You do not need to spend lavishly to explore the European continent. To save money, there are
affordable budget accommodations you can try. Budget accommodation does not necessarily mean poor quality of service. On the contrary, some budget accommodations offer quality services and amenities that are characteristics of European sophistication.
Perhaps the only difference of budget accommodations is their locations. Some budget accommodations are located in the suburbs or country sides. The most interesting budget accommodations are those with historic backgrounds such as
magnificent medieval castles converted into hotels.
Borthwick Castle is one of the historic castles converted into a hotel. This castle is located twelve miles from Edinburgh. This castle majestically stands on the summit of a hill. The position of the castle gives it the vantage view of the scenic panorama of the surrounding. This castle was built in 1430. It served as a refuge of Queen Mary of Scotland. The great Oliver Cromwell besieged this castle in 1650. The original ambience of the castle’s historic and romantic past is carefully preserved in its interior design. Some still believe that this castle is still haunted by the ghost of Queen Mary. Nonetheless, this belief only enhances the interest of tourists.
