Family Friendly Castle Stays in United Kingdom – 2026

Very Historic: Cave Castle combines a ‘newer’ Victorian era grandeur with a history dating back to the Doomsday Book. Spacious rooms: Over 70 well-appointed doubles and twins, with castle rooms featuring historic character and four-poster beds. Extensive facilities: Includes a renowned health club, spa, beauty salon, and a full 18-hole golf course. Dining variety: Choose between formal meals at Windsor Restaurant or relaxed dining at the Courtyard Bistro. Accessible location: Set in South Cave, near Hull, York, and Leeds, with strong transport connections. Enter your dates & check prices here.   Cave Castle is a luxury historic hotel retreat near Hull, York, and Leeds, with superb facilities including an 18-hole… > See All the Details & Book

Historic guests: King Edward I, Oliver Cromwell, Queen Victoria all stayed here. Atmospheric castle: Scotland’s oldest continually inhabited castle transformed into a luxury hotel. Accommodation: 29 plush B&B rooms offering comfort and charm. Facilities: Top-class restaurant, excellent spa, and woodland setting by the River Esk. History: Rich local and national historical significance adds to its allure.   Dalhousie Castle Hotel in Bonnyrigg near Edinburgh, has the distinction of being Scotland’s oldest continually inhabited castle, one which has now been transformed into a uniquely atmospheric luxury hotel. With 29 plush B&B rooms, a top-class restaurant, excellent spa facilities, and a serene woodland setting by the banks of the River Esk, it… > See All the Details & Book

Elegance & space: Beautiful 400-year-old manor house with 1,000 acres of estate. Gardens & dining: Famous Victorian gardens and even more famous Michelin-starred restaurant. Notable Former Guests: Queen Mary, Gertrude Jekyll.   The 400-year-old Gravetye is a gorgeous 17-room boutique manor house hotel near East Grinstead, Sussex, Gatwick Airport, and just 30 miles from central London. It is surrounded by more than 1,000 acres of peaceful countryside including some deservedly famous Victorian-era gardens, designed by Gertrude Jekyll. To top that it also has one of Sussex’s very finest restaurants, the renowned, Michelin-starred ‘Dining Room’.   The Rooms: Range of options: 17 rooms from singles to suites, all classically styled. Design… > See All the Details & Book

Unique setting: One of our most special castle hotels, proudly ‘in the middle of nowhere.’ Rich history: 13th-century era Mingary Castle Hotel has seen Scotland’s history first hand. Expert restoration: Two years of delicate work preserved the 9-foot-thick defensive walls and Georgian-era residence. Luxury today: Now one of Scotland’s and Britain’s most unique luxury hotels. Strategic location: Situated near Kilchoan on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, the most westerly point on the British mainland. Stunning views: Atlantic, Hebrides Islands, and the Scottish Highlands create an inspiring panorama.   Just beyond Kilchoan, on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, and well away from anywhere you’d casually pass through, lies Mingary Castle. A strategically valuable spot in… > See All the Details & Book

Why we chose this castle hotel: Historic luxury castle: 12th-century era, immersive history. Thoroughly medieval: Retains defensive walls, moat, portcullis. Notable Former Guests: King Henry VIII, King Charles II, Queen Elizabeth II.. Enter your dates & check prices here   The 12th-century era Amberley Castle is a unique luxury hotel just south of London, in West Sussex, England with an impeccable historical pedigree. Some of England’s most famous historical figures have passed through its doors and it still retains a huge number of historical features, including 60-foot-high defensive walls, portcullis, and moat. In its present incarnation as a luxury hotel it offers an immersive historical experience as well top-class service… > See All the Details & Book

Scenic Setting: Near Tarbert on the Kintyre Peninsula, with a peaceful location overlooking Loch Fyne. Historic Charm: Built in 1837 in Scottish baronial style, retains much of its original character. Comfortable Rooms: 36 cosy guest rooms, classed as Classic or Deluxe, some with loch views. Dining & Drinks: Award-winning restaurant, with local seafood a highlight, and bar with a wide selection of whiskies. Activities Nearby: Fishing, horse riding, golf, scenic walks, and excursions. Enter your dates & check prices here   Stonefield Castle Hotel is set within 60 lovely acres of the Kintyre Peninsula, just outside Tarbert, and overlooking Loch Fyne. The Stonefield Restaurant has lovely large windows and snags… > See All the Details & Book

Neo-Gothic castle hotel: Striking Gothic atmosphere, famous filming location, and a landmark in Windsor. Expansive grounds: 33 acres with gardens, woodland, golf, tennis, spa, pool, and fine dining. Notable Former Guests: Prince Imperial Napoléon, Lilly Langtry, Christopher Lee. Enter your dates & check prices here.   Perhaps Windsor’s most famous hotel, the luxury Oakley Court is a fabulous Neo-Gothic castle hotel on the banks of the River Thames. It has a quite palpable, brooding Gothic atmosphere, something that led to it being the set of many movies and TV series: The Rocky Horror Picture Show, various Hammer House of Horrors films, and The Hound of the Baskervilles, to name but… > See All the Details & Book

Historic Origins: Crossbasket Castle dates back to the late 1600s. Elegant Interiors: Antique furnishings and intricate details blend seamlessly with modern comforts. Varied Accommodation: Guest rooms range from cozy doubles to suites, plus private lodges within the castle grounds. Fine Dining: The restaurant offers exquisite French-inspired cuisine with fresh Scottish ingredients in an intimate setting. Grounds: 14 acres of gardens and woodlands, enjoy river walks, or take part in activities like fishing, golf, and tours. Enter your dates & check prices here   Crossbasket Castle near Glasgow is a beautifully restored 17th-century castle, with 14 acres of gardens and woodland, which is now one of the West of Scotland’s finest… > See All the Details & Book

Fabulous views: Overlooks Isle of Mull, Atlantic Ocean, and Hebridean islands. Choice of rooms: Self-catering apartments in the castle and former stables. Elegant furnishings: Warm colours, Victorian-style baths, and comfortable decor. Food options: Coffee shop, deli, and nearby pubs; owners provide fine whisky tastings. Outdoor activities: Guided walks, wildlife spotting, whale watching, and estate exploration. Accessible location: Northern tip of Mull, close to Tobermory with ferry access from Oban. Historical significance: Built in 1858 in Scots Baronial style during the Highland Clearances.   Glengorm Castle Hotel is a Victorian era Scottish Castle Hotel with fabulous views over the Isle of Mull, the Atlantic Ocean and the Hebridean islands of Coll,… > See All the Details & Book

Notable guests: Mahatma Gandhi, John Profumo, Christine Keeler, Harold Macmillan. Royal connection: Meghan Markle stayed here before her wedding to Prince Harry. National Trust: Property open to the public seasonally with grounds accessible year-round. Historic scandal: Site of the 1960s Profumo affair, adding a touch of notorious glamour. Luxury hotel: 5-star manor house near London with top service and facilities. Enter your dates & check prices here.   Meghan Markle left Cliveden House, near Windsor, on the morning of Saturday 19th May for her wedding to Prince Harry, having spent her last night as a single woman there. We can’t be sure how much time she spent considering her accommodation… > See All the Details & Book

Why we chose this castle for rent: Romantic folly retreat: 19th-century Gothic tower hidden in Snowdonia, now a unique self-catering holiday stay. Charming interiors: Two cosy bedrooms, bright living spaces, and sweeping views from the top floor. Modern comforts: Kitchen, wood-burning stove, WiFi, TV, and a spacious roll-top bath. Prime location: Set in stunning countryside near mountains, coast, and picturesque Welsh villages. Rich heritage: Linked to Owain Gwynedd, built by industrialist Joseph Huddart in 1821, restored in the 1990s.   Brynkir Tower is a stunning, early 19th-century tower folly hidden away in the woods of Snowdonia National Park, Wales. This lovely building has been extensively renovated internally and now offers… > See All the Details & Book

Location: Gorgeous, secluded retreat beside Loch Faskally and Ben Vrackie. Aesthetics: Luxury castle hotel blending historic baronial style with more modern design. Accommodation: 42 rooms spread across the castle, lodges, and a modern wing. Dining: Two restaurants, including the award-winning Sandemans with 3 AA Rosettes. Wellness & Activities: On-site spa plus outdoor adventures like hiking, rafting, and fishing. Enter your dates & check prices here.   Where Perthshire begins to edge into the Highlands, lies another of Scotland’s best castle hotels, Fonab Castle. It sits proudly above Loch Faskally, partly hidden by woodland, and has lovely views across the water towards Ben Vrackie. What looks at first like a single… > See All the Details & Book

The lovely Melville Castle Hotel, just a half an hour from Edinburgh, sits on a 54 acre private estate with eight centuries of Scottish history. The present castle building was built in the late 18th century and had King George IV, Sir Walter Scott and Queen Victoria among its most notable visitors. It’s been renovated and modernized plenty since then obviously, and the interiors are a real treat. The interior design brave for such a historic building. They don’t hold back on bold patterns and colors, which could have been a bit of a mess in the wrong hands. Here though it really works. Rooms range from singles all the… > See All the Details & Book

Prestigious address: Grade II listed landmark on Hyde Park Corner, one of London’s finest locations. Unmatched luxury: Lavish late Georgian/Regency interiors with 24-hour butlers for all rooms. World-class dining: Double Michelin Starred Céleste Restaurant and vintage cognac at the Library Bar. Award-winning spa: Previously voted England’s Best Hotel Spa, with bespoke treatments. Exceptional service: Elite concierge team, chauffeur-driven Rolls Royces. Check dates & prices here   The Lanesborough, on Hyde Park Corner, has perhaps London’s most prestigious address and consistently appears near the top of any sensible list of that city’s finest luxury hotels, with the added bonus of its double Michelin Starred Céleste Restaurant. A Grade II listed, Neoclassical… > See All the Details & Book

Historic significance: Childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s second wife. Most notable guests: Queen Anne Boleyn, Queen Anne of Cleves. Accommodation: 28 B&B rooms in two Edwardian-era wings (Astor Wing & Anne Boleyn Wing). Exclusive access: Guests may explore the original 13th-century castle until midnight. Edwardian extensions: Built in 1903 by William Waldorf Astor in mock Tudor style, with dining and lounge areas. Interior style: Antique furniture, tapestries, and art pieces combined with modern comfort. Grounds: 125-acre castle grounds surrounding the moat.  Enter your dates & check prices here   Hever Castle Hotel near London, in the Garden County of Kent, was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry… > See All the Details & Book

Vast Estate: 6,500 acres in Glenshee with its own 9-hole golf course. Intimate Stay: Scots Baronial castle with just 17 cosy rooms and suites. Room Variety: From snug doubles to suites with lounges and fireplaces. Dining & Whisky: Fine dining, casual bites, broad wine list, and standout Scotch. Outdoor Fun: Hiking trails, fishing rivers, and one of Britain’s highest courses. Enter your dates & check prices here.   Dalmunzie Castle Hotel, Scotland is set deep within Glenshee, at the southern edge of the Cairngorm Mountains. It’s the kind of place where the landscape does most of the talking, broad, open, and quietly dramatic. Walking routes abound through the surrounding glen,… > See All the Details & Book

Historic Cumbrian castle: Augill Castle in Upper Eden Valley, nearly 200 years old, homely luxury. Beautiful surroundings: North Pennines, Yorkshire Dales, Lakeland Fells nearby. Enter your dates & check prices here   The enchanting Augill Castle Hotel has stood proud in Cumbria, England’s, Upper Eden Valley, for nearly two hundred years. It also has some of the country’s loveliest rural regions at its doorstep – the North Pennines, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lakeland Fells. Built in 1841, in the very popular (at the time) Neo-Gothic style, Augill Castle started life as a grand country retreat and is still as grand as ever in its present incarnation as a luxury… > See All the Details & Book

  Notable guests: Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip, plus celebrities like Sean Connery and Elton John. Hotel style: 5 Star loch side baronial mansion in the Scottish Highlands near Ben Nevis. Luxury dining: Renowned restaurant by Albert & Michel Roux Jnr with modern British cuisine and French influences. Estate size: 42,000-acre grounds with forests, rivers, mountains, wildlife, and gardens to explore. Activities: Hiking, 4WD tours, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, archery, winter sports, and photography tours. History: Transformed into a luxury hotel in 1969, estate originally built in the 19th century. Check dates & prices here.   This Scottish Castle Hotel is particularly special; an imposing loch… > See All the Details & Book

Famous guests: Sir Winston Churchill being one example. Secluded location: Hidden in the forests of South Ayrshire. Architecture: Designed by David Bryce in the 1860s in Scottish Baronial style. Luxury: 5-star service, Michelin Star-winning restaurant, elegant period features, landscaped gardens and sea views. Enter your dates and check prices here   Glenapp is a very charming boutique castle hotel tucked away in the forests of South Ayrshire, Scotland. It has, since its inception in the year 2000, offered the best in 5-star luxury with consistently high levels of hospitality and service. Designed by renowned architect David Bryce in the 1860s, it is to this day one of the finest examples… > See All the Details & Book

5 Star Georgian manor hotel: Stylish blend of historic and contemporary. Stunning setting: Lovely gardens flow down to the Exe estuary and Jurassic Coast. Award-winning dining: Michelin-starred restaurant within six months of opening. Enter your dates & check prices here   The 5-star Lympstone Manor Hotel in South Devon is a Georgian-era manor house turned exclusive contemporary hotel that has realistic ambitions to become one of South West England’s very finest. It describes itself as a ”new generation’ country house hotel and oozes style and class; the superb interior design blending old and new with great panache. The setting is tremendous too with gardens running all the way down to… > See All the Details & Book

Luxury 4-star hotel: Award-winning hotel near Edinburgh with historic connections to Mary, Queen of Scots. Elegant amenities: Bistro, Champagne Terrace, afternoon tea, gardens, and woodlands. Enter your dates & check prices here.   Carberry Tower Hotel near Edinburgh, is an award-winning, luxury 4-star establishment with a history going back to the 15th century, and connections to the infamous Mary, Queen of Scots. There is a superb bistro restaurant here and you can enjoy a drink at the Champagne Terrace, or some aristocratic-style afternoon tea, all in beautifully elegant surroundings. The setting is atmospheric too, with flower-filled gardens, ancient woodlands, and the famous Carberry Hill. It was here, in 1567, after being… > See All the Details & Book

Why we chose this castle hotel: Baronial Style: Late 19th-century mansion in Glasgow’s Southside, now operating as a luxury hotel. Room Choices: Executive Rooms (castle or garden building) or Junior Suites, with castle rooms offering more character. Modern Comforts: Bathrooms feature heated floors, rainfall showers, deep soaking tubs, and Scottish-made luxury toiletries. Dining Excellence: The Morrison Room restaurant has refined seasonal Scottish cuisine in an elegant hall. Breakfast Spread: A la carte selection alongside a generous buffet of pastries, fruits, meats, and cheeses. Enter your dates & check prices here   In the leafy suburbs of Glasgow’s Southside, Sherbrooke is a late 19th century baronial-style mansion turned luxury Scottish castle… > See All the Details & Book

Tudor Era: Castle with beautiful grounds and a 500-year-old vineyard. Luxury B&B: Combines period features with modern comforts. Activities: Private massages, fine dining, and outdoor activities available. Most Notable Former Guests: King Henry VIII & Anne Boleyn. Enter your dates and check prices here   Thornbury Castle Hotel is a true luxury B&B retreat at the edge of the South Gloucestershire Cotswolds, and one of the finest examples in England of a genuine, immaculately preserved, Tudor castle. You can soak up history with a stroll through the castle itself and its beautifully tended grounds which include, surprisingly enough, a 500-year-old vineyard. Treat yourself too, to a massage in the privacy… > See All the Details & Book

Elegant boutique manor hotel with centuries of history in the heart of the Cotswolds Set on 10 acres of landscaped grounds, near some of the area’s most beautiful villages Just 15 individually styled rooms, combining antique charm with modern comforts Renowned restaurant with fresh, local produce and a refined atmosphere Close to Broadway, Stanton, Snowshill, and well-connected by train and road Enter your dates & check prices here   Buckland Manor is an elegant, very historical boutique hotel in the Cotswolds. It lies on 10 acres of landscaped grounds in the village of Buckland and is in the heart of some of the Gloucestershire/Worcestershire Cotswolds’ loveliest countryside. It is also… > See All the Details & Book

Why we chose this castle hotel: Unique setting: Grade II listed French-style villa on Anglesey with 3 acres of gardens and a private beach. Historic charm: Built in 1849 inspired by Loire Valley châteaux with period features throughout. Elegant accommodations: 22 rooms and suites inside the château plus lodge suites on the grounds. On-site activities: Restaurants, bars, sauna, hot tub, wine cellars, games room, tennis courts, and bespoke activities like falconry and cocktail classes. Views: Spectacular panoramas of the Menai Straits and Snowdonia mountains. Check dates & prices here   A little corner of the Loire Valley in Wales; Château Rhianfa is a very unique Grade II listed French-style villa… > See All the Details & Book

Historic estate: Grade II listed building with 300+ years of history and grand interiors. Stunning grounds: Vast 20,000-acre estate with gardens, parkland, woodland and five lakes. Top dining & spa: Fine dining, cooking courses and a full spa & country club on site. Activities galore: Falconry, horse riding, fishing, clay shooting, golf and more on offer. Check dates & prices here   Swinton Park Castle is a luxury castle hotel in the Yorkshire Dales, England, and a Grade II listed building with a history going back over 300 years. It is a fabulous building full of historical intrigue and ambience, and the huge estate is extremely picturesque with a mixture… > See All the Details & Book

Why we chose this castle hotel: Grand 5-star manor, blending classic British elegance with modern comforts. Set on Dartmoor, with 275+ acres of countryside, gardens, and golf course. Variety of stays, from castle rooms to spacious self-catering estate lodges. Extensive facilities, including spa, indoor pool, fine dining, and outdoor activities. Rich history, from aristocratic retreat to wartime hospital to luxury hotel.   The very grand, 5-star Bovey Castle is a Dartmoor and South Devon institution. It has served as a luxury hotel for nearly 90 years now and still has oodles of old-fashioned British elegance and class. It has a gorgeous setting too, by the River Bovey and Dartmoor National… > See All the Details & Book

Top of the range, luxury hotel, one of the South West England’s very best. Great facilities include Michelin-starred restaurant, golf, tennis, croquet, and manicured gardens. Gorgeous, quintessential English village of Castle Combe provides the perfect setting.   The Manor House in Castle Combe is a quintessentially English, luxury castle hotel next to what is undoubtedly Wiltshire’s, and the Cotswold’s, loveliest village. The Manor dates all the way back to the 14th century but the present building and the general ambience lie firmly in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The hotel has extremely high levels of service and comfort, and an elegant sophisticated ambience throughout. It also has superb facilities including a… > See All the Details & Book