Unique Luxurious Gothic Castle with Views of 500 Acre Estate.

• Perfect place for our family reunion

  Perfect place for our family reunion

  • Guest StephenJP
  • Date of stay 11/13/09
  • Review Submitted 01/02/10
  The castle was all the we hoped for and more. The layout, particularly the living room (with grand piano) and the central staircase (with suit of armor) were fantastic--well appointed, lavishly decorated, and impeccably maintained, with plenty of books, games, and movies. The kitchen had all the amenities, including staples (we had brought our own, not knowing what to expect). We were 10 adults and 7 children. Even though it rained all weekend and we were essentially housebound, there was plenty of room for us to spread out, play, and socialize. (Ours was a family reunion, so that's how we wanted it. It was perfect for us.) We even used the jacuzzi outside and the kids had fun sliding down the hill. The bedrooms were wonderful and the playroom upstairs was great for the kids. We also got good use out of the pool table, darts, and poker table in the basement. It was extremely comfortable and everybody loved it. The owner was very gracious. He provided a one-page listing of restaurants, etc. in the area prior to our arrival. He was very appreciative of our treatment of the place (we were conscientious about cleaning) and happily and promptly refunded our deposit in full. The location, despite being just over the border from Massachusetts, is fairly remote. The property is grand, with great views. Outdoor activity is your best bet. I recommend mapping out directions very carefully in advance. We got lost despite having a navigation system, a printed Google map, and maps on an iphone. Some roads are minor or dirt, and not all systems recognize them. Once you know where you're going, it's not difficult.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Best family reunion ever!

  Best family reunion ever!

  • Guest Alison P.
  • Date of stay 09/13/12
  • Review Submitted 09/19/12
  Over the last six years our family has celebrated reunions in North Conway, Martha's Vineyard and Stowe and our weekend at the Castle was by far everyone's favorite! This was the first year where we all parked our cars and never left the property. The activities on-site were endless, which to do first? Swim in the lake, kayak, mountain bike miles of trails, frisbee golf, watch the kids play on the jungle gym, sit by the fire pit, hang out in the hot tub? Inside the home, not a thing was missing to make our stay absolutely perfect. We hated to leave and immediately contacted John & Linda to book next year, with an extra night!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.

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• 70th Birthday Celebration

  70th Birthday Celebration

  • Guest Kathryn M.
  • Date of stay 06/23/12
  • Review Submitted 07/10/12
  Three generations of our family gathered at the Castle for a week long family reunion to celebration the 70th Birthdays of our parents. A fantastic time was had by all! The home exceeded our expectations. As many before me have said, there was plenty of room to accommodate our group ranging in age from nearly 3 to our birthday couple of 70!! Plenty of space for group gatherings whether inside the kitchen area or outside on the patio. The beach and boats were fantastic for hours of summer fun. We only ventured away for groceries and to visit the Cathedral in the Pines. The castle provided recreation for everyone without having to leave (and spend more money). After a day of swimming the kids would play ball on the great lawn while the adults enjoyed cocktail time on the patio. My only suggestion would be to have guests clear their dry goods in addition to their fridge and freezer items prior to departing. This would allow cabinet storage for the dry items each visitor brings. Not bad if that is the only improvement I could suggest, right!?? Mike the caretaker is a gem!! He knows the Castle and the town very well and makes you feel welcome from the moment you drive up. The owners Linda and John also go out of their way to help make your stay perfect. They were very helpful recommending a caterer for our big birthday celebration feast and a photographer to capture the moment. With a family living from Georgia to Pennsylvania, the kids growing and demands on time more and more, we don't know when we'll have all three generations together again but we will certainly always have the memory of our time at the Castle and the sheer joy we had for that week! Thank you!

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• Most beautiful place you'll ever stay

  Most beautiful place you'll ever stay

  • Guest Jennifer C.
  • Date of stay 03/09/12
  • Review Submitted 03/22/12
  My family and I go on an annual weekend get-away and we try to find someplace new to stay every year. This year researching places to accommodate our clan of 21 people from the age of 3 to 60, I stumbled across this castle. I have to say, it was by far THE BEST place we have stayed in our 8+ years of going away together. The castle was large enough to accommodate almost everyone in a bed (just two little tikes slept on mattresses on the floor). The gathering spaces were big enough for everyone to be together, but the house also offered many different gathering spaces so if you prefered to be solo, you didn't have to be hiding out in your room either. The secret passageways were outstanding, as well as the rooftop views. We played hide and seek with the kids, and there was no shortage of good hiding spots, for both the adults and the kids! The castle left you to want for nothing, every possible size dish, glass, pot, pan, appliances, fine china, spare mattresses, pillows, blankets, sheets, towels, even shampoo! The caretaker was outstanding and the fresh fruit bowl provided was the perfect touch. I'd be suprised if we tried to find someplace else to stay next year! The only thing I wish is that I was there in the warm summer months to take advantage of the paddle boats and beautiful lake. Thanks you John & Lynda for opening your home to my family, we hope to return again soon.

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• An incredible place!

  An incredible place!

  • Guest Robin K.
  • Date of stay 12/30/11
  • Review Submitted 03/15/12
  The pictures do not do this wonderful castle justice. A group of friends stayed at the catle over the holiday weekend and cannot say enough good things about the location, amenities and the overall warm feelings in this large estate. We take away from our stay a lifetime of memories from a great holiday.

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• Super Bowl XLVI

  Super Bowl XLVI

  • Guest Karen K.
  • Date of stay 02/03/12
  • Review Submitted 03/03/12
  What a place to spend a weekend with friends! This house or rather "Castle" is magnificent. We were a party of seven couples that have been spending Super Bowl weekend together for several years. This was our first stay at the Castle and likely will not be our last. We wanted for nothing. There was plenty of room to spread out - from the casual family room off the kitchen where we hung out in the mornings to the gorgeous living room for cocktail hour prior to dinner in the formal dining room. There is plenty of recreational space and toys to keep any type of party occupied. My favorite room was the living room with the grand piano. Words cannot describe how beautiful and comfortable this room is – so if you are thinking of renting the Castle – just do it and see for yourself. The view is breathtaking! The castle is perched upon a hill overlooking a reservoir. We were fortunate to wake up to a family of deer crossing the field one morning. They new we watching and stopped to check us out. The owners were very gracious and you can tell by the extensive display of their family pictures throughout the house that they genuinely enjoy sharing their home. Mike the caretaker was very helpful checking in each day to see if we needed anything. Despite the disappointing loss by the New England Patriots, the weekend was a great success! If you are considering the Castle - Go for it!

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• A very special place

  A very special place

  • Guest Michael R.
  • Date of stay 01/20/12
  • Review Submitted 01/29/12
  I heartily recommend this house to anyone looking for a place that can accommodate a large group and still feel cozy. My friends and I - 16 adults and 8 kids 5 and under - rented the castle for a winter weekend retreat and had a blast. Every amenity we needed was there, as well as just enough magic to make it a memory that will last for years.

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• Awesome Castle and Best 50th Birthday Ever!

  Awesome Castle and Best 50th Birthday Ever!

  • Guest Sheri J.
  • Date of stay 11/04/11
  • Review Submitted 12/05/11
  We had my husbands 50th surprise birthday at the castle. It was more then we ever imagined. When he first saw it coming over the gorgeous snow covered road, he thought we were staying there with many other people. So what a surprise when he learned we had the whole place to ourselves. We had about 21 people including kids in total and everyone had a blast. The kids loved running up and down the secret passages. We loved just sitting outside by the fire and looking at the gorgeous views. The kids even got to paddle boat and many of us took walks on the gorgeous property. We used a wonderful caterer to do our dinner and brunch and so it was just a great weekend. The inside furnishings are beautiful and all the bedrooms are lovely. Its a special place!! For anyone who wants to do something totally unique and have loads of fun and relaxation, this castle is for you. We will definitely be back!

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• Yes, this is a modernly equipped Castle with incredible picture perfect opportunities

  Yes, this is a modernly equipped Castle with incredible picture perfect opportunities

  • Guest Lark T.
  • Date of stay 08/16/09
  • Review Submitted 10/14/11
  We went as part of a family vacation 18 months ago - my husband, me, our two kids, with my parents who rented the castle, my two brothers and their families and my sister. This place is perfect for adults AND kids, there is a secret stairway, as well as multiple game rooms (third floor and basement.) And the space to run or slide down the hill on snow toys, whether there is snow or not. This was the setting for our Late Summer vacation memory captured forever on video (and potential blackmail material for future fame.) The large play set, and the nice treks around the property provide wildlife glimpses and exercise for the needy. The TV room, multiple areas for gaming, videos, trampoline, trains, toys, offer actitivites for the couch potatoes. The second floor bedroom wing has its own TV room as well as spiral stair to the third floor play room and other bed rooms and areas. The kitchen has two refrigerators, AND a sunken area separated by a wall for videos / movies / tv so food preparation doesn't mean you don't get to be part of it all. The patio and casual dining are right off the kitchen and viewing room. There is a hottub. Remember to close it off - - the energy costs for this place must be outrageous, and the owners are clearly interested in making it work both for them and us, the renters (so help save some energy!) The rooms are lovely, we had the Master Bedroom Suite's ante-room, because we drew the short straw. So if you can imagine a beautiful bedroom being the worst, imagine how lovely the others are!! The reason I am writing this review now, I remembered one of the coolest things was the automated air system they set up to keep the house cool with solar reflective drapes and and air pull system. Now that we are planning to renovate our own castle in PA, I am hoping the owners will send us the information about how the system works, and how to go about installing one ourselves. If you can find an available time to rent this Castle, go for it! We used the casual table for meals, except our Castle Attire dinner, and the rest of the time, we left our quilting and craft projects there. This place would be perfect for any group that respects other peoples' property while having fun. This is not a place for drunken bachelor groups. It is a great place to make a family memory. If you can, arrange some lists for food ahead, as stores were about a 20 minute drive; the hosts were great about letting us 'borrow' and replace food items.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER IMAGINE

  ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER IMAGINE

  • Guest Sadie
  • Date of stay 10/07/11
  • Review Submitted 10/11/11
  A group of us stayed here just last weekend. Words cant even explain enough to what this place offers. If you thought it or wanted it, trush me it was there no matter your age! Thank you for opening your home to all of us. We didnt want to leave. Pictures honestly do not do it justice!!!!! You gave us a lifetime of incredible memories that we will all cherish! Thanks to you too Mike, you are one special guy!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.

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$1400/night 2 night minimum, $6,900/week, All rentals require $775 deposit
3-nights $3,900 + 9% tax of $351,
4-nights $4,900 + $441 tax,
5-nights $5,900 + $531 tax,
6 nights $6,900 + $621 tax,
the 7th night is FREE!  Our week rate is $6,900 plus tax.
All holiday weekends are a 3 night ($3,900) minimum stay except for the weeks of
Christmas or New Year's which is $10,000 for a week or $18,000 for the two weeks.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.