Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Castle hunting in Austria: ten of the best – travel tips and articles – Lonely Planet
Jul 22, 2011 3:21:36 AM Castle hunting in Austria: ten of the best Though other countries hog all the fairytale glory, Austria does not lack for castles. In fact, for the intrepid traveller, there are many castles to explore filled with trick fountains, curious art collections, dizzying architecture and centuries of history. Burg Hohenwerfen Set … Continue reading
Live it up! The greatest mansions and grand houses. – travel tips and articles – Lonely Planet
Jul 29, 2011 6:01:24 AM Live it up! The greatest mansions and grand houses. Explore these magnificent palaces and mansions and see how the other half lived… 1. Marble Palace Mansion, Kolkata, India The extraordinarily grand 1853 Marble Palace Mansion is indulgently overstuffed with statues and lavishly floored with marble inlay. The house is a … Continue reading
Most fairytale-like European castles – travel tips and articles – Lonely Planet
Aug 1, 2011 12:45:13 AM Most fairytale-like European castles All you Cinderellas and Prince Charmings: you will go to the ball, at one of Europe’s grandly fortified fantasies. 1. Prague Castle, Czech Republic Calling Pražský hrad a castle is a masterful understatement – it’s really a compact walled city, with cathedral, palaces, streets and houses. … Continue reading
Tunnels beneath former YWCA building attract curiosity – News – Republican Herald
Stephen J. Pytak/Staff Photo Wayne R. Stump, CEO of Schuylkill YMCA, left, and David Starry, a YMCA volunteer from Tamaqua, explore a tunnel beneath the former YWCA building at 325 S. Centre St., Pottsville. The mansion, known as the Sheafer Building, was built in 1893. Nick Meyer/Staff Photo Wayne R. Stump, CEO of Schuylkill YMCA, … Continue reading
Historic mansion, outbuildings, property going on the block
Courtesy of Cordier Antiques The Charming Forge mansion and property in Marion Township. The house, eight outbuildings and 50 acres are scheduled for auction Oct. 4, with an open house Sept. 11. A lovingly restored piece of Berks County history is going on the auction block.The Charming Forge mansion and its eight additional stone buildings … Continue reading
Brad-Angelina rent 16th century mansion in Scotland –
Los Angeles, Aug 20 (PTI) Star couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie along with their six kids have reportedly rented a 16th century mansion in Scotland. The couple, who travelled to Glasgow in a private chartered train, are staying in the country estate as Pitt shoots for his upcoming movie ”World War Z”, reported People … Continue reading
Developers thrilled with interest in Bourne mansion – Planning Applications – Bourne Local
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Dromoland Castle » Inside Ireland
Seamlessly blending Old-World elegance with contemporary luxuries, Dromoland’s tradition of delivering impeccable, unobtrusive service is never compromised. Guests can relax under the careful attention of our staff and enjoy an exquisite selection of gourmet fine dining and delicious wines; unwind slowly in the Castle’s 5 Star luxury Health Spa or indoor heated pool; or enjoy … Continue reading
GreenStyleMom: Bishop’s Castle
Miss D took us on a day trip a couple weeks ago to a spot where she used to take her grandchildren. Bishop’s Castle is this crazy, random place in the middle of a national forest where you can explore a castle that a single man has been building for 30+ years. You can’t quite … Continue reading
Russian Billionaire Buys London Mansion | Haute Living Magazine
London’s Priciest Mansion Bought By Russian Billionaire Posted By Jessica Militare on August 18th, 2011 Resembling something straight out of Nicole Kidman’s haunted mansion thriller, The Others, the £140 million extravagant Park Place estate, near Henley-on-Thames at Oxfordshire, has been purchased by a Russian oligarch. Its connection to the early 2000’s ghost-ridden horror flick lies … Continue reading