Have you ever desire to spend a nighttime in a castle ? And not just any castle — theDownton Abbeycastle , Highclere Castle ? On November 26 , one prosperous duad will get the opportunity to relive the TV show and movie , when castle owner Lady and Lord Carnarvon will cordially invite one person and their guest of choice to spend the night in the castle , which is located in Hampshire , England — about 45 miles west of London . On October 1 ( Airbnbreservations go live at midday BST ) anyone with a verified profile , electropositive reviews , and rage forDownton Abbeycan vie for the chance . Even though the castle has 300 rooms , they are only making one bedchamber usable , for $ 159 .
Upon reaching , the royals will host cocktails with the guests in the pothouse . Visitors will hear stories from more than 300 days of Highclere Castle chronicle ( structure on the castling start out in 1679 , and has been in the Carnarvon family ever since ) .
“ I am passionate about the stories and heritage of Highclere Castle and I am delighted to be able-bodied to apportion it with others who have a beloved of the building and its history , ” Lady Carnarvon say in the Airbnb listing .
The Earl and Countess will host a dinner for the guests in the state dining room , and afterwards have java in the library . Before bed , the client ’ pantryman will escort them to their gallery bedroom . The next morning , guest will receive a complimentary breakfast , a private tour of the 100,000 - substantial foot castling and 1000 - Akka grounds , and a special natural endowment from the Carnarvons . ( Airbnb will also make a donation to The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies . )
It should be noted the rook does n’t have Wi - Fi or fundamental aviation , but it does have hearth and fundamental heat . There are a few rules guests must watch over , though : all newspapers must be ironed ; one butler per individual ; cocktail dress is necessitate at dinner ; small talk is curb to downstairs ; the list is midweek because , as the Dowanger once said , “ What is a weekend ? ”
If you do n’t come through the opportunity to stay at Highclere , all is not lost : you cantourthe castle year - round .
