Private Castle Featured on Grand Designs

Castle in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2.5 bathrooms
Hosted by John
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 1% of homes

This home is one of the highest ranked based on ratings, reviews and reliability.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Stay in your own private castle, less than an hour from London.
Dinton Castle is an extraordinary 250-year-old landmark, transformed from a romantic ruin into a beautiful private home and featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs.

The entire castle and its one-acre garden are exclusively yours. Rated 4.99 by more than 130 guests and ranked in Airbnb's Top 1% of eligible homes, it's an unforgettable escape for an anniversary, birthday, romantic break or simply a very special night away.

The space
Dinton Castle was built in the 18th century as a romantic folly and, after spending many years as a ruin, was beautifully restored into the remarkable home you see today.

Inside, thick stone walls, bespoke joinery, characterful living spaces and carefully designed details combine the atmosphere of a historic castle with the comforts of a modern home.

This isn't a room in a castle or a castle-themed hotel. You are booking the entire castle for yourselves.

It's a wonderfully unusual place to escape, celebrate something special and experience what it is actually like to spend the night in your own private castle.

Guest access
The entire castle is exclusively yours during your stay.

You'll also have private use of the roof terrace, courtyard, outdoor seating areas and approximately one acre of garden.

There are no shared spaces and no other guests.

Other things to note
Dinton Castle sits beside the A418 between Oxford and Aylesbury, so there can be some road noise at the front of the property.

Inside, the thick stone walls make the castle feel calm and enclosed, and the rear garden offers a peaceful, private setting. I mention the road clearly because I prefer guests to know before booking, but most find the character, privacy and magic of staying in the castle far outweigh this practical point.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Valley view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 931 Mbps
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 130 reviews.

Guest favourite
This home is in the top 1% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 99% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 1% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Dinton Castle is a unique character property set in an idyllic countryside location in the heart of Buckinghamshire and surrounded by panoramic views. Dinton Castle is located on the A418, on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Dinton. Situated at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, the village has a public house, church and primary school.

Meet your host

Superhost
130 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
Fun fact: I own and fly a flying bike, aka Flyke
Lives in Thame, United Kingdom
I’m John, based in Buckinghamshire. I’m tidy, considerate and easy to communicate with, and I’ll always treat someone’s home with care and respect.

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Host details

Response rate: 90%
Responds within a few hours
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 16:00
Checkout before 11:00
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Heights without rails or protection
Carbon monoxide alarm