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Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Daily Mail
A BnB fit for a King! Holiday home on the Sandringham Estate just yards away from the royal home is available to let - here's a look inside!
A property on King Charles III's Sandringham Estate is available to let for an eye-watering £5,623 a week. The Gardens House - which was the house of the late Queen Elizabeth II's head gardener - is just a stone throw away from Sandringham House. It is nicknamed 'the most comfortable house in England' and holidaymakers can now discover just how cosy this royal home really is with the unique opportunity to stay within the grounds of the Sandringham Estate. The Gardens House is a beautiful four bedroom Edwardian property situated 300 metres from Sandringham House - one of King Charles III most beloved royal households where the family are known to spend their Christmases. However, the privilege of staying on the grounds of the palace comes with the hefty price tag of £5,623 a week. But at that price visitors will be staying in the closest cottage to the estate while also being able to enjoy the home's timeless period features and the expansive grounds which surround it. Indeed, guests - including their pets - are free to roam the gardens as they wish. Oliver's Travels, which is exclusively marketing the rental home, said: 'The Gardens House rests within the heart of Sandringham's royal grounds, where manicured borders give way to woodland stillness. 'Inside, the house unfolds with warmth and character. Botanical wallpapers, timeless furniture and rich textiles echo the rhythms of the gardens beyond. 'Light spills through tall windows into a choice of inviting sitting rooms, while the kitchen offers a rustic heart to the home. French doors open onto the terrace for alfresco breakfasts or evening drinks beneath the Norfolk sky.' The Gardens House is not the only royal property that holidaymakers can rent for a getaway. This includes homes that the King and Queen are known to stay in throughout the year. Including Charles' secluded three-bedroom farmhouse on the Llwynywermod estate in Carmarthenshire. Charles and Camilla are known to spend a couple of weeks a year at the home. They bought the £1.2 million estate in 2007 including two cottages available to rent. The North Range and West Range cottages, which cost between £1,400 to £2,400 a week depending on the time of year, are ideal for walkers due to their short distance from the Breacon Beacons National Park. Outside of the UK, fans of the Royal Family can rent Charles' getaway in Transylvania, Romania. Charles bought the estate in Valea Zalanului, Szeklerland, in the 1990s and now rents it out as a nature retreat to those wanting to explore the Zalán Valley and the surrounding mountains. The guest house is situated near to the village of Viscri, and the 400-year-old cottages have been decorated with traditional antique Transylvanian furniture, and textiles. Prices range from around £100 to £300 a night depending on the size of room and whether or not guests have chosen full or half-board. North of the border, visitors can stay on a royal estate as equally grand as Sandringham - Balmoral. Members of the public can stay on the historic estate in an array of different cottages including - Colt Cottages, Connachat Cottage, Karim Cottage, Knocks Cottage, Rhebreck Lodge. Garbh Allt Shiel, Sterinbeg and Tigh Na Garaidh. The most affordable are the Colt Cottages, near the castle. The pricier Rhebreck Lodge is 'set in a quiet location at Easter Balmoral and enjoys wonderful views across the valley towards Crathie Church.' All self-catering, the cottages range in price from £645 in the smallest cottage during off peak season to £1975 in one of the larger cottages during the Christmas period. The King and Queen Consort spend a couple of weeks a year in the secluded three-bedroom farmhouse on the edge of the Brecon Beacons. Two adjoining cottages are available to rent The Royal Family have been in love with Balmoral since the days of Victoria and Albert. Tucked away in the Cairngorms National Park in Crathie, Aberdeenshire, the 50,000-acre estate was bought by Prince Albert in 1852. More recently, It was one of the happiest places for the Queen and Prince Philip, who spent many weeks in the late summer and autumn there. Travellers also have the opportunity to stay in historic royal households. This includes Osborne House on the Isle of Wight which was Queen Victoria's favourite royal palace. Guests can stay in holiday lets, including No 1 Sovereign's Gate and No 2 Sovereign Gate at the formal entrance to the estate. Each two-bedroom property sleeps four people with a private garden. Residents at Sovereign's Gate have access to the beach at all times, even when it is closed to the general public. Pavilion Cottage overlooking the old estate cricket ground is also for hire. The two-bedroom cottage, sleeping four, is a short walk from the stately home and its formal garden. Victoria commissioned an extensive redesign of the estate, which was carried out by leading architect Thomas Cubitt with help from her husband, Prince Albert. And it was at Osborne, now fashioned into an Italianate Palazzo that she chose to live where possible, bringing up her large family there. The sprawling grounds included a private beach, gardens and a full-sized Alpine playhouse for the nine children called Swiss Cottage. Her son Edward VII had her private rooms sealed off when she died in 1901.
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mikaela Testa's mansion hits the rental market after the TikTok star fled Australia over safety fears
The Queensland mansion OnlyFans star Mikaela Testa once called home is up for rent. Located at Burleigh Waters on the Gold Coast, the property is available to new tenants at a whopping $2,700 per week from July 21. Testa, 25, moved into the four-bedroom, two-bathroom spread in 2023, paying $2,000 per week. The property features a sprawling outdoor 'party zone', and includes a pool, entertainment deck and an al fresco dining space. The resort-style pad, dubbed Ruin X, was originally a four-bedroom, two-bathroom family home before undergoing a complete redesign. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The home, known as the Marble Mansion, features soaring ceilings and curved archways. Other highlights include a formal dining room, a grand chandelier as well as an onyx kitchen island. It last sold for $2,713,888 at auction in 2022 to Melbourne investor Christopher Shao, who then hired the space out for luxury events at $4,000 a day. However, the house was tenanted by Testa at $2,000 a week in 2023 after it returned to the market and failed to sell at a $3million price guide. She moved into the home with her bodybuilder fiancé, Maxwell Krause. Testa took to social media last month to reveal she was moving to Germany 'until further notice'. She told her TikTok followers she was relocating to her apartment in Frankfurt and announced that she had 'no plans' to ever return to Australia. 'I've packed up my entire house, and I'm going in two days, and I don't plan to ever come back,' she said in a video filmed from the kitchen of Ruin X. 'The youth crime in this town where I live is so f***ing bad. I don't want to live here anymore, I don't feel safe here.' 'Every time I move, people find out where I live. My door is made of glass, so people yell things out… sometimes it's really degrading,' she continued. 'I love Australia. I think it's one of the most beautiful countries in the world, but it's just not what it used to be.' Testa, who has been learning German, went on to tell her followers in the comments she has 'no desire' to return home.
Hospitality Net
10-07-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
onefinestay launches Partner Portal to exclusively service global travel advisors
London - onefinestay, the leading luxury private rental brand, has built its first online portal creating a seamless new process for the 30,000 global travel advisors it works with. The Partner Portal gives advisors exclusive access to search, create and initiate a booking in any of onefinestay's 40 destinations around the world. onefinestay has built and invested in the portal to bring a wealth of new benefits to travel advisors, as well as onefinestay. Unlike before, the portal allows an advisor to search the most up to date availability and pricing and view home details, all the way through to creating a shortlist of their favourite homes, to share with their client. They can choose if it is a onefinestay branded or unbranded itinerary. As a final step, advisors can turn a proposal into a complete booking via our team of Destination Specialists. Behind the scenes, advisors can clearly see what commission they would earn per booking. This new process makes it easier and quicker for travel advisors to provide bespoke travel suggestions to their clients. As working at speed is so important, it is designed so that advisors can be self-sufficient. onefinestay has included a feedback form so the brand can refine the portal where needed. Being able to move quickly is so important when it comes to creating the perfect booking. Our new online Partner Portal speeds things up, as well as offering a seamless, self-sufficient process for Travel Advisors. Advisors are such an important part of our business; we hope they enjoy browsing, and booking, our homes with ease. Sophie Howse, Chief Commercial Officer at onefinestay The portal is open to all Travel Advisors that work with onefinestay, if a Travel Advisor is interested in working with onefinestay, visit Travel Partners page for more information. Becky Robinson, a Travel Advisor at Departure Lounge tested it ahead of launch and said: I love the look of the new onefinestay Partner Portal, and it's so easy to use. It will make searching for homes, villas and chalets much easier and quicker. Some of the newest homes to launch on onefinestay: For more information, travel advisors can browse the Partner Portal here. About onefinestay onefinestay, part of both Accor and Exclusive Resorts, is the leading luxury private rental brand providing unmatched personal service in the private home, villa and chalet rental industry. From beachside estates to playful apartments and cosy ski chalets, its 3,000 homes, villas and chalets are hand-picked for location, space, character, and comfort. onefinestay's trusted Destination Specialists help guests find their ultimate home-away-from-home, whilst every stay is professionally managed to ensure an effortless and enjoyable stay. This includes a personal welcome, 24/7 guest support, extensive housekeeping, and the option to add tailored amenities and services such as grocery deliveries, private chefs, childcare, once in a lifetime experiences, and more. Its unique approach to short and mid-term renting appeals to anyone looking for a private place paired with a luxury hospitality experience. This encompasses a diverse range of guests, from families on holiday to couples, groups of friends, celebrities, and business travellers. Find out more at About Accor, a world-leading hospitality group Accor is a world-leading hospitality group offering stays and experiences across more than 110 countries with over 5,600 hotels and resorts, 10,000 bars & restaurants, wellness facilities and flexible workspaces. The Group has one of the industry's most diverse hospitality ecosystems, encompassing around 45 hotel brands from luxury to economy, as well as Lifestyle with Ennismore. ALL, the booking platform and loyalty program embodies the Accor promise during and beyond the hotel stay and gives its members access to unique experiences. Accor is focused on driving positive action through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity, and inclusivity. Accor's mission is reflected in the Group's purpose: Pioneering the art of responsible hospitality, connecting cultures, with heartfelt care. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France. Included in the CAC 40 index, the Group is publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information, please visit or follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.
Fox News
27-06-2025
- Business
- Fox News
Home worth $1.6M with 7,000 books and floor-to-ceiling shelves touted for 'charm and character'
A so-called dream home for literature lovers has hit the market in Columbus, Ohio, packed wall to wall with more than 7,000 hardback books and dramatic floor-to-ceiling shelves — and it's listed for $1.6 million. Nicknamed "The Book House," the home was custom-designed to evoke the feel of a historic German village cottage, according to news agency SWNS. Though the building appears aged from the outside, with materials mirroring early 20th-century construction, it's a modern dual-unit property with high-end features and built to function as a short-term luxury rental. Spanning 4,536 square feet, the residence has two living units with a total of eight bedrooms and six bathrooms, offering enough accommodations to sleep as many as 24 guests. The property was reportedly imagined as an immersive design experience, with every detail merging "vintage character with modern convenience," said SWNS. To bring his vision to life, developer Guy Marshall began collecting books for the project. Eventually he amassed some 7,000 hardcover volumes, which he acquired for just 10 cents apiece, SWNS reported. The books now line every room in the home, on shelves that reach floor to ceiling; they're accessed by rolling library ladders. The listing describes the property as an ideal entertaining space, with open layouts, modern amenities and a location just minutes from downtown Columbus, German Village, plus a nearby children's hospital. "One of the more notable features includes floor-to-ceiling bookshelves with library ladders and 7,000 plus hardcover books spanning every room," the listing reads. Rental projections from short-term stay experts estimate the home could bring in approximately $273,000 in gross annual income, said SWNS. Marshall said every element of the design was chosen deliberately. That includes the exterior, which is made of concrete blocks dyed and finished to resemble aged masonry. "The single-layer, one-foot-thick walls mirror those of buildings constructed in the early 1900s," he said, emphasizing an intent to channel the aesthetics and durability of historical craftsmanship, from antique lighting fixtures and custom ironwork to reclaimed barn beams and bespoke installations. "My goal was to blend charm and character with the luxury and comfort expected in today's most finely appointed homes," he said. Though it cost significantly more to build than a typical stick-frame house, Marshall said the extra investment was worth it to create something unique and memorable. "That's why I designed it to operate as a high-end short-term rental: to increase revenue and share it with guests from all over," he added. The quirky home was recently featured on "Zillow Gone Wild" — which shared the comment, "Imagine sleeping surrounded by books. The dreams you will HAVE." In response to a social media post about the listing, a Facebook commenter wrote, "Just thinking about the amount of dust that collects on all those books makes me need to use my inhaler." Another person wrote, "3 things: Where's the kitchen sink? Where is the toilet? Can you imagine packing up all those books?? It's like moving a library." Yet another person said simply, "I love it so much."
The Sun
31-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
UK castle that costs less than a hotel stay in London with indoor swimming pool, tropical gardens and private beach
IF you need somewhere cheap to stay with all of your mates, it might be more affordable to stay in your own castle. Wyatt Castle in Dorset dates back to 1797, and is now open to the public to stay the night. 6 6 6 According to luxury rental company it will set you back £8,940 a night. But if you manage to find 19 mates to join you, this means it will cost just £149 each a night - less than the average £158 a night in London. The castle -turned-home rental has nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms so you won't be fighting for space. Towels, robes and toiletries are all included so these can be left at home. Most of the rooms have amazing sea views or garden views as well. Guests will be greeted by a huge reception hall, as well as a library, study and drawing room. When the weather improves, there is even a huge sun terrace with sun loungers and a BBQ. As well as its beautiful landscaped outdoor area, there is even an Italian and Japanese tropical gardens. Its from here that there is a hidden path all the way down to a private beach, which goes past a 13th century church. While there is a huge dining space for 60 people, there are some nearby pubs if you fancy eating out including nearest The Cove House Inn. The pretty pink UK castle that is loved by Disney and Britney Spears Want to splash out? You can hire your own private chef at additional cost, or have an on-site massage. For example, private three-course dinner parties cost £75 each, or there is a food "drop off" service for dinner and breakfast with a range of options. The large indoor swimming pool is private for guests but not in the summer. While the hotel doesn't allow stag or hen dos, it does cater to kids with cots and high chairs. 6 6 The nearest train station is Weymouth which is a 25 minute drive. One person said staying at the castle "makes you feel like royalty". There is space for 20 cars, but to arrive in style it has its own helipad. If you want to explore the rest of the coastline, Durdle Door has been compared to both Portugal and California. Here's another fairytale castle that is open to overnight stays, and thought to be the only Tudor castle that is a hotel in the UK. The Sun's Head of Travel Caroline McGuire stayed at Leeds Castle's new lakeside lodges. We've rounded up seven others castles in the UK you can book for less than £90 a night. 6
