20 Grand Castles You Would Want to Live In

16. Schoenburg Castle

Where: Oberwesel, Germany

The Schoenburg Castle, which is located in the middle of a wooded setting, is just 950m from the Oberwesel train station and 1km from the medieval town centre. Guests are welcomed with a glass of sherry before checking into one of their traditional rooms that are furnished with antique furniture. Rooms have balconies that provide a stunning overlooking view of the Rhine river. The buffet breakfast is also served on a terrace that also offers a view of the river.

17. Schloss Kapfenstein

Where: Kapfenstein, Austria

This 11th-century castle is currently owned and run by a family and sits on top of a now-extinct volcano. Its bright rooms provide sweeping views of the vineyards of southern Styria inside a fortress that was once built to keep the Huns and Turks away. The outdoor terrace is among the best places to relax in the castle, and you can enjoy a glass of the Winkler-Hermaden wine made by the family. The best Austrian cuisines can be experienced right at Schloss Kapfenstein’s restaurant and includes a four- to six-course gourmet dinner paired with family wines.

18. Schloss Sommersdorf

Where: Burgoberbach, Germany

This 14th-century castle is the perfect base if you are planning to look around the walled villages in Bavaria. While this is actually not a hotel, owner Dr. Manfred Baron von Crailsheim has kindly allowed to share its delights with guests. Although quite small, the castle has been renovated and has self-catering apartments and rooms for guests. You can also try asking the Baron to allow you a look into his antique automobile collection that include a 1905 Cadillac, a 1913 Ford Tin Lizzy in dark blue, and a 1926 Durant Rugby Tourer.

19. Talabgaon Castle

Where: Dausa, India

The fort was built in 1818 and is still owned by the same family until today. The white walls inside the castle are very intricately designed and the rooms, very spacious and airy. The Heritage Room offers access to a traditional Rajasthani enclosed balcony (called ajharokha) overlooking the garden. The place also has a pool that you can enjoy in peace, or you could also choose to catch a match at the hotel’s Polo grounds. The castle also offers bookings to camel safaris, horse rides and Jeep safaris to the Ranthambore National Park to see the tigers of India.

20. Thornbury Castle

Where: South Gloucestershire, England

This grand Tudor castle was once the home of Henry VII and Anne Boleyn during their honeymoon. This huge accommodation offers old-world rooms and suites and has private bathrooms, and an in-room massage treatment can also be requested. To get a taste of home-grown food and wine, you can check out the restaurant located at the dungeons. The place also has a walled garden that you can stroll around to relax.

Which one’s your favourite?