Castles

Comments (1) BERRY Pomeroy Castle is one of South Devon’s best-loved landmarks, but you don’t often get to see it from this angle. Drone pilot Mark Champion of CC Aerial Solutions has taken his sophisticated flying machine into the valley surrounding the castle to capture these remarkable pictures. The castle is reputed to be one of … Continue reading »

Ireland continues to be one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. It seems everyone is a “little bit Irish,” and a trip to the Emerald Isle is always at the top of travel bucket lists. Famous travel guru Rick Steves writes, “Ireland drips with mystery, drawing you in for a closer look … Continue reading »

Comments (0) Every man’s home is his castle, but in the case of Treworgan on the outskirts of Falmouth, it is literally true. This spectacular six-to-seven bedroom property is on the market for £5 million, thought to be the most expensive home in Cornwall at the start of 2017. As stately homes go, it is a … Continue reading »

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A visit to Ludwig II’s dream world that cost him his throne Almost every night King Ludwig II of Bavaria would dine with King Louis XIV of France at his favourite castle — Linderhof. Which was fine, except for the fact that Louis XIV passed away 130 years before Ludwig II was born in 1845. … Continue reading »

In 2016, castles, fortresses and other sights, which are maintained by the Czech state, were visited by the record number of 5.6 million people. The number increased by 510,000 in comparison to 2015, according to data released on January 18, provided by the National Institute of Monuments of the Czech Republic (NPÚ). The castle which … Continue reading »

Chris Morling, founder of Money.co.uk, spent 3 million pounds on renovation of his office. London:  The head of a website has been dubbed ‘Britain’s best boss’ after he splurged a whopping three million pounds to create a dream ‘castle’ office for his employees complete with a Star Wars-themed cinema, gaming arcade, yoga studio along with … Continue reading »

From the legends of King Arthur to the wizardry of Harry Potter, castles have a universal appeal with their mystery and enchanting quality. England is still peppered with hundreds of stunning castles in various states of repair and use, from ruins to fully occupied residences. Here are 5 of the most picturesque which are certainly … Continue reading »

Comments (0) Viewers were treated to a rare look inside the apartments in Kingsgate Castle in Broadstairs last night (January 20), as part of a makeover on the BBC’s Great Interior Design Challenge. Two apartments in the castle received an incredible overhaul from two interior design hopefuls. Former fashion stylist Daniela Tasca-York, 31, took on one … Continue reading »

Why go now?  Over the last weekend of January Paphos takes over as joint European Capital of Culture (along with Denmark’s Aarhus). The ancient port, soaked in Greek mythology and legendary birthplace of Aphrodite the goddess of love, is set around one of the most dazzling harbours in the Mediterranean.  In a sense Paphos has … Continue reading »