You can now stay at the real Downton Abbey on Airbnb

Highclere Castle is offering two guests a once-in-a-lifetime stay
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Laura Hampson @_LauraHampson17 September 2019

As the Downton Abbey film launches in cinemas across the country this week, Airbnb is giving two lucky fans the chance to stay at Highclere Castle – a.k.a the real Downton Abbey.

For one night only, Highclere Castle will welcome two guests and give them the chance to completely immerse themselves in the iconic location.

The guests will join the current residents of Highclere, the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, for an evening of cocktails in the Saloon followed by a traditional dinner – for which cocktail dress is de rigueur - in the State Dining Room.

Afterwards, coffee will be served in the Library before the guests can retire to one of the principal bedrooms which boasts stunning views across the 1,000 acres of rolling parkland.

Airbnb/Highclere Castle

After a sumptuous breakfast the following morning, the guests will be treated to a private tour of Highclere Castle’s grounds and the 300 opulently decorated rooms within the castle.

How to stay at Highclere Castle

Downton Abbey available for rent on Airbnb

The booking for the listing will open on October 1 at 12PM BST. The date for the stay will be November 26, 2019 and will cost £150. You can access the booking link here.

Lady Carnarvon said in a statement: “It’s an absolute privilege and pleasure to call Highclere Castle my home and I am delighted to be able to share it on Airbnb for a truly unique stay.

“Highclere Castle has been in the Carnarvon family since 1679 and has an incredibly rich history. I am passionate about the stories and heritage of Highclere Castle, and I am looking forward to welcoming our future guests.”

For the lucky guests that bag themselves a stay at the iconic castle, Airbnb notes there are some ‘house rules’ including all newspapers must be ironed, strictly one butler per person and gossip is restricted to downstairs quarters only…

To find out more, visit airbnb.com/downtonabbey and click through the gallery above for more images inside Highclere Castle.