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From a Cumbrian castle to a Tuscan tower…
There are few things as magical as staying in historic castles that look as though they have sprung from the pages of a fairy tale.
If you'd like to enjoy this experience for yourself, Airbnb has helpfully revealed the top 10 most wish-listed castles by global users.
Recent data showed that there has been a 43 per cent increase in the number of 'royal' listings on the platform in the last year, now reaching 6,000 active listings. Many castles fall into this category.
You can visit a 14th-century Tuscan tower or stay closer to home at a Cumbrian castle, complete with turrets, Tudor panelling and gothic windows. And it seems the UK is the place to be for fairytale castles, with four castles in the UK making the top 10 list.
See the full list below for some travel inspiration…
From £107 per night, sleeps two. For more information or to book, visit here.
From £106 per night, sleeps two. For more information or to book, visit here.
From £315 per night, sleeps 16. For more information or to book, visit here.
From £529 per night, sleeps 16. For more information or to book, visit here.
From £128 per night, sleeps six. For more information or to book, visit here.
From £650 per night, sleeps 14. For more information or to book, visit here.
From £45 per night, sleeps two. For more information or to book, visit here.
From £165 per night, sleeps six. For more information or to book, visit here.
From £135 per night, sleeps four. For more information or to book, visit here.
From £990 per night, sleeps 13. For more information or to book, visit here.
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