Throughout the world, Europe is known as a place where civilizations were born, make history, culture flourished, providing its impact on neighboring countries and continents. An attractive feature of a number of European countries are majestic medieval castles, carefully keeping the architectural and national traditions of its location.

Traveling through Europe, many countries are trying to visit the capital and major cities where the great bulk of historical and modern attractions. Slow walks past the Gothic churches and souvenir shops, government buildings and original museums, world-famous restaurants and small cafes have long been included in the habit of modern tourists. Anyone who wants to go beyond the trivial, must try to plunge into the medieval history of Europe has to offer in one of the majestic castles built centuries ago to protect local areas or residence royals.

European castle hotels

Hotel Castle Schonburg, Germany

House of schönburg Castle towers over the tiny town of Oberwesel. Fortifications were built in the first half of the twelfth century. Located in the southern part of the castle hotel is ideal for newlyweds; it has romantic rooms, a chapel for wedding, knight's dining room, fireplace room and a small library. The castle house of schönburg twenty-two modern, comfortable rooms with a view of the Rhine. Schönburg castle is one of the best European castle hotels.

Castle Hotel Ashford (Ashford Castle), Ireland

Founded in the first half of the thirteenth century Eshfor Castle today it is one of the best hotels in Ireland. Medieval building with five-star service is located in the western part of the country, on the shores of Lough Corrib. On the grounds of the castle runs a private school of falconry in which every guest can learn to tame wild birds. In the "Dungeon" bar you can hear traditional Irish songs performed by famous musicians.

Castle Hotel Dalhousie (Dalhousie Castle), Scotland

Twenty-seven rooms, fourteen of which are decorated in a medieval style dining room, located in a former prison, falconry and the modern spa has to offer its guests the hotel Dalhousie Castle. Not far from the majestic fortifications is a cozy timber house for up to five guests. Dalhousie Castle is one of those historical sites where you can easily meet a ghost.

Hotel Chateau Kodignat (Chateau De Codignat), France

Kodignat Chateau is located in the beautiful countryside, not far from the town of Bor-d'Etan. Fourteen rooms have historical design (they are decorated in the style of the sixteenth century) and modern comfort level (air conditioning, DVD, spa bath, and others). The Chateau Kodignat continental breakfast is served. The restaurant specializes in cuisine of the region Auvergne. Ten kilometers from the Chateau park located Kodignat Livradua-Forez.

Castle Hotel Ruthin (Ruthin Castle), Wales

Built in the thirteenth century red sandstone castle Ruthin has long been used as a defensive structure and residence of British monarchs. Today its territory is a chic hotel room rates of no more than 100 dollars. The forty-minute drive from Ruthin Castle located the English city of Chester, Snowdonia National Park and the Forest Park Gvidir.

Glengarry Castle Hotel (Glengarry Castle), Scotland

Erected in 1869 on the project of David Bruce Castle Glengarry is located eleven kilometers from the famous Scottish Loch Ness. The hotel itself is on the other shore of the lake - Oyih on which are arranged boat trips. The traditionally styled rooms, a landscaped garden and unique Scottish cuisine are the distinctive signs of Glengarry Castle. Only here you can try a bulbous scrambled eggs with local salmon, zakopchёnnym on oak coals, or cherry pie with almonds and cherry ice cream.

Hotel Clontarf Castle (Clontarf Castle), Ireland

Clontarf Castle was built in the mid-eighteenth century, four kilometers from Dublin. Located in the walls of his hotel consists of one hundred eleven rooms equipped with the latest technology. Four-star vacation spot with joy receiveth not only ordinary visitors, but also people with disabilities. On the territory of Clontarf Castle restaurant Fahrenheit Grill, which specializes in local beef and fish.

Hotel Castle Wernberg (Castle Wernberg), Germany

The four-star Hotel Burg Wernberg is functioning on the basis of the eponymous castle, erected in the early thirteenth century, above the picturesque town of Wernberg-Keblits, Bavaria. Historical Museum, Verhnepfalsky forest with bizarre pedestrians trails, a sauna, a medieval vaulted ceiling and romantic cellar offer guests a comfortable and varied holiday in any of the twenty-five comfortable rooms Wernberg castle you can relax with pets.

Castle Hotel Thornbury (Thornbury Castle), England

Standing near the town of Thornbury in South Gloshstershire, the eponymous castle, built in the Tudor style, offers a very special kind of holiday, surrounded by elegant gardens, picturesque vineyards and medieval walls, lined with their suits of armor. One night in a castle in Thornbury average cost of five hundred dollars. The most expensive hotel room - the room in which long ago stopped King Henry and his wife - Anne Boleyn.

Castle Hotel Waterford (Waterford Castle), Ireland

Waterford Castle is located on an island in the southwest of Ireland, three kilometers from the town of the same name. Each of the nineteen rooms of the historic hotel is made in his own, unique style. Private stables of the castle with guests' delightful Waterford horseback riding in the picturesque surroundings. In flowing past the River Suir in Waterford, you can do the classic fishing and underwater hunting.