Best UK castle hotels to stay in 2024

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Glenapp Castle, Ayrshire open image in gallery Glenapp Castle sits on 36 acres of South Ayrshire woodland Hidden in acres of Ayrshire woodland, Glenapp Castle’s 17 period suites promise a cosy castle stay punctuated with crystal chandeliers, bold four-poster beds in rich reds, and sprawling sea views. Carron Castle, Fife open image in gallery Hire Carron Castle for the Traitors experience with up to 28 of your closest faithfuls This ancestral Scottish castle on the bank of the Tay Estuary is studded with oil paintings, grand pianos and baronial bedrooms – and you can hire the whole thing for a Traitors-style retreat with up to 28 of your closest faithfuls. Dunskey Estate, Stranraer open image in gallery This Edwardian castle features elegant rooms fit for a queen Shrouded in the shrubbery of the Dunskey Estate on Scotland’s west coast, this Edwardian castle invites guests to stay within its magic. Augill Castle, Kirkby Stephen open image in gallery For the lived-in castle experience visit the Augill stronghold in Cumbria A night’s sleep in Augill Castle in Cumbria blends antique with contemporary as stained glass windows and mahogany wardrobes meet smart bathrooms and the inventive flavours of The Music Room restaurant.