Best Former Castle Hotels in the UK

Former Castle Accommodation

The 900-year-old castle is enclosed in a 60-foot high wall. Behind its walls visitors will discover landscaped gardens and an excellent atmosphere of tranquility. The 19 rooms of the hotel maintain the historic character of the castle, while also offering a luxurious environment.

Former Castle Accommodation

The castle's story starts in 1840 when John Tollemache inherited 36.000 acres of land that included the villages of Peckforton and Beeston. Since then, the castle was used during World War II as a hostel for physically disabled children evacuated from London. Over the years, Peckforton Castle has been the ideal place for making movies. In 1989 the castle was transformed into a venue for business conferences and wedding receptions. In 2006, the Naylor family took ownership.

Former Castle Hotel

The Witchery was established by James Thomson, one of the most famous restaurant owners in Scotland, at a historic building at the gates of Edinburgh Castle. It takes its name from the hundreds of women burned at the stake as witches on Castlehill during the 16th and 17th centuries. The Witchery occupies a substantial 16th century building, Boswell’s Court, named after a former resident, James Boswell. With its antique-filled suites secreted within dreamy 16th-century building, guests are swept into an opulent, Gothic fantasy.

Former Castle Accommodation

A medieval castle fortification in Wales, close to the town of Ruthin; it was constructed during the 13th century by Dafydd, on a red sandstone ridge looking over the valley. The castle has changed many hands throughout the centuries and has survived numerous sieges and invasions to the Welsh land. In 1923, the castle was used as an international private clinic devoted to the treatments of obscure diseases, but it closed in 1950. During the 1960s, the castle was sold again and this time it was opened as a hotel and started taking the shape it has today.

Former Castle Hotel

A castle hotel, an outstanding wedding venue and an ancestral stately home.

Former Castle Hotel

A castle that offers impeccable service and all modern amenities to the demanding travellers: elevator, car park, Wi-Fi in public areas, room service, valet parking.

Former Castle Hotel

Located just minutes outside Edinburgh, Dalhousie Castle was built in the 13th century and belonged to the Ramsay family for centuries. After a rather turbulent past, the castle was turned into the award-winning hotel that it is today, providing guests with excellent service and an opportunity to relive the glorious past.

Former Castle Hotel

Bovey Castle is an early 20th century mansion near Moretonhampstead, Devon, England.

Former Castle Hotel

A 16th-century castle hotel situated near the Leasowe Golf Club.

Former Castle Hotel

An authentic 12th century castle set in 18 acres of lawns and woodlands.

Former Castle Accommodation

Inverlochy Hotel is housed in a 19th century castle, steeped in history and surrounded by the beautiful Scottish greenery. It has even been lauded for its lovely and romantic atmosphere by Queen Victoria herself.

Former Castle Hotel

Set in 17 acres of Lancashire parkland, this hotel is a 700-year old country manor.

Former Castle Accommodation

An impressive castle which combines period drama with a modern sensibility.

Former Castle Accommodation

The castle's position, over the Loch Oich on the Raven's Rock was strategic in the days of clan warfare.

Former Castle Hotel

In 1896 John Morrison, a well known contractor of the time, built a baronial castle for himself under the name Sherbrooke Castle, with a number of unusual features: rooms arranged around three sides of a spacious hall and staircase.

Former Castle Accommodation

This beguiling architectural treasure was inspired by a castle in the Loire Valley.

Former Castle Hotel

Located in Northumberland, this castle was originally built in the 14th century to guard against attacks, mainly from the Scots. In the 19th century, a local historian bought the property and took actions to restore it to its former glory. The castle has also been used as barracks for the military during World War II, as well as a school for girls before becoming the hotel that it is today.

Former Castle Accommodation

The first written records of the castle's existence date back to the 11th century. The castle belonged to the Vavasour family for centuries. After changing many owners, the castle was also used as a maternity hospital and later as a Carmelite retreat, before becoming the hotel that it is today.

Former Castle Hotel

Initially built around 1870s, the castle has been used as a health spa before being turned to the hotel that it is today.

Former Castle Accommodation

The splendor of the battlements, the ornamental Tudor décor and the giant Tudor chimneys are combined with beautiful grounds, complete with a kitchen garden and a vineyard.