Highclere Castle of Downton Abbey fame opens bedroom for rent through AirBnB

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
The real-life 'Downton Abbey' is being listed on Airbnb
"Downton Abbey" hits the big screen on Friday, and if that's not enough, how about staying there?

HIGHCLERE, UNITED KINGDOM -- For one night, you could live in the castle from Downton Abbey.

Highclere Castle is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for two people to stay in the 100,000 square foot castle.

The estate gained international fame when it appeared in the series Downton Abbey. Now that the series is headed to the big screen, the castle wanted to give someone a chance for the ultimate experience.

The people chosen will stay at the castle November 26. They will be treated to a full tour of the grounds, dinner, drinks and much more.

Of course, you should know that the guest bedroom does not have WiFi, so be prepared to put your phone down for a few minutes.

The reservation opens Oct. 1 at 12 p.m. BST. It will cost around $200.

Click here to view the reservation.

According to the listing's description, "This listing will be very popular, so to book you must have a verified Airbnb profile, positive reviews, and be passionate about Downton Abbey."

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