C17th Castle
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This impressive 17th century Castle is a Grade II listed detached hill-top property enjoying glorious 360 degree views over wooded North Somerset countryside on...
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This impressive 17th century Castle is a Grade II listed detached hill-top property enjoying glorious 360 degree views over wooded North Somerset countryside on one side and across the Bristol Channel to Wales on the other. The castle is situated at the end of a private road high above Clevedon golf club. It makes the perfect holiday retreat for guests wanting to stay in-style while exploring Somerset, local attractions and the beautiful surroundings, it also is a fairy-tale like venue for those planning a special celebration or corporate event!
The main part of the accommodation is housed across 4 levels in an octagonal keep, which sits in the centre of a beautifully maintained lawn and cobbled courtyard. On arriving through the main entrance, steps take you up to the impressively large kitchen with beautiful circular granite dining table. There is a spiral staircase down to the lower level, in this part of the castle, there are two double bedrooms which share a “Jack and Jill” style en-suite bathroom. Going back upstairs, on the first floor there is a grand sitting room with large stone fireplace and a 50” plasma TV, on this level there is also a library and reading room. On the final and second floor, there is a magnificent master bedroom with en-suite bathroom boasting a roll-top bath as well as a private terrace which is the perfect place from which to enjoy a drink while admiring the gorgeous views.
Access to the indoor pool is via the sunken patio, accessed either form the Keep lower bedroom or via the flagstone steps at the rear of the Keep. The indoor pool also has double doors that lead into a private patio area, perfect for a BBQ.
Surrounding the Keep, are 8 turrets, 2 of which are large and perfect for larger parties, dining and dancing. 5 Turrets are bedrooms, all self-contained with soft furnishings, toilet and shower. One of these turrets is also the ‘entertainment turret’ with pool table, table football, darts, lawn games, 48”TV, as well as a living room, kitchen, bathroom and double bedroom.
Simply a stunning location to bring people together for special occasions, family gatherings and holidays.
Weekend prices generally range from £3000 to £8500 (for 3 days & 2 nights) and midweek stays range from £1500 to £5500 (for 3 days & 2 nights). Please ask our concierge team for further details regarding midweek stays.
What you should know…
- Mobile reception can vary depending on provider
- Bedrooms split between the main house and the turrets. This gives more privacy to everyone. The kitchen is huge giving you more than enough space to be all together!
Property Features
The castle has 8 en-suite bedrooms. During the summer months, the attractive lawns are ideal for receptions for larger groups.
Main Building
Ground Floor: Main entrance through to hallway. Steps up to kitchen with oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, granite work surfaces, marble floor and breakfast table for 8. Turning staircase down to lower ground floor.
External Lower Ground Floor: Indoor swimming pool via separate entrance down steps. Access to exterior patio.
Lower Ground Floor: Hall. Double bedroom with patio access. Double bedroom. 'Jack and Jill' bathroom with large Jacuzzi bath and twin basins. Guest toilet
First Floor: Sitting room with bar area, large fireplace, TV and gas coal-effect fire. Archway to adjoining library room
Second Floor: Master bedroom with 5’ bed and en-suite bathroom with rolled top bath. Roof terrace with stunning views, ideal for pre-dinner drinks
External Turrets
There are 8 separate turrets each located 30 yards across the courtyard from the main building. There are sitting spaces in the courtyard and a gas barbecue. The turrets are electrically heated and are kept comfortably warm from having very thick walls.
Turret 1: Function/party room with sound system and air-conditioning
Turret 2: Utility room with washing machine, dryer and WC
Turret 3: Double bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower and WC
Turret 4: Double bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower and WC
Turret 5: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and WC.
Turret 6: Self-contained two-level apartment comprising of a shower room, kitchen, including dishwasher, microwave and dining space for 3, sitting room with games area and a double bedroom. There is a lower basement level of the apartment which boasts a pool table, table tennis and a comfy sofa
Turret 7: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and WC
Turret 8: "Bar Turret" with dining facilities that can seat up to 40 guests, bar area and air-conditioning
There are 2 additional single beds and 1 sofa bed available at an extra cost of £25 per night.
Location
About the surrounding area of C17th CastleThe castle occupies an unrivaled position above the Victorian seaside town of Clevedon. The outlook from the castle is breathtaking in all directions. The immediate views are over the surrounding private grounds, elevated above Clevedon Golf Course. Beyond this, the views stretch to the south and west over the Bristol Channel towards Wales and to the north and east over the local countryside.
Nearby attractions include Clevedon Golf Course which surrounds the castle grounds. The River Wye and Blagdon Lake are conveniently placed for fishing. Horse racing is available in Chepstow and Wincanton, as is sailing on the Bristol Channel and Chew Valley Lake.
The castle is perfectly situated to the west of Bristol with excellent access to both the M5 and M4 motorways. Bristol International Airport, with international and domestic services, is 12 miles to the south. Regular train services run from the nearby station at Yatton (3 miles) to London Paddington, taking 90 minutes.
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| Nearest Airport |
Bristol
(10 miles) |
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| Nearest Train Station |
Yatton
(3 miles) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Clevedon
(1.3 miles) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Clevedon Golf Club
(400 metres) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Clevedon
(1 mile) |
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| Nearest Bar/Pub |
Clevedon
(1 mile) |
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| Nearest Shop |
Clevedon
(1 mile ) |
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Region
As one of the sunniest and most rural counties in the UK, there’s plenty in Somerset to make a summer break totally memorable (and it’s still amazing picturesque no matter the season when you visit!).
And when you are staying in one of our luxury holiday homes in Somerset, you’ll want to make sure you’re visiting all the places and trying all the stuff that really makes the region unique. To that end, we’ve put together this brilliant Somerset travel guide – whether you’ve already booked or you’re just browsing, it’s full of handy info and indispensable tips!
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesThe castle itself has a variety of amenities to keep children of all ages entertained. The living room in the turret 6 has been designed purely for entertainment: from oversized playing cards and jenga bricks to playing petanque in the courtyard, there is plenty to do in C17th Castle! Head to the lower ground floor to splash around in the indoor swimming pool.
Less than 2 miles from the castle, the small town of Clevedon awaits! You will find a Victorian Pier, where different activities for children are organized throughout the year. For a fun-filled day out, head south to Brean Leisure Park, an amusement park with over 30 attractions and various performances!
Kids Activities Close-by
- Animal farm
- Beach Nearby
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Skiing
- Horse Riding
- Go-Karting
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Board games
- Boules/Petanque
- Pool inflatables
- Indoor Pool
- Games Room
- Table Football
- Pool/Snooker
- Beachfront
Services Available
- Professional nanny babysitter available
- Meal delivery service
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Professional nanny babysitter available
- Meal delivery service
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following: - Maid service/extra cleaning - Private chef/cook/catering - Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge - Local day-trips or tours - Airport pick-up/drop-off Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team. Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
If you are looking for a unique venue for a fairy tale wedding, C17th Castle could be the answer to ...
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If you are looking for a unique venue for a fairy tale wedding, C17th Castle could be the answer to your dreams. With breathtaking coastal views, incredible architecture, character in lavish abundance, historic elegance and supreme luxurious comfort, this is truly an intimate, private venue like no other. With three stunning areas to choose from for your ceremony, the 17th-century castle’s turrets are a superb scenic backdrop. Two of the turrets are superb party dance and games spots, and marquees can be put up within the castle’s outer walls. Your photographs will be sublime! During your wedding stay, you can relax in the castle’s indoor pool and hot tub and spend precious time with your loved ones. C17th Castle comes with 360-degree views over wooded north Somerset and across the Bristol Channel to Wales. Simply divine!
Indoor Capacity – 80 seated, more standing
Outdoor Capacity - 350
Wedding Ceremony
A ceremony can take place in the grounds or hired marquee, under an outdoor archway or inside one of two turrets of the castle, though the number of guests inside for this ceremony venue is limited. The venue is fully licensed to host legal marriages. There is a nearby church.
Wedding Reception
A reception with up to 350 people can be hosted in a hired marquee on the grounds. Alternatively, inside one of the turrets of the castle, up to 80 people can be seated. Dancing could continue either in the marquee with music playing until 10 pm or inside a sound-proof turret for up to 180 people until 1 am.
Additional Fees for Events
Pricing is created on request; please enquire for details. Every wedding here is bespoke and, therefore, priced independently.
Restrictions on Decorations and Themes
There are no restrictions, so bring your creative ideas! Fireworks and ceremonial fires are allowed.
Wedding Planning
The venue can help with all aspects of planning help required for the event, can provide a wedding planner, or the client may use their own. The venue can suggest suppliers for any event need.
Catering
The venue has a recommended list of caterers to choose from.
Wedding Packages
The venue can provide furniture, help with planning and extra cleaning. Day before and after events are included within the wedding package.
Where To Stay
Up to 16 people can sleep at the castle, with the possibility of a few extra beds. Nearby, within 5 minutes’ drive from the property there is a range of hotels and B&Bs for up to 200 more people. The owners can supply details of local transportation firms.
Venue Accessibility
There are limited public transportation options, so you may have to share rides or get taxis. There is complimentary parking on-site. There is limited wheelchair accessibility; please check with us.
Venue Back-Up
Indoor space is available for backup.
Wedding Suppliers
The venue has a range of suppliers for clients to use, but clients are also able to use their own suppliers.
Flexibility on Duration
Yes, please enquire for details.
Children
Children are welcome, but there are no childcare services available.
Security Measures
There are limited security measures in place; guests are responsible for their belongings.
Noise Restrictions
No major noise restrictions; parties can extend late into the night.
Other Information
There are wedding packages which include event fees and accommodation together. The venue welcomes all types of weddings and encourages original and individual weddings. The venue also offers other events, including glamping trips, funerals, christenings and corporate gatherings. Please enquire for details.
Please note that any event rental may be subject to additional charges, venue hire fees and to a higher security deposit, which will be in addition to any published rental rates and fees.
All events are on request only and subject to prior agreement from the owner, who reserves the right to refuse all events without their prior authorisation.
| Security deposit | £1000 paid via bank transfer to the owner before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection |
| Arrival time | 4:00 pm |
| Departure time | 10:00 am |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | £1000 paid via bank transfer to the owner before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection |
| Arrival time | 4:00 pm |
| Departure time | 10:00 am |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| Pets welcome? | One well-behaved dog is allowed on request at the time of booking. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit |
| Smoking Allowed? | No smoking in the property |
| Insurance | It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property |
| Other Ts and Cs | High cot and chair are available on request |
Private hire rates for up to 16 guests:
Single night prices:
Monday - £3250
Tuesday - £3250
Wednesday - £3250
Thursday- £3450
Friday - £4000
Saturday - £4500
Sunday - £4000
Additional nights are charged at £1400
Prices are calculated using the top single night price during your booking then adding £1400 per additional night. Overnight accommodation is for 16 guests or up to 20 by prior arrangement.
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 16 people:
| Rental period | 2 Nights | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - Half Term: Autumn | - | £11,317 | £12,649 | £13,981 | £19,969 |
| Oct 27th 2024 - Dec 20th 2024 | £7,324 | £8,655 | £9,985 | £11,316 | £13,981 |
| - Christmas + New Year | - | £11,317 | £12,649 | £13,981 | £19,969 |
| Jan 3rd 2025 - Apr 4th 2025 | £7,324 | £8,655 | £9,985 | £11,316 | £13,981 |
| - Easter | - | £11,317 | £12,649 | £13,981 | £19,969 |
| Apr 20th 2025 - Apr 25th 2025 | £7,324 | £8,655 | £9,985 | £11,316 | £13,981 |
| Apr 25th 2025 - Aug 22nd 2025 | £8,654 | £9,986 | £11,317 | £12,649 | £19,303 |
| - Bank Holiday: August | - | £11,317 | £12,649 | £13,981 | £19,969 |
| Aug 29th 2025 - Oct 24th 2025 | £8,654 | £9,986 | £11,317 | £12,649 | £19,303 |
| - Half Term: Autumn | - | £11,317 | £12,649 | £13,981 | £19,969 |
| Oct 31st 2025 - Dec 19th 2025 | £7,324 | £8,655 | £9,985 | £11,316 | £13,981 |
| - Christmas + New Year | - | £11,317 | £12,649 | £13,981 | £19,969 |
| Jan 2nd 2026 - Apr 21st 2026 | £7,324 | £8,655 | £9,985 | £11,316 | £13,981 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
Reviews
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A beautiful venue
We got married here on the 20th July and despite the rain, a really great day was had by all. Our guests couldn’t believe that we had the castle from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon all to yourselves!
We met the team previously and sorted everything out for the wedding day, was given a list of vendors and recommendations which was great as we really had no idea of where to begin!
Massive thank you to the team for letting us book this beautiful venue, and making sure our wedding day ran smoothly! -
The dream wedding
Both myself and my (now) wife had the dream wedding at this beautiful venue. We couldn’t have asked for a better day! We enjoyed the independence that hiring the venue gave us for planning our wedding. The staff were super helpful if you had any questions during the build up and on the day. Thank you to the team for helping us with our very special day.
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A brilliant venue
I recently stayed at C17th Castle with 20 friends for a birthday weekend. After turning up to the castle we were met by their lovely manager and handyman to the grounds and castle, who showed us around and told us to call at any time in case there was an issue or emergency. The manager was incredibly helpful prior to the trip, having helped organize archery for the turret which was a huge success.
1 night, 1 of our members locked Herself out of her turret, and after calling the handyman, within 10 minutes he arrived and sorted it. I don’t think you would find such great customer service anywhere else at 11:45pm in the middle of the countryside!
The castle was a roaring success with every single 1 of our group having a wonderful time. We used every single facility available to us including the pool, games room, party turret, dining turret… the list goes on and everybody unanimously said it was 1 of the best weekends away they had in a long time. A brilliant venue for parties and I certainly will be returning!
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100% would recommend
From the moment we arrived to look at the venue me and my husband knew it was where we wanted to get married! Everyone involved was amazing and nothing was too much. The day went absolutely fabulously and we couldn’t have asked for a better day! We stayed the Friday to Sunday and loved every moment. 100% would recommend and may look at booking another event with them. Totally smitten with everything and everyone.
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A magical place
We had my daughter’s wedding at C17th Castle Clevedon last weekend, we didn’t even know the venue existed. From the moment we met the owner we knew this was the venue for us everything was all about the bride and groom nothing was too much trouble. We arrived on the Friday and left on the Sunday and every moment we were there it was magical, the rooms were fantastic, on the Friday we all sat around the large round table in the kitchen laughing and enjoying ourselves. The day of the wedding was brilliant everything went so smoothly and my daughter had everything she wanted, the staff couldn’t have been nicer going above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly I would recommend it to anyone it really is a magical place and we now have some amazing memories thank you C17th castle.
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The castle is absolutely beautiful.
The castle is absolutely beautiful. The grounds and general setting made it perfect for our wedding day. The guests we had in the end were bowled over by how beautiful the venue is and it all contributed to making our special day thoroughly memorable. Thank you.
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A beautiful castle set in a scenic landscape
I had the good fortune to recently spend several days here for a wedding. A beautiful castle set in a scenic landscape… we had a fabulous time. The rooms are fitted out to a very high standard with thought and care for comfort. The grounds man (Neil) and the bartender (Matt) were both incredibly helpful and ensured everything went smoothly! They really went above and beyond to make the special occasion even more special!
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A mind-blowing castle with all the facilities to make your dreams come true.
Arrived to a mind-blowing castle with all the facilities to make your dreams come true.
Great place for a wedding with lots of room. Staff were professional, helpful and most of all friendly.
One person who should get a mention is Matt who was exceptional!
We all have to remember this is a castle with years of history; if you want C21st lifestyle, this is not for you, if you want character, romance and a location to remember with happiness, then this is for you. -
Everyone can’t stop talking about our wedding and the beautiful castle
Everyone can’t stop talking about our wedding and the beautiful castle, it was such an amazing day, thank you so much for all the help you and Mandy gave us and Neil too, without you guys we would of found it so stressful. It was the best day of my life and people keep saying to me it’s the best wedding they have been to, so grateful to you.
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Everything was so lovely
Had a lovely time at C17th castle at the wedding of friends. Everything was so lovely staff very good everything catered for beautiful place yet without the stuffiness. Felt grand yet comfortable xx
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A Great stay!
Wonderful and quiet space with all the facilities you could wish for. Host welcome was charming and thoughtful. Recommended!
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Extremely pleased with the experience.
Stayed at C17th Castle with my family and friends. I can honestly say that it was the best UK holiday ever. The Castle more than lived up to our expectations. The grounds and the views were wonderful. Extremely pleased with the experience.
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A magical wedding venue
We had our wedding reception at C17th Castle on September 3rd and it exceeded our every expectation! It is the most unique and magical wedding venue- Our guests can't stop commenting on it and our photos are STUNNING. But more than that, Margarita went above and beyond- saving our day not once but twice! Firstly when our original venue went bust just 8 months before our wedding, C17th had our date available and she worked with us and our budget. Then we had further disaster with our caterer cancelling on us just 6 days before the wedding...not only did Margarita answer her phone on a Sunday but singlehandedly rescued our day by finding an incredible replacement caterer, who was actually miles better than our original one could ever have been! Having C17th Castle for the whole weekend with the pool and other facilities was the icing on the cake- we had a BBQ with our nearest and dearest on the Friday night and went swimming on Sunday morning! They were so prompt at replying to every little query we had in the lead up to the wedding and so accommodating with everything we wanted to do- from Sparklers to having a taco truck. Honestly cannot recommend them enough, we will be hiring C17th Castle for the weekend for a future anniversary for sure!
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A true fairy tale
Our wedding could not have been more amazing at C17th Castle - a true fairy tale.
Planning our wedding with C17th Castle couldn't have been simpler. They are always on hand to answer any questions, and also provided us with some excellent advice and ideas when we weren't sure of something. They provided us with excellent suppliers - our food was second to none, my flowers were to die for, and our marquee was just perfect too - all recommended by the venue! They couldn't help enough.
Like many, we had to postpone our wedding from last year due to the pandemic. Unfortunately, our 'perfect date' wasn't available for the next year however they managed to cater for us and we just couldn't thank them enough.
On the day there was always someone available to help - we had an unexpected change in weather (which ended up not affecting us after all!) but they were right there to help with moving things around should we have needed to.
I had absolutely no stress as a Bride organising my wedding here - wish we could do it all over again!
Can't recommend this place enough!
Thank you C17th Castle! -
Utterly Amazing!!
We have just got back from the most amazing weekend in this fabulous castle! We hired it for my 60th birthday and invited family and close friends oh and 2 dogs! A fabulous weekend was had by all the castle is in stunning position with fantastic views it has everything you could want for all age groups. The function turret was great for our games/disco events and we had great times in the pool and the games turret. There was ample rooms/turrets for sleeping meaning everyone had there own bit of space after the days/evenings events. The kitchen was very well equipped for dining in but also there was the option of takeaway deliveries. The grounds were great for games lots of which were available for use in the castle e.g. croquet, badminton etc. A big thanks to the team who met us showed us around and made us feel at home and very welcome. The owner was available beforehand to answer any questions we had about the property and fitted us in so we could have a viewing beforehand.
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A wonderful wedding
We just wanted to say thank you so much for the use of the castle. We had a wonderful wedding and staying at the castle was fab - think we'll have to come back for our 1 year anniversary! Neil was absolutely fantastic! He was so brilliant and friendly and helpful. He truly went above and beyond. We had our perfect wedding in the castle! Thank you all again for your flexibility and friendliness!
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The perfect location for our wedding
C17th Castle, was for us, the perfect location for our wedding. We hired the Castle over the august bank holiday weekend and stretched our wedding celebrations out over four days which allowed us to really relax and spend lots of time with our friends and family. The Castle suited us perfectly – the swimming pool, party turret, bar room, croquet games inside the Castle grounds, rowdy rounders games & archery outside the castle made the place truly unforgettable. We would really like to thank the team up there, especially Neil, for all his patience and helpful tips and who was always on hand.
Thanks so much for helping to make our wedding so special.
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An amazing time
We had such an amazing time thank you! The weather was perfect and all the staff were such a great help both before during and after. Thank you!
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Wonderful break so much more than we could have imagined!
We have just returned from our short break at C17th Castle, and would like you to know how very much we enjoyed it. We had the castle all to ourselves and explored every turret! The master suite had wonderful views of the sea and surrounding countryside, and yes, we could see Wales too. The only company we had were two Easter bunnies munching their way through the grass outside, although we understand deer make an appearance from time to time. The castle was pleasantly furnished in a faded elegant way and the chandeliers were splendid. There was a high standard of cleanliness. The sheets were white and fresh and there was an abundance of towels for bath and pool. The pool was a good size and temperature and we made good use of it. It was possible to walk along the sea side which was accessed by a path to the left of the nearby golf club. We would recommend taking walking boots and trainers for rain/sun walking. Three major supermarkets are within a ten minute drive of the castle. We would like to make special mention of Neil who made our stay so relaxing. Last but not least we would like to thank you for this wonderful prize and your generosity in giving it. Our very best wishes to you all
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