August 9, 2012

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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