Downton Abbey fans can stay in Highclere Castle as luxury room goes on Airbnb

Downton Abbey fans could now live their best Upstairs life as a bedroom at Highclere Castle is up for grabs.

For one night only Airbnb is letting out a luxurious room at the lavish Hampshire estate, with two people being allowed to stay over at the home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon in November.

Its not yet been confirmed how much lucky winning couple will be charged for the experience, but we believe itd be totally worth it regardless.

Pictures show the guest boudoir is decked out with red damask wallpaper and all the vintage furniture one should expect, including a grand fireplace and a dressing table.

Another shot displays the elegant dining room, where lodgers can eat among a number of spectacular paintings.

Just remember, work from the outside in when picking up that silver cutlery!

Downton Abbey fans have had a treat this week after the new film based on the hugely popular ITV series opened in cinemas.

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Highclere Castle is a regular setting for cinematic scenes and has previously been seen in films such as Eyes Wide Shut and the TV series Jeeves and Wooster.

The gorgeous estate was built by Sir Charles Barry in 1842, but people have been living on its grounds for around 1,300 years.

Rather than setting up a museum, organisers choose to preserve the venue as a family home that visitors can explore.

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Unsurprisingly, there has been an influx of interest with fans desperate to see where Downton Abbey was shot.

Although a series of events and guided tours have been organised since filming finished, the castle itself is closed to the public until next July.

A number of Christmas events will also take place there and private tours can also be arranged by appRead More – Source