6 scary castles in Western Europe to stay at Halloween

Do you like to celebrate Halloween? Cut a pumpkin? Decorate the house with fake spiders? Do you dress like a zombie and terrorize your neighbors?

Why not start your game this year and book a night in a real castle, with cracking doors, secret passages and inexplicable sounds? The castles have long been surrounded by mysteries and superstitions and recall prisoners imprisoned in dungeons and eccentric dukes who have devised vicious plans.

The best of castles? They are generally built in strategic positions on heights for defense purposes and thus offer a fantastic panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.

Gather your friends and / or family and book a night in one of these six quaint West European castles, which can be booked through the Holidu travel agency.

1Château Saint-Philippe, Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny, France
It dates from the medieval period and resides in the mysterious French Saint Philippe castle dating from 1032. Originally built by the Benedictine monks as a priory, it was later transformed into a castle by the baron Charles Albert Favier Walnut in 1828 At that time, the castle was fully restored, but still has its historical appearance.

You can book the entire castle, which contains 10 rooms (all king size), 11 bathrooms and can comfortably accommodate 20 people.

The castle has a number of impressive modern amenities, including a private pool, a large pool table for the kitchen and a dining room that seats up to 18 people.

For your scary nighttime entertainment, enjoy a drink on the terrace overlooking the Italian Alps and play hide and seek in the landscaped gardens.
2Château Martinus, Saint-Caprais-de-Lerm, Franc
Château Martinus, located in the Aquitaine region, is an impressive 1000 m² castle which has been renovated with a heated pool and even a heliport. There is also a sauna and a jacuzzi on the top floor between the ramparts of the tower.

Inside, the castle retains its Gothic atmosphere with a medieval dining room with a long wooden trestle table, dominated by a crackling fireplace that heats the room.

The spectral features are stone walls and exposed beams that can be found throughout the castle. It is a fantastic place for a party and can accommodate up to 18 people, with eight bedrooms on different floors.
3Château Schloss Saarfels, Serrig, German
Rent a two-bedroom apartment in the beautiful castle Schloss Saarfels, overlooking the vineyards of Riesling and Saarland. The castle has been completely renovated and can comfortably accommodate four people with a double room and a double room with two single beds. It has its own park for spooky evening walks, a terrace, barbecue and garden furniture. Inside are a kitchen, a bathroom and a washing machine as well as the two bedrooms.

Castle Schloss Saarfels is situated at the top of a quiet German village bordering Luxembourg, France and Belgium. So there are many possibilities to explore.

To get the horror fix, drive 30 minutes to the German city of Trier and book tickets for The Devil's Exorcist, a live horror experience with exorcism, demon attacks and public participation (attention).
4Mazures, Liège, Belgium
For an intimate Halloween experience, book a night in the tower of a castle overlooking the Vesder River in Liege, Belgium.

The 100 m² holiday home is located in the left wing of the tower, on the edge of a fantastic medieval bridge and resembles the Twins of Game of Thrones castles. Inside, there is a modern living room and kitchen and a spiral staircase leading to two bedrooms.
Book your stay on October 24th and the next day, you will travel to Jehay Castle in 45 minutes by car, where you can experience scary sensations during the night of the witches' festival. Enjoy an evening of street entertainment, concerts and terrifying entertainment that will truly immerse you in the spirit of Halloween.
5Number 6 Narrow Water Tower, County Down, Northern Ireland
Spend a night in the spectacular Narrow Water Castle, which dates back to 1680. Nestled in the lush green countryside of Northern Ireland, in County Down, the castle's original building is a historic monument to meet the concerns of State.

It is possible to rent a newly renovated luxury apartment in the castle building that can accommodate.