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Highclere Castle, The Real Downton Abbey

NEWBURY, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: A detail of the library in Highclere Castle on March 15, 2011, in Newbury, England. Highclere Castle has been the ancestral home of the Carnarvon family since 1679. It has recently been made famous as the setting for the ITV series "Downton Abbey" starring Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith and Elizabeth McGovern.

NEWBURY, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: A detail of the library in Highclere Castle on March 15, 2011, in Newbury, England. Highclere Castle has been the ancestral home of the Carnarvon family since 1679. It has recently been made famous as the setting for the ITV series “Downton Abbey” starring Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith and Elizabeth McGovern.   (Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)

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Highclere Castle in Newbury, England is the setting for the hugely popular ITV series Downton Abbey. Story

Highclere Castle in Newbury, England.

Colin the butler poses in the saloon.  (Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)

Highclere Castle in Newbury, England.

A detail of the bells to summon servants.  (Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)

Highclere Castle in Newbury, England.

Luis Coelho, banqueting manager, serves tea on the oak staircase.  (Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)

Highclere Castle in Newbury, England.

A detail of the laying of cutlery in the dining room.  (Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)

Highclere Castle in Newbury, England.

Head chef Paul Brooke-Taylor makes pasta in the kitchen.   (Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)

Highclere Castle in Newbury, England.

The Earl’s desk is displayed in the library.  (Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)

Highclere Castle in Newbury, England.

A view of the bedrooms.  (Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)

Highclere Castle in Newbury, England.

Cartoon sketches in a lavatory.  (Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)

Highclere Castle in Newbury, England.

The ceiling of the music room is reflected in the mirror.  (Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)

Highclere Castle in Newbury, England.

Lady Carnarvon relaxes in the music room.  (Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)

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