Self Catering Castle Stays – 2026

The 17th-century era Château de Tourreau is without doubt one of the finest châteaux for rent in Provence, and indeed one of Provence’s finest properties in general. It has been beautifully renovated in keeping with its historical spirit, but with 21st-century conveniences and facilities, and the interior design is immaculate at every turn. It also has 17 acres of private parkland which includes a historic consecrated chapel, meticulously designed gardens (with a large swimming pool and tennis courts), as well as woodlands, orchards, streams, and a small lake. The Accommodation: Note: There is a 3-night minimum stay at this property. The interiors cover at least 800 square metres, with nine… > See All the Details & Book

UK visitors may know Chateau Mareuil from the Channel 4 series, Escape to the Chateau DIY, which ended in 2021. It’s a very charming 15th-century chateau with a lovely setting overlooking the Asse valley in the Hautes Vienne region of France. It has, as fans of the series will know, been painstakingly restored and the result is a chateau guest house with an authentic look and feel. The environment is gorgeous too – the chateau’s flower gardens and lawns are flanked by a river, and surrounded on all sides by silent green fields in this deeply rural part of central France. The Accommodation: There are three guest suites in the… > See All the Details & Book

Iconic castle – 13th-century landmark with views of Siena and the Crete Senesi plains. Historic charm – preserved rustic atmosphere with limited modernization. Italianate gardens – beautifully maintained grounds for peaceful strolls. Family-run – welcoming hosts also manage an organic farm, vineyards, and a farm restaurant nearby. Flexible lodging – B&B rooms and self-catering apartments for up to four guests. Family & pet friendly – children and pets are welcome.   Il Castello Delle Quattro Torra – the castle of the four towers – is an iconic sight on the outskirts of the walled city of Siena, Tuscany, and comes with tremendous views over the city on one side and… > See All the Details & Book

Rustic charm – 900-year-old castle hotel in southern Chianti with authentic character. Accommodation variety – from simple rooms to luxury suites and self-catering farm apartments. Facilities – swimming pool carved from the moat, tennis courts, and traditional Tuscan restaurant. Scenic surroundings – vineyards, olive groves, woodland, and nearby Chianti villages to explore. Welcoming hosts – happy to arrange tours, excursions, and share local tips. Family & pet friendly – suitable for children and pets alike.   Castello di Tornano is a rustic, very charming, castle hotel in Chianti, Tuscany, with a history going back over nine hundred years. It has a broad selection of accommodation ranging from relatively basic rooms… > 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

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

This Castle Hotel’s Highlights: Historic castle – Dates back to the 12th century, with ties to the Medici family and Dante’s Divine Comedy. Authentic stay – Self-catering accommodation ranges from cozy studios to grand castle apartments & classic Tuscan villas. Art & charm – Antique furniture, wood-beamed ceilings, frescoes, and open fireplaces give a true old-world feel throughout. Tuscan cuisine – On-site restaurant serves traditional, locally sourced dishes paired with Chianti wines. Facilities & views – Outdoor swimming pool, small children’s playground, and panoramic views over Chianti hills. Location – 20 km from Florence, ideal for exploring Chianti, Pisa, San Gimignano, and other Tuscan gems; Florence airport under 30 minutes…. > See All the Details & Book

Historic palace – 16th-century Residenza in central Rome, linked to Napoleon III’s family. Lavish suites – Napoleone Suite with four-poster bedroom, marble baths, lounge, and Rooftop Garden Suite with terrace and modern kitchen. Historic details – Frescoes, chandeliers, tapestries, and antiques blended with subtle modern amenities. Modern comforts – Air-con, WiFi, satellite TV, HiFi, and tech hidden to preserve the atmosphere. Service & perks – Butler, maid, concierge, organic breakfast, and welcome Chianti Classico. Prime location – Via del Corso, steps from Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. Most Notable Former Guest: Emperor Napoleon III.   Of all Manor Castle’s historic hotel rooms or suites, the Napoleone Suite, at the 16th century… > 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

Château de Mathod, near Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, is a very charming and special place. A recognized historical monument, it was once the home of the Swiss artist Louis Rivier and has been in the same family for seven generations now. They have a luxury B&B guest suite at the chateau which is beautifully renovated and decorated, and though having all modern comforts still retains a tangible sense of history. The property also has some beautifully landscaped gardens, including a swimming pool, which guests are welcome to explore and enjoy. The Accommodation: The chateau is the private home of your hosts but they also rent a single 30 m² (320 square foot)… > See All the Details & Book

Hilltop estate – overlooks 600 acres of vineyards with views of the Alps and Piedmont plains. Boutique luxury – stylish castle hotel with B&B rooms and self-catering apartments. Wine heritage – estate renowned for fine wines, with cellar visits and vineyard tours. Dining – restaurant serves modern takes on traditional North Italian cuisine with local ingredients. Outdoor amenities – castle gardens, swimming pool, and fishing lake. Family & pet friendly – welcoming to both children and pets.   Perched on a hilltop overlooking its 600 acre estate and vineyard Castello di Gabiano, near Casale Monferrato, Alessandria and Turin is an arresting sight at first glance. The views from the castle… > 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

Château de Bourron is a classy, boutique chateau hotel in Fontainebleau, near Paris. It has a moat, two small pavillons, 100-acre of wood and parkland, and has a history going back to at least the fourteenth century. The Accommodation: They have five entry-level double rooms in an adjacent building, Maison d’Artagnan, then some nicer rooms in the chateau itself, the latter being divided into superior, prestige, and deluxe categories with the deluxe being the largest and most expensive. It’s worth the extra to stay in the chateau itself we think, unless maybe you’re staying as a group or family and rent out all five bedrooms at Maison d’Artagnan, so you… > See All the Details & Book

A former 12th-century Knights Templar castle, Château Saint Martin is now a magnificent, 5-star luxury hotel retreat set high in the hills above Saint Paul de Vence and the French Riviera. It has magnificent views, spacious, comfortable rooms and suites, over 30 acres of beautifully tended gardens which include a swimming pool and tennis courts. It can also boast a Michelin Star Restaurant, opulent spa facilities, and a dedicated staff team that is really second to none. To top it all Château Saint Martin also has an amazing array of art adorning its walls, art which includes works by such iconic figures as Picasso, Matisse, Renoir, and Chagall. The Rooms:… > See All the Details & Book

Château Marteret is a fairytale-like, luxury chateau for rent in the heart of Gascony, South West France, near both Bordeaux and the foothills of the Pyrenees. It has eight bedrooms and can sleep up to fourteen people very comfortably. The beautifully renovated interiors are minimalist and chic, maintaining loads of historical charm. Surrounding the chateau are over 400 acres of estate to be explored, including orchards, woodland, meadows, a lake, and a small herd of Meren horses. The Rooms: The chateau has a total of six spacious double bedrooms and one twin. It also has five very nice bathrooms some with romantic bathtubs, an elegant, French country-style kitchen (catering services… > 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

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

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

The 4 Star Château de Labro is a luxury vineyard hotel & spa near the town of Rodez in central France’s Occitanie region, previously known as Midi-Pyrénées. The medieval château oozes old-world elegance and the grounds have charming gardens, a swimming pool, orchards, and vineyards. There is a very fine restaurant at the château and the food and wine are superb. For an extra novel stay, if a medieval château bedroom doesn’t appeal, you can also spend the night at the luxury treehouse in the gardens. The Rooms: The treehouse is a very popular choice so can get booked out months in advance. It is a fine piece of engineering,… > See All the Details & Book

Ireland’s oldest still inhabited castle is the imposing, 12th-century era, Kilkea Castle, in Kildare, near Dublin. Now a castle hotel, it is one of the finest in the country. It has an abundance of historical character and is surrounded by a 180-acre estate which includes some beautifully tended gardens, much wild parkland and woodland, and even its own 18-hole golf course. Kilkea Castle at a Glance Castle: A 12th-century castle and one of Ireland’s oldest still inhabited castles, with an abundance of historical character. Accommodation: Rooms and suites in the castle itself, courtyard rooms in the old castle outbuildings, and separate lodges offering both B&B rooms and self-catering accommodation. The… > 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

Château La Breteche is a rustic French chateau for rent near Orléans and the Loire Valley. It is a spacious and elegant five-bedroom property that can sleep up to fourteen guests comfortably and though fully renovated internally it retains an alluring sense of the past. The setting is idyllic and deeply rural; the chateau is hidden away between the woods and the meandering River Cosson and you don’t have to stray too far to find yourself immersed in the peace and tranquility of nature. The Rooms: There are five bedrooms at the chateau, five bathrooms, two large living rooms/dining rooms with satellite TV and a piano, a fully equipped kitchen,… > See All the Details & Book

Hilltop castle hotel – 11th-century property near Montalcino with panoramic Brunello vineyard views. Exclusive retreat – intensely luxurious but with a notable price tag. Standout amenities – extensive spa and wellness, including natural thermal spring baths. Fine dining – two on-site restaurants that hold Michelin stars. Accommodation range – rooms to opulent suites (one with private pool) and spacious self-catering apartments.   Castello di Velona is a stunning 5-star, 11th-century era, castle hotel set high on a hilltop outside Montalcino, Tuscany, and comes with panoramic views over the iconic Brunello vineyards of the Val d’Orcia. It is very much an exclusive, luxury retreat, and one which also comes with a… > See All the Details & Book

Exclusive retreat – medieval castle hotel, and restored hamlet available entirely for guest stays. Scenic setting – classic Tuscan hilltop village surrounded by 1000 acres of forest. Authentic lodging – B&B rooms and self-catering apartments in village houses, historic yet comfortable. Medieval atmosphere – no TVs to preserve the historic charm. Guest facilities – swimming pool, top-class restaurant La Torre di Gargonza, and rustic bar café. Outdoor spaces – lemon gardens, woodland walks, and scenic resting spots.   Castello di Gargonza is a very unique place – a mixture of medieval castle and (once abandoned) hamlet between Arezzo and Siena that is now exclusively available, in its entirety, for guest… > See All the Details & Book