Just hours before Queen Elizabeth II died, the garden house on her Sandringham Estate was listed on Airbnb..The estate, located in the Norfolk Coast Area of England, has been owned by the royal family since 1862, when it was purchased as a gift for Prince Albert on his 21st birthday..Prince Albert was the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, the Prince Consort. He served as the Prince of Wales, and just as King Charles III was heir apparent to the British throne for decades, Prince Albert was heir apparent for almost 60 years..Sandringham is also where Queen Elizabeth’s father, George VI, and grandfather, George V, both died..The estate was traditionally used by Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family during the Christmas and the New Year holidays, with the castle on the estate being where the Queen gave her annual Christmas broadcast speech.. Front of Sandringham EstateFront of Sandringham Estate .The garden house, formerly the home of the Queen’s head gardener, features four bedrooms and two bathrooms. .According to the Airbnb listing, “This charming Norfolk hideaway, owned by HM The Queen, nestled within the heart of her much-loved Sandringham Estate country retreat and the closest estate property to Sandringham House itself, is all about an appreciation of the great outdoors and the beautiful gardens it sits within.” .“Guests are able to enjoy a stroll around the Country Park, with over 200 hectares to enjoy in all.”.As a nod to the Queen’s love of dogs, the listing adds: “furry friends welcome.”.The Garden House is available to a maximum of eight people over its two storeys, during any one booking.. Sandringham Estate living roomSandringham Estate living room .“There is a choice of super-king or twin beds in two bedrooms,” says the listing. “The functional kitchen boasts an Aga cooker oven and there is a comfortable sitting room overlooking the gorgeous garden, which is ideal for relaxing.”.“As well as the formal Walled Garden with its wonderfully stocked beds and borders in which the property sits, there is a more informal garden to relax in and children and dogs are safe to run and play.”.Close by is the Sandringham Visitors’ Centre and the Sandringham Café & Coffee, as well as the large Adventure Play area for children. .“With all this on the doorstep, you may forget that you are only a short drive to the stunning North Norfolk beaches, an area surrounded by beautiful, poppy-rich meadows, fields of lavender, quiet lanes ideal for walking and cycling plus many quintessential English villages, complete with pubs and duck ponds,” says the listing.. Sandringham Estate drivewaySandringham Estate driveway .Guests are not allowed in the royal family’s private residence nor the horse stud stables. .Despite just having been added to Airbnb, the Garden House is already booked through to February 2024. Prices vary but the house is currently listed to rent for £354 per night (approximately CAD$535) for a minimum of three nights..It is listed by United Kingdom boutique holiday cottage agency Norfolk Hideaways https://www.airbnb.co.uk/. Sandringham Estate kitchenSandringham Estate kitchen
