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Secret passages in old buildings, castles, haunted houses, and the lairs of villains or superheroes enable characters to secretly enter or exit the building, access a hidden part of the structure, or enter a supernatural realm. These passageways are often opened by pulling a disguised lever or lock mechanism.
At 18th-century Holkham Hall, service and secondary wings (foreground) clearly flank the mansion and were intended to be viewed as part of the overall facade.. Servants' quarters, also known as staff's quarters, are those parts of a building, traditionally in a private house, which contain the domestic offices and staff accommodation.
An Orson Fowler-designed eight-sided structure, it contained nine secret passageways and spaces. [2] A tunnel was built between the house and a woodshed, which some have claimed used as a safe house on the Underground Railway. [2] [3] A small storage room beneath the front porch was supposedly used to hide the runaway slaves. [4]
There are plenty of unique places to stay, from treehouses to yurts, but some vacation rentals have a more offbeat amenity: secret rooms and hidden passages. We sleuthed out 26 places in the U.S ...
Sitting on nearly 3.5 acres of land, Cartmel castle (yes, the home has its own name) is quite a sight to be seen. Secret passageways and a lazy river complete this Florida castle Skip to main content
Bracknell's Old Manor is a sturdy 17th century brick manor house having a priest hole and is said to have secret passages connecting to the exterior. [21] Droitwich Spa is said to have a passageway that leads from St Augustine's church, Dodderhill, to Friar Street in the town centre. A system of tunnels is said to run from there to St Augustine ...
Whether it's an actual medieval castle, a lighthouse in the middle of Texas, or a house in Florida with a hidden surprise for "Harry Potter" fans, these vacation rentals offer comfort and intrigue.
The Mansion on O Street is housed in a historic building, [12] incorporating 30,000 square feet (2,800 m 2) into 100 rooms. It includes 6 main kitchens, 12 conference rooms, and 30 special event galleries. [13] Rooms, suites and residences have varied theme, including a two-story log cabin, a safari room and an art deco penthouse.