Stay like a king or queen in a thoroughly modern castle

Astley Castle near Nuneaton restored by the Landmark Trust. It's the only Landmark property with a modern addition. Photograph: Brian Wood/Landmark Trust

The castle opened as an unusual holiday stay this July Photograph: John Miller/Landmark Trust

Astley Castle before the restoration Photograph: Landmark Trust

Modern interior rises from the crumbling walls Photograph: John Miller/Landmark Trust

A bedroom fit for a king and queen Photograph: Landmark Trust

Sleek modern dining with a view of the original arched windows through the somewhat cosier additions Photograph: Landmark Trust

The great hall is still open to the elements, but thankfully has a roaring fire to keep it warm Photograph: Landmark Trust

Views of the ancient castle from the contemporary lounge space Photograph: Landmark Trust

Not your usual castle garderobe Photograph: Landmark Trust

Astley Castle, sleeps eight, costs from three nights’ weekend £784, four nights midweek £473, one week £1,005, landmarktrust.org.uk Photograph: John Miller/Landmark Trust