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- 22 Nov
tomtum in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTSThe best castle hotels in Europe
Ashford Castle, photo by John Menard
Not many of us can afford to buy a castle, but I’m sure there are quite a few travelers who have wondered about what it would be like to slip into the shoes of royalty and aristocracy for a few days at least. If you’re still waiting for that lottery win to buy your dream castle in Europe, you could get a taster of that kind of luxurious life by staying at a castle hotels.
Sure, you won’t have the whole castle to yourself, but you will be treated like royalty while you’re a guest there. If you want to pamper yourself and daydream about a future of excess and riches, then you could stay at one of the best castle hotels in Europe.
Ashford Castle, Cong, Ireland
This medieval castle built in the 13th century was turned into a five-star hotel, so expect for fork out some considerable sums of money if you are to stay there. However, the price of a room is worth it – the opulence of the decor is simply stunning. The long hallways and lavish dining rooms have a hint of the medieval in them, but they are incredibly luxurious. If you want to try your hand at some noble pursuits, you could take some falconry lessons.
Inverlochy Castle, Fort William, Scotland
Inverlochy, photo by Johnny Durnan
Inverlochy Castle is, to put it simply, insanely and outrageously expensive. It will cost you almost $1000 on average to stay there, but what else can you expect from a castle that Queen Victoria described as one of the loveliest and most romantic spots in the world?
Inverlochy Castle is made of pure luxury and surrounded by some of the most beautiful Highland scenery in all of Scotland, so maybe it is worth the price after all.
Chateau de Bagnols, Lyon, France
Chateau de Bagnols is one of the finest chateau hotels in France, and on top of that, it is nestled at the heart of a wine region. The 13th century castle looks nothing if not dramatic, with its moats, tower and drawbridge, and the interiors are over-the-top luxurious. You can sip a glass of Beaujolais wine while lounging in the castle’s park, and be waited on hand and foot by the staff while you make the most of your $600 per night room.
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travel search by Travelgrove (get this widget)Castle Hotel Auf Schoenburg, Oberwesel, Germany
photo by michael.berlin on Flickr
Castle Hotel Auf Schoenburg is one of the most affordable castle hotels in Europe, seeing as a night at the hotel will cost you ‘only’ around $250. This lovely castle is overlooking the small medieval town of Oberwesel in the Rhine Valley.
As long as you’re only looking at the castle from the outside, it will seem like you’ve been transported to the Middle Ages, but the lavish rooms will quickly make you appreciate the comforts of modern life.
Castelletto de Montebenichi, Arezzo, Italy
The only thing better than visiting the Tuscan countryside is visiting it while you’re staying at a castle hotel in the Tuscan countryside. The castle’s hallways are full of medieval art – paintings, tapestries, and sculptures, while the rooms have amenities fit for the 21st century.
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