The main castle has twelve bedrooms, all of an equal standard, but each with a very different character. Some have four poster beds, others four poster baths. There are turrets for wardrobes, stained glass windows and big views. All the bedrooms are decorated with bold colours and furnished with antiques. They're not chintzy, but you won't find modern interiors with lots of beige, cream and black here either.

You may find such unusual additions to your room as a piano in the bathroom, a church pew next to the loo, an African tribal hanging or Indonesian blowpipe above your bed.

But while your surroundings may be quirky (this is, after all, a Victorian gentleman’s country folly), be assured of the finest Egyptian cotton bed linens, huge fluffy bath towels, eco-friendly bathrobes, decent showers, big baths, locally handmade organic toiletries, homemade biscuits, fresh ground coffee & fresh milk and the latest TV technology in every room.

There’s a decanter of sherry to help you unwind and a teddy bear on each bed to keep you company. Downstairs, roaring fires in winter may entice you not to venture out, but if you do, there are 15 acres of landscaped grounds to explore and Holly, the willing Labrador to show you the way.

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The castle offers special nightly rates when not exclusively booked (double/twin room based on two people sharing) including breakfast, £160 per room, per night.

Four course dinners are available most Fridays & Saturdays at £35 per person (advance booking required).

Two course mid-week suppers are available at £20 per person (advance booking required).

Extra beds are available for children 5-12 years sharing adults’ room (assuming full occupancy of room) including breakfast, £15 per child.

A minimum stay of two nights is required between Friday & Sunday and during Bank Holiday weekends.

Orangery

The Orangery is a ground floor four poster suite which sleeps 2 adults and up to 2 children. It is part of the old Orangery with huge arched Gothic windows opening onto your own secluded garden and the castle gardens beyond. The room includes a four poster bed, stunning bronze wall and fabulous contemporary bathroom. A connecting day room can accommodate two children. The Orangery costs 240 pounds per night, for bed and breakfast accomodation.

The Stable House

The Stable House sleeps 2 adults and up to 4 children or 4 adults and up to 2 children. Converted from the old gatehouse & stables, these private rooms have their own garden, front door, turrets & castellations – another castle within a castle! Ground floor includes double bedroom, children’s twin bedroom, bathroom. First floor includes king four poster, palatial bathroom. The Stable House costs 240 pounds per night, for bed and breakfast accomodation.

Please note children under the age of 7 are unable to stay in the Orangery or Stable House.

Exclusive Use Rates

The castle accommodates 28 adults and up to 10 additional children. The 48 hour exclusive hire rate is £12,600 and includes dinner, breakfast, afternoon tea, house wine and a champagne reception.

Due to the size of the castle, bookings for groups of more than eight people are not normally accepted at week-ends unless the group requires exclusive use of the castle.