Amberley Castle [English castle]
Arundel, West Sussex, United Kingdom (UK)
This 900-year-old castle retains authentic features and interiors: beamed bedrooms, suits of armour in the dining room, gleaming wood panelling and ornate tapestries, all create a feeling of stepping back in time.
Beneath the historic decor lies a smoothly-run 21st-century hotel, with Michelin-esque dining. Arundel Castle, one of England’s best, is 15 minutes away.
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