The Best Castle Hotels in England in 2026

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… > Read More

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… > Read More

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… > Read More

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… > Read More

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… > Read More

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… > Read More

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… > Read More

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… > Read More

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… > Read More

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… > Read More

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… > Read More

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:… > Read More

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… > Read More

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… > Read More