Built in 1831 for Queen Adelaide, it is currently the principal residence of the Prince and Princess of Wales.

The cottage incorporates building materials of John Nash's Royal Lodge from Windsor Great Park.

[2] The ceiling of its principal bedroom reuses decorative elements, including gilt dolphins and ropes, from the former royal yacht, HMY Royal George.

[5] In 1831, under the supervision of architect Jeffry Wyatville, the house was erected in the picturesque style for Queen Adelaide.

[5] Group Captain Peter Townsend, equerry to King George VI, was given the property as a grace-and-favour residence in 1944.