Stay like a king or queen in a thoroughly modern castle

The Landmark Trust's restoration of Astley Castle brings contemporary design alongside ancient crenellations and crumbling walls, for a castle stay with all mod cons
  
  


Astley Castle: Astley Castle near Nuneaton restored by Landmark Trust
Astley Castle near Nuneaton restored by the Landmark Trust. It's the only Landmark property with a modern addition. Photograph: Brian Wood/Landmark Trust
Astley Castle: Astley Castle, Warwickshire
The castle opened as an unusual holiday stay this July Photograph: John Miller/Landmark Trust
Astley Castle: Astley Castle before restoration
Astley Castle before the restoration Photograph: Landmark Trust
Astley Castle: Astley Castle, Warwickshire
Modern interior rises from the crumbling walls Photograph: John Miller/Landmark Trust
Astley Castle: Astley Castle bedroom
A bedroom fit for a king and queen Photograph: Landmark Trust
Astley Castle: Astley Castle dining room
Sleek modern dining with a view of the original arched windows through the somewhat cosier additions Photograph: Landmark Trust
Astley Castle: Astley Castle great hall
The great hall is still open to the elements, but thankfully has a roaring fire to keep it warm Photograph: Landmark Trust
Astley Castle: Astley Castle living room
Views of the ancient castle from the contemporary lounge space Photograph: Landmark Trust
Astley Castle: Astley Castle bathroom
Not your usual castle garderobe Photograph: Landmark Trust
Astley Castle: Astley Castle stairs
Astley Castle, sleeps eight, costs from three nights’ weekend £784, four nights midweek £473, one week £1,005, landmarktrust.org.uk Photograph: John Miller/Landmark Trust
 

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