One castle near the Welsh coast is a place that all Game of Thrones fans should add to their list of must-see destinations.
The 12th century castle sits on a hill a couple of miles from Newgale in Pembrokeshire and could be mistaken for being a chunk taken from Winterfell.
How often can you say you have slept in a castle? This particular impressive structure is a five-star hotel with six bedrooms having undergone an extensive makeover in 2012.
The 5ft thick walls are made from the natural rock of the hill it sits on, above Newgale beach.
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It was originally built by the Norman knight Adam de Rupe between 1195 and 1210, but underwent serious damage in a siege during the English Civil War
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(Image: Roch Castle Hotel)
The highest room in the house, named after Adam De Rupe, memorialises a strange myth. De Rupe chose the secluded site of the castle out of fear of a prophecy saying he would be killed by the bite of a viper. The myth continues that the prophecy was fulfilled as a viper snuck in, concealed in firewood, bit and killed De Rupe.
It was only in 1900 that it was renovated by Viscount St Davids, which was continued by later owners. Pembrokeshire-born Keith Griffiths gave it a complete renovation in 2012 while retaining most of its original structure on the outside.
These days you can have afternoon tea in the Twr y Felin Hotel, a drink in the Roch Castle Honesty Bar, or have lunch in the Blas Restaurant, Oriel Lounge or Cornel Bar.
The tower stands high and can be seen for miles around. Staying here is sure to make you feel like the Lord or Lady of Winterfell.
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