Sandringham garden house put on Airbnb amid queen’s health concerns
Just hours before Queen Elizabeth II “died peacefully” at age 96 on Thursday, according to a statement from the royal family, the garden house on her Sandringham Estate was listed on Airbnb.
Located in the Norfolk Coast Area of England, the country retreat has been traditionally used by the Queen and the rest of the royal family during Christmas and the New Year.
The castle is also where Queen Elizabeth gives her annual Christmas broadcast speech.
According to the estate’s official website, the royal family has owned the property since 1862, when it was purchased as a gift for Prince Albert for his 21st birthday.
It is also where the queen’s father, George VI, and grandfather, George V, both died.
The garden house on the estate, listed by United Kingdom boutique holiday cottage agency Norfolk Hideaways, is comprised of four bedrooms and two bathrooms and was the former home of the queen’s head gardener.
“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,” the Airbnb listing states.
Built with brick, the house offers accommodation for up to eight guests over two floors.
“Guests are able to enjoy a stroll around the Country Park, with over 200 hectares (494 acres) to enjoy in all,” the listing adds.
And, of course, as a nod to the Queen’s love of dogs, the listing notes: “furry friends welcome.”
But to book a stay here, you must act fast. Dates have already been filled up through February 2024. And staying there will come at a cost of about $400 per night, according to the listing.
Queen Elizabeth also gifted Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, a residence on the estate following their wedding back in 2011. Known as Anmer Hall, the property is made up of 10 bedrooms.
On Thursday, the royal family officially announced the Queen’s death. Elizabeth was the longest-reigning monarch in British history, having served 70 years on the thrones. She was 96.
“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” the announcement read. “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”
Meanwhile, royals have rushed to Scotland, to Balmoral Castle, where the palace first announced earlier this morning that the queen was staying under “medical supervision.”
“Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision,” the statement had previously read. “The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.”
It is unclear at this time why the garden house at Sandringham has been listed on Airbnb. The Post has reached out to the Queen’s communications secretary for comment.
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