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castles of uk<br />

Castles of <strong>UK</strong><br />

Britain is blessed with stunning castles, many with history<br />

going back centuries. Over the generations these fabulous<br />

buildings have evolved into historic hotels which blend modern<br />

comforts into the grandeur and style of days gone by. Some<br />

are now internationally recognised 4-star or better hotels, while<br />

others still remain in the original family ownership, with only a<br />

few guest rooms – each one distinctive and very comfortable.<br />

With a selection of over 50 magnificent castles available,<br />

offering castle-stay and castle-view accommodation. These<br />

properties are available on request. Please ask for details.<br />

Prices range from $117 to $265 per person per night share twin<br />

including breakfast. Plus weekend and peak season supplements<br />

apply to some castles and are additional.<br />

tulloch castle studley castle the castle at taunton<br />

Tulloch Castle is a magnificent fortress<br />

dating back to the 12th century, with a ready<br />

welcome for travellers.<br />

When you arrive, you will be met with<br />

countless period features, including the<br />

250-year-old panelled Great Hall. With<br />

unrivalled hospitality, superb food and an ideal<br />

location, make this your home as you travel<br />

the Highlands. All old castles should have a<br />

ghost, and Tulloch is said to have one in the<br />

shape of the “Green Lady”. Now, just how<br />

green she is, and the details of her existence<br />

we do not know, but she has been seen over<br />

the centuries. A portrait of her hangs in the<br />

Grand Hall.<br />

Tulloch Castle has just 20 well appointed<br />

bedrooms, all with their own unique character<br />

and charm.<br />

Deep in the Warwickshire countyside set in<br />

the tranquil surroundings of its own 28-acre<br />

estate, Studley Castle is a place of great<br />

character and charm. Close to historic<br />

Stratford-Upon-Avon and the Cotswolds, the<br />

hotel was built in the Victorian times in the<br />

style of a medieval castle. With its elegant<br />

Georgian dining room and lounge, it provides<br />

the perfect setting for a unique stay. It is an<br />

ideal oasis of calm from which to explore the<br />

heritage sites and gardens of the surrounding<br />

area.<br />

The hotel has 57 high-quality bedrooms,<br />

including Suites, Superior and Standard<br />

Rooms.<br />

The Castle at Taunton is steeped in the<br />

drama and romance of English history. Once<br />

a Norman fortress, it has been welcoming<br />

travellers to the town since the 12th century.<br />

In 1685, the Duke of Monmouth’s officers were<br />

heard “roystering at the Castle Inn” before<br />

their defeat by the forces of King James II<br />

at Sedgemoor. Shortly after, Judge Jeffreys<br />

held his Bloody Assize in the Great Hall of the<br />

castle. Today the castle lives at peace with its<br />

turbulent past but preserves the atmosphere of<br />

its ancient tradition. The Chapman family has<br />

been running the hotel for 60 years and, in that<br />

time, it has acquired a worldwide reputation for<br />

the warmth of its hospitality.<br />

There are 44 luxurious, beautifully decorated<br />

bedrooms, all of a distinctive style, and a sense<br />

of home as befits a famous family-owned hotel.<br />

Tulloch Castle <strong>Drive</strong>, Dingwall Scotland Castle Road, Studley England Castle Green, Taunton England<br />

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Prices have been calculated based on seasonal rates in NZ dollars per person with two people sharing a room and generally in the lowest room category. Prices may vary due to exchange rates or seasonal surcharges.<br />

Costs are indicative, please ask for confirmed costs for your preferred travel dates. Minimum stay requirements and surcharges may apply over special events, trade fairs, Christmas and New Year and other holiday<br />

periods. Please check with your <strong>Travel</strong> Agent who will also be able to advise you of any special offers.

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