A royal holiday! Three-bedroom house on King Charles' Sandringham estate turned into lavish £6,300-per-week retreat

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  • The Folly was once used by King Edward VII to entertain mistress Lillie Langtry
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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.

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

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

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

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

Pictured: Actress and socialite Lillie Langtry, the mistress of King Edward VII

Pictured: Actress and socialite Lillie Langtry, the mistress of King Edward VII

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.

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

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

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, which is marketing the house, said the grounds have been ‘sensitively refurbished to the highest standard, blending timeless heritage with refined contemporary comfort’

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 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 downstairs of the property is equally as lavish, with a drawing room opening directly onto a well maintained lawn

The downstairs of the property is equally as lavish, with a drawing room opening directly onto a well maintained lawn

The turret is accessed by an external stone staircase, which offers magnificent views across the estate and glimpses of the sea

The turret is accessed by an external stone staircase, which offers magnificent views across the estate and glimpses of the sea

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.’

The luxury holiday home, which 'blends royal history with quiet grandeur' costs £6,300 a week to rent during the school holidays

The luxury holiday home, which ‘blends royal history with quiet grandeur’ costs £6,300 a week to rent during the school holidays




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