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You can rent this entire castle with a 'haunted' history on Airbnb for $533 a night, but it's only 950-square-feet. Check it out.

Joshua ZitserJul 7, 2023, 17:43 IST

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Dinton Castle was built as a "folly" 250 years ago and was totally restored in 2018.
The tiny, 950-square-foot property is now available on Airbnb for $533-a-night.

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Dinton Castle is situated in the English countryside. The tiny property recently went viral on TikTok.

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It was built as a "folly" 250 years ago. The building was used to store fossils and to decorate an estate.

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In his diaries, the landowner referred to it as a castle. And it might be one of the smallest in the world.

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It fell into disrepair, likely because of a fire. It was restored in 2018 by a Spanish architect.

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The current owner bought it to fulfill a 'boyhood dream' of living in a castle. He now rents it out on Airbnb at the weekends.

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It has two bedrooms, and can comfortably fit a family of four. But the bedrooms aren't big enough to hang out in.

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The living-room is octagonal, with lots of space for hosting guests.

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People love the wood-burning stove, the owner said.

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There's a modern underground kitchen that local wildlife often peeks into. It also has nods to the building's history.

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The kitchen's interactive screen offers Airbnb guests instant answers.

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It's on Airbnb for $533 a night. And the reviews are great.

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The only downside is that it's right next to a busy highway.

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Dinton Castle is popular with Chinese tourists and those interested in its 'haunted' history. But the owner thinks it can appeals to anyone.

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