Airbnb have announced that Bran Castle in Transylvania, the inspiration for Dracula’s castle, has been listed on Airbnb for this year’s Halloween.
Passionate Dracula fans will have the chance to risk their necks for a night of spooky horror at the legendary vampire lair and be hosted by the great grand-nephew of Bram Stoker himself, Dacre Stoker.
On 31 October, two guests will relive the story of Jonathan Harker, the protagonist from Bram Stoker’s famous novel, Dracula, as they journey by horse-drawn carriage through Transylvania to the famed residence, which served as the inspiration for Dracula’s castle in Bram Stoker’s celebrated novel.
Spooky: Two people will get the chance to spend Halloween in Dracula’s castle | AIRBNB
Dacre Stoker, a well-respected vampire expert and passionate advocate of his great uncle’s novel, will meet the guests and explain the historical connection of how Vlad the Impaler, became known as Dracula and how the legend lived on for centuries.
“Bran Castle is where the legend of Dracula was born, and I have many stories to share as I guide the guests through the dark secret passages of the castle for a private unveiling of its many mysteries. Bram Stoker included many references to real people and real historical anecdotes and questioned whether vampires are really a myth at all,” said Dacre Stoker.
After exploring the castle, guests will enjoy a candelit dinner, prepared exactly as described in Bram Stoker’s novel; a hearty, blood enriching meal of robber beef steak and paprika hendl chicken.
Dark: Guests will be served a vampy meal | AIRBNB
Guests will then be left to sleep in luxurious velvet trimmed coffins in the seclusion of the count’s crypt and will spend the rest of the night in the castle completely alone.
“One lucky couple will have the chance to witness the true horrors of Dracula’s castle overnight, alone with no silver or garlic to aid their defense,” said Andrew Verbitsky, Airbnb’s General Manager for Central & Eastern Europe. “Whether you have a passion for vampires or you are just a huge fan of Halloween, this is an experience not to be missed.”
To be in with a chance, visit the listing page HERE to win the chance to spend one night in Dracula’s Castle – and answer this simple question: What would you say to the Count if you were to come face-to-fang with him in his own castle? Enter by 26th October 2016.
The competition is open to (over 18) entrants worldwide, and submissions should be between 50-500 characters or less.
