Step into a world of elegance with our hand-picked collection of luxury private castles nearest to Cambridge. Each exclusive-use property offers complete privacy, attentive staff, and tailored catering, creating a truly exceptional stay. Our expert team knows every castle personally, and we’re here to help you choose the perfect setting for your celebration, retreat, or escape — at no extra cost.

Middleton Castle

Norfolk, England

Sleeps 30 guests in 15 rooms. From £5,500 per night (meals quoted separately).

Our Experts Say:

Middleton Castle, a 15th-century Grade I listed property in Norfolk, offers a luxury retreat for up to 30 guests. Surrounded by a private moat and exquisite gardens, the castle features Medieval architecture, elegant interiors, and modern comforts. The castle includes spacious reception rooms, a grand dining room and is just two hours from London. See more

9.5
Outstanding
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Amberley Castle

West Sussex, England

Sleeps 38 guests in 19 rooms. Price on application.

Our Experts Say:

Located 90 minutes form London, surrounded by beautiful English countryside, Amberley Castle is a unique luxury hotel steeped in over 900 years of history. Within its Medieval walls lies a picturesque retreat which seamlessly blends ancient architecture and history with modern design and contemporary cuisine, cooked to the highest standards. See more

9.4
Outstanding
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Eastnor Castle

Ledbury, Herefordshire, England

Sleeps 23 guests in 12 rooms. Price on application.

Our Experts Say:

Eastnor Castle is situated in the spectacular Malvern Hills; its 5000 acre estate includes four small lakes, rolling hills and woodland parks, all of which combine to provide the perfect fairytale setting. The castle has recently undergone a triumphant renaissance, and many of the castle treasures are now displayed for the first time in richly decorated Italianate and Gothic splendour. See more

9.2
Superb
Latest reviews (1)

Carlton Towers

North Yorkshire, England

Sleeps 31 guests in 16 rooms. From £5,000 per night (includes breakfast, dinner quoted separately).

Our Experts Say:

Carlton Towers is the family home of Lord and Lady Gerald Fitzalan Howard, a Victorian Gothic-style country house with opulent, luxury interiors, nestled within 250 acres of magnificent scenery. Stays can be tailored to suit your requirements; your celebration, your wedding, your menus – whatever your reason for visiting – planned meticulously to ensure your thorough enjoyment. See more

9.4
Outstanding
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Rise Hall

Rise, Hull, Yorkshire, England

Sleeps 62 guests in 31 rooms. From £9,328 per night (meals quoted separately).

Our Experts Say:

Rise Hall is great for celebrations with family and friends. Standing in an isolated part of the tranquil Yorkshire countryside on a 30-acre estate, from the moment your guests arrive down the sweeping carriage driveway, they will be guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome and will be encouraged to make themselves at home. See more

Thornbury Castle

Bristol, England

Sleeps 52 guests in 26 rooms. From £15,500 per night (includes breakfast, dinner quoted separately).

Our Experts Say:

Thornbury Castle Hotel resonates with history. But step behind the heavy oak doors and you'll find a magnificent hotel with roaring fires, delicious modern cuisine and sumptuous bedchambers. Thornbury Castle has the claim of being visited by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Today, the 500 year-old castle with its beautiful oriel windows, Tudor hall and historic parkland is a place of tranquillity, with easy access from London. There has even been a vineyard within the castle walls for over 500 years, from which Thornbury Castle wine is still produced. See more

9.4
Superb
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