Live Like a Queen

Have you ever dreamed of turrets and towers? Stonework and intricately carved wood? Four poster beds and formal gardens? Grand dining rooms? Massive fireplaces? Fine linens and silver ware? Luxury with an added twist? Spend a few days as the Lady of the Manor in your very own Castle Stay.

Europe has many options in several countries where you can live like a queen, at least for a few days. Below is a short listing of castles that welcome you into their family home. This list is in no way complete. If you don't see anything in the area you will be traveling, send me a note and I will try to wok some magic for you to see what's available.

France

Hotel de la Cite & Spa, Carcassone

Set in Carcassonne's circular walls, Hotel de la Cite Carcassonne - MGallery Collection is set in a Medieval-style chateau. The hotel features gardens and an outdoor pool with views of Saint Nazaire Basilica. Free WiFi and wired internet access is available.
Classic or Provencal-style decoration and an iPod docking station feature in all of the guest rooms at Hotel de la Cite. Some rooms have a balcony with views of the city.
Homemade pastries are served at breakfast and regional dishes are offered in the brasserie and summer restaurant. Guests can also dine at the Michelin-starred Barbacane restaurant or enjoy a cocktail in the bar.
Guests can go wine tasting in the on-site cellar or organize a river cruise at the 24-hour reception. The hotel has a shuttle service and a valet service available for guests using the private car park.
Carcassonne Train Station is 1.5 mi from the property. Narbonne is 38 mi away. Parking is available on site for an additional charge.
This is our guests' favorite part of Carcassonne, according to independent reviews.
Solo travelers in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a one-person stay.

​You can book your castle stay here.

Tiara Château Hôtel Mont Royal Chantilly

The Tiara Chateau Hotel Mont Royal Chantilly is located just 35 minutes from Paris, surrounded by the Chantilly Forest and only a 17-minute drive from Asterix Theme Park. The hotel offers an indoor swimming pool, hot tub and a fitness center.
The 19th-century castle offers guestrooms with forest views and include desks and chairs, coffee tables, flat-screen TVs with satellite and free Wi-Fi internet access.
The Opera restaurant is located in the ancient ballroom with a large terrace. The hotel also has a spa center, where guests can enjoy a relaxing massage or a range of beauty and body treatments.

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Chateau de la Flocelliere

Surrounded by a 15-hectare park with hills and forest, the prestigious and luxurious Château de la Flocellière is set in a former medieval fortress from the 17th and 19th centuries. From June to October, you can swim in the heated outdoor swimming pool.
The living rooms and guest rooms are decorated with 17th-century furniture and portraits. The spacious rooms and suites offer unique views of the park, and each one has a private bathroom fitted with either a bath or a shower.
At an extra charge, evening meals can be prepared upon prior request, and are taken in the historic dining room. You will enjoy the castle library, an ideal place to have tea or to play the piano. A billiards table is also available by the fireplace and there is also a hot tub.
Puy du Fou Theme Park is located 6.8 mi from this bed and breakfast. Free WiFi access is provided in the property's public areas.

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Chateau de Jallanges

Bordered by a forest of cedar trees and set in a Renaissance-style garden in the town of Vouvray is the Chateau de Jallanges, built in 1465 by King Louis XI.
All of the heated guest rooms in this castle offer a view of the grounds, and feature a minibar and a private bathroom. Some rooms feature an antique four-poster bed.
At Chateau de Jallanges, a breakfast buffet is served daily and guests can enjoy a drink in the bar or on the terrace in the evening. The castle also features a shop selling local produce such as wine and jam.
Jallanges Castle has facilities to accommodate weddings and banquets, and there is also a chapel on site. Activities within the site include ping-pong and an outdoor swimming pool.
With free private parking on site, the Chateau de Jallanges is just 4 miles from Tours Airport and 6 miles from the heart of Tours. Reservations for outings in a horse-drawn carriage can be made at this hotel.

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Germany

Schloss Kronberg

This 5-star superior castle hotel in the spa town of Kronberg offers rooms with free Wi-Fi, free mini-bar and free parking. Frankfurt Central Station is 23 minutes away by S-Bahn train.
Built in 1889, the Schlosshotel Kronberg has elegant rooms with antique ornaments and high=quality materials. Fresh fruit is provided.

The Schlossrestaurant is located in one of the hotel's grand halls. In summer, guests can eat on the terrace overlooking the golf course and gardens. English afternoon tea is served in the library at weekends.
Guests at the Schlosshotel Kronberg enjoy free entry to the Königstein Spa, including the Fitnesspark Steinbach, and a free shuttle service is provided upon request (subject to availability). The hotel is also a good base for hiking through the Hoch-Taunus Nature Park.

The Schlosshotel offers a free shuttle to Kronberg S-Bahn (City Rail) Station, less than 1.2 mi away. Trains run directly to the Frankfurt Trade Fair.

​Solo travelers in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a one-person stay.

​You can book your castle stay here.

Burghotel auf Schonburg, Oberwesel

Located within a historic castle, this 4-star hotel offers gourmet cuisine, romantic rooms with great views of the medieval town of Oberwesel and the Rhine River Valley.
The rooms and suites of the Burghotel auf Schönburg feature a traditional and romantic décor, cable TV, a complimentary mini-bar and a spacious bathroom. Most rooms available feature free WiFI.
Guests can try creative, international cuisine in the Burghotel’s elegant dining areas.
There are many hiking routes near the Schönburg Burghotel.
Solo travelers in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a one-person stay.

​You can book Burghotel auf Schoenburg here.

Romantik Hotel Schloss Rheinfels

This beautiful 4-star Superior hotel across from the Loreley Rock in the UNESCO Middle Rhine Valley is at the foot of Rheinfels Castle. It offers 3 restaurants, a swimming pool and spa facilities.
The family-run Romantik Hotel Schloss Rheinfels in St. Goar offers comfort, deluxe and superior rooms with all modern amenities, including free internet access, Sky satellite TV and a Bose Wave hi-fi system.
Take a swim in the hotel pool, and then relax in the saunas or steam bath. Take a walk afterwards on the hotel grounds while admiring the view of the Rhine River with its world-famous castles.
The hotel offers the rustic Der Landgraf pub with panorama terrace, the Schloss-Restaurant and the Silcher Stuben gourmet restaurant, with all restaurants serving international and regional dishes. Have a drink in the De Backes, the cozy hotel pub.
The Hotel Schloss Rheinfels provides perfectly romantic surroundings. Take a boat trip on the Rhine, or go and explore the beautiful countryside of the nearby Hunsrück region.

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Burg Colmberg Hotel

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This family-run hotel in the medieval town of Colmberg offers traditional yet elegant rooms and a charming restaurant within a historic castle dating back over 1000 years. Free Wi-Fi is available for free.
As a guest at the Burg Colmberg Hotel, you can look forward to tastefully furnished rooms equipped with a range of modern amenities, and a complimentary breakfast buffet each morning.
The Burg Colmberg Hotel's restaurant serves delicious Franconian cuisine and tasty game dishes amid a welcoming atmosphere. In summer months, meals can be enjoyed on the delightful terrace.
Located in the heart of the scenic Frankenhöhe nature reserve, the Burg Colmberg Hotel is an ideal starting point for hiking and cycling tours. The Jakobsweg and Wasserscheideweg hiking trails are all close by as is the Altmühltalradweg bike route. A bicycle and motorbike garage is available at the hotel.

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Please check back as we are always finding interesting new castles that will make you feel like royalty!