Best spooky stays on Airbnb for Halloween, from York to Salem
The IndependentSign 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. Restored 19th-Century Gothic Church Portlaw, Ireland open image in gallery Stop in for a spell at this restored Gothic church What could be better than booking a trip away for Halloween? Hen Wrych Hall Tower Conwy, Wales open image in gallery Eat, drink, and be scary with your partner at this 19th-century gatetower An open fire, a hand-carved mahogany four-poster bed, and original cast iron windows all locked away in a castellated gatetower – this Airbnb is the choice for couples who want to combine the spooky season with a romantic getaway. Ancient Castle above the River Tweed Scottish Borders, UK open image in gallery Unearth the secrets of Scottish royals with a stay in Mary Queen of Scots bedchamber Brimming with history and tales of the past, Neidpath Castle in Scotland allows guests to transport back centuries to when noble Scottish families roamed the corridors and royals came to visit. Rensow Manor, Reading Room Apartment Rensow, Germany open image in gallery Stay among ornate furnishings and antique fixtures in this former reading room Step back in time to the 18th century with a stay at this former manor in Germany, which has been converted into small retreats decked out in a maximalist, melancholic aesthetic.