Heir-BnB! Townhouse just 75 yards from Windsor Castle is available to rent for the Coronation weekend after a last-minute cancellation (and it costs just £100 per person)
- The property has views of the King Henry VIII gate, as well as the Long Walk
- Must read: Sun should shine for May Bank Holiday and for the King’s coronation
If you want somewhere to stay for the Coronation weekend, you could do worse than this holiday let – just 75 yards from the entrance of Windsor Castle.
The townhouse has views of the castle’s iconic King Henry VIII gate, as well as the Long Walk, through the port hole windows in the bedroom and the roof.
With five bedrooms spread across four floors, and sleeping 9, it costs £900 a night over the special May 6 weekend – so just £100 a person.
It is now available to rent following a last-minute cancellation, and will likely spark a frenzy of interest.
Tim Woods, 38, the property manager of Castle Properties, which offers luxury serviced accommodation in Windsor, said it would be a terribly ‘exciting’ place to stay.
Tim Woods, 38, of Castle Properties, explained that the townhouse offers views of the castle, making it the prime location for celebrating the King’s coronation
He said: ‘It’s an old Victorian townhouse on the cobbled Church Street. There are supposedly lots of underground tunnels beneath the street that lead directly into the castle.
‘You’re right in the heart of it all when you’re staying at the house.
‘When Royal events are going on, there is so much buzz in the area around the property because it is right next to the castle.
‘You can see the main entrance into Windsor Castle from the house, which leads to St George’s Chapel.
‘It’s such an exciting place to stay.’
The property comes with three double bedrooms, one twin room and one single bedroom or nursery.
It has two bathrooms and is luxuriously furnished, combining ‘period elegance with modern-day luxurious living’.
In the heart of Windsor, it is also close to all the restaurants and shops.
Tim added that when two Americans stayed at the house for Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding in 2018, and they caught a glimpse of the couple.
And he added that as well as seeing the King Henry VIII entrance, you can also see the Long Walk entrance, which is also a very prominent part of the historic Windsor setting.
A view from the home: This holiday home is just 75 yards from the entrance of famous Windsor Castle
Patriotic vibes: This Windsor holiday home has five bedrooms spread across four floors and is located on Church Street, just 75 yards from the iconic castle which is loved by the Royals
Guests can see the official entrance to the castle, the King Henry VIII gate, as well as the Long Walk, from the roof of the house and through the port hole windows in the bedroom
Take a peep. The castle is up for rent via the website ww.castlepropertygroup.co.uk after a last-minute cancellation
The house has five bedrooms and is set over four floors on an old cobbled street in the heart of Windsor
Tim Woods, 38, the property manager, explained that the townhouse offers views of the iconic castle, making it the prime location for celebrating the King’s coronation
The property has five bedrooms and has fantastic views of the castle from its roof and bedroom windows
Tim Woods, 38, said: ‘It’s an old Victorian townhouse on the cobbled Church Street. There are supposedly lots of underground tunnels beneath the street that lead directly into the castle.’
A stage (R) and seating stand are being built in the grounds of Windsor Castle in Berkshire as preparations continue for The Coronation Concert
He said: ‘When members of the Royal Family head to Royal Ascot, you can watch them heading out that way in their carriages.
‘It’s a special castle, and I think all the royal family love it so much because it is more in the countryside as opposed to being in the centre of London.
‘There’s always lots of comings and goings around the castle, but with huge events such as the King’s Coronation, there is even more hustle and bustle.’
He added that there had been ‘lots’ of interest and excitement about the property over the coronation weekend.
And he added: ‘I have had so many people asking me if the pictures are real because of the views of the castle.’
He explained that the holiday home is still available to rent over the weekend because we had a last-minute cancellation.
It comes after Lionel Richie has been confirmed as one of the names taking centre stage at the Coronation concert – with the stage currently being built.
Take That, as well as pop singer Katy Perry and global opera star Andrea Bocelli are also signed up to appear at the event in the grounds of Windsor Castle, according to the BBC.
Other names unveiled by the broadcaster yesterday include Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, and singer Freya Ridings who will perform a duet with producer and musician Alexis Ffrench.
Some 20,000 members of the public will attend the Coronation Concert on Sunday, May 7, which will be aired on BBC1 and Radio 2 along with catch-up services.
According to the BBC, the concert will ‘celebrate a new chapter in the nation’s history’ and will have ‘themes of love, respect and optimism’ while celebrating the ‘four nations’ and the Commonwealth.
Lionel Richie (pictured), whose hits include Hello and All Night Long, became The Prince’s Trust’s first global ambassador in 2019
He said: ‘To share the stage with the other performers at the Coronation Concert is a once-in-a-lifetime event and it will be an honour and a celebration’
Royal line-up: Lionel Richie will be headlining along with Take That (pictured)
But hopes for a full Take That reunion with Robbie Williams were dashed as the band confirmed only Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen would perform
Pop singer Katy Perry is also signed up to appear at the event in the grounds of Windsor Castle
It comes less than a year after the concert to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, which included music by Queen, Duran Duran and Diana Ross.
Half of Brits will watch Coronation
Most Britons claim they are not interested in the Coronation – but nearly half of the country is still planning to tune in to the ceremony, a survey has revealed.
About 35 per cent of the public say they ‘do not care very much’ about the historic occasion on May 6, and a further 29 per cent insist they ‘do not care at all’.
Yet the YouGov poll of 3,000 adults also found that 46 per cent of the public plan to watch the Coronation or take part in the associated festivities.
The findings mirror previous royal occasions. The streets of Windsor were packed for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in 2018 despite a poll suggesting that two-thirds of Britons were ‘not interested at all’.
But hopes for a full Take That reunion with Robbie Williams were dashed as the band confirmed only Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen would perform.
They said: ‘This will be our first live show since the Odyssey Tour, four years ago in 2019, and what a stage to come back on! A huge live band and orchestra, a choir, military drummers, the backdrop of Windsor Castle and the celebration of a new King. We can’t wait.’
Barlow had overseen the 2012 concert outside Buckingham Palace to mark the late Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Lionel Richie, whose hits include Hello and All Night Long, became The Prince’s Trust’s first global ambassador in 2019.
He said: ‘To share the stage with the other performers at the Coronation Concert is a once-in-a-lifetime event and it will be an honour and a celebration.’
The concert will be backed by a 70-piece orchestra and a ‘house band’ made up of the Massed Bands of the Household Division and the Countess of Wessex’s string orchestra.
There will also be the support of The Coronation Choir – a diverse group of performers including sea shanty singers, cab drivers, farmers and reggae choirs.
Landmarks and locations around the UK will also be lit up with lasers, drone displays and illuminations.
Charlotte Moore, BBC chief content officer, said: ‘We have a world-class line-up of performers to look forward to for what promises to be a very special night of celebration and entertainment.’
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