Live like British nobility at Downton Abbey for only R2,750

The Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, the real owners of the estate, will invite their guests for exclusive cocktails in the saloon followed by a traditional dinner in the state dining room, being waited on by Highclere Castle’s own butler, whose name is unfortunately not Carson.

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. But don’t expect to be undressed by your personal valet or lady’s maid.

Before leaving the next day, the guests will be taken on a private tour of the castle’s extensive grounds which includes over 100,000 square feet and a total of 300 rooms. Although they won’t be accompanied by Isis, the estate is home to 9 friendly dogs.

During their stay, guests can explore iconic rooms from Downton Abbey, such as the drawing room and the library.

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