Holidaymakers can feel like they are the king of the castle in this quirky Airbnb – because it is, after all, an actual castle.
Longs Park Castle in West Ashton, Wiltshire, boasts a Rapunzel-style tower, an observatory and a clockhouse.
And with a one-night stay costing from £211, and the property sleeping up to 16 people, prices start from just £13 per person per night for those arriving en masse.
Longs Park Castle in West Ashton, Wiltshire, is a holiday rental on Airbnb. Prices start from £211 per night and as it sleeps up to 16 people, the cost is £13 per person per night
The castle dates back to 1835 and had originally been a lodge for nearby Rood Ashton House. It was built as a folly, not a fortification
The castle is located 14 miles from the city of Bath. Pictured are giant novelty book chairs around a chess table in the library
The stairway leading to the Rapunzel tower, one of the castle’s six bedrooms. There are another two double beds in the clockhouse
The kitchen features all the mod cons – a dishwasher, washing machine and a large oven
The castle, 14 miles from the city of Bath, dates back to 1835 and had originally been a lodge for nearby country pile Rood Ashton House.
It is described as a folly, with the listing stating it ‘was not built as a fortification’.
The property is set in two acres of grounds and has six double bedrooms in the main building, including one in the Rapunzel tower, and another two double beds in the clockhouse.
In the castle, there is a spacious lounge, a study, a drawing room, a library, an observatory in the central tower and a dining hall that can accommodate up to 20 guests. This is described as ‘ideal for a medieval-themed feast or banquet’.
The dining hall accommodates up to 20 guests and is described as being ‘ideal for a medieval-themed feast or banquet’
The castle’s listing on Airbnb states: ‘The castle is a completely self-contained property ideal for an entire family.’ Pictured is the conservatory
The castle boasts a drawing room, pictured, an observatory in the central tower, a study and a lounge
The library at Longs Park Castle. One previous guest who stayed there said: ‘Amazing place! We will be going back and I can’t recommend the castle enough!’
One of the six bedrooms inside the main castle. The listing says: ‘You have the whole castle, clockhouse and grounds in the deal. There are no neighbours for miles!’
Outbuildings on the grounds include a game keeper’s cottage, which has been transformed into a games room with a pool table and air hockey.
There is also a summer house overlooking the castle’s duck pond, a Victorian potting shed, an orchard and a children’s play area.
The listing states: ‘The castle is a completely self-contained property ideal for an entire family.
‘You have the whole castle, clockhouse and grounds in the deal. There are no neighbours for miles!’
The castle’s clockhouse, where there is accommodation for four guests. It is 50 feet away from the main building
Outbuildings on the grounds include a game keeper’s cottage, which has been transformed into a games room with a pool table and air hockey
There is a summer house overlooking the castle’s duck pond, pictured, a Victorian potting shed, an orchard and a children’s play area
One recent guest who stayed at the castle called Zuzana wrote on Airbnb: ‘Amazing castle! We were a group of 13 and there was enough space for everyone. It was a great space for a gathering.’
Linda said: ‘An absolutely bonkers amazing place! It was perfect for a big family get together at Christmas – great fun for all generations.’
While Allen added: ‘We will be going back and I can’t recommend the castle enough!’