William and Kate's favourite UK hideaway is 'Caribbean-like paradise'
Prince William and Kate Middleton are no stranger to a luxury holiday.
From regular breaks in Mustique with Kate's parents Carole and Michael to tours of South Africa, the pair love to travel. But there's one spot in the UK that's one of their favourites - and it's not difficult to see why.
Crystal clear waters, white sand beaches and stunning villas all adorn this pretty island that is often likened to the Caribbean. Located just 28 miles off the Cornish coast, the island of Tresco has been dubbed 'Mustique without the mosquitoes'.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are not the only royals who have enjoyed a stay here either, as it used to be owned by the Duchy of Cornwall. It's the perfect place for royals to escape public life, with then Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana holidaying there with young Wills and Harry in 1989.
Tresco only has 150 permanent residents (Getty Images/iStockphoto)While they no longer own the island, the royals still own a property there, Dolphin House, which is part of the Duchy of Cornwall's impressive property portfolio. Tresco is privately owned after the lease for the Isles of Scilly was acquired from the Duchy of Cornwall by a wealthy philanthropist called Augustus Smith in 1834.
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What's more, it's completely car-free. Kate and Wills have also taken their three children there in 2020 - George, 10, Charlotte, eight, and Louis, five. Locals and holidaymakers who got a glimpse of them were amazed by how well the down-to-earth couple blended in.
Some visitors said: "We hardly noticed at first as they seemed a normal family on holiday intent on keeping themselves to themselves." Residents told Mail Online: "William and Kate were both smiling widely and looked really happy and relaxed.
"Their bodyguards had big smiles, too – it was clear to see that it had been a really good holiday." On their activities, a source added: “Boat taxis known as Specials were organised for low-key scenic boat trips for the family to be privately taken to some of the wilder islands for bird watching and seeing dolphins. This island is part private so a bit like their favourite holiday destination Mustique, but without the mosquitoes."
It's not known whether the royal couple stayed at Dolphin House, but as it's owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, it technically belongs to William. It can be rented for £59 per person a night and has six impressive bedrooms, sleeping 10.
It's been dubbed 'Mustique without the mosquitoes' (Getty Images/iStockphoto)Guests can enjoy its breathtaking views of the coastline, huge dining room and spacious living area with high ceilings. The luxury also doesn't stop there as the quickest way to get to Tresco is by helicopter.
It's a 15-minute chopper ride away from Cornwall and upon arrival, a complimentary electric shuttle will transport guests to their accommodation. You can also fly in on a fixed-winged plane from Land's End or Newquay Airport.
With just 150 people permanently living on the island, it's the perfect place for complete privacy. There's plenty to stay busy doing as well - visitors can book a bike ride like the royals have previously done, or relax with yoga and meditation at the Tresco Island Spa.
Other activities include snorkelling and swimming with seals, or visiting the Tresco Abbey Gardens, which is home to over 20,000 plants from more than 80 countries. Guests can even treat themselves to some retail therapy as there are several shops that sell island-inspired jewellery, paintings and homeware
There are plenty of historical attractions to see in Tresco - it is the home of King Charles's Castle, which was used by Royalists during the English Civil War and dates back to 1550. Another popular historical landmark is Cromwell's Castle, built in the 1650s by Abraham Tovey.
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