Great Estates & Castles Collection

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Great Estates & Castles Collection

Step beyond the gates of Britain’s and Ireland’s most remarkable castles, historic estates and country houses, where heritage, hospitality and tradition come together in extraordinary ways. Through exclusive stays, private access and carefully curated experiences, discover the stories, landscapes and timeless rituals that define some of the region’s most iconic properties.

 

For guests who wish to feel like landed gentry rather than hotel guests.

EXPERIENCE IDEAS

The Private Britain Journey

Stay in three privately owned historic estates. Hosted dinners with owners. Estate tours unavailable to hotel guests. Country pursuits tailored to interests.

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EXPERIENCE IDEAS

Laird for a Week

Exclusive use of a Highland castle. Private chef. Estate butler. Falconry. Fishing with resident ghillie. Whisky tasting in the castle library.

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JOURNEY IDEAS

Grand Houses & Gardens of England

Step inside some of England’s most remarkable country houses and gardens on this eight-day journey through the Cotswolds, Warwickshire, the Peak District and beyond. From…

For travellers who wish to feel like landed gentry rather than hotel guests.

JOURNEY IDEAS

Grand Houses & Gardens of England

Step inside some of England’s most remarkable country houses and gardens on this eight-day journey through the Cotswolds, Warwickshire, the Peak District and beyond. From the private gardens of Highgrove...

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JOURNEY IDEAS

Ultraluxe Scotland & Ireland

Designed for those who seek the extraordinary, this journey through Ireland and Scotland unlocks experiences unavailable to most travellers. Stay in iconic private estates and castles, meet celebrated artisans and...

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Insights

Through our curated collection of stories, destination expertise and insider perspectives, our insights pages are designed to inform, inspire and ignite your imagination. Drawing on our personal connections and privileged access, we share unique perspectives, local knowledge and inspiring narratives that move beyond the expected to uncover the exceptional.

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PLACES TO STAY

Broughton Hall, Yorkshire Dales

For an exclusive–use historic house, where tradition meets innovation, head to Broughton Hall. Recently refurbished with 900 years of history and a state–of–the–art wellbeing centre, this exquisite country house offers...

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PLACES TO STAY

Private Visits to Stately Homes

Due to personal connections with the owners of these properties, Dream Escape can arrange special visits to some of our most well–preserved and impressive aristocratic homes across the UK and...

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PLACES TO STAY

Spotlight on Cawdor Castle

Built as a private fortress and connected to Shakespeare’s great Scottish play, Cawdor Castle has been the Cawdor family home for over 600 years. Dream Escape meets Lady Cawdor, who...

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