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Historical places to stay

Travel back in time to England's colourful and at times terrifying past. Stay in a castle once occupied by England’s most famous kings and pitch your tent next to a Roman frontier...

Spend a few nights with the ghouls in one of the country’s oldest hotels or escape to a stately home filled with priceless antiques and surrounded by acres of dreamy gardens.

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Soak up some history

New Inn, Suffolk; Copyright: The Landmark Trust;

High End, New Inn

The historic New Inn has been hosting weary travellers since the 15th century, when surrounding Suffolk was bustling with traders.

Catton Hall, Derbyshire; Roy Lewin;

Catton Hall in Derbyshire

An inspiration to the late Lord Byron, this historic estate breathes romance with its four-poster beds, open fires and fine antiques.

The Old Bell Hotel, Cotswolds; John Stanbridge;

The Old Bell Hotel

Set in the historic village of Malmesbury, this hotel is thought to be the oldest in England. Watch out for the ghouls!

Tudor castles...

Hever Castle, Kent; Copyright: Visit Britain Images;

Stay at Hever Castle

The childhood home of Anne Boleyn, this 13th century castle is surrounded by award-winning gardens.

Stay at Hever Castle

Thornbury Castle, Cotswolds; nicksarebi;

Stay at Thornbury Castle

Once owned by Henry VIII; this castle boasts 27 bedchambers and 15 acres of vineyards.

Stay at Thornbury Castle

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Bovey Castle, Devon; Copyright: Bovey Castle;

Stay in a castle

Romantic ruins, gorgeous gardens and medieval piles dating back over 900 years.

Hartwell House, Aylesbury; Copyright: Hartwell House;

Stately homes

Their opulent interiors make them ideal for a romantic getaway or celebratory weekend.

Regency Bath; VisitEngland/Owen Benson;

Bath

Soak up stunning seasonal changes on the Skyline Walk and don't miss the Great Bath Feast for tasty foodie events.

Want something to do?

Lower Slaughter Manor; Copyright: von Essen hotels.;

LOWER SLAUGHTER MANOR IN THE COTSWOLDS

Oxford Malmaison; © All rights reserved by Malmaison Hotels & Brasseries;

OXFORD MALMAISON

Babington House; Soho House;

BABINGTON HOUSE IN SOMERSET

STAY AT CHILLINGHAM CASTLE Chillingham Castle, Northumberland; fuerst;

Chillingham Castle, Northumberland; fuerst;

CATTON HALL IN DERBYSHIRE Catton Hall, Derbyshire; Roy Lewin;

Catton Hall, Derbyshire; Roy Lewin;

ORCHARD HOUSE IN SHROPSHIRE Orchard House, Shropshire; Copyright: Orchard House;

Orchard House, Shropshire; Copyright: Orchard House;

STAY IN AMBERLEY CASTLE IN WEST SUSSEX Amberley Castle, West Sussex; Carol Drew;

Amberley Castle, West Sussex; Carol Drew;

MEDIEVAL BANQUET AT PECKFORTON CASTLE Peckforton Castle, Cheshire; Copyright: Photolibrary;

Peckforton Castle, Cheshire; Copyright: Photolibrary;

LITTLE THATCH IN LYMINGTON Little Thatch Cottage, New Forest; Copyright: Little Thatch Cottage;

Little Thatch Cottage, New Forest; Copyright: Little Thatch Cottage;

LANGLEY CASTLE HOTEL Langley Castle, Northumberland; Ventnor;

Langley Castle, Northumberland; Ventnor;

KINGSWEAR CASTLE IN DEVON Kingswear Castle, Devon; Copyright: The Landmark Trust;

Kingswear Castle, Devon; Copyright: The Landmark Trust;

ROWTON CASTLE Rowton Castle, Shropshire; Alex Hopkins;

Rowton Castle, Shropshire; Alex Hopkins;

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