I know; it is a bit tacky and it's not hundreds of years old but it is the only castle we've got so let's celebrate it. And whats more it's story is imbued with romance and drama. Much more exciting than many of the old drafty castles of Europe. It was built by a hugely wealthy entrepreneur Sir Henry Pellat for the wife he adored. Unfortunately he was unable to keep up with the taxes and was forced to sell; shortly after his wife died. Sucked financially dry by the costs of building the castle plus the loss of his electricity monopoly Sir Henry ended his days living in a room of his chauffeur's house.