ruin of Mingary Castle has been painstakingly renovated by a team of highly skilled craftsmen, who have made good the crumbling stonework, long lost roofs and floors buried deep in undergrowth, so once again Mingary can provide its guests with the finest of Highland hospitality. Sitting on the coastal fringes of the 12,000 hectare Ardnamurchan Estate, Mingary is at the heart of some of the finest countryside in the UK; its mountains, moorland, and seawaters are teeming with rare and beautiful flora and fauna. See more

Glenapp Castle

Ballantrae, Ayrshire, Scotland

Stay from £395 per room, per night (bed & breakfast).

Our Experts Say:

Glenapp Castle is a fairytale Scottish castle hotel, hidden on the beautiful Ayrshire coast in Ballantrae, Scotland. Imagine exquisite rooms and outstanding cuisine. Perfect for rest and relaxation. The luxurious, award-winning five star hotel provides an intimate level of service, with genuine attention to detail. It has great beauty in its period furnishings and interiors and through the breath-taking gardens, forest and the seascapes that surround that castle. See more

Fitzpatrick Castle

Killiney, Dublin, Ireland

Stay from €139 per room, per night (room only).

Our Experts Say:

This vast property features pretty, white-framed windows that offer views across Dublin Bay. Its charismatic bar and stylish spa entice guests to unwind after a culture-filled day, whilst exquisitely-presented food and elegant rooms set the scene for a truly enchanting stay. See more