Adelaide Cottage, Royal cottage near Windsor Castle, England
Description
Adelaide Cottage sits within Windsor Home Park and contains four bedrooms, a marble fireplace in Graeco-Egyptian style, and gilded dolphin motifs on the main bedroom ceiling. The building holds Grade II* listed status, marking its exceptional architectural importance.
History
King William IV commissioned architect Jeffry Wyatville to build the house in 1831 for his consort. Components from John Nash's Royal Lodge and ornamental pieces from the royal yacht HMY Royal George were reused in its creation.
Culture
Named after Queen Adelaide, consort of William IV, the residence continues to serve members of the royal family as a private home. Visitors may view the building from the outside while it retains its residential character.
Practical
The property lies about a ten-minute walk from Windsor Castle and remains closed to the public. The surrounding park offers paths from which visitors can see the building from a distance.
Did you know?
Ceilings in some rooms display paintings inspired by scenes from Lord Byron's poem The Prisoner of Chillon. This romantic decoration reflects the literary taste of the early Victorian era.
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