"Downton Abbey" uses Highclere Castle for exterior shots of the fictional Crawley family estate. The TV series portrays an enchanting aristocratic lifestyle.
Highclere Castle —
"Downton Abbey" uses Highclere Castle for exterior shots of the fictional Crawley family estate. The TV series portrays an enchanting aristocratic lifestyle.
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Now, fans of "Downton Abbey" can spend a weekend at Highclere Estate, where the show is filmed. Situated north of the castle, London Lodge will open to guests on Valentine's Day 2015.
'Downton Abbey' weekend break —
Now, fans of "Downton Abbey" can spend a weekend at Highclere Estate, where the show is filmed. Situated north of the castle, London Lodge will open to guests on Valentine's Day 2015.
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Originally built around 1840, the lodges were left derelict for decades. It took two years for the owners, the Earl of Carnarvon and his wife, to restore London Lodge.
Restoring the gatehouses —
Originally built around 1840, the lodges were left derelict for decades. It took two years for the owners, the Earl of Carnarvon and his wife, to restore London Lodge.
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The cozy cottage-style lodges each have a wood-burning stove, full kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom with tub and dressing room.
Cottage fit for aristocrats —
The cozy cottage-style lodges each have a wood-burning stove, full kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom with tub and dressing room.
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The two self-catering lodges are available on specific weekends, when the castle is open to visitors. Prices start at $545 per night.
Weekend at Highclere —
The two self-catering lodges are available on specific weekends, when the castle is open to visitors. Prices start at $545 per night.
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The lodge accommodates two and sits a mile away from the picturesque Highclere Castle.
Cozy and quaint —
The lodge accommodates two and sits a mile away from the picturesque Highclere Castle.
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Paths from London Lodge wind through the estate to Dunsmere Lake, The Temple of Diana and lookout spots toward the castle. The estate's gatehouse was built in 1793.
Gatehouse lodgings —
Paths from London Lodge wind through the estate to Dunsmere Lake, The Temple of Diana and lookout spots toward the castle. The estate's gatehouse was built in 1793.
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ITV's award-winning series is filming its sixth season at Highclere. With more than 11 million viewers, the show airs in more than 120 countries.
Aristocratic lifestyle —
ITV's award-winning series is filming its sixth season at Highclere. With more than 11 million viewers, the show airs in more than 120 countries.
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