You Can Sleep in Highclere Castle From 'Downton Abbey' for One Night Only

You Can Sleep in Highclere Castle From ‘Downton Abbey’ for One Night Only

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fans, rejoice! To celebrate the release of the new film on September 20th, the real Highclere Castle will be available to rent on Airbnb for one night only. On October 1st at 7AM E/P the reservation will open. And the best part? It will only cost $211 to spend the night in the famous castle on the evening of November 26th. The reservation is first come, first served.

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Famous Castle

The famous Downton Abbey castle is close to the town of Newbury, 80 kilometres from London, England. It sits on more than 1,000 acres of lush English parkland and boasts more than 300 rooms.

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Excellent Area

The castle is located in the small town of West Berkshire. The area “has a great mix of independent and high-street stores, delicious eateries and excellent walking trails,” notes the listing. “The historic towns of Oxford and Winchester are also not far and both offer fantastic days out.”

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Grand Bedroom

According to Airbnb, the two lucky guests will get to experience a “once-in-a-lifetime-stay” by sleeping in one of the grand bedrooms. It features an ensuite bathroom and fantastic views of the surrounding estate.

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Royal Treatment

The homeowners will treat the guests like royalty, as if they were members of the Crawley family. They will enjoy evening cocktails followed by a three-course dinner. At dinner, they will be waited on by the castle’s butler Luis.

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Private Access

“Learn what life might have been like for the Crawleys,” notes Airbnb. Enjoy a post-dinner coffee in the library and a private tour of the castle grounds.

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Rich History

The home has been in the Carnarvon family since 1679. The homeowner says she is “passionate about the stories and heritage of Highclere Castle and I am delighted to be able to share it with others who have a love of the building and history.”

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House Rules

House rules include: no pets (but there are nine friendly dogs on site), no smoking, all newspapers must be ironed, one butler per person, cocktail dress required for dinner and gossip is restricted to downstairs quarters only.

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Kings and Queens

According to Airbnb, “fans will get the opportunity to explore iconic rooms, such as the Drawing Room or relax in one of the Gallery bedrooms, following in the footsteps of kings and queens.”

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Delicious Breakfast

Before departing on November 27th, the two guests will get to enjoy a delicious breakfast in the castle.

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Take a Tour

For those who aren’t the lucky two guests who get to sleep inside the mansion, fret not! Highclere Castle is open to the public for tours on special occasions like Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day.