Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
3D scans finally unveil a priest hole hidden in the walls of the famous ‘gunpowder plot’ Tudor mansion
The secrets of a hidden room in Coughton Court, a Tudor mansion linked to the plot to assassinate King James I in 1605, have been revealed in a new study. The double room was a hiding place for priests during the anti-Catholic persecutions of the 16th and 17th centuries and was leased by Sir Everard Digby, … Continue reading
Ocean Lawn, Former Firestone Estate, Sells For $11,650,000 – Newport Buzz
Ocean Lawn, one of Newport’s most notable estates, was sold on January 27, 2017. This marks the third sale by Melanie Delman, President, Lila Delman Real Estate International, of a major Newport oceanfront mansion in the past 18 months, according to Rhode Island Statewide MLS.* The buyers, Alexis DeJoria and her father, John Paul DeJoria, … Continue reading
Local family plan to spend €50m on Westport House | Irish Examiner
Westport House in Co Mayo has been bought by a local family who have pledged to retain all staff and spend €50m on developing the estate over the next five years. Portwest’s Hughes family, who operate Hotel Westport, were confirmed yesterday as the buyers of the 10-bedroom mansion which was put on the market by … Continue reading
Anarchist squatters take over £15m London mansion owned by Russian billionaire | The Independent
Squatters have occupied a £15 million mansion owned by a Russian billionaire in one of the most expensive parts of London. The Autonomous Nation of Anarchist Libertarians (Anal) say they have been in the Grade II listed building in Eaton Square since Wednesday. They intend to use it as a homeless shelter and community centre, … Continue reading
Leap Castle: Ireland’s Most Haunted Castle With Ghosts & Elementals Appearing To Visitors : News : TravelersToday
leap Castle is popularly known as the most haunted castle in Ireland where ghost apparitions are very active. (Photo: Hauntings Of England/YouTube) The Leap Castle in Ireland is frighteningly haunted. Several TV shows have chosen the site to film, and conduct documentaries about the reportedly paranormal activities in the place. Leap Castle is located in the … Continue reading
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Here are five Irish castles on Airbnb right now | Newstalk
Airbnb released figures yesterday which showed that Dublin-based hosts made €52m in 2016 as 403,500 visitors came to the city and used the service. But its Irish offerings are not all two bedroom apartments in Temple Bar – there are castles all over the country listed in the site. Here are five that took our fancy Blackwater Castle … Continue reading
Dazzling time at picture square Ethiopian Destinations – Ethiosports
There are loads of great exploration options in Ethiopia. You could stay for quite long and still not get close to experiencing absolutely everything in this historical and cultural land. Most of the destinations gets greener and blossom all year round giving you the opportunity to schedule travel on the best time just … Continue reading
Borthwick Castle set to take centre stage as Scotland’s premier private hire venue
Borthwick Castle set to take centre stage as Scotland’s premier private hire venue Details Category: Venues & Events Published: Friday, 27 January 2017 16:00 The London-based, all-director agency is tasked with establishing Borthwick Castle as the premier private hire venue in Scotland and a leading UK venue for retreats, family gatherings, celebrations, weddings and corporate … Continue reading
English Heritage faces High Court battle over plans to dig underneath medieval tower to add visitor centre
But independent city councillor Johnny Hayes set up a crowdfunding campaign to bring a judicial review to protect the tower from the £2.5m proposal he described as a “bad joke”. Mr Hayes said the authority’s decision was “deeply flawed”, adding: “The idea of a shop, café and visitor centre sticking into the mound and into … Continue reading