If you've ever fancied living like a royal on vacation for the day, or even a week, then you're in luck. A holiday home located on a remote UK island has been a favourite of King Charles III's and his family in years gone by and is available to rent by the general public.
While the new king now has a choice of nine homes to reside in, including palaces, castles, and grand stately homes, he is known to admire quaint cottages, including the cosy three-bed cottage in Lwynywermod, Wales. But he reportedly stayed at an isolated cottage on the Isles of Scilly in Cornwall with his late former wife Diana and their children, while Prince William and Kate visited with their children on several occasions.
Set in a quarter of an acre of land, Tamarisk House is a beautiful mid-1960s home tucked away on Tresco Island, 28 miles off the coast of Cornwall.
The four-bedroom property is largely hidden from view by tamarisk trees to protect the royals' privacy, Manchester Evening News reports.
Just a five-minute walk from local amenities, Tamarisk boasts two bedrooms on the ground floor with sea views, along with a family bathroom, sleeping up to eight.
On the first floor, a twin bedroom can be found with an en suite shower room and a master bedroom.
Stunning views of St Mary's, the largest and most populous of the Isles of Scilly, can be enjoyed from the living room by a wood burner, or outside on the sun terrace.
But what is known about idyllic Tresco, which has been dubbed the 'Cornish Caribbean'?
The entire island, which measures just two-and-a-half miles by one mile, is home to around 150 residents, and, thanks to its position in the Gulf Stream, enjoys a sub-tropical climate.
Despite the Duchy of Cornwall being the ultimate owners of the island, the lease is held by King Charles' friends, Robert Dorrien-Smith and his wife Lucy, who are its guardians.
With sparkling turquoise seas, lapping up against flawless white sands, it is a truly unique corner of the UK - looking more like the Bahamas than Britain.
Rich with beautiful plants unseen anywhere else in the British Isles, and an absolute haven for animals due to a lack of traditional predators such as the fox, it truly is an island experience like no other.
The Duchy of Cornwall describes The Isles of Scilly as 'an ideal location for relaxed and active holidays, with miles of coastal walks and cycle trails to explore', with boats running regularly between the islands, scenic tours and wildlife spotting trips.
The cottage - which has wifi, hi-fi, smart TVs and a well-equipped kitchen - is available to book to the public, with prices ranging from £1,315 to £5,295 for a seven-night stay, depending on when you visit.
For more information, you can visit the Duchy of Cornwall website here.
