A “Lewis Carroll nerd” spent £130k transforming two homes into Alice in Wonderland themed rentals - fit with costumes, teacup stools and a Cheshire cat stained glass window. Jacqueline Sinclair, 45, bought the oldest house in Brighton, Sussex, for £230k after getting fed up of juggling her corporate job in business travel and being a mum.
The mum-of-three knew she needed a unique feature to make it stand out as a holiday property in the popular seaside destination. She decided to use her passion for Lewis Carroll and transform the cottage into an Alice and Wonderland inspired stay – fit with teaspoon handles, teacup chandeliers and playing card wallpaper.
Despite being told it was a “terrible idea”, bookings started flying in and Jaqueline decided to redecorate a regency house she had previously been letting out to students and turn it into a unique holiday let. Jacqueline splashed out £100k creating rooms with bespoke furniture such as bunk beds as playing cards and teapot taps.
