Thanks to new services like the HomeAway Castle Collection (yes, it’s real), you can now enjoy the royal experience without the endless hassles of actual castle ownership. From a perfectly rustic 16th century castle in Scotland to a glittering Disney-like palace in France, we’ve rounded up something for every type of fantasy lover. And while most of these castles don’t have dungeons and moats, they’re fully equipped with all the defenses any modern day princess might need (re: wifi, hairdryer.) Scroll down to discover the details on our 8 favorite real castles you can actually stay in and admit it: there’s really never been a better time to be a commoner.
