The listing for CastleHacket House set high expectations and the actual place exceeded all of them; it is absolutely incredible. Of course the location and building are beautiful: the views from the rooms are idyllic, the rooms themselves are decorated in a perfectly deliberate but restrained fashion, and even the drive to the house was fairy-tale-esque. And the experience itself was also fantastic! Joyce and co. were incredibly welcoming and friendly, the breakfast was the highlight of my day, and every detail was executed thoughtfully. I deeply regret not booking multiple nights. This is a place worth going out of your way for.