Europe’s amazing castle hotels provide guests with a glimpse back into the days when royalty ruled.
Five of Europe’s best castle hotels for the holidays
There is certainly something special about visiting a castle. It inspires us to dream of knighthood or perhaps someone like King Arthur during a period when kings and queens ruled over their kingdoms. Dreams can still come true the instant you visit or stay in some of Europe's greatest castles. The following are five castles in Europe that should not be overlooked.
Parador de Oropesa, Spain
Based on legend, this fourteenth-century castle located in the foothills of the Sierra de Gredos was built on a site presumed to have been founded by Hercules in 1716 B.C. In fact, Oropesa is one of the most ancient places still inhabited in Spain today. The castle hotel features 48 rooms ranging from single rooms to suites and is made up of vintage tiles, brightly-colored area rugs, and imported Peruvian art by the previous occupant Count of Oropesa, Francisco de Toledo. Guests can take advantage of the spectacular surrounding views as well as …show more content…
It is believed that only the Laird or the Chief of the Clan was bestowed the honor to enjoy such pleasure presented in a relaxed setting within a Scottish highland castle. Nowadays, Tulloch Castle welcomes visitors from all four corners of the world to its magnificent and haunting setting. Despite the fact that the castle dates back to the 12th century, the southwest corner and tower is everything that remains today of the original structure. The 20-bedroom castle is also well known to possess a special occupant, a ghost referred to as the Green Lady. Most of the castle's attributes are well preserved such as the 250-year old paneled Great Hall, the Oak Room, fireplaces and decorative ceilings, dungeons as well as a pet cemetery, all perfectly restored to their original
Five of Europe’s best castle hotels for the holidays
There is certainly something special about visiting a castle. It inspires us to dream of knighthood or perhaps someone like King Arthur during a period when kings and queens ruled over their kingdoms. Dreams can still come true the instant you visit or stay in some of Europe's greatest castles. The following are five castles in Europe that should not be overlooked.
Parador de Oropesa, Spain
Based on legend, this fourteenth-century castle located in the foothills of the Sierra de Gredos was built on a site presumed to have been founded by Hercules in 1716 B.C. In fact, Oropesa is one of the most ancient places still inhabited in Spain today. The castle hotel features 48 rooms ranging from single rooms to suites and is made up of vintage tiles, brightly-colored area rugs, and imported Peruvian art by the previous occupant Count of Oropesa, Francisco de Toledo. Guests can take advantage of the spectacular surrounding views as well as …show more content…
It is believed that only the Laird or the Chief of the Clan was bestowed the honor to enjoy such pleasure presented in a relaxed setting within a Scottish highland castle. Nowadays, Tulloch Castle welcomes visitors from all four corners of the world to its magnificent and haunting setting. Despite the fact that the castle dates back to the 12th century, the southwest corner and tower is everything that remains today of the original structure. The 20-bedroom castle is also well known to possess a special occupant, a ghost referred to as the Green Lady. Most of the castle's attributes are well preserved such as the 250-year old paneled Great Hall, the Oak Room, fireplaces and decorative ceilings, dungeons as well as a pet cemetery, all perfectly restored to their original