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News.com.au
26-05-2025
- News.com.au
King Charles turns royal retreat into $13k-a-week holiday home
King Charles has turned a royal retreat at Sandringham into a posh £6,300 ($A13,000)-a-week holiday home open to all. According to The Sun, the British monarch refurbished the three-bed Victorian house The Folly. Once the love-nest of Edward VII and his mistress Lillie Langtry, the property is said to feature royal artefacts, to be fitted out 'to the highest standard' and blending 'timeless heritage with refined, contemporary comfort', can sleep up to six. Located on the private woodland of the estate in Norfolk, holiday-makers can now follow in the footsteps of royalty by staying in the retreat. Visitors willing to fork out £6,300 ($A13,000) a week — the going rate in the school holidays — can go up the fairytale-like turret to look out over the estate. Downstairs, guests can walk through French doors from the drawing room onto the lawn, or get dinner ready in the kitchen — complete with a butler sink. Agency Oliver's Travels, which is marketing the house, states: 'With input from the Sandringham team, The Folly honours its romantic past while embracing modern comfort. 'Period features — stone hearths, arched entryways, hand-finished doors — have been lovingly preserved. 'Throughout the house, royal artefacts from the private collection add depth and authenticity.' Parts of this story first appeared in The Sun and was republished with permission.
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
A royal holiday! Three-bedroom house on King Charles' Sandringham estate transformed into lavish £6,300-per-week retreat
Holidaymakers can stay in the heart of King Charles ' Sandringham estate after a three-bedroom Victorian house was transformed into a £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.'
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
King Charles turns royal Sandringham retreat into £6k-a-week holiday home open to public
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE King has turned a royal retreat at Sandringham into a posh £6,300-a-week holiday home open to all. Charles has refurbished turreted three-bed Victorian house The Folly, which was once the love-nest of Edward VII and his mistress Lillie Langtry. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 King Charles has refurbished three-bed Victorian house The Folly, into a posh holiday home Credit: Bav Media 6 The home on the Sandringham estate was once the love-nest of Edward VII and his mistress Lillie Langtry Credit: Bav Media 6 Visitors could be asked to fork out as much as £6,300 a week during the school holidays Credit: Bav Media Holidaymakers can now follow in the footsteps of royalty by staying in the retreat, located on the private woodland of the estate in Norfolk. The property, said to feature royal artefacts, to be fitted out 'to the highest standard' and blending 'timeless heritage with refined, contemporary comfort', can sleep up to six. Visitors willing to fork out £6,300 a week — the going rate in the school holidays — can go up the fairytale-like turret to look out over the estate. Downstairs, guests can walk through French doors from the drawing room on to the lawn, or get dinner ready in the kitchen — complete with a butler sink. Agency Oliver's Travels, which is marketing the house, states: 'With input from the Sandringham team, The Folly honours its romantic past while embracing modern comfort. "Period features — stone hearths, arched entryways, hand-finished doors — have been lovingly preserved. "Throughout the house, royal artefacts from the private collection add depth and authenticity.' 6 Visitors can go up the fairytale-like turret to look out over the Sandringham estate Credit: Bav Media 6 The royal retreat located on the private woodland of the estate in Norfolk Credit: Bav Media 6 The King's holiday home is located in woodland on his Sandringham estate in Norfolk Credit: Getty
The Sun
23-05-2025
- The Sun
King Charles turns royal Sandringham retreat into £6k-a-week holiday home open to public
THE King has turned a royal retreat at Sandringham into a posh £6,300-a-week holiday home open to all. Charles has refurbished turreted three-bed Victorian house The Folly, which was once the love-nest of Edward VII and his mistress Lillie Langtry. 6 6 6 Holidaymakers can now follow in the footsteps of royalty by staying in the retreat, located on the private woodland of the estate in Norfolk. The property, said to feature royal artefacts, to be fitted out 'to the highest standard' and blending 'timeless heritage with refined, contemporary comfort', can sleep up to six. Visitors willing to fork out £6,300 a week — the going rate in the school holidays — can go up the fairytale-like turret to look out over the estate. Downstairs, guests can walk through French doors from the drawing room on to the lawn, or get dinner ready in the kitchen — complete with a butler sink. Agency Oliver's Travels, which is marketing the house, states: 'With input from the Sandringham team, The Folly honours its romantic past while embracing modern comfort. "Period features — stone hearths, arched entryways, hand-finished doors — have been lovingly preserved. "Throughout the house, royal artefacts from the private collection add depth and authenticity.' 6 6 6
