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Disconnect at the Prince's Cottage on King Charles's property in Zalan Valley, Romania. Tamarisk, a quaint seaside cottage on St. Mary's on the Isles of Scilly C O U R T E S Y O F D U C H Y O F C O R N WA L L H O L I DAY C OT TAG E S ; P H OTO BY R O B C I U C A L E X A N D R U villas to book COUNTRY RETREAT, ROMANIA Lesser-known is King Charles's retreat at the base of the Carpathian Mountains in Transylvania, Romania. This rural residence is almost entirely off the grid, and most suitable for those seeking a trip that will truly take them a step back in time. There is no WiFi, nor TV, for that matter, the closest town is over 12 miles away, and horses are still pulled by carts. The property consists of three TAMARISK , ISLES OF SCILLY Passed down from King Charles to Prince William, Tamarisk is a quaint seaside cottage on St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly, an archipelago 28 miles from the southwestern tip of Cornwall. People travel here to enjoy the empty coastline, and to look out for puffins and dolphins. They also visit to stay at this four-bedroom bolthole, reportedly frequented by the Prince and Princess of Wales. It's a simple double-story home with a cozy cottagecore aesthetic and a sunny terrace that rolls onto private gardens. There's a barbecue for the summertime and wood-burning fireplace for wintery nights. Better still, if you have a big group and need more space, there are a few other rentable houses within the collection littered around the island. heritage cottages with seven double rooms spread between them. Inside, they all have traditional furnishings, such as wooden beds, intricate textiles, antique lamps, and hand-woven woolen carpets. But nature itself is the real reason to come here, and there are plenty of ways to experience it onsite, from a wood-fired hot tub to pools fed by mineral water, to sleigh rides and walking itineraries inspired by the King's own. People travel here to enjoy the empty coastline and look out for puns and dolphins. BALHAR B O U RSH O P S .CO M

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