The recent family holiday of Prince William and Duchess Kate to Tresco in the Isles of Scilly was nostalgic and iconic for a number of reasons, not the least of which were their charming accommodations. According to the Daily mail, the royal family spent their week-long getaway at the Dolphin House, a six-bedroom stone house located just steps from the beach and with stunning views of the Round Island Lighthouse.
According to the Dolphin House website, the house has a porch that leads to a lounge with a fireplace and ocean views. An adjoining kitchen has a colorful doll of royal blue tile, while the dining room has an almost cave-like feel with stone walls and a heavy, textured painting on one wall. A rear terrace has “limited sea views”, but the bedrooms upstairs have decidedly unobstructed views of the sea.
Ten-meter-thick granite walls protect the house – a likely sign for the family. According to the website, rates for the hut vary widely, depending on the season; during offseason interest rates start at $ 2,850 per week, while more seasons in demand can cost upwards of $ 6,350 per week. Tresco and the Isles of Scilly generally have special significance for Prince William, who was once on holiday with his parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, as well as with his younger brother, Prince Harry. The royal family was photographed riding their bicycles around the car-free island back in 1989. It is also important that William will eventually inherit Tresco, as it is considered part of the Duchy of Cornwall, his father’s estate.
Originally appeared on Architectural Digest
