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Author Archives: Castles of the Realm

The Nenagh Guardian – Nenagh Castle opening times

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Busy times at popular National Trust property as biomass switch will save Knightshayes thousands | Devon Live

Comments (0) An environmentally friendly biomass heating system is set to replace the an oil system at Knightshayes Court. The Tiverton National Trust property is undergoing the revamp throughout March and spring and visitors can expect to see a lot of activity as the as a new, sustainable heating system for the house and stables building … Continue reading »

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Best British castle hotels: From Game of Thrones strongholds to £20-a-night bargains | The Independent

Has Beauty in the Beast put staying in a castle on your bucket list? You don’t have to go far or put up with a ruin – the UK is full of castles that have been lovingly renovated into fancy hotels. Our homegrown ones may not come with pools and sun terraces as their continental … Continue reading »

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Taking a look at Drottningholm Palace – Royal Central

Drottningholm Palace. Photo: Gomer Swahn/Royal Court, Sweden The private residence of the Swedish Royal Family, Drottningholm Palace, was built in the 1600s and is listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. The Swedish Monarchy says that it is the “most well-preserved royal castle built in the 1600s in Sweden and at the same time is representative of … Continue reading »

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Lincoln Castle to offer new autism friendly sessions

Lincoln Castle will be offering Early Morning Explorer sessions to families who have young children with autism. From April 8, the castle will be opening its doors an hour earlier so that families and children can experience the castle and its attractions in a suitable, stress-free environment. From 9am, children with autism can explore the … Continue reading »

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The 13 Most Magnificent Castles in the U.S. | The Huffington Post

For Architectural Digest, by Jenny Bristol. With their thick walls and iron-clad windows, most of the world’s castles were originally built to keep enemies at bay. Medieval warfare was a thing of the past, though, when castles started to appear in America. These extravagant structures were built not as fortresses but as temples to wealth … Continue reading »

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On the Market: A Snowy Scottish Castle Replica in Hopedale

On the Market: A Snowy Scottish Castle Replica It’s called “the Ledges.” Photo courtesy of Century 21 Commonwealth 55 Adin Street, Hopedale Price: $2,495,000 Size: 11,595 square feet Bedrooms: 9 Baths: 12 This stone-and-brick manse tucked away in the hinterlands of Central Mass. was built as a replica of a Scottish castle in 1921. Called “the Ledges,” it … Continue reading »

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Fairytale French castles fit for a beauty (…or a beast)

Many purchasers like the idea of owning a piece of history, but the appeal of the château is broader, says Tim Swannie of French agent Home Hunts. “Status is important for some buyers – the French château fits nicely alongside the Alpine chalet, Tuscan farmhouse and city penthouse – but that is far from being … Continue reading »

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Fairytale French castles fit for a beauty (…or a beast)

Many purchasers like the idea of owning a piece of history, but the appeal of the château is broader, says Tim Swannie of French agent Home Hunts. “Status is important for some buyers – the French château fits nicely alongside the Alpine chalet, Tuscan farmhouse and city penthouse – but that is far from being … Continue reading »

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Live Like Royalty! The Thornbury Castle – stupidDOPE.com

Tweet Pin It Have you ever wanted to own and live in your own castle? Well, now is your change as we get a look at The Thornbury Castle. This unique and beautiful castle is up for sale, and it can be all yours. The Thornbury Castle was once host to King Henry VIII and … Continue reading »

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