The home is believed to have fallen into the possession of Henry VIII after the dissolution of the monasteries in 1536 and is currently being offered as a holiday let. Allowing guests to live like royalty for a few nights it has correspondingly steep rates of £700-£1100 ($915-$1438) per night.

While the property has certainly been refurbished to bring it up to modern-day living standards, it still boasts plenty of 13th-century details, including flagstone floors, exposed beam ceilings, and enormous stone fireplaces.

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