The historic Water Tower on King Charles III's Sandringham Estate, a property where the royal family traditionally celebrates Christmas, is now available for overnight stays. The more than 150-year-old neo-Byzantine structure, originally built in 1877, has been renovated and opened as a rental retreat for visitors.
Stays at the renovated water tower begin at approximately 151 pounds, or just over $200, per night. Prices can vary, with shorter stays potentially costing more, while longer visits may see a decrease in the nightly rate. The renovation transformed the tower into a "romantic retreat for two," featuring traditional British decor, including a fireplace and chandeliers in the living room.
The tower's upstairs bedroom also includes a fireplace and offers views of the surrounding Norfolk countryside. A rear staircase leads to the roof, providing elevated vistas of the landscape.
The Water Tower was originally designed by engineer James Mansergh to supply fresh water to the Sandringham Estate and remained functional for nearly a century. Sandringham Estate announced the unveiling of the renovated tower on social media, describing it as a "remarkable piece of Royal history being unveiled for a new chapter."
The water tower is the latest addition to rental accommodations on the estate, joining the Gardens House, which accommodates eight people, and The Folly, which sleeps six. Other royal retreats, such as Balmoral Castle in Scotland, are also available for rent.
King Charles III inherited Sandringham and Balmoral from his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Victoria purchased Sandringham in 1862 as a country retreat for her son, King Edward VII.
The Sandringham Estate encompasses farms, a sawmill, a juice pressing plant, formal gardens, a restaurant, and a transport museum. Approximately 200 people are employed at the estate.