Balmoral in the Scottish Highlands is the royal summer retreat and was a favorite of the late Queen Elizabeth; Charles and Queen Camilla stay there each summer. Birkhall, a private residence on the Balmoral estate, was used for summers, fishing and countryside walks and belonged to him before he became king.
The King's Welsh property near Myddfai, Llandovery, purchased in 2006, includes a main house, three cottages and a barn; renovations incorporated locally sourced textiles and materials.
Located in Ayrshire and bought in 2007, Dumfries House was restored to revive the historic estate and create local jobs; it now welcomes visitors and offers overnight stays at Dumfries House Lodge.
Charles inherited the Castle of Mey from the Queen Mother and serves as its president, visiting annually and renting the castle for a few days each August; the estate includes the Granary Lodge B&B. Sandringham in Norfolk is famed as the family's traditional Christmas residence and is called "the most comfortable house in England" on the official website.