Castles

Craving isolation? You could buy this tiny fairytale castle perched on the edge of a spectacular lake for just $89,000 Nestled on the rocky shore of Washington’s Lake Chelan, this tiny fort keeps watch over the spectacular vistaFuture inhabitants of the 288-sq-ft castle will have to be prepared to make the most out of the … Continue reading »

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Published: 05:55 EST, 22 April 2016 | Updated: 07:16 EST, 22 April 2016 A stubborn farmer who battled for almost a decade to keep his illegal mock Tudor castle has finally started demolishing his beloved million-pound home. Robert Fidler, 67, conceded a nine-year legal battle and began tearing down the illegal mock Tudor house last … Continue reading »

Kronberg Castle in Helsingør. Photo: Fiskfisk/Wikipedia One lucky couple will sleep like the fictional Danish prince in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ is not only one of the bard’s most popular and oft-performed plays, it has also had an indelible impact on Kronborg Castle in the northern Zealand town … Continue reading »

Published: 18:23 EST, 20 April 2016 | Updated: 21:10 EST, 20 April 2016 The Queen prepared for her birthday extravaganza this week with an overnight trip to Downton Abbey. She spent last weekend at Highclere Castle, the Jacobean-style stately home in Hampshire which stands in for Downton in the TV series.  The Queen was the … Continue reading »

Klaas Lingbeek- van Kranen/iStock; NoDerog/iStock Thanks to “Game of Thrones,” castle fever is spreading like the plague. And given there are plenty of real-life castles out there still standing, we started wondering: Now that they rarely serve as sanctuaries for the world’s royalty, what are these fortresses used for now? Well, it turns out castle makeovers truly run the … Continue reading »

Secret passageways and a lazy river complete this Florida castle Aol.com Editors Apr 21st 2016 11:31AM If you thought the only castle to be found in Florida was Cinderella’s castle in Disney World, think again. Sitting on nearly 3.5 acres of land, Cartmel castle (yes, the home has its own name) is quite a sight … Continue reading »

A stunning castle that has been home to 63 bishops is now on sale as a private residence for the first time in its 780-year history. Rose Castle in Cumbria was the seat of the Bishop of Carlisle from 1233 right up until 2009 and has been described as one of the most significant houses … Continue reading »

Both Prince Philip and The Queen are great-great-grandchildren of Queen Victoria and their walkabout on Thursday will see them stopping at their famous forebear’s statue on Castle Hill.  Within the visual imagery of this unique royal birthday we are being reminded that the British monarchy is a long-running business – and in it for the … Continue reading »

“Once in a while crocodiles and hippos are seen in the water,” says the current Backpackers manager. The legendary Dominics Castle built using available material on the island. (Credit: Titus Kakembo) The walls of Dominic’s castle are rugged and bare rocks. This is blended with a staircase that is guarded by a tree branch improvisation. … Continue reading »