Dominic Cummings’ trip to Barnard Castle results in searches for accommodation in the market town surging by 160 per cent Hotels.com has seen a surge in searches for accommodation from May 22 to 27 One of the top accommodation options is the Homelands Guest House The co-owner said that she’d noticed an increase in enquiries … Read more
Man dies after ‘rock throwing incident’ in grounds of Kent castle Rocks were allegedly thrown nearby the castle before a man died this afternoon Armed police seen ‘running up the road’ near to Lullingstone Castle in Eynsford It is understood police are searching fields close to the grounds after incident By Faith Ridler For Mailonline Published: … Read more
Great British Boltholes: The Castle Inn is ideal for dog-walkers, seaside strollers and lovers of gin, who might want to visit in the warmer months when the garden bar serves 50 types The Castle Inn is located in the peaceful Dorset village of West Lulworth There are a dozen recently revamped rooms with little ultra-modern … Read more
Dominic Cummings‘ trip to Barnard Castle to test his eyesight may have broken the Highway Code, a former police chief has warned. Ex-Greater Manchester Police chief constable Sir Peter Fahy said the PM’s adviser would have been turned back if officers had pulled him over. Mr Cummings has come under fire for his 60-mile round … Read more
Windsor Castle staff tending to the Queen in ‘HMS Bubble’ are forced to spend a week in isolation and pass a coronavirus test before each three-week shift begins. The monarch, 94, went into self-isolation at the Berkshire estate nine weeks ago alongside her husband Prince Philip, 98, who moved from Sandringham amid the pandemic. They are joined … Read more
Most mornings, a stooped but sprightly lady in a headscarf, jodhpurs and riding boots slips out of a side door at Windsor Castle. After getting into the driver’s seat of a waiting bottle-green Jaguar, it takes just a few minutes for her to reach Home Park, where she then takes a ride with her beloved … Read more
Sir Mick Jagger is currently happily holed up at his 16th century French castle, La Fourchette, which is situated on the banks of the Loire as he quarantines during the coronavirus pandemic. The 76-year-old bought the chateau and the surrounding 20 hectares of land in 1982 with his then-wife Jerry Hall, for a princely sum … Read more
Former Tory MP Harvey Proctor lost his job and home after false allegations of sexual abuse were made against him. Now, five years on, I can reveal that he has moved back into his former home on the Belvoir Castle estate owned by the Duke and Duchess of Rutland. Proctor resigned as the Duke’s £40,500-a-year … Read more
No stately home has captivated American hearts like Highclere Castle, the Earl of Carnarvon’s palatial family seat, since Downton Abbey was first filmed there a decade ago. The series remains hugely popular in the U. S. with audiences in excess of 13million. But the love affair has hit a hiccup thanks to travel restrictions owing … Read more
Great British Boltholes: Glenapp Castle in Scotland is fairytale country elegance and style Glenapp Castle is a five-star hotel in a ‘sensational’ corner of Ayshire, Scotland There are 17 guest rooms (a few dog-friendly) with garden or sea views The castle restaurant serves a ‘mouthwatering’ six-course gourmet menu By Bridget Mcgrouther For The Mail On … Read more