| If you hanker after a true castle to call your own, | | | | hosts Garden Lunch events, whereas in Winter |
| then why not hire one for your next holiday? While | | | | (January and February) Gourmet Weekends are |
| you may not hire the whole castle, at least a few | | | | available for indulgence. |
| suites will give you the experience of nobility without | | | | Accommodation is grand and roomy, with |
| being born into it. | | | | comfortable beds and fine furnishings, coupled with |
| Here are the top 5 castles to stay in the UK. | | | | wi-fi internet access and satellite TV for guests who |
| 1. Amberley Castle, England | | | | still have their modern needs. Dog beds are provided |
| Located in the heart of England, you'll leave Amberley | | | | upon request. |
| feeling like royalty. Visitors are spoilt with 19 elegant | | | | 4. Dromoland Castle, Ireland |
| and beautifully furnished suites to choose from, each | | | | Guests will fall in love with Ireland's most beautiful |
| complete with a Jacuzzi for relaxing soaks. The | | | | castle, located in the west, world renowned for its |
| exterior and interior of the grand castle are | | | | beautiful scenery and green hills. Dromoland delivers |
| historically preserved and guests will spend hours | | | | everything it promises - splendidly furnished rooms |
| transfixed by the artwork, antiques and furniture, | | | | and suites, an idyllic golf course, a rejuvenating health |
| whilst seamlessly enjoying the modern comforts | | | | spa and delicious dining. Constructed in 1002, guests |
| provided by the management, such as phone access | | | | will be transported to another time and place, |
| and fine modern dining. | | | | simultaneously pampered by state of the art facilities |
| Within the walls of the castle, guests can enjoy a | | | | and gracious staff. This is an ultimate in luxury travel. |
| leisurely stroll around the lush, wide gardens, featuring | | | | Leisure activities include lingering over the beautiful art |
| water fountains and perfectly manicured topiary. An | | | | galleries within the castle, clay shooting, horse riding, |
| 18 hole golf course also sits on the premises. | | | | archery, walks and fishing. Take your pick and let the |
| 2. Dalhousie Castle and Spa, Scotland | | | | days laze away in tranquil comfort as you forget |
| It looks as if it belongs in a fairy tale, but Dalhousie | | | | what it was like in the real, rushed world. |
| Castle and Spa is open to guests looking for a luxury | | | | 5. Waterford Castle, Ireland |
| holiday in Scotland. Featuring 15 historically themed | | | | Located on its own exclusive island, over 800 years |
| rooms, guests can enjoy staying in quarters | | | | old, fashioned from carved wood and stone, visitors |
| decorated with tasteful historical furniture, paintings | | | | will alight from the ferry and gasp in awe at the |
| and linen. Another 21 rooms are available. | | | | magnificent castle that stands before them. Located |
| Visitors can enjoy relaxing walks around the grounds, | | | | in the south east of Ireland, guests will be treated to |
| with three walking tracks designed to expose the | | | | a choice of 19 exclusive rooms, including five |
| best and beautiful parts of the territory. Those | | | | sumptuous suites. |
| looking for relaxation can lounge around at the | | | | There are a number of places around the castle for |
| hydro-spa, whereas others looking for a unique | | | | dining, each with its own unique ambience. Try the |
| adventure should book themselves into a session of | | | | Munster Room, where the dress code is 'smart' and |
| falconry, a long forgotten art form of Scottish | | | | the atmosphere is decidedly elegant - a pianist will |
| nobility. | | | | play softly in the corner as you feast on the rosette |
| 3. Swinton Park Castle, England | | | | award winning food. Or taste afternoon tea in the |
| Set on 200 acres of magnificent gardens and lakes, | | | | Grand Entrance Hall, where you will be treated to |
| Swinton Park Castle is one of the jewels of England, | | | | scones, pastries and champagne as you choose. Also |
| located in North Yorkshire. With unspoilt views and | | | | available is the Fitzgerald Room and the Golf House. |
| charming green countryside, visitors will be forgiven | | | | Guests who venture outdoors will have an array of |
| for spending hours admiring the grounds before | | | | activities to choose from: golf, tennis, walks along |
| remembering to check in! | | | | nature trails and tennis are just some of the leisurely |
| A variety of attractions are available at the castle, | | | | pursuits on offer. This luxury resort will offer guests |
| depending upon which time of the year guests | | | | whatever they need. |
| happen to stay. In the warmer months the castle | | | | |