"Downton Abbey," known in real-life as Highclere Castle, has recently announced the opening of their London Lodge, where visitors are allowed to stay overnight near the estate, Curbed reported.
Fans of the British period drama have been given the chance to experience the royalty of staying in the famed Yorkshire country estate of "Downton Abbey." As a tribute to the show, the Renaissance Revival estate in the English countryside has opened its doors, restoring two buildings for overnight stay.
Two stone cottages on both sides of the estate's grand Georgian gatehouse have been set. The gatehouse was built in 1793 and the two refurbished buildings originally date from 1840, according to The Telegraph. The walls of the cottages have been plastered with traditional lime, while their windows were built with oak shutters. They have been made to look similar in style with the small house where Anna and her husband Mr. Bates reside on the TV show.
Common people have been restricted from spending the night in the 1793 mansion. The management, however, allowed tours inside the castle.
Entrance to the mansion has been made available for booking but only for Valentines Day and the Easter holiday. The mansion will open its gates on March 29 the following year until April 2 for the Easter season.
Tickets to visit the castle, exhibition and gardens were sold at £20 for adults, £18 for concession and £12.50 for children. Highclere Castle has also given families of two adults and three children a price of £55 to enter. Children under the age of four receive complimentary entry and don't need tickets to enter the premise. Complete price listing can be viewed on the official website of Highclere Castle.
Tickets can only be booked online and it has been recommended to pre-book the tickets. The admission tickets for the public opening at Easter 2015 have been sold out though.
"Downton Abbey" will resume filming its 6th season in the new year. The show will air season 5 on Jan. 4, 2015 at 9 p.m. on PBS.
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