Amberley Castle is yet another winner in our United Kingdom special this month. The stunning castle sits on 12 beautiful acres of gardens and land – peacocks, alpacas call this castle home, too! Only a short drive from London and an even shorter one from Brighton, Amberley Castle is a unique and stunning place to retreat to.

This Castle holds amazing history inside of it, yet does not skimp on the luxury. It is absolutely the best of both worlds when it comes to mixing culture with the luxury you want on your vacation.

Each of the 19 rooms have unique qualities about them; no two rooms are the same in decoration and they are all designed to reflect the nature of the Castle’s origin over 900 years ago. All rooms have beautiful antique furniture and the finest fabrics, materials and fixtures.

If you are feeling like you want to truly experience the royal treatment, book the Bishoprics Suite. Or, if you want to make your stay as romantic as possible, opt for the Chichester Room, which is located on the top floor of the Castle and has a four-poster bed and the original fire place. All of the remaining Premier Deluxe Rooms are equally amazing, as is every single room in the Castle – they all even have whirlpool bathtubs, yes please!

The restaurant is located directly inside the Castle and hosts two rooms. Known for its impeccable cuisine, Amberley Castle serves wonderful food and is the number one choice among anyone in the surrounding area, residents and visitors alike. Dine in either the Queen’s Room or the Great Room, both of which date back to the 12th Century. If you go in the winter time, sit by the fire and warm your chilled bones, just like the Queen would.

Be sure to pack your play clothes because the property has a tennis court, a croquet lawn and an 18-hole putting course. Keep it British by venturing out in a hot air balloon or skeet shooting before your afternoon tea. One more insider tip: disconnect and leave your cell phones in the room, and your jeans, too. Embrace the Royal way, you will be glad you did.

Photographs courtesy of the property.