The most well-known of royal residences, Buckingham Palace has been the official London residence of the British sovereign since 1837. Queen Victoria was the first monarch to settle in the 775-room palace, in the heart of the capital, where the 40-acre garden sets the scene for summer garden parties. The palace wasn’t used for filming in The Crown; instead the queen's residence was recreated with several stately homes across the country.

Fit for royalty: The Goring hotel in London’s Belgravia is decadent, elegant and highly personalised, but at the same time super homely. Steeped in history, 1920s chandeliers, ornate fireplaces and art deco lamps feature throughout, and one suite uses the same green silk wall covering that graced the first-class dining room of the Titanic. A Michelin-starred restaurant, indoor and outdoor bar and cute garden (a rare find in the city centre) add to the charm. Psst! This is also where the Duchess of Cambridge spent the night before her wedding.

Balmoral Castle, Scotland

The Scottish home in royal Deeside is where HRH and the rest of the fam take residence and slip into their comfy leisurewear (probably) every summer. Surrounded by more than 20,000 hectares of forests, lochs and glens, it’s the ideal spot for them to enjoy country pursuits, and perhaps the best place ever for a game of hide-and-seek. When the family aren't in residence, mere mortals can rent one of the six holiday cottages on the royal grounds.

Fit for royalty: Located in the Scottish Highlands, The Fife Arms is a traditional Victorian coaching house-turned-luxury boutique hotel. An interior design lover’s haven, every nook and cranny is jaw-dropping. All the bedrooms are themed – from “Scottish culture” to “nature and poetry” – and come with glimpses of the surrounding mountains. Elsewhere, sumptuous fabrics, antiques, oriental rugs and objets d'art make it a fascinating place to unwind in style. Do have a drink at Elsa's Bar which is tiny, pink and oozing fabulousness.

Windsor Castle, Berkshire

Windsor Castle was built in 1070 by William the Conqueror, which makes it one of the oldest castles in the world. Since then it has been home to kings and queens of Britain for almost 1,000 years, and today the queen uses it as her weekend bolt-hole. She also upholds the tradition of Easter Court, which sees her staying at the castle from March to April to entertain guests. Windsor Castle is also home to St George's Chapel, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got married.

Fit for royalty: Sitting pretty next to Windsor Great Park near Ascot, Coworth Park was built in 1776 and has the history of being a home of lords and ladies as well as an all-girls school. Today, this country house is warm and welcoming, featuring rooms with four-poster beds, roll top bathtubs and velvet chaise longues. It’s also family-friendly with a crèche, teen den and children’s hours at the pool. There’s a distinct horse theme running throughout the property, which is the only hotel in Britain to have its own polo club; look out for equestrian portraits and bedlinen. Want to arrive like a royal? Simply glide in to the helipad.

Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh

Founded as a monastery in 1128 at the end of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, the Palace of Holyroodhouse was home to Mary, Queen of Scots for most of her life. Today it stands as the queen’s official residence in Scotland and she spends Holyrood Week there each June and July. It's believed that Dundarg Castle near Fraserburgh stood in for the actual Balmoral estate in The Crown, but as Holyroodhouse is open to the public all year round, it’s well worth a visit.

Fit for royalty: Located at the opposite end of the Royal Mile, The Balmoral is perfectly located for a visit of Edinburgh’s historic sites, shopping and eateries. Rooms are beautifully decorated with subtle accents of tartan, enormous beds and sleek marble bathrooms. Downstairs, Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux serves wonderful drinks in a stunning setting with vintage touches and fireplaces. Make sure you sneak up to the purple-doored room 552 where J.K, Rowling completed her book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Gatcombe Park, Gloucestershire

Gatcombe Park is the country residence of the queen’s daughter Princess Anne, who was given the manor house as a gift from her mother in 1976. She still lives there today along with her husband, her daughter Zara Tindall (née Phillips), Zara’s husband, Mike Tindall, and their two children. Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, this Grade II listed rural residence is set in 730-acres of parkland and runs as a working farm with a range of livestock, including horses and cattle.

Fit for royalty: A 30-minute drive away, Cowley Manor is a cool manor house and spa set in stunning grounds. Don’t let its bucolic exterior fool you though; inside you’ll find flamboyant colours and design details such as cowhide chairs, Scandi sofas and leather panelling. Away from the fun and funky rooms there’s plenty to keep you busy thanks to indoor and outdoor pools, spa treatments and 55 acres of parkland (free wellies are provided for maximum exploration). Don’t miss afternoon tea in the grand, oak-panelled dining room … the queen would definitely approve.

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