Highclere Castle, the iconic home of the hit series, and now movie, Downton Abbey is available for bookings for Airbnb. In celebration of the motion picture event Downton Abbey, booking for the listing opened on October 1, 2019 at 12PM BST.
Guests will be treated like royalty during their stay, with the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon inviting their guests to join them for an exclusive evening of cocktails in the Saloon followed by a traditional dinner in the State Dining Room, being waited on by Highclere Castle’s own butler.
After dinner, coffee will be served in the Library before the guests retire to one of the principal bedrooms with an en-suite bathroom and views over 1,000 acres of rolling parkland.
Before departing the next day, guests will enjoy a delicious breakfast prior to a private tour of Highclere Castle’s extensive grounds. The Castle itself covers 100,000 square feet and has a total of 300 rooms.
Throughout the property, the rooms are opulently decorated and furnished, with each detail providing a unique insight into Highclere Castle’s history. 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.
Highclere Castle is only available for a one-night stay for up to two guests on November 26, 2019 costing £150 inclusive. To celebrate this special offering, Airbnb will be making a donation to The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
To view Highclere Castle – home of Downton Abbey – on Airbnb, visit airbnb.com/downtonabbey
