Festival goers can now stay at a country pile with a butler for £12k

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18th century Grade 1 listed Weston Park in Shropshire costs £12,000 for a five-night stay
Newly refurbished temple has space for up to six glampers during August - who get a welcome hamper
Set in 1000 acres of landscaped Capability Brown parkland, Weston Park was built in 1760 by the Earl of Bradford

Published: 12:15 EST, 13 July 2015 | Updated: 14:20 EST, 13 July 2015

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Sweat, mud and barely any access to showers.

For the hygiene obsessed or those who just don't enjoy the hassle of pitching a tent in the rain, festival accommodation can be a nightmare.

But now glamping has been elevated to an aristocratic level with revellers invited to shun the campsite in favour of a Grade 1 listed building - if they have a spare £12,000.

Glampers can enjoy a butler service and fully stocked fridge during their Weston Park stay

The newly refurbished Temple of Diana has space for up to six guests

The three-storey Temple is nestled amidst 1000 acres of Capability Brown parkland

The 18th Century Weston Park near Shifnal, Shropshire has opened the doors to its newly refurbished three-storey Temple of Diana, in time for V Festival this August.

A group of up to six guests can hire the temple complete with staircase, colourful friezes and a butler for five-days in a special VIP package.

For £12,000 guests can enjoy VIP V Festival tickets, a fridge full of festival essentials, welcome hamper and private parking.

Six VIP festival goers can unwind after the show back in one of the Temple's living rooms

Vibrant finish: The ornately decorated living room has been refurbished in a colourful playful aesthetic

VIP service: A butler is on hand to talk guests through the period pieces and cater to their every whim

Laura Sullivan, who is marketing the VIP packages said: 'As a party pad there really is nothing else to compare it with.

'We have returned the temple to its extravagant roots in time for the festival.

'All of the rooms have been individually and exquisitely designed by our interior design team.

'It enjoys breathtaking views and is the perfect setting in which to unwind while still soaking up the festival vibe.'

Bright spaces: The Temple overlooks the landscaped grounds of the country estate

Capacious layout: A bright and airy relaxation space awaits party weary glampers

Better than a tent: Each bedroom offers a comfortable double bed for festival goers during their stay

Set in 1000 acres of formal landscaped Capability Brown parkland, Weston Park was built in 1760 by the Earl of Bradford.

It has undergone a major renovation ahead of the festival with the Temple set aside from the main House specifically for a small party to enjoy an intimate stay.

Two stone staircases link the three floors, which house three bedrooms, two en-suites and main bathroom.

Period detail: The Temple was recently refurbished to blend ornate and contemporary decorations

Take a dip: A main bathroom and two en-suites provide ample opportunity to wash off the day's grime

After party: The butler can provide breakfast and post festival drinks to be enjoyed around a large table

This year's V Festival which takes place on August 22 and 23 has Calvin Harris and Kasabian as head liners. Sam Smith and The Script are also due to take to the stage

Weston Park which was gifted to the nation by is situated on the A5 at Weston-under- Lizard just 30 minutes from central Birmingham.