This would definitely on my bucket list if I were to visit the UK as I am a die-hard Downton Abbey fan. I watched the series twice as hubby had not seen it, and he also became hooked. We binge-watched the first couple of seasons one weekend before we'd started the BnB!
Highclere Castle looks so grand, it must have been a let-down at the end!
Nevertheless, I'm sure it must have felt awesome being there.
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omg!!! What a lovely relaxing way to take a break before diving into the BnB venture!
It was pretty surreal getting there, especially the first sight of the house. The rooms inside were amazing, including some that weren't used in the film, they were still decorated very elegantly. There was one smaller room next to the main rooms used in the film, that the volunteers said Maggie Smith like to go sit there and rest when she had break. It was cordoned off to visitors but had a lovely decor and a comfy grand sofa. I heard a visitor ask the volunteer " Is she allowed to sit in here?" And I thought to myself, of course she is, she's Maggie Smith!!!! 😄
It sounds really lovely and such a treat!
Maggie Smith was brilliant as Violet, I loved her dry sense of humour! Sad to see her go, but I suppose she has to stop acting at some stage!
Your photos are really gorgeous😍
It would have been a bit tricky for her to to live on forever