Nestled on the edge of the Thuringian Forest, Wartburg Castle rises out of a high bluff, overlooking the town of Eisenach.
If you're looking for a grand place to stay on the west side of the Atlantic, this six-bedroom fairy tale-esque castle in Texas is simply magical.
This impressive Dutch castle has survived multiple fires, 80 years of war and many changes of ownership, all of which have left their mark and created a truly unique structure.
Overlooked by storybook turrets, this splendid hotel sits within Carcassonne's ancient walls right next to the Saint-Nazaire Basilica.
A stay at Dairsie Castle certainly puts you in good company – James VI, King of Scotland, fled to safety here from captivity in 1583.
Set across nine wings, the rooms and suites here are just as gorgeous as the fort itself with traditional decorations and all the modern amenities.
Built in 2014, The Castle Hotel might not be an authentic structure but it certainly has great ambitions with its jaw-dropping architecture and fairy tale-like setting.
Teetering on the cliffs of Cape Tainaron in Mani, the Tainaron Blue Retreat has an extraordinary location overlooking the sea and slopes of Taygetos mountain.