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Lighthouses

Imagine as the sun sets over the sea, with panoramic views from all angles. Lighthouses and keepers cottages offer access to accommodation in some of the most unusual landmarks, with huge appeal for children and big children alike!

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Ketch

Ketch

Northern Ireland / Killough, County Down
Make memories on the wild shores of the Irish Sea at Ketch, tucked away in the shadow of Ireland's tallest onshore lighthouse.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
LV14 SULA Lightship

LV14 SULA Lightship

England / Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Enjoy a unique and scenic stay aboard a historic British Lightship, beautifully restored and enchantingly moored in the Gloucester Docks.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Eilean Sionnach

Eilean Sionnach

Scotland / Isleornsay, Isle of Skye
Rest your weary heads in a dreamy lighthouse cottage, blissfully cast away on a soul-soothing private island off the rugged Isle of Skye.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Sumburgh Lighthouse

Sumburgh Lighthouse

Scotland / Shetland Isles, Scotland
Shetland's Sumburgh Lighthouse offers gorgeous self-catering accommodation, breath-taking views, and even a slice of television fame - all combining for that truly memorable stay.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 3
Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge

Old Higher Lighthouse Branscombe Lodge

England / Portland Bill, Dorset
Leave everyday life far behind in this heartwarming cottage, romantically positioned by an 18th century lighthouse on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bressay Lighthouse

Bressay Lighthouse

Scotland / Shetland Isles, Scotland
Indulge in peace and tranquillity at one of the Shetland Isles' most famous landmarks - the Bressay Lighthouse.
Sleeps: 6 per cottage
Bedrooms: 3 per cottage
Belle Tout Lighthouse B&B

Belle Tout Lighthouse B&B

England / Beachy Head, East Sussex
A historic Lighthouse B&B perched on the white cliffs of Beachy Head, with show-stopping panoramic views and many original features.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 6
Sally Port Cottage

Sally Port Cottage

England / Truro, Cornwall
Self-catering holiday cottage at St Anthony's Lighthouse, St Mawes, Cornwall - the location for Fraggle Rock!
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Cantick Head Lighthouse Cottage

Cantick Head Lighthouse Cottage

Scotland / Longhope, Orkney Islands
Steal away from civilisation, to an historic haven with dramatic sea views out towards the Pentland Firth.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Eshaness Lighthouse

Eshaness Lighthouse

Scotland / Shetland Isles, Scotland
Remote retreats don't get much more perfect than the Lighthouse Keeper's cottage at Eshaness Lighthouse.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Longships

Longships

England / The Lizard, Cornwall
A sumptuous, white-walled lighthouse cottage, featuring dramatic Cornish clifftop views and endless coastal walks.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Borden Flats Lighthouse

Borden Flats Lighthouse

USA / Somserset, Massachusetts
Preserve a living piece of US history, in the role of a 19th century lighthouse keeper at Mount Hope Bay.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Ariel Cottage

Ariel Cottage

Wales / Marcross, Glamorgan
Immerse yourselves in the fresh delights of Glamorgan's Heritage Coast, in a dog-friendly lighthouse cottage ideal for families.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 3
The Link

The Link

England / Cromer, Norfolk
The Link is a romantic North Norfolk lighthouse bolthole for two that's ideal for bracing coastal strolls and seaside activity.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Old Higher Lighthouse Stopes Cottage

Old Higher Lighthouse Stopes Cottage

England / Portland Bill, Dorset
A history-steeped haven, dramatically set on Dorset's beautiful Jurassic Coast at Portland Bill.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Frying Pan Tower

Frying Pan Tower

USA / North Carolina
Frying Pan Tower - where the mission is to protect and preserve a much-loved coastguard station, located 34 miles off the coast of North Carolina - complimentary ocean views included!
Sleeps: up to 12
Bedrooms: 8
Beacon Cottage

Beacon Cottage

England / Kingsbridge, Devon
Enjoy bracing clifftop walks from a Devon lighthouse cottage that's ideal for families in need of some fresh sea views.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Bishop Rock

Bishop Rock

England / Helston, Cornwall
Surround yourselves with flora and fauna from a heavenly Cornish lighthouse cottage, complete with spectacular views.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Siren

Siren

England / Woolacombe, Devon
Siren is one of four refurbished former lighthouse keepers' cottages at Bull Point Lighthouse, discovered by the charming North Devon village of Mortehoe - a former base for smugglers!
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 3
Lighthouse Cottage

Lighthouse Cottage

England / Happisburgh, Norfolk
Illuminate your holiday in an historic Grade II listed retreat.
Sleeps: 5
Bedrooms: 2
Landward Cottage

Landward Cottage

England / Ventor, Isle of Wight
Landward Cottage is a serene lighthouse cottage ideal for families, set on the bracingly beautiful Isle of Wight.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Harlingen Lighthouse

Harlingen Lighthouse

Netherlands / Harlingen, Friesland
Rest your heads in an iconic Dutch monument, filled with fun, quirky features and boasting spectacular panoramic views.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
West Wales Lighthouse Cottage

West Wales Lighthouse Cottage

Wales / Dale, Pembrokeshire
Surrounded by the sights and sounds of the sea, this recently refurbished former lighthouse keeper's cottage offers a true getaway in rural West Wales.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
West Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage

West Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage

Wales / Llaneilan, Anglesey
Gaze wistfully out to the Irish Sea, from a cosy family cottage right next to a working Anglesey lighthouse.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Argus Cottage

Argus Cottage

England / Pendeen, Cornwall
An idyllic Pendeen Lighthouse cottage with spectacular views, set on the windswept North Cornwall Coast.
Sleeps: 3
Bedrooms: 2
Khina Cottage

Khina Cottage

England / Broadstairs, Kent
At Khina Cottage child-friendly luxury awaits, in a lighthouse cottage delightfully secluded in the charming Kent town of Broadstairs.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
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