I thought I had an idea of what to expect from a Raby Castle at Christmas experience. I'd enjoyed a visit last year to see its grand Entrance Hall decked out in festive finery and when there came news ...

It takes a little digging, but you can find sprawling estates and turreted buildings from all around the world—and if you’re on the hunt for a particularly opulent getaway, we found 10 great Airbnb ...