Find out where in Wales you can be king or queen of the castle overnight

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A journey blogger has been impressed by TV present I’m a Celeb…Get Me Out of Right here to supply a unusual vacationer information flagging up the Welsh castles the place you possibly can keep.

In response to globe-trotting digital nomad Kieren Windsor, Wales is the fortress capital of the world as a result of it has extra of them per sq. mile than anyplace else on the planet.

The a whole bunch of castles embody those in Caernarfon, Harlech, Beaumaris and Conwy which have been designated as World Heritage websites.

Lots of the relaxation are in ruins, some have been restored and Kieren has found a treasure trove of 17 of them the place you possibly can take a vacation and be king or queen of the fortress.

He got here up with the thought when he noticed the exceptional quantity of curiosity that was generated when two collection of I’m a Celeb…Get Me Out of Right here had been filmed at Gwrych Fort, in Abergele.

Followers of the present can now keep within the three-bedroom gatehouse, Tan yr Ogo (right) Lodge, which as soon as served as the primary entrance Gwrych Fort. It has a big main bedroom with sea views and might accommodate as much as six folks.

The opposite fortresses the place guests can man the ramparts in a single day are to be present in each nook of Wales have now been listed on Kieren’s online guide….

Gems

The information additionally consists of particulars of north Wales gems such because the historic Castell Deudraeth at Portmeirion, Bodelwyddan Fort, close to Rhyl, by means of to the wonderful Grade I listed Clytha Fort in Monmouthshire, southeast Wales, which could be employed for a household of six plus the canine!

The positioning additionally options journey guides to greater than 100 areas and the enterprise and advertising and marketing graduate, who hails from Newtown, in Powys, had has plans to ultimately cowl each vacation spot in Wales.

His newest information sees the 30-year-old enterprise and advertising and marketing graduate unmasking a treasure trove of 17 Welsh castles the place vacationers can keep in a single day – and in some circumstances, rent the place to themselves!

The pc whiz from Newtown in Powys, who studied enterprise and advertising and marketing at Cardiff College, stated he’d created the information to fulfill a rising pattern for fortress holidays.

“I’m from Wales and I’ve spent most of my life right here so it’s inherent in me to sing about Wales, particularly its castles,” he stated.

“I’ve at all times liked visiting castles, ever since I used to be a child. This has no doubt been one among my favorite guides to place collectively.

“We now have an excellent heritage in Wales and castles are such an necessary a part of that which is why staying in a fortress is such a good way to expertise the nation.

“We now have extra castles per sq. mile than in some other nation in Europe. Wales is called the Fort Capital of the World. Most individuals solely know concerning the ones you possibly can go to for the day so I needed to shout concerning the castles you possibly can keep in.

“A few of them are visitor homes, others are lodges and a few can be found for unique rent. There’s an actual combine on the checklist.”

Kieren, who went to highschool in Llanfair Caereinion, started his advertising and marketing profession with Wrexham’s profitable Jones Village Bakery earlier than transferring on to the North West the place he labored for baking and confectionary corporations within the Manchester space.

He realized concerning the position of influencers in advertising and marketing by means of his employment and after working with well-known bloggers, determined to present it a go for himself and mix two of his favorite passions: travelling and Wales.

Initially, he began a backpacking journey weblog as a passion. Inside 5 years, it had morphed right into a full-time enterprise and in 2022 Kieren launched his newest venture www.walesguidebook.com.

“The fortress information is the fastest-growing function on the web site and there’s undoubtedly a requirement there for folks wanting extra info,” he stated.

“The truth collection ‘I’m a Celeb… Get Me Out of Right here!’ actually put Wales and its castles on the map throughout the pandemic when producers determined to movie from Gwrych Fort, close to Abergele, for 2 seasons moderately than its regular residence within the Australian rainforest.

“There was an actual spike in curiosity after this so there’s clearly an actual urge for food on the market for all issues Welsh. I need to give folks a serving to hand by sharing what I do know and have researched on these locations.

“Through the analysis part, I learn numerous evaluations from vacationers to see what sort of experiences they had been having in these castles. I’ve by no means taken what the suppliers have stated at face worth, I’ve taken time to verify the expertise persons are having matches up with the outline.

“One of many favourites I visited is Manobier Fort close to Tenby, Pembrokeshire. Through the day, the fortress is open to the general public till 5pm, however in case you keep right here, you get the fortress to your self after darkish.

“Bodelwyddan Fort has nearly the whole lot you can need – a spa, swimming pool, restaurant, you identify it. It has the total package deal.

“Bathtub Tower is in an excellent location, with panoramic views throughout the Menai Strait. It’s constructed into the gate home of Caernarfon Fort and you’ll rent it out as a gaggle. It’s a unbelievable place at sundown the place you possibly can see proper throughout the horizon.

“You’re actually in the course of a bustling Welsh city but on the identical time you’re sandwiched between an historic Welsh fortress the place Prince Charles turned the Prince of Wales.”

Now that his newest information has launched, Kieren is constant his travels to unearth extra hidden finds that may assist him promote Wales as a prime vacationer vacation spot.

“It’s a dream job. As somebody who likes to journey and is enthusiastic about their residence nation, what may very well be higher?” he stated.

“I’ve visited so many locations, it can take eternally to put in writing about all of them, however I’ll ultimately get there.

“I’m decided to proceed travelling round Wales till I’ve coated completely each vacation spot. I’ve my sights on discovering extra quirky locations folks can keep akin to shepherd huts, lighthouses and different uncommon lodging. Wales is a treasure trove of attention-grabbing and quirky locations that have to be skilled and loved.”

Welsh castles the place you possibly can keep:

Bodelwyddan Fort, Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire

Brynkir Tower, Garndolbenmaen, Gwynedd

Roch Fort, close to Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Craig y Nos Fort, Abercrave, Powys

Castell Deudraeth, Portmeirion, Gwynedd

Chateau Rhianfa, Menai Bridge, Anglesey

Tan-Yr-Ogo Lodge at Gwrych Fort, Abergele, Conwy

Cardigan Fort, Cardigan, Dyfed

Manorbier Fort, Tenby, Pembrokeshire

Tŷ’r Graig Fort, Barmouth, Gwynedd

The Welsh Gatehouse Fort, Chepstow, Monmouthshire

Ruthin Fort, Ruthin, Denbighshire

Mildew Tower, Mildew, Flintshire

Hen Wrych Corridor Tower, Abergele, Conwy

Clytha Tower, close to Abergavenny, Monmouthshire

Bathtub Tower, Caernarfon Gwynedd

Fort of Brecon Lodge, Brecon Powys