The Grade II listed Gothic turret is currently up for sale
15:30, 10 Oct 2025Updated 15:31, 10 Oct 2025
The ‘castle’ is actually a folly, built in the 19th century
The UK’s tiniest castle, so compact that the bath is tucked under the bed, is currently on the market – for a reasonable £330,000. This Grade II listed Gothic turret, a 19th-century gem, overlooks the scenic Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire, just two hours from London. With a mere 645sq ft (59sq m) of living space, the Gazebo Tower forms part of the historic town walls.
Dubbed a ‘local icon’, this quirky three-storey building could make an incredible holiday home. Each of the round rooms spans roughly 5m (16ft) and houses a kitchen, living room, and bedroom, along with a cosy rooftop terrace.
Constructed in 1833, it offers sweeping views of the local countryside and was initially a viewing tower or folly.
Tony and his family painstakingly restored the interior
Estate agents Hamilton Stiller said: “An opportunity to own a landmark and one of Ross-on-Wye’s most striking features. This Grade II Listed historic folly tower offers 360-degree views across the famous horseshoe bend of the River Wye, the Black Mountains of southeast Wales, the iconic spire of Saint Mary’s Church, Chase Wood and Ross-on-Wye’s colourful architecture.”
The double bed comes with a bath underneath, allowing a new owner to maximise this unique feature by installing a spring-loaded bed. This room also features an en-suite wetroom, and another spiral staircase leads up to the battery-operated roof hatch.
The property could make a brilliant holiday home
From here, the new owners can enjoy the stunning panoramic view of Ross-on-Wye and the surrounding countryside from the tower’s turrets. Athletes from Ross Rowing Club are often spotted on the River Wye.
The charming market town of Ledbury is a mere 13 miles away, and trains to London Paddington take approximately two hours.
The rooftop offers panoramic countryside views
In 2001, the property was put up for sale by its previous owners, Herefordshire Council. Interestingly, at that time, the first and only floor could only be accessed via a ladder.
Tony Billingham seized the opportunity and purchased the property after submitting a postal bid. Over the years, Tony and his family have painstakingly renovated the property into a habitable space, opening it up for visitors to explore, with donations going towards local charities.
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