FANCY A castle? There are a few of them about, but not many in as good a condition as Skryne in Co Meath which is available to let at €2,500 per month.

Surrounded by 260 acres of land with five acres of gardens and woodlands in the immediate vicinity of the castle, the property dates back to 1172. It’s a few miles from Tara and within walking distance of one of Ireland’s most famous pubs, Mrs O’s, which has figured in some of Guiness’s most evocative television ads. The castle has been updated in the last 800 years or so, most notably in the Georgian era.

More recently the castle’s owner has carried out a full restoration. Prospective tenants will be reassured to hear that it has been fully insulated and an expensive heating system has been installed.

It’s a perfectly manageable size for a castle, with just four bedrooms and an attractive drawing room and morning room.

Local auctioneer Ron Duff is handling the letting for the Tara Stud, which owns the property.