• Introduction
• 1. Amberley Castle
• 2. Balfour Castle
• 3. Castle on the Hudson
• 4. Château de Castel Novel
• 5. Château de la Bourdaisière
• 6. Kasbah du Toubkal
• 7. Lake Palace
• 8. Palácio Belmonte
• 9. Palazzo Gritti
• 10. Waterford Castle

Amberley Castle

England’s 900-year-old Amberley Castle has a legendary history, including ownership by Queen Elizabeth I from 1588 to 1603; visits from Charles II; and a bout in the civil war, when Cromwell attacked its walls. Accessed via drawbridge and a magnificent oak portcullis (which is still lowered at night), the castle’s 60-foot stone curtain walls are topped by turrets and enclose beautiful rose-filled gardens with resident peacocks. A splendid medieval atmosphere still reigns supreme, with centuries-old suits of armor, intricate tapestries, crossbows, and arched stone doorways. The 19 rooms are luxurious and enchanting, boasting elegant four-poster beds, rich wall hangings and carpets, antique frills, and a few modern additions like en-suite jacuzzis, TVs and VCRs.

See Aruba Travel Guide | See Barbados Travel Guide | See St. Lucia Travel Guide | See Puerto Rico Travel Guide | See Turks and Caicos Travel Guide | See Key West Travel Guide | See Puerto Vallarta Travel Guide | See Cabo San Lucas Travel Guide | See Oahu Travel Guide | See St. Martin Travel Guide