What was it like to it live in a castle? Were they luxurious? How similar were they to modern houses?

Last week I visited Clara Castle and recorded an episode inside this 500 year old building. From toilets to secret chambers - castle living is not what we often think it was.

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Sieges, Luxury and Servitude - A Day in a 500 Year Old Castle