Lake Palace
Gone are the days when you needed a royal title to spend the night in a 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.
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