There’s something truly delightful about capping off a family day out with a hotel stay. It not only enhances the overall experience but also saves us from the fatigue of a long drive home.
Our family had a wonderful time exploring Warwick Castle, a favourite destination of ours, and we were fortunate enough to extend our visit by staying in its newest hotel. It seamlessly blends into the environment, mirroring the appearance of a medieval long hall.
The Warwick Castle Hotel offers rooms that can accommodate two adults and up to three children. Each room pays homage to the War of the Roses through rose motifs, chambers adorned with richly coloured fabrics, custom tapestries and shields.
Upon our arrival, we were welcomed by an imposing statue of a knight on horseback, which comes to life at certain intervals. This spectacle was a hit with our two children and added a touch of magic to our check-in process.
The check-in went smoothly, and before we knew it, we were being escorted to our medieval-themed room via the lift. The room was spacious and cosy, comfortably housing our family of four.
The room featured bunk beds for our boys, a pullout floor bed for a potential third child, and even a travel cot. A half-wall partially separated the bunk beds from our double bed, providing us with a private space to converse once the children were asleep.
The rooms are equipped with all the usual amenities: a flat screen TV, hairdryer, and a selection of teas, coffees, biscuits and milk. However, there’s no fridge something we needed for our little ones’ bedtime milk.
Thankfully, the hotel restaurant staff were more than willing to provide this at no extra cost in the evening.
Accessed via an outdoor bridge connected to the hotel, the restaurant offers a sit-down buffet carvery. Options include a variety of meats, potatoes, vegetables, salads, children’s meals (nuggets, chips and beans), and desserts.
The food was hearty and satisfying – just what you need after a long day. The buffet format also meant we could eat and leave swiftly, a crucial factor when dining with tired and grumpy children.
A buffet breakfast was served in the same location the next morning, before we set off for another day at the magnificent Warwick Castle. Highlights included the War of the Roses Live, a thrilling live-action jousting event, The Falconer’s Quest birds of prey show, and Zog Playland, a fantastic play area for the little ones.
We found it challenging to squeeze everything into one day, so staying at the hotel allowed us to extend the wonderful experience.
Booking details
Family rooms at Warwick Castle Hotel start from £159 per night on a bed and breakfast basis; prices start from £199 with a one-day castle ticket included. Visit warwick-castle.com for more information. For additional details, visit www.warwickshire.gov.UK