Airbnb reveals top ten castles on their most Wish Listed list – inspired by the Royal Wedding
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are getting married at Windsor Castle and it's inspiring people to book their own castle for a holiday
THE wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is just around the corner – and it seems that some of us want to live like royals, too.
The couple will be getting married at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on May 19.
Airbnb has revealed the top ten castles which have been most wish listed by users – and they’re all pretty epic.
Think turrets, towers and fairy-tale countryside surroundings – and the good news is that all are available for hire.
Not all are in the Britain - some are in France and Italy, and one is even in America.
Read on for the roundup and get booking quickly if you want to holiday like a prince or princess this summer.
Castle in Cumbria
This magnificent 10 bedroom castle in Cumbria can sleep up to 30 people - and comes fully catered.
The castle was built in 1847 and is now a family home, but bedrooms can now be hired out room by room (or you can have the whole thing if you so desire).
The castle has 15 acres of grounds and is on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District for beautiful views and walks.
Bedrooms have four poster beds, roll top baths and fireplaces.
from £107 per night.
Live like a king in Galway
You can stay at Cahercastle in Galway which was built in the late 1400s - but now has all mod cons like Wi-Fi and a kitchen.
The owners of the tower state: "We do have cobwebs and a little dust" - which is to be expected in such an old building, but asthma sufferers should take note.
The tower has been restored to its original state using traditional materials and local limestone.
There's space for four guests - and in the middle of the countryside, surrounded by sheep and cows.
You can hire the castle .
An old tower in Italy
The Old Tower is situated in the Tuscan countryside in a hamlet called Sanguineto and can sleep two people in the mezzanine-level bedroom.
It has beautiful views of Lake Trasimeno which you can look out at from a pergola.
There's also a swimming pool, a barbecue and sun loungers which you can relax on.
can be hired from £50 per night.
Dairsie Castle in Fife
The magnificent Scottish castle can sleep 14 people and has six different bedrooms.
One bedroom is even known as the Dungeon - although it's now a comfy room with vaulted ceilings and an en suite bathroom.
The castle was first built in the 12th century and has been used for secret parliaments as well as military sieges and was even used for escaped monarchs James I and James VI to hide in.
There dining room is called the Great Hall and has a dining table for 12.
it's 15 minutes from St Andrews and an hour from Edinburgh, so an ideal base for exploring Scotland.
from £650 per night.
A castle in western Scotland
Built in 1550, this castle in Kilmartin was once held by the Campbell Clan.
It's now been transformed into a rustic retreat that will suit families and couples alike and can sleep up to six guests.
There's a large fireplace which will be perfect for reading books around - or playing boardgames.
You can also book a local chef to come and cook for you - but if you can't quite stretch to that, there is a pub and a cafe nearby.
from £165 per night.
Borgia Castle in Tuscany
Situated on the borders of Tuscany and Umbria, this is another Italian castle that looks out over the Trasimeno lake.
It used to be owned by the Borgia family who were prominent in politics and the church during the 15th and 16th centuries in Italy.
It has a lake and swimming pool as well as magnificent bedrooms with four poster beds.
It sleeps 13 people and .
A castle in New England
This castle in Ellington, New England might not be as historic as its European counterparts - but it certainly has the looks.
Built in 1917, it was built by the Ellington family who had been inspired by a trip to England and sleeps six people.
It was refurbished in the year 2000 by an artist and now has all mod cons inside, as well as a Romeo and Juliet-inspired bedroom.
There are gardens with a fountain and a gazebo as well as a gargoyle statue.
The castle is an hour and a half from Boston and two and a half hours from New York City.
from £127 per night.
A B&B in an Italian castle
If you fancy being looked after then this B&B in Siena is the right place.
There's an outdoor swimming pool and ornate grounds to explore as well as views out over the Tuscan countryside.
The breakfast comes highly recommended by guests and you can expect local ricotta cheese, hams, tarts, croissants and homemade marmalades.
from £106 per night including breakfast.
Chateau Bordeaux and Vignoble
This castle in Bordeaux is in the grounds of a 39-acre vineyard - which is a brilliant excuse for a glass of wine.
It has eight en suite bathrooms, a billiards room and outdoor seating with a hammock.
It also has an outdoor pool and contemporary decor inside.
for £646 per night.
A castle in the Loire Valley
Up to 16 guests can sleep in this castle in central France which is near to Chambord and Amboise.
There are large grounds and an outdoor swimming pool which are perfect for relaxing in in summer.
Inside the house has an elegant dining room and living room to chill out in.
Paris is also only an hour and 15 minutes away by train.
from £315 per night.
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