There are plenty of treasures to be found, too, including a four-panel, 1860s leadlight artwork that was originally commissioned by the House of Lords. There are endless bedrooms for guests to choose from, as well, including The Queens Chamber, The Tower Room, and the Observatory, which benefits from a ceiling of golden painted stars, set above a circular, semi-sunken bathtub.

There are no communal spaces, save for the formal dining room, but guests can spend their days exploring the castle's striking grounds. Thorngrove Manor Hotel has been listed on the World’s Most Luxurious Hotels for the past 20-plus years, and it really isn't difficult to understand why.

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