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Results for: Castles

• Bamburgh Castle
  One of the most imposing castles in England, Bamburgh castle sits on a basalt crag dominating this part of the beautiful Northumberland coast. The castle is open to day visitors and parties of 12 or more, from approximately March to October.
• Broughton Castle
  Banbury, Oxfordshire. "...about the most beautiful castle in all England... ...for sheer loveliness of the combination of water, woods, and picturesque buildings of the later and more decorative age of military architecture" Sir Charles Oman, historian, 1860-1946.
  Address: Broughton Castle, Banbury, Oxon, UK OX15 5EB
  Telephone: +44 1295 276070
  Email: info@broughtoncastle.com
• Cabra Castle Hotel
  Award winning Hotel in Kingscourt, Co.Cavan, Ireland.
  Address:
  Telephone: +353 42 966 7030
  Email: sales@cabracastle.com
• Casteland
  This site is dedicated to all fans of castles, of patrimony and vestiges. New sites and articles will be at your disposal each month according the evolution of our researches.
• Castelnau Bretenoux
  Held of XIe with the beginning of XVe century by the family of this name, then by a collateral branch, Castelnau was the seat of significant a chatellenie quercinoise which gave bishops of Rodez and Cahors to XVe and XVIe century. The castle had never to undergo a seat, perhaps its defenses provided for it. It was saved ruin since 1896 by the singer Jean Mouliérat who assembled collections of arts there.
• Castle La Latte
  In an exceptional location. A preserved natural space. A place filled with history. To be discovered and rediscovered as the seasons go by. A pink sandstone ship in a unique location. Transformed into a coast-defence between 1690 and 1715, Castle La Latte remains a fortified castle. The XIVth century defence system is still in place: curtains, towers, drawbridges and dungeon have travelled down the ages. Listed historic building.
  Address: Fort La Latte 22240 Plévenon, FR
  Telephone: +33 (0) 296 41 57 11
  Email: Flalatte@aol.com
• Castle Leslie Estate
  One of the top Castle Hotels in Ireland. Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie Estate is one of the last great Irish estates still in the hands of its founding family.
  Address: Glaslough, County Monaghan, Ireland
  Telephone: +353-47-88100
  Email: info@castleleslie.com
• Castle Stahleck near Bacharach on the Rhine river in Germany
  Valley of the Lorelei rock between Mainz, Rheinhessen, Bingen, St. Goar, Boppard and Koblenz / Coblence on the Moselle river.
• Castles & Palaces
  "Where the mighty people lived." A World Heritage Site
• Castles in the World
  Information about many castles from Sights of the World
• Castles of Britain
  Castles Unlimited
• Castles of the World
  Reference for castles, palaces and monasteries including: castle tours, medieval architecture, hotels, travel, plans, weddings, castles for sale, souvenirs, books, directory, site of the week, and history of castles.
• Castles of Tuscany
  Castles, fortresses, watch-towers, and town walls appear everywhere; some are well preserved, others are in ruins, but the main remnants are not on the tourist routes. In this site, created to inform people of the existence and preservation state of these testimonies to the medieval era, you will find history, photos, and plans of some of these fortifications.
• Castles of Wales
  We provide information on over 400 different Welsh castles, accompanied by high quality photographs, as well as profiles of the men responsible for their construction and an explanation of the turbulent times in which they lived.
• Castles on the Web
  Castles on the Web is an attempt to organize and offer to the world, the many sites that holds information related to my private obsession - Castles.
• CastleXplorer
  Great Britain is full of castles and fortifications to explore. Some are large, famous and easy to find, while others are almost forgotten ruins. They love visiting castles and they've made this website to provide information about the castles that they have visited. There are currently over 180 castles featured on this site.
• Celtic Castles
  Celtic Castles has been online since 1998 and now features over 85 hand picked castles throughout the UK, Ireland and France. They personally visit all of the castles featured and have developed an extensive knowledge about each. So, rather than you having to research the properties independently, they can give you an unbiased and honest assessment on each castle, saving you precious time and ensuring that you find the ideal property to suit your requirements. Remember! You pay exactly the same for your stay with Celtic Castles as you would booking the castle directly, and in many instances they can secure additional discounts for you.
• Guédelon castle
  For the next 20 years, thirty five craftsmen and women will be building before your very eyes a medieval castle. They will do so following XIIIth century techniques. The natural site in the middle of the forest will provide them with all the building material necessary: wood, water, stone, earth, sand and iron.
• Historic Irish Castles
  Historic Irish Castles contains pictures, video, and a short history of several castles. Most of the pictures and video were taken during trips to Ireland. Many of the castles are in ruin, some are now resorts, and one is a bed and breakfast. Enjoy this site and learn some history. Maybe this will be your inspiration to visit a few of these castles!
• Hotels Ireland
  Including Castles.
• Irish Manors
  We represent the finest manor houses and castles in Ireland. These are very special places to stay because not only are they of great historical significance and grandeur but they offer exquisite hospitality in the finest Irish tradition. By allowing our friendly, professional travel counselors to assist you in selecting the right accommodations for your visit, you will be assured that your best interests are well represented so that you receive the best value for your vacation investment.
• Kilchurn Castle
  Kilchurn has a four-storey tower built in the mid 15th century by Sir Colin Campbell, 1st of Glenorchy. Much enlarged in 1693, it incorporates the first purpose-built barracks in Scotland. The substantial ruins are some of the most picturesque in the country with spectacular views down Loch Awe. The loch is important for waterfowl and a large pike.
• Les Milandes
  The castle was built in 1489 by Francois de Caumont, Lord of Castelnaud, under the intiative of his wife Claude de Cardaillac.
• Medieval Castles in Tuscany
  Information from the Casina di Rosa website about castles that can be visited from their vacation house.
• Medieval-castle.com
  Medieval castles make for good educational study and many castles today encourage school visits. Many castles also hold special events with children in mind and this site plans to take a detailed look at some of these and the rewards they can bring. They have built their own, unique and searchable database of medieval castles so that site visitors can look up particular castle details.
• Scottish Castles
  When you go to Scotland, you will most likely visit Edinburgh, and explore the castle there. This document has information about some of the other castles in Scotland worth visiting.
• Tintagel Castle - Castel Dyntagell (King Arthur's Castle)
  Set on the rugged and awe-inspiring North Cornwall Atlantic coast stands the remains of the 13th century castle. Tintagel has an air of myth and mystery associated with King Arthur and Merlin the magician.
• Ville de Besançon
  This town has an amazing castle. The website is in French only.

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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor.....Explore. Dream. Discover. — Mark Twain

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Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair — Kahlil Gibran

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I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move — Robert Louis Stevenson

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Open my heart and you will see, graved inside of it, Italy. — Robert Browning