Astley Castle, Warwickshire

A Brief Introduction to Astley Castle

Images courtesy of The Landmark Trust.

Astley Castle, located in the village of Astley in Warwickshire, has a history stretching back over a thousand years. The site has been occupied since Saxon times. It began as a fortified manor house and became a crenellated and moated castle in 1266 when it briefly changed hands before reverting to the Astleys.

By the fifteenth century, it was in the possession of the powerful Grey family. It was a garrison during the English Civil War and later requisitioned in World War II for convalescing servicemen; the dilapidated castle was repaired and became a hotel in the 1950s. Following a mysterious fire in 1978, Astley Castle was left in ruins.

In 2005, The Landmark Trust stepped in to save the site, undertaking an ambitious restoration project that was completed in 2012. This remarkable transformation turned the crumbling remains into a luxurious holiday accommodation, carefully preserving the castle’s historic character. The restoration seamlessly merged modern living spaces with the medieval stone structure, earning the project the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture in 2013.

Now managed by The Landmark Trust, Astley Castle is a unique rental property that allows guests to enjoy modern comforts within a historic setting. The large windows provide scenic views of the Warwickshire countryside and the castle’s partially preserved moat.

Stay At Astley Castle

Guests can enjoy modern amenities while experiencing the unique atmosphere of a historic building. The kitchen is fully equipped with plates and cutlery, and there are two fridges with iceboxes. There is also an electric cooker, microwave, and dishwasher. Heating is provided by an air-source heat pump and underfloor heating. There is an open fire in the courtyard and also a wood-burning stove. Guests are permitted to bring up to two dogs, and a charge of £20 per stay is made for each dog.

Images with kind permission from the Landmark Trust

Historic Properties Nearby

For a detailed itinerary for exploring nearby Tudor Stratford-upon-Avon, click here.

Baddesley Clinton (16 miles)
Kenilworth Castle (16 miles)
Leicester Abbey (29 miles)

Visitor Information

For more details on the accommodation, check out Astley Hall on the Landmark Trust’s website.

Contact Details: Use the form here, call the Booking Office on 01628 825925 or email
bookings@landmarktrust.org.uk.

Address: 1 Church Lane, Astley, Nuneaton, CV10 7QN.