The King’s Suite at Belvoir Castle Lets You Live Out 'The Crown'
Katherine Pendrill — December 25, 2019 — World
If you've always wished you could star in your own version of 'The Crown,' The King’s Suite at Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire is just about as close as you can get. And thanks to Airbnb, you can spend an entire night living out your fantasy.
As of December 20th, The King’s Suite at Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire will be available on Airbnb. The castle truly is fit for a royal family and has been used to film movies such as 'The Da Vinci Code' and 'Young Queen Victoria,' as well as the hit Netflix series, 'The Crown.' Those who book a stay in the lavish suite will be treated just like royalty, with activities such as afternoon tea on the castle grounds, drinks in The Library, and a lavish dinner in the State Dining Room.
The only catch is that The King’s Suite Airbnb is open for a one-night stay on December 31, 2019, January 11, 2020, or January 25, 2020.
Image Credit: Airbnb.
As of December 20th, The King’s Suite at Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire will be available on Airbnb. The castle truly is fit for a royal family and has been used to film movies such as 'The Da Vinci Code' and 'Young Queen Victoria,' as well as the hit Netflix series, 'The Crown.' Those who book a stay in the lavish suite will be treated just like royalty, with activities such as afternoon tea on the castle grounds, drinks in The Library, and a lavish dinner in the State Dining Room.
The only catch is that The King’s Suite Airbnb is open for a one-night stay on December 31, 2019, January 11, 2020, or January 25, 2020.
Image Credit: Airbnb.
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