Star Castle hotel, based in a 1593 stone castle, sits atop a hill on St Mary's, the largest island in the Isles of Scilly and where ferries and flights from the mainland arrive and depart.

The island was once a popular day trip for people who came from Glasgow by paddle-steamer. One of its main attractions is Rothesay Castle, which dates back to the 13th and remains one of the best ...

It comprised a stone blockhouse with a hexagonal gun platform, with its purpose being to protect England from ... bought the rights to the castle itself, only the island. Castellogy adds ...

David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. In the heart of Northumberland, England, lies a castle and country house that draws history buffs, architectural enthusiasts ...