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You Can Rent a Real Castle For Vacation Without Leaving America

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You can book a stay in a real castle in all sorts of European countries. What’s really surprising is that there are castles just as cool right here in America that you can visit.

Vacation in a Castle

If you want vacation snapshot photos with a background worthy of Instagram, you don’t need to look any further than rental app Vrbo for that. Those yearning for a weekend King or Queen Camelot experience can step back in time and sleep in a medieval style castle with all the modern conveniences of plumbing and central heat.

The large, secluded estates feature “tons of modern-day amenities and upgrades.” While the Scottish Highlands provide awesome landscapes, you don’t need to leave America to stay somewhere just as impressive.

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In Thurles, Ireland, the Castle of Lisheen is happy to accommodate up to 16 guests in their 9 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. The historic Irish fortress built in the early 19th century is “centrally located in Ireland in the County of Tipperary, making it the perfect spot to take day trips to nearby cities.

The owners paid close attention to detail, carefully researching “the architectural and interior design to make this castle feel as though it has been preserved in time.

Across the border in neighboring Scotland, Fenton Tower was built in the 16th Century. It sits only “18 miles East of Edinburgh and features 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, sleeping up to 13 guests.

Not only does the castle have panoramic views of the beautiful Scottish countryside, it’s “surrounded by some of the world’s most famous golf courses.” On site at Fenton Tower you can enjoy “clay pigeon shooting, horseback riding, golf, sailing, cycling, and more.

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Everything’s big in Texas

The last place anyone would expect to find a full fledged castle is Burnet, Texas. The 14,000 square foot landmark “features 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. With several jacuzzi tubs, a koi pond, and more than a hundred pieces of artwork and artifacts.

They promise it’s sure to “impress any king or queen.” The south central United States isn’t the only place in America where you can find similar accommodations.

If what you really want is a modern hotel but in Europe and with an authentic castle feel, you may want to look into Gesves, Belgium. Theirs was just remodeled. The estate “features 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms.

With more contemporary amenities, “you and 39 other guests can enjoy a small cinema, a sauna, zip-lining, massage chairs, and more.” It’s billed as the perfect place to host a large group.

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Back in the states and further north, South Palmyra Castle in Illinois is under an hour outside of Springfield. The “modern-day castle built in 2004 features 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.” Vrbo notes “you and your guests will enjoy immense privacy on this 40-acre estate.

Its amenities include “a three-hole golf course, a private lake, pontoon boat with a suspension bridge, trails for hiking, and more.

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Along the east coast in New Hampshire, your family can enjoy a cozy little 11,000 square-foot castle. It furnishes “8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.” If you’re there to enjoy the fall foliage you’ll really appreciate the heated pool and hot tub.

They also have “rowboats, two sailboats, a game room, and much more. Therefore, this castle is the perfect place to host a retreat or large family gathering.” In the winter, they say “enjoy hours of sledding” but add, “at your own risk.

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Written by Mark Megahan

Mark Megahan is a resident of Morristown, Arizona and aficionado of the finer things in life.

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