There is nothing more romantic than staying in a castle. Ruthin Castle Hotel started out as a wooden fort in 1277 and over the years was changed and added to becoming the large fort-like castle of today. According to legend, King Arthur disguised himself for a romantic liaison with his mistress at Ruthin. He was discovered and exposed by an old adversary. Arthur had him executed on a stone block that is now on display in the town square. The romantic legends associated with the castle are many including one about the Grey Lady, the ghost of whom can sometimes be seen roaming the battlements. It seems she axed to death the girl her husband was having an affair with and the humiliated wife was executed.
Each accommodation is uniquely designed for comfort without losing the character of the castle. In the evening have a cocktail in the wood-paneled Library Bar. Enjoy a gourmet dinner in Bertie’s Restaurant named for King Edward VII who was a frequent guest of the castle. After dinner the gardens are a quiet place to wander while wondering who else strolled the paths and what liaisons took place with only the proud peacocks watching. On occasion the hotel hosts a Medieval Banquet with fully costumed ladies of the court leading guests to the candlelit banquet table laden with food. Be ready for an evening of entertainment, fun, and feasting. For more information click on www.ruthincastle.co.uk.