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UK castle that costs less than a hotel stay in London with indoor swimming pool, tropical gardens and private beach
IF you need somewhere cheap to stay with all of your mates, it might be more affordable to stay in your own castle.
Wyatt Castle in Dorset dates back to 1797, and is now open to the public to stay the night.
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According to luxury rental company it will set you back £8,940 a night.
But if you manage to find 19 mates to join you, this means it will cost just £149 each a night - less than the average £158 a night in London.
The castle -turned-home rental has nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms so you won't be fighting for space.
Towels, robes and toiletries are all included so these can be left at home.
Most of the rooms have amazing sea views or garden views as well.
Guests will be greeted by a huge reception hall, as well as a library, study and drawing room.
When the weather improves, there is even a huge sun terrace with sun loungers and a BBQ.
As well as its beautiful landscaped outdoor area, there is even an Italian and Japanese tropical gardens.
Its from here that there is a hidden path all the way down to a private beach, which goes past a 13th century church.
While there is a huge dining space for 60 people, there are some nearby pubs if you fancy eating out including nearest The Cove House Inn.
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Want to splash out? You can hire your own private chef at additional cost, or have an on-site massage.
For example, private three-course dinner parties cost £75 each, or there is a food "drop off" service for dinner and breakfast with a range of options.
The large indoor swimming pool is private for guests but not in the summer.
While the hotel doesn't allow stag or hen dos, it does cater to kids with cots and high chairs.
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The nearest train station is Weymouth which is a 25 minute drive.
One person said staying at the castle "makes you feel like royalty".
There is space for 20 cars, but to arrive in style it has its own helipad.
If you want to explore the rest of the coastline, Durdle Door has been compared to both Portugal and California.
Here's another fairytale castle that is open to overnight stays, and thought to be the only Tudor castle that is a hotel in the UK.
The Sun's Head of Travel Caroline McGuire stayed at Leeds Castle's new lakeside lodges.
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