Managed by the Landmark Trust, Astley Castle serves as a unique rental property, offering guests the opportunity 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.
Milden Hall is renowned for preserving one of England’s finest examples of a sixteenth- and seventeenth-century farmyard. This historic estate now offers authentic luxury holiday accommodation for large groups.
Morpeth Castle in Northumberland, England, is owned by The Landmark Trust. The gatehouse has been restored and is available for holiday rentals, allowing visitors to experience a piece of history first-hand.
Acton Scott Hall is a Grade II* listed Elizabethan mansion. One of the earliest brick houses in Shropshire, Acton Scott Hall has oak-panelled reception rooms, Jacobean woodwork and friezes, unique fireplaces and a collection of fascinating family heirlooms.
Marygreen Manor is a luxury hotel located in Brentwood, Essex. Once a historic manor house, it is a fine example of early sixteenth century architecture. It has close links to the Tudors, believed to be the home of Henry Roper, gentleman servant to Catherine of Aragon.
Beverston Castle is nestled amidst picturesque Gloucestershire countryside. Within its walls lies a seventeenth-century stately stone manor, alongside quaint estate cottages, now transformed into elegant apartments and charming garden accommodation for holiday lets.
The Old Hall is reputed to be the oldest hotel in England. Dating back to 1573, it was built with the sanction of Queen Elizabeth I, to provide accommodation for Mary Queen of Scots who was under house arrest by the Shrewsbury’s.
In this guide, we travel to York, the capital city and crowning jewel of North Yorkshire. It is one of the ‘must visit’ destinations in the North of England, with its history stretching back to the Roman conquest It is among a select handful of English cities to have most of its medieval walls still intact, and within those walls, wonky medieval buildings and higgledy-piggledy streets abound.
Random Hall in West Sussex was built in the sixteenth century. The house was originally a farmhouse and has undergone various renovations and expansions over the centuries. Today, it operates as a hotel offering accommodation, dining and event facilities.
The King’s Arms is one of the oldest inns in Abergavenny. It was built between 1680 and 1700 by Louis Hurley, and is a fine example of a sixteenth to seventeenth century coaching house. Today it is a privately owned hotel, offering a range of room types for guests to stay in.
