St Brides Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Apart from the jaw-dropping nature of the building, what strikes most people about St Brides Castle is its remoteness. Close to the edge of the Irish Sea, drive any further and you'd be in the drink! It is a truly magnificent setting. The view out over the cliffs and across the water is just glorious – and, when the weather does 'get up' (and it can), is nothing less than spectacular. Best observed through the window, from your well-equipped, cosy apartment within the Castle itself.

But there's much to do at St Brides – whatever the weather. Tennis players, bowlers, golfers and croquet fanciers will all find much to their liking; while 'indoors' boasts the full panoply of games and leisure facilities.

And, if you don't fancy cooking, why not treat yourself to dinner and drinks at the on-site bistro and bar?