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The top 10 most popular castles you can rent for the night in the UK

BRITS wanting to live like royalty can fulfill that wish with some of the best castles around the UK where you can spend the night.

As more people look to staycations for a post-pandemic trip, Airbnb has compiled a list of the most popular castle accommodation in the UK.

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Dairsie Castle in Fife is just an hour drive from Edinburgh and was one of the most popularCredit: AIRBNB
in Aberdeenshire, in Alnwick, in Teignmouth, and in Fife.

The Scottish county of Fife is also home to with site host Etsuko, saying: "As an Airbnb Host, it's fantastic to see guests exploring the castle.

"It's such a unique, historical building, and it's wonderful that today it's still filled with the laughter of families and friends."

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The top 10 most wishlisted UK castles on Airbnb

  1. Dairsie Castle, Fife
  2. Romantic Medieval Castle, Peebles
  3. Kilmartin Castle, Argyll and Bute
  4. The Tower Thornton Castle, Aberdeenshire
  5. Scottish Highland Castle, Ballintuim
  6. Craster Tower, Alnwick
  7. Yannon Towers, Teignmouth
  8. Kinnettles Mansion, Fife
  9. Country Castle, Saint Mellion
  10. Carnell Estate, Ayrshire

She added: "The listing is situated in the perfect spot for exploring nearby St. Andrews and the surrounding countryside, and we've found guests coming back again and again."

Guests can explore the property's six acres of grounds including a woodland walk down to the river Eden, an orchard, watch tower and an indoor toy room filled with board games and books to keep everyone entertained.

Other awe-inspiring castles include Cornwall's which offers unbeatable views of nearby River Tamar.

The Country Castle can sleep up to 22 guests across 11 individually styled bedrooms.

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For smaller groups, in Peebles, Scotland, offers accommodation for up to four guests.

The Tower is described as being "ancient with open fires and fairly steep stairs" but having "all the luxuries of the 21st century."

Amanda Cupples, General Manager for Northern Europe at Airbnb, said: "With celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee sweeping across the UK, Hosts on Airbnb are opening doors to their homes that suit every traveller's taste and budget."

Amanda continued: "From castles to shepherds' huts, incredible and unique spaces on Airbnb are providing guests with inspirational stays every day.

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"After all, we all deserve to feel like royalty when we're on holiday, especially this year."

We've rounded up some other castles you can stay in, starting from just £9pppn.

Or you can stay in a fairytale style castle which isn't far from Alton Towers.

The Country Castle in Cornwall overlooks the River TamarCredit: AIRBNB
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Barns Tower in Scotland is labelled a 'mini castle' from the medieval eraCredit: AIRBNB
Thornton Castle is one of the most popular properties on AirbnbCredit: AIRBNB
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