You Can Now Book The Same Estates The Royal Family Has Vacationed At

26.10.2023 - 11:57 / forbes.com / Charles Iii III (Iii) / Henry Viii VIII (Viii)

There are plenty of hotels around the world that the royal family have frequented—but there’s something special about staying in an actual home or estate that the monarchy has vacationed at. It feels more regal; more like leaning into the royal life than checking into a hotel room.

If you want to feel like royalty—you’ll want to read on. The following properties and estates have the royal stamp of approval from the monarchy past and present. Whether you want to vacation like King Charles III or unwind like Queen Elizabeth II, here are a handful of stunning royalty-approved UK-based properties that any commoner can book through Big House Experiences.

Windrush Hyde Estate in Cotswolds, England was first visited by King Charles III when he awarded the gardens a pinnacle award for its stone walls. Designed by award-winning landscape gardener, Jinny Blom, the estate also boasts a swimming pool and a state-of-the-art cinema.

King Charles III has also visited the Mereview Manor in Lake District, England — and it’s easy to see why. The property boasts panoramic views of Lake Windermere and includes outdoor amenities like alfresco dining using the custom-built pizza oven. It’s worth noting that this precise landscape is what inspired Beatrix Potter as well.

Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha came shooting here when it was owned by engineer James Watts. As Lord Mayor of Manchester between 1855 and 1857, Watts also hosted Prince Albert and Prime Minister Disraeli. The property is steeped in history and still emulates its traditions — there’s even a Medieval great hall for guests to enjoy a feast.

Tucked into the Suffolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is the Priority. The estate has been well-loved by royals since the thirteenth century when Henry lll visited on March 9th, 1235. The Priory became the go-to destination of royalty and nobility who came to go hunting. It was also the select spot for Mary Tudor (daughter of Henry VIII) who checked in for two months after her marriage to Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, in 1527.

The Wyatt Castle in Dorset, England was opened by Princess Elizabeth in 1800 and has been visited by many royal family members since then. It was a favorite spot of King George III and Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz who visited the estate on their wedding anniversary and celebrated with family and friends. The property boasts nine bedrooms and a dining room table that can hold up to twenty guests. There’s also the option to have dinner catered by a private chef.