PEOPLE can now spend their holidays staying in a four-storey Georgian house within the grounds of Dover Castle.

English Heritage is offering self-catering accommodation for up to six people in the former residence of the Battery Sergeant Major.

Prices start from £615 for a week, and £290 for a long weekend.

"It’s great that we can offer people the chance to stay within the walls of one of England’s most historic castles," said Tracey Wahdan, English Heritage Visitors Operations Director for the South East.

"We are sure they’ll enjoy the luxurious accommodation and heritage that surrounds it.

"Developing this kind of opportunity is integral to the success of the Dover Pride Regeneration Strategy. This plan seeks to raise the profile of the town with visitors and generate new business opportunities."

The accommodation is aimed at the luxury end of the market and is said to offer "contemporary 21st century interiors within a dramatic heritage environment."

All guests will be welcomed with a hamper of grocery essentials featuring local produce and a basket of English Heritage toiletries, together with discount vouchers for English Heritage shops and property entrance.

The cottages will be available for hire for long weekends (three nights, Friday - Monday), week-long (7 nights), or mid-week breaks (four nights, Monday – Friday), starting from Monday.

Reservations can be made by calling 0870 333 1187. Full details of all English Heritage holiday cottages and prices can be found at www.english-heritage.org.uk/holidaycottages.