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Get your pinkies out, Highclere Castle is on Airbnb
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And it could all be yours. And by all, I mean a single bedroom, for a single night with a private bathroom. That is a first people, usually, the estate is not open to us lowly commoners.
Here’s how the listing describes the estate:
Highclere Castle covers 100,000 square feet and has a total of 300 rooms that are opulently decorated and furnished, with each detail providing a unique insight into its history. During your stay, you will enjoy an exclusive evening drinking cocktails in the Saloon followed by a traditional dinner with the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon in the State Dining Room, being waited on by Highclere Castle’s own butler. After dinner, coffee will be served in the Library before you retire to one of the Gallery bedrooms with an en-suite bathroom and views over 1,000 acres of rolling parkland.
Before departing the next day, you will enjoy a delicious breakfast prior to a private tour of Highclere Castle’s extensive grounds. What’s more, you will receive a special gift from Lord and Lady Carnarvon so you can enjoy a little bit of Highclere Castle at home.
When can you stay?
It can be yours for the night of November 26th, 2019.
When can I book?
Here’s the thing…you can try and book. The listing goes live on October 1st, 12pm BST
You can find the booking link here:
Will you be trying your luck at booking?
*Photo courtesy of Airbnb booking page
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Annual Fee
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Main Cast:
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Supporting Cast:
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