Looking for a nice hotel to stay in for the London 2012 Olympics? Well, how about a historical castle? Built in 1119, Leeds Castle was remodeled by Henry VIII for Catherine of Aragon, and is now ran by a charitable trust. It has no less than 40 bedrooms, and the banquet hall can seat 100 people.
The castle’s chief executive, Victoria Wallace, said: “We’re completely flexible as to how the castle might be used”. This means that if you want to use it only for yourself, or as a giant party house, it’s all fine with them. As long as you have the £62,500 (about $98,500) to pay for your every night at Leeds.
Wallace also said that the rental money will help complete the £14 million restoration costs. The elegant and romantic castle has its own Michelin-starred chefs to cook delicious gourmet meals to whoever decides to spend the Olympics there. Guests will also have a personal butler and a chauffeur at their disposal. The historical building boasts a maze, a helipad, a nine-hole golf course, and many more luxe amenities.
Guests at Leeds Castle will be pampered with hot-air balloon rides and other fun activities, including fishing, jousting, falconry, and driving the local steam train. They will even have a flag customized in their honor! This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will set you back £1 million (approx. $1,574 million), for a wonderful 16-night stay.
