Peckforton Castle, Medieval country house hotel in Peckforton, England
Peckforton Castle is a Victorian country house designed as a Norman fortress in Peckforton, England, now operating as a hotel with 48 rooms. The complex includes several towers, a central courtyard, and a great hall with elaborate floor tiles.
A wealthy landowner commissioned the building between 1844 and 1850 as a private residence, inspired by medieval military architecture. During World War II, it temporarily housed a home for children with disabilities.
The name refers to the nearby village, while the architecture imitates medieval fortifications and now serves as a venue for weddings and private celebrations. Visitors can walk through corridors with stone arches and explore rooms that feel like settings from a historical novel.
Two restaurants offer different dining options: a formal restaurant from 1851 and a more relaxed brasserie from 2010. The property sits on elevated ground and is reached by a winding access road.
The original garden layouts were so extensive that seventeen gardeners were employed to maintain vegetable gardens and glasshouses. These structures supplied fresh produce for residents and demonstrated the wealth of the estate.
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