Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Medieval castle with 15 bedrooms, two chapels and a pool on the market for the first time in 650 YEARS – Irish Mirror Online
With a stunning situation in rolling hills, this incredible castle is a dream home – for anyone who can afford the £26 million price tag. But it’s not just a fully-furnished, lavishly decorated home a buyer would be getting. Castel Valer is also a piece of history, as this is the first time the fresco-filled … Continue reading
The castle where the REAL Braveheart once lay: Scottish estate which housed the disembodied heart of Robert the Bruce is on the market for £1.65million | Daily Mail Online
Published: 15:10 EST, 5 August 2016 | Updated: 15:22 EST, 5 August 2016 A six-bedroom castle which once housed the disembodied heart of Robert the Bruce has gone on the market for an eye-watering £1.65million. The Craig house and estate – one of Scotland’s oldest properties – dates back to the late 13th century and … Continue reading
Warwick Castle neighbours fear siege from ‘lager louts’ as historic venue applies to serve alcohol until 2am
Residents living nearby have reacted with anger, saying the castle, built by William the Conqueror in 1068, will be taken over by “lager louts and shrieking hen-dos”. One unnamed resident wrote in a letter to the council’s licensing committee: “The application is for every day, therefore there will only be six hours in any 24 hours … Continue reading
The most expensive home on the planet? French villa is valued at £250m | This is Money
Published: 15:56 EST, 31 July 2016 | Updated: 08:45 EST, 4 August 2016 An opulent French villa on the Côte d’Azur has been valued at £250million – putting it on course to be the most expensive home ever sold. Villa Les Cedres is in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, a refuge between Nice and Monaco for … Continue reading
This Lavish Florida Estate Features an Ice-Skating Rink and a Go-Kart Track | Real Estate
Le Palais Royal is an oasis of French-inspired opulence that slips ever so effortlessly into the relaxed culture of Hillsboro Beach, Fla., and for $159 million, the grand château could be yours. Construction for this absolute masterpiece spanned over 10 years and was engineered by in-house architect Denio Madera, along with real estate designer and … Continue reading
Royal Holloway guide
Founded as a women-only college in 1879 by Thomas Holloway, the college officially became part of the University of London in 1900 and started to admit male students in 1946. In 1985, it merged with Bedford College. The institution is based in Egham, Surrey, and has a total of 19 academic departments. Courses and Teaching … Continue reading
Camp Bestival 2016 | New music reviews, news & interviews | The Arts Desk
Camp Bestival, curated by DJ Rob da Bank, has taken place at Lulworth Castle in Dorset since 2008. It’s now an institution of sorts, rammed to the gills with ageing ravers pulling around colourfully decorated trollies and paying over the odds for “reimagined Eritrean street food” and the like. It is, as I’ve written many … Continue reading
This haunted Italian castle could be yours for €600k – The Local
The 15th century castle near Turin is on the market for €600,000. Photo: Immobiliare.it A medieval castle, “complete with ghost and hidden treasure”, is up for sale in Italy and will set you back half the price of a four-bedroom home London. The 15th century castle is located in the town of Arignano, near Turin, … Continue reading
Newcastle landmarks to celebrate British folklore with ‘Sword & Sorcery’ season – Chronicle Live
Three of Newcastle ’s medieval landmarks are hosting a month-long Swords & Sorcery season in September. Newcastle Castle Keep, Black Gate and St Nicholas Cathedral will hold a series of events including film screenings, talks, exhibitions, and live music to explore the more fantastical elements of British folklore, while also taking advantage of the buildings’ … Continue reading
World’s most beautiful historic castles – AOL Travel UK
When it comes to finding the most luxurious buildings, castles definitely come close to the top of the list. Found all over the world, they come in all shapes, sizes, colours and locations.See also: Worst ever botch job? Ancient castle restorer comes under fire See also: You can now rent this castle in Italy – … Continue reading