A royal holiday! Three-bedroom house on King Charles' Sandringham estate transformed into lavish £6,300-per-week retreat
The Folly, nestled in the sprawling Norfolk estate, was once used by King Edward VII - 'Bertie' - to entertain his mistress, the British actress and socialite Lillie Langtry.
He visited the lavish, turreted house regularly between 1877 and 1880, after he was given Sandringham as a country home for him and his wife Princess Alexandra of Denmark.
Tourists ready to splash the cash can now follow in the footsteps of royalty and stay at the newly renovated 18th century retreat - for a whopping £6,300 per week.
The Folly boasts gorgeous original features and 'royal artefacts' in a number of rooms, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the royal history of the estate.
Oliver's Travels, which is marketing the house, said the grounds have been 'sensitively refurbished to the highest standard, blending timeless heritage with refined contemporary comfort'.
'This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a private escape on regal grounds.'
The house, which is in private woodland on the Sandringham estate, sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms which are arranged across two upstairs wings and a turret.
The turret is accessed by an external stone staircase, which offers magnificent views across the estate and glimpses of the sea.
The downstairs of the property is equally as lavish, with a drawing room opening directly onto a well maintained lawn.
The Folly also features a large dining room and a kitchen with a butler sink.
The luxury holiday home, which 'blends royal history with quiet grandeur' costs £6,300 a week to rent during the school holidays.
The Folly boasts gorgeous original features and 'royal artefacts' in a number of rooms, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the royal history of the estate
Oliver's Travels, which is marketing the house, said the grounds have been 'sensitively refurbished to the highest standard, blending timeless heritage with refined contemporary comfort'
Oliver's Travels says: 'Originally built as a place where ladies retired for tea, this turreted gem with wrap-around balcony has been transformed into a luxurious retreat, inviting guests to experience life at the heart of one of Britain's most iconic royal residences.
'With input from the Sandringham team, The Folly honours its romantic past while embracing modern comfort.
'Period features - stone hearths, arched entryways, hand-finished floors - have been lovingly preserved.
'Throughout the house, royal artefacts from the private collection add depth and authenticity.'
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