Rule Your Own Kingdom, At Least For A Short Time

The first in this list of castles to rent is in Ireland and is the Springfield Castle

. It is the ancestral home of Lord and Lady Muskerry. The castle can accommodate up to 24 people for family reunions, celebrations, and special events such as weddings. It is essentially 2 castles. One being the castle itself and the other is the recently renovated East Tower wing. Springfield Castle rests on a 200 wooded acre estate which offers a peaceful tranquility and the feeling of being whisked away to another time. The prices vary according to the time of year you expect to stay.

Now, allow me to take you to Scotland about 6.5 miles from Inverness to the Castle Stuart, another among the castles to rent. This restored 17th century tower house is located on the banks of Moray Firth with Loch Ness only a 20 minute drive away. Construction of Castle Stuart began in 1619 and was completed in 1625. After a time, the house fell dormant and remained in that state for about 300 years until the 20th century, when it was restored. Each bedroom is unique to each clan who fought and died for Bonnie Prince Charlie at Culloden. The house is decorated throughout with historic memorabilia, old paintings, fresh flowers, and open fires. The Castle Stuart is a luxury 5 star hotel that was rated 2nd best castle in Europe for accomodation in August 2008 by Trip Advisor.

The third among castles to rent is in Italy approximately 50 miles from Rome and is the Fumone Castle (Marchesi Longhi De Paolis Castle). It is a 10th century castle with ancient origins. The Fumone Castle lies within a village atop a hill overlooking the Sacco Valley surrounded by woods and mountains. The medieval atmosphere, peaceful silence, and the hospitality of the people are what visitors remember most about this castle. Among the walls of this castle is a prison that housed Pope Celestino V and after only 10 months of imprisonment on May 19, 1296 Pope Celestino V died. In the year 1313 (17 years after Pope Celestino Vs death) he was canonized as ordered by Pope Clemente V. Not only does this castle have a storied history, but it is among the oldest castles in use today.

Unlike the other castles to rent that I have listed the Watermouth Castle in England. is, by appearances, what I envision a castle to look like. Near Ilfracombe, North Devon the Watermouth Castle is a 50 acre estate with landscaped gardens that are great for romantic walks or just nice reflective strolls. The view of Watermouth Bay and the harbour is gorgeous. The castle was completed in the middle of the 19th century by the Bassett family and is currently decorated throughout in keeping with the style and feel of the castle.

While researching for a unique experience by renting a castle I have discovered that a castle isnt necessarily what I have imagined or seen before. Each castle has its own style, its own unique history. Some are quite elegant while others seem to be in shambles. The differences in these particular castles reflect each countries, and eras, ideas on importance of security, comfort, style and culture. In closing, I hope that you can have as much enjoyment researching the castle of your dreams as you do while living that dream. It is your time to rule your own kingdom, if only for a short time.

by: Mark Glendale

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