The Catherine of Aragon Suite

Ornate mirror with flower-shaped lights reflecting a cozy bed with decorative pillows and floral wallpaper

Historic lounge with ornate wooden paneling, antique chair, red upholstered sofa, and decorated cabinet.

Elegant kitchen area with marble countertop, gold fixtures, and a blue velvet chair.

First-floor suite • A Spanish palace in miniature • Room for two

The Catherine of Aragon Suite

If the legend is true, Catherine of Aragon might be the Lodge's most famous former resident. Her suite, we think you'll agree, does justice to her legacy. Perched on the first floor overlooking Ludlow's market square, it's a splash of Andalusian sunshine set in the heart of the 'loveliest town in England'. Spend the day exploring. Return to your very own Spanish palace. Perfect.

Two living spaces • Super king sized bed • Elegant shower • Hand-picked antique furniture • Kitchenette with oven, refrigerator and dishwasher • Breakfast bar • Spacious lounge • Wifi • TV and radio

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Decorative wall light with four candle-style bulbs and floral metal design mounted on an orange wall with painted floral patterns.

The inspiration

Catherine of Aragon's life in Ludlow was marked by young love and an untimely death. In 1501, at the age of 15, she married the 16-year-old Prince Arthur. Before long, the budding couple had moved to Ludlow Castle to hold court as Prince and Princess of Wales.

But as spring bloomed, tragedy struck. Catherine and Arthur fell ill from 'a malign vapour that proceeded from the air'. Catherine, it's said, was sent to Castle Lodge to be quarantined as Prince Arthur fought his illness in vain. Catherine, of course, would go on to marry Arthur's brother, the future King Henry VIII.

Ornate brass shower fixture against colorful patterned tiles

The design

Catherine's suite is pure Catherine. The wallpaper is rust red, like the grand marble manors of her native Andalusia. There are Spanish tiles in the bathroom. And wherever you look, there are birds and botanicals – reminders of the lush gardens surrounding the Alhambra palace.

These Castilian themes are intentional. Designer Libby Lord sought to restore what Catherine left behind when she emigrated to England. Her sense of royalty. The playfulness of childhood. A little Andalusian sunshine. In Libby's hands, Catherine's losses are your gains.

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