Game of Thrones returns to UK TV tonight. If you love the series, how about a Game of Thrones-inspired break in one of these UK holiday homes?
Across the Narrow Sea:
Rest assured that you are protected from boatless hordes of Dothraki at Spitbank Fort, as you sit and enjoy the 360 degree views out to sea from your own private island. With 9 luxurious bedrooms, you can take your own little army to enjoy a rooftop hot pool, sauna and the kind of fire pit Daenerys Targaryen would appreciate.
Beyond the Wall:
The Black Watch may be doing a fine job protecting The Wall in Westeros, but some equally rugged and stunning scenery (albeit without the Wildlings) can be found beyond Hadrian’s Wall. Aldourie Castle is a stunning Grade A listed castle on the shores of Loch Ness, and comes complete with 500 acres of private estate, beach, a snooker table and a range to practice your archery. Plus, it is pet friendly, so you can take your direwolf. From just £153 per person, per night.
The Winterfell of the South
It may not be in The North, but the imposing walls, rugged towers, wrought iron gates and impressive archways of Bickleigh Castle have more than a passing resemblance of Winterfell. This 11th-century castle sits on the River Exe in Devon sleeps 40, making it a wonderful venue for weddings or parties. Plus it has cosy open fires, perfect for when Winter is coming, all for as little as £27 per person, per night.
A house fit for a Lannister
With four poster beds, grand dining hall, games room, a ballroom for 150 people and even a basement dancefloor, North Cadbury Court combines grandeur and opulence with the kind of element of fun that lord Tyrion would be sure to enjoy. Sleeping 50 people and offering extensive grounds to practice your archery or shooting, it makes a memorable venue for a party or wedding. Luckily, you don’t need the fortune of a Lannister to stay there, with prices from as little as £51 per person, per night.
One for Dothraki Horselords
Legend has it that the Dothraki are born, fight and die in the saddle, and while it can’t quite live up to that, you will struggle to find somewhere more spectacular for horse lovers than Pentillie Castle. Set in 2000 undulating acres of land on the Cornwall and Devon border, it is the perfect place to stay with your own horde of 18 as you ride off by the river Tamar and up into the moors. Fully occupied, staying at Pentillie Castle can cost you as little as £55 per person, per night.
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