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Staying In Castles and Manor Houses Whilst Touring by Stuart D Hely
There are castles and manor houses all over Europe which have accommodation available for travelers wishing to partake in a little fantasy… I mean haven’t you ever dreamed that you were nobility, and the world just hasn’t figured this out yet?
As far as somewhere to stay goes, this is probably one of the more expensive ways to spend a night in Europe, but it can be worth the money… after all, you are indulging in that dream if you recall. And whilst it may strain your estimated expenses a little, a castle stay may not be as high-priced as you believe.
To be certain, some are certainly indulgent and costly, but there are plenty of smaller places that will give you crenelated towers and suits of armor and antique furnishings, perhaps even a ghost or two and still fit within your budget!
Many castles or palaces which are in cities are open only for daytime tourism. The ones that have been opened as hotels are more often out in the country side. Historically, they weren’t so much romantic palaces for Princesses as they were garrisons for security.
The majority were tall and thick walled, built to watch over villages and keep bandits away or to keep the Prince in the next little country over from invading. Slightly more modern palaces were built to impress the neighbors. Either style can be fun to sleep in.
These old fortresses with crenelated towers don’t generally come with elevators…. You probably will have to climb stairs to your room…. sometimes winding stairs if you’re lucky enough to get a tower room. We have on occassion had to stoop over to get through the door to our room.
Those short doors were there historically… all the better for the local Prince to run a sword through the bad guys as they were bent over trying to get in.
But do not worry about the facilities… in all castles we’ve stayed in, the rooms have been made over so that you do not have to dump the chamber pot out the window! Charm with all the conveniences.
Most places, whether fortress or palace, are somewhat isolated. This is part of their allure. You can pretend to be Lord of everything you survey. It’s quiet and peaceful… and generally pretty picturesque.
On the other hand, you cannot really drop down to a little local cafe for your evening meal. Some have rates that include dinner as well as breakfast. Some offer fine dining at a price. In either case, it is usually worth stretching your budget. Where else can you dine in a Lord’s Great Room with the ancestors looking over you?
And what about those ghosts we mentioned? For an extra dose of fun, the staff might take you on a nighttime tour to look for their resident ghosts like they sometimes do at Borthwick Castle in Scotland.
Manor houses can be closer to villages. Some are little and operate as high- end B&Bs while others are really small hotels or guest houses,but you get the “Lord of the Manor” atmosphere instead of a sterile hotel lobby feel.
There are guide books that deal particularly with these types of accommodations. You will find plenty of websites too. So if you want to add a little fairy-tale romance to your European holiday and if your budget will allow it, consider a night or two in a castle or manor house.
About the Author
This travel tip is brought to you by Stuart Hely of BookCentralCoast.com.au, the specialists in Central Coast NSW accommodation. Check us out for the best NSW Central Coast accommodation deals on hotels, resorts, apartments and holiday houses.
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