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Milo Boyd

Inside the £3,000-a-night medieval castle you can now book on Airbnb

People travelling to Cork can stay in a stunning Medieval castle - so long as they've got some cash to spare.

Blackwater Castle in Castletownroche is the most expensive Airbnb listing in the Republic of Ireland's third city.

With a price tag of €3,500 (£3,070) per night, a stay at this stunning 12th century building is definitely a luxurious experience, Cork Beo reported.

The impressive fortcomes with nine bedrooms, a full kitchen and its own private bar.

As a temporary Lord or Lady of Blackwater Castle, you will have full range of 50 acres of wooded estate, a private river and get the chance to hoist your own flag on the 15th century tower.

The castle will set you back a cool £3,000 a night (Blackwater Castle WS)

While Blackwater Castle is popular for private weddings and events, it can also be rented through Airbnb for a very special self-catering holiday.

As many as 16 holidaymakers can make use of the six reception rooms, embark on historical tours and enjoy activities on the estate grounds and private stretch of the River Awbeg.

The castle is under the Nordstrom Family Trust - with Patrick Nordstrom and his wife Shelia now managing the castle and letting it out as Airbnb hosts.

It has a history dating back to the 12th century (Blackwater Castle WS)

This stunning spot has witnessed 10,000 years of history dating back to Mesolithic period, with the castle was once the home of the Viscount of Fermoy and Lords of the Barony of Fermoy.

It was first built in the twelfth century on the site of the 2,500 year-old Dun Cruadha fort.

Visitors through the centuries include Early Mesolithic hunter-gatherers, Druids, Chieftains, Strongbow’s Men at Arms, Sir Walter Raleigh, and King of Pop Michael Jackson, who stayed for three weeks in 2006.

President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins has described the castle as a “beautiful place” set in “a majestic and pastoral environment”.

It is complete with grand finishes (Blackwater Castle WS)

If 16 people are staying at the castle, it works out to be similar or cheaper than many 5-star hotels across Cork, at around €219 (£200) per person, per night.

Airbnb has plenty of unusual properties where guests can stay the night.

Cartoon detective fans can now lay down their heads in the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine.

Not only that, in a real 'jinkies' moment, it's all hosted by Matthew Lillard, 52, who played Shaggy in the 2002 movie.

People can also stay in the Mystery Machine through Airbnb (Jam Press/Airbnb/Hogwash Studios)

The van, located in California, looks like it's straight out of the beloved TV series, and it's packed with nostalgic throwbacks to both the show and the early noughties.

Scooby fans can play whodunnit games, or don outfits from the Mystery Inc gang's wardrobe complete with Shaggy's puka shell necklace, and rails of costumes whether you want to channel Fred, Daphne, Velma or Shaggy. Oh, and of course there's a Scooby collar too.

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