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Otago Daily Times, Issue 20706, 2 May 1929, Page 6

A Norman castle, famous in history, and now fitted “ with every mo'dern convenience,” may he rented for 10 guineas a week. The offer is made in the following advertisement, which appeared in a ■ London newspaper recently. “ Sir Everard Doyle wishes to let Ludlow Castle, Ludlow, having historical associations, with early possession for three or four months, at, nominal rental of 10 guineas a week; 16 bedrooms, six bathrooms, four reception rooms, electric light, central heating, hunting, golf, and fishing,” Sir Everard, who is a bachelor, is travelling abroad, and has no need of his castle. Part of the castle, with its 110 feet high keep, was built in a.d. 1100. In the great banqueting hall Prince Arthur—brother of Henry Vlll—married Catherine of Aragon, and Milton produced his masque “ Comus.” Samuel Butler wrote part of “ Hudibras ” in a room above the main gateway. Cromwell was more than a weekend visitor, as he besieged the castle. The ruined parts of the castle are open to the public.