British Castles Offer the Feel of Royalty
See our picks of British castles you should visit in the UK.
By:
Antonia Windsor
For commoners, there are plenty of castles stay overnight. Castle owners are turning their grand piles into hotels and opening them to the public in an effort to help maintain the upkeep. Here is a selection of castle hotels with guest books full of royal credentials.
1. Amberley Castle
2. Thornbury Castle
3. Ruthin Castle
4. Dalhousie Castle
5. Star Castle
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