The UK’s rolling countryside, rugged beaches and Wordsworthian woodlands have long been magnets for crowds of visitors keen to get their fix of its long history. Indulge in our medieval yesteryear by taking over a castle (it is possible) and behold Britain’s green pastures from your turreted vantage point.
As it turns out, there are a slew of grand fortresses open for stays, so take your pick from our selection below, which, for starters, includes a remote coastal tower built to fend off Napoleon’s ships, a manor once home to no less than three English queens and an imposing stately home only recently opening its doors to visitors. We’ve reviewed Astley Castle in Warwickshire and then curated eleven more of the best castles in England. We love the look of below.
While we have not stayed in all properties featured below, we have carefully selected these as recommendations based on their location, design and previous guest reviews. All listings on Condé Nast Traveller are independently selected by our editors. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.