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Guests have everything they need for a self-catering escape. Photo: Blenheim Palace
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Aerial picture of the Blenheim castle and gardens. (Photo by: HarrisDro/Loop Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
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The palace is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Getty Images
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Luxury cars are not an uncommon sight. Getty Images
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The palace was the site of a welcome dinner for President Donald Trump in 2018. Getty Images
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The palace has a long history. This images shows Blenheim Palace in 1965. Getty Images
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A Christian Dior fashion show took place at the palace in 1958. It's now hosting a new exhibition celebrating icons of British fashion. Getty Images
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Guests can stay on the grounds at the Marlborough Lodge. Photo: Blenheim Palace
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Guests have everything they need for a self-catering escape. Photo: Blenheim Palace
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Aerial picture of the Blenheim castle and gardens. (Photo by: HarrisDro/Loop Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
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The palace is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Getty Images
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Luxury cars are not an uncommon sight. Getty Images
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The palace was the site of a welcome dinner for President Donald Trump in 2018. Getty Images
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The palace has a long history. This images shows Blenheim Palace in 1965. Getty Images
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A Christian Dior fashion show took place at the palace in 1958. It's now hosting a new exhibition celebrating icons of British fashion. Getty Images
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Guests can stay on the grounds at the Marlborough Lodge. Photo: Blenheim Palace
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Guests have everything they need for a self-catering escape. Photo: Blenheim Palace
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