It's been said before and I'll say this again, this castle is magic. King Pete & Queen Eva are delightful hosts, as are the Princes. It's cleaner, and warmer than I expected (in December) and it's an actual castle! Just be aware, the stairs are every bit as worrying as the pictures and there are fireplaces/ open ranges so this isn't the best place for your elderly granny or crawling baby. The hosts here will go out of their way to accommodate and the property is spectacular (and homely- not cold / damp/ drafty at all). You'd be foolish to pick anywhere above here, this castle is a must-stay.