His Majesty King Charles III doesn't shy away from a project, having added solar farms and transformed entire gardens at his royal residences since becoming monarch. Recently, the King unveiled the renovation of an old water tower at Sandringham, that is now luxury accommodation available to rent. When travel agent Oliver's Travels shared the venue, fans were left divided.
Many couldn't believe their eyes at the beauty that lies within the iconic tower. "Looks [like] a fabulous place to stay... I bet the views are amazing," wrote one user, and: "I’m not sure it could be more perfect," added another. A third penned: "This is stunning! What a cool place to stay."
While the glowing praise dominated the comments section, others did point out the high-end price tag that comes with a stay. "Lovely, BUT £1,200 for one night in November!!!," one pointed out, and another added: "Far too expensive, better places for better prices."
Looking at the website, overnight stays start from £151, but do jump to £845 per night on weekends in December, reaching up to £1,200 during high-demand dates.
The Victorian landmark was originally built in 1877 to provide fresh water to the Royal residence and has been standing for nearly 150 years. Now, the four-floor accommodation features a kitchen, dining room, treetop living room and incredible views. There are even deck chairs on the roof, for guests to soak up the vistas from an incredible vantage point.
© Photo: Getty ImagesSandringham is a safe haven for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Sandringham is also where King Charles' brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been living in exile. The former royal has taken up accommodation at Marsh Farm, a converted farmhouse. Its humble five-bedroom interiors pale in comparison to Andrew's former property, Royal Lodge, which boasted 30 rooms and 21 acres of grounds.
But Andrew's address affords him access to Charles' stunning 20,000-acre estate, which he utilises to walk his pet pooches, his late mother Queen Elizabeth's corgis Muick and Sandy.
© Lucia Graphus / Alamy Live NewsRecently, Andrew was warned over a potential danger within the woodlands near his property. In the 'Bring your Dog' section of the Sandringham website, there are rules and regulations for guests with furry friends. One of the points warns: "Please be aware that September and Autumn are the periods when cases of Canine Seasonal Illness have been seen at Sandringham in the past."
While CSI is a "rare illness" and cases have "dramatically declined" since 2010, there is no known cause or cure, so it is very serious. Therefore, pet owners are encouraged to look out for symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea and tiredness that develop "within 72 hours of being in a woodland area."
