The upkeep of any royal residence can be stratospheric (just ask the Queen). Fortunately, castles and palaces worthy of fairy tales and daydreams don’t require a noble bloodline these days.

Leeds Castle in Kent is a popular choice for a historical stay and has just introduced five new contemporary lakeside lodges to its offering All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected.

It’s a wonder Lord Tollemache found time to build Peckforton Castle – he fathered 25 children. This was a “man of considerable eccentricity” who, in 1844, decided to build a castle in the style of a ...

Not everyone can afford to buy a castle, but that doesn’t mean you can’t rent one (or a small part of one). At least for a night or two. There are few better places to base yourself while you explore ...

If the latest series of “The Celebrity Traitors” has got you hankering for a Scottish escape, look no further than these majestic castle hotels. Expect crackling fires, scenic grounds and grand ...

Ever walked through a castle museum and wished you could stay the night? Turns out, you don't need royal blood or a time machine to make that happen. Across Europe, dozens of genuine medieval ...