ON the 20,000-acre Sandringham Estate is Park House that’s fallen into a state of disrepair.
But for years it was home to the Spencer family, and until the age of 14, lived there.
The Sandringham Estate has been owned by the since 1862 and Park House sits on the grounds.
The house was the birthplace of and she lived there with her family until 1975.
The Spencers then moved toAlthorp House in .
Years later in April 1987, Park House became a hotel when gifted Park House to Leonard Cheshire Disability.
Park House was then turned into a hotel specifically designed to cater for people with disabilities.
The hotel offered short breaks for disabled individuals and their companions and carers.
Inside were specially adapted rooms with red lined staircases, big fireplaces, flowery bedspreads and well-pruned gardens.
Park House Hotel remained open until November 2020 when it closed due to pressure from the .
It was a popular place with lots of frequent guests being disappointed with its closure.
One wrote on : “So sad to say goodbye. Yet another wonderful stay at this unique hotel with great people and cared for by the best team of people I have ever met you have all been a valued part of our lives.
They continued: “To all the staff thank you for looking after us so well, especially John, for the last 10 days. We are so sorry that the men and women in suits don’t value you all as much as the guests do. You will be missed.”
Another added that it was a “haven for people living with a disability”.
Since then, the hotel .
For fans of the royal family, there’s a nearby was a favourite holiday spot for the royal family.
The Queen Mother,,III and more recentlyand have been seen at Holkham.
It’s no surprise for the royals because it is a 36-minute drive from theEstate.
It is also just half an hour fromand Kate’s country home at Anmer Hall.
Holkam Beach is dog-friendly and along the coast, you can explore the pretty seaside town of.
Other popular beaches in the area include Old Beach and .
Here’s how .
And check out this other .
