Simon Cowell's X Factor retreat for sale: inside the £40m "judge's house" that's a hit with A-listers and royals

Cove Spring House on Barbados is a favourite retreat for royals and A-listers, with Prince Harry, Mark Wahlberg, Rihanna, Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Bruce Willis, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Sting and Hugh Grant counted among previous happy guests.

Fans of The X Factor will recognise it as the “judge’s house” used by Simon Cowell.

On a secluded beach, the 10-bedroom house is one of only four on a 1.3-acre estate in the St James district and offers unmatched views of the Caribbean.

Stars who yearn to move there permanently might like to know they can buy - more images below - through Chestertons International for £40 million.