Five cheap castle breaks for UK breaks on a budget

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castle, Blair Atholl, Tayside, Scotland.
castle, Blair Atholl, Tayside, Scotland.




A weekend away in a castle is every romantic's dream, and if money is no object, then there are some stunners to choose fro in Britain, including Thornbury Castle, where you can sleep in sumptuous luxury in the room once shared by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn (£285 a night).

But even if you don't have this kind of cash for a short break, you can still stay in a castle. Here are five cheap castle breaks for romantics on a budget.

A lodge in the castle grounds

Blair Castle in Scotland (pictured, top) offers wooden lodges in the grounds. You can get a three night break in a lodge with two bedrooms, for the price of a single night in a luxury castle hotel. The Scandinavian-style lodges come with self-catering kitchens and TV's, so you'll be staying in comfort too.


GB - GLOUCESTERSHIRE: St. Briavels Castle in the Forest of Dean
GB - GLOUCESTERSHIRE: St. Briavels Castle in the Forest of Dean



A castle converted into a youth hostel

St Briavels Castle (above) is an impressive Norman Castle built in 1205, which is now operated as YHA hostel. The conversion has retained an impressive level of charm, and the dining room looks more like a medieval banqueting hall than the usual hostel accommodation. You can stay in a dorm for as little as £15 each, or book a private room from £52 a night.


king arthurs camelot castle hotel at tintagel in cornwall uk
king arthurs camelot castle hotel at tintagel in cornwall uk



A mock castle

Camelot castle (above) was built as a mock castle near historic Tintagel. It's fairly romantically positioned on a cliff overlooking the sea. It's nicely appointed, and there are some fun features like the four poster beds in some rooms. More to the point, breaks start at £35 a night.

A Landmark Trust castle
The Landmark Trust has a number of castles on offer, and by renting them out to groups for 4 night breaks, they are incredibly affordable. Saddell Castle on the east coast of Kintyre, for example, is a stunning 16th century tower house, which sleeps eight people. If you fill each room, breaks start at £11.19 per person per night. And there are plenty more options in this price bracket.

The cheapest of all...
If all of these breaks still sound out of your price range, then Blair Castle has another option: it offers the opportunity to camp in the grounds of the castle or bring your caravan. That way, for just £18 per night - or £23 if you'd like electricity, you can lay claim to the romance for less than a price of a high street pizza.

See more castles to rent in our slideshow, below! And don't miss our quiz: Guess the castle - see how many you can name.



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