Williamswood Castle; near downtown!

Castle in Knoxville, Tennessee

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2.5 baths
Rated 4.82 out of 5 stars.388 reviews
Hosted by Julia
  1. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Great check-in experience

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Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Great host communication

Recent guests loved Julia's communication.
*SPECIAL HOLIDAY RATE FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER!*
Step back in time and become royalty by staying at Knoxville's most unique estate - your very own castle only ten minutes from downtown. Surrounded by 300 acres of Ijams Nature Center. Secret passage, towers, swords, armor, and magic abound!

The space
A stay at Williamswood Castle is an epic adventure into medieval Scotland - Modeled after a Scottish hunting lodge, our guests - the lords and ladies of the estate - will enjoy such amenities as a multi-level balcony overlooking the Tennessee River, a massive bedroom complete with the Sistine Chapel painted on the ceiling, a bookshelf that moves out of the way to reveal a staircase, forty-two leaded stained glass windows, and more than 4,500 square feet of magic.

Have a pint of ale in the Black Dog Pub, or take a walk through the more than three hundred acres of forests of Ijams Nature Center that surround the property.

Features include the following:

-500 feet of riverfront;
-A massive multi-level deck overlooking the river;
-Ponds, and forests;
-Surrounded by 300 acres of Ijams Nature Center;
-Your very own pub;
-Three bedrooms (one of which has an antique sleigh bed that cannot accommodate anyone over six feet tall!);
-A secret passage;
-Hand-carved wood details abound;
-Dozens of pieces of antique furniture;
-The most unique and amazing house in Knoxville.

Williamswood Castle is an unforgettable adventure for the whole family!

Guest access
The entire premises, with the exception of the chapel that is disconnected from the castle and the garage. The roof off the second floor of the master bedroom is not accessible to guests. Absolutely no use of fireplaces.

No children or impaired adults are allowed on the balcony outside the master bedroom, as it is more than 100 feet above the river.

Other things to note
Unless you have booked with us and are checking in, please be respectful of our neighbors privacy and do not attempt to visit Williamswood. It is a private residence and is gated. There is no turn around as it is a dead end.

Check-in is from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Check-out is no later than 11:00 am.

*No events or weddings allowed*
*No use of fireplaces allowed*
*No alcohol is provided*

We have a minimum of two night stays for holidays and weekends.

Per city permit regulations, no more than 8 guests allowed.

Smoking inside or use of fireplaces will result in a $1,000 cleaning fee.

Please wait for confirmation from us once you book. Thank you!

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed

What this place offers

Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
TV

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4.82 out of 5 stars from 388 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 86% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 10% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 3% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 1% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
This listing's location is verified and the exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Williamswood Castle is quite secluded in the forest, as it is a property surrounded by Ijams Nature Center. With 300 acres of beautiful forests, Ijams has trails, a ropes course, a mountain biking path, and programming for children.

Williamswood is located directly across from Island Home Airport, where visitors can land and store their private planes.

Meet your host

Host
388 reviews
4.82 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Speaks English
Lives in Knoxville, Tennessee
Greetings! Welcome to Knoxville - I will be the host of your stay at Williamswood Castle - I am a native Knoxvillian -- a lawyer, a beer-maker, and an air-cooled Volkswagen mechanic. I love meeting new people wherever I go, and have traveled all over the world in search of the most interesting people, the best adventures, and the tastiest food. Even though I have traveled and lived everywhere from Japan to South Africa, I still call Knoxville home, and want to show you the best time possible so that you see Knoxville as I do -- a quirky, fun, diverse, and sometimes ludicrously epic city.

Host details

Response rate: 90%
Responds within a few hours
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm