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Chesapeake Chapter - Lighthouses with Overnight Accommodations
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 Spend a Night or a Week! From the shores of the world, lighthouses offer guest accommodations to fit a variety of price and pampering ranges. Be sure to reserve rooms early, since many lighthouses are booked nine months to two years in advance.
The Chesapeake Chapter of the U. S. Lighthouse Society, nor anyone else receive royalties or fees from any listed facility due to bookings created by the use of this listing. For rate information, availability of rooms, directions, etc., please contact the individual facility. ALL rates and details stated herein are subject to change without notice at the discretion of the respective owners/operators.
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Florida |
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Amelia Island Replica, 584 Fletcher Ave, Amelia Island, FL 32034 Located a few miles from the original lighthouse in Fernandina Beach, this structure was built for personal use as a beach house. Four levels with two bedrooms, two baths, livingroom and kitchen and top floor observation deck. Continental breakfast delivered from the 1735 House, a nearby country inn. 904/261-5878 |
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Fargo Blanca Marine Resort, 1966 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 Not a real lighthouse. It is a private aid to navigation. Lighthouse has two two-bedroom apartments, one with a fully equipped kitchen. Rent $160 per night and $1050 per week for Labor Day to December 19 or $175 per night and $1100 per week the rest of the year. 305/743-9018. |
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Maine |
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Isle au Haut Lighthouse, The Keeper’s House, Box 26, Isle Au Haut, ME 04645 Situated on an island in Penobscot Bay, this lighthouse is accessible only by mail boat. No electricity. No phones. No traffic. Amenities include three gourmet meals, a swimming pond and miles of national forest in Acadia National Park. Rooms furnished with antique period furniture. Call for brochure. 207/335-2551. |
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Popham Beach Bed & Breakfast, 4 Ocean View Ln, Popham Beach, Phippsburg, ME 04562 Formerly the Old Coast Guard Station is located directly on the historic Popham Beach at the mouth of the Kennbec River, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. A sumptuous breakfast is included with the room. 207/389-2409 |
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Maryland |
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Hooper Strait Lighthouse, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Limited rentals. 410/745-2916. |
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Massachusetts |
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Cape Ann Light Station, Rockport. Managed by Thacher Island Association, guest quarters are available. There is a limit of six people at one time, due to shortage of water. Linens are provided. All overnight guests must bring their own drinking water and food. No outdoor fires are allowed just propane stoves. Phone 508/546-2326 after May 1 and after 6:00 PM. |
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Bass River Lighthouse (The Lighthouse Inn), One Lighthouse Inn Road, Box 128, West Dennis, MA 02670 The only privately owned working lighthouse in the country, the West Dennis Light forms the center of this sprawling Cape Cod resort, hosting up to 250 guests. 508/398-2244. |
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Gurnet Point Light (Plymouth Light), 314 Spring Street, Hanson, MA 02341 Located near Plymouth. Keeper's house is a recent vintage ranch house. No additional information presently available. |
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Monomoy Point Lighthouse, Brewster. Open by appointment, the lighthouse offers stays in the keeper’s house as part of a guided tour offered by the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History. Three meals, a snack, naturalist-guided tours and transportation from the museum are included. 508/896-3867. |
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Race Point Lighthouse, Nikki Nunes, PO Box 570, N. Truro, MA 02652 The Keepers house has three bedrooms upstairs. The half-bath on the first floor and full bath on the second floor are shared. Amenities include fully equipped kitchen with a gas oven, two refrigerators and two outdoor grills. Must provide bed linens, towels, food and drinking water for your stay. House water is used for everything except drinking. Open May 1 through mid-October. 508/487-9930 |
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Thacher Island Lighthouse, Rockport. Thacher Island is located about one mile seaward of Rockport and is a recently designated National Historic Landmark. A six room apartment located in the keeper's dwelling is available from July 2 to September30th. The apartment is available on weekdays as well as weekends. |
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Wings Neck Lighthouse, Pocasset on Cape Cod, MA One hour from downtown Boston. There are sleeping accommodations for eight. The house has three upstairs bedrooms (1 King, two twin sets) and a pullout Queen sofa in the family room. There is a full bath upstairs, a half-bath downstairs and an outdoor shower. The property was completely renovated in 2003. The kitchen and baths have been remodeled and updated but the house was preserved in antique character and charm. The large, eat-in kitchen has every amenity including dishwasher, microwave and lobster pot! Dining al-fresco is available with outdoor furniture, a gas grill and a picnic table. There is a washer/dryer on the first floor. 508/460-6625 |
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New York |
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Saugerties Light, PO Box 654, 168 Lighthouse Dr., Saugerties, NY 12477 Managed by Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy. Saugerties Light is the only Hudson River lighthouse that welcomes overnight guests, making it the most unique B&B in the Valley. Second, it is the only lighthouse that you can stroll out to overland. The lighthouse can be reached via the nature preserve lying between it and the mainland. Rents all year. 845/247-0656. |
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Selkirk Lighthouse, PO Box 228, Pulaski, NY 13142 This is not a traditional B&B, since you have to rent the whole place. Think of it as housesitting for friends who happen to live in a lighthouse overlooking Lake Ontario. The rental includes all linen, blankets, pillows, pots, pans, dishes, silver, appliances and HBO. Weekly and monthly rentals are available most of the year. Call for brochure. 315/298-6688. |
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Thirty Mile Point Lighthouse, Lower Lake Road in Somerset, N.Y., at Golden Hill State Park living area includes a 1930s-style living room, kitchen, one bathroom with clawfoot bathtub and wraparound shower curtain, and three bedrooms with queen beds. Maximum six people; available year-round, $150 nightly. Bring your own bed linens, towels and groceries. A concrete pier, often used for fishing, juts into the lake. In summer, minimum one-week stays required. After Labor Day, individual-day rentals are accepted. 800/456-2267 |
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Tibbetts Point Lighthouse, RR1 Box 330, Cape Vincent, NY 13618 This youth hostel and functioning lighthouse has 26 beds in the former keeper’s quarters, a shared kitchen and an excellent view of St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario. Take a short ferry ride from Kingston, Ontario. Open mid-May through mid-October. Only $15 per person per night. 315/654-3450. |
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Rhode Island |
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Rose Island Lighthouse, PO Box 1419, Newport, RI 02840 Located on Narragansett Bay, this turn-of-the-century lighthouse welcomes overnight guests in two first-floor bedrooms, as well as weekly guests in a modern second-floor keeper’s apartment. The rental of the keeper’s apartment requires daily record-keeping and maintenance chores. Guests bring their own dinner and breakfast. Open all year. 401/847-4242. |
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South Carolina |
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Haig Point Light, Daufuskie Island. Haig Point Light was built atop a Victorian-style house in 1873. It has recently been restored and the house serves as a bed & breakfast. The light still functions as an aid to mariners. Daufuskie Island can only be reached by ferry, and horse-drawn carriages carry visitors around the island. No contact information available at this time. |
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Virginia |
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Smithfield Light, 415 S Church St. PO Box 486, Smithfield, VA 23431 There are two spectacular and luxurious suites in the lighthouse. One upstairs and one downstairs. The upstairs suite is the "honeymoon" style suite and is done in a romantic nautical style; the downstairs suite is the "executive" suite and decorated in Chesapeake Bay Nautical. This replica offers elegant indulgences and fabulous views of the Pagan River.804/874-7700. |
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United States - Great Lakes |
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Iowa |
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Valley View Lighthouse B&B, 15931 Lore Mound Rd, Dubuque,IA 52002 The breathtaking view from this land-locked lighthouse, built by Bill Klauer, encompasses three states -- Iowa, Wisconsin & Illinois. The Inn is open year-around. Smoking is not permitted in the sleeping rooms. 800/407-7023 |
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Michigan |
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Big Bay Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast, 3 Lighthouse Rd, Big Bay, MI 49808 This well-appointed house is located on a rocky stretch of Lake Superior with vista of the Huron Mountains. Activities include hiding, snowshoeing and skiing for adventurous types. Amenities include a massage hut and plenty of solitude. No television or room phones. Open year round. Call for brochure 906/245-9957. |
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Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Big Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association, PO Box 673 Ludington, MI 49431 You can sign up to be a "keeper" for two weeks. 231/845-7343 |
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Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum, PO Box 43, Northport, MI 49670 The Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum accepts applications to become a volunteer lighthouse keeper during the summer season. Keepers live in the northern apartment of the lighthouse for a period of one or two weeks. 231/386-7195 |
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Portage River Light Station, (Jacobsville Lighthouse Inn) 38741 Jacobs Street, Lake Linden, MI, 49945 The property is situated on 360 feet of lake frontage on beautiful Keweenaw Bay, Lake Superior. Year round availability. Two double occupancy rooms with queen size bed, $140.00 per night per room. One single occupancy room with single bed, $80.00 per night. Breakfast served from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. All rooms share a bath & ½. Weekends for May 1st through October 31st, minimum 2 night stay. Friday and Saturday. Holiday weekends minimum 3 nights stay. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 763/856-2108 |
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Sand Hills Light, Five Mile Point Rd, PO Box 414, Ahmeek, MI 49901 Located 25 miles NE of Houghton, MI this totally restored 1917 lighthouse was the last land based and largest of its kind built on the Great Lakes. Furnished in Victorian charm, it still has its original lens and nautical artifacts, as well as many antiques and oil paintings. Open year round. 906/337-1744. |
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Whitefish Point Light Station, 111 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 The oldest Light Station on Lake Superior. Relax in the adaptively restored 1923 Coast Guard Lifeboat Station Crews Quarters offering five themed rooms with queen size beds, a private bath, TV/VCR, and data ports with satellite technology, yet retain all the historic charm of a by-gone era. Continental breakfast is included. Contact Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society at 888/397-3747. |
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Minnisota |
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Two Harbors Light, PO Box 128, Two Harbors. MN 55616 Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This lighthouse is currently a Bed and Breakfast run by the Lake County Historical Society. The grounds are very attractively kept, and the 49-foot tower is open for climbing. Rentals available May through October. Smoke free. 888/832-5606. |
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United States - West Coast |
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Alaska |
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Odiak Pharos / Cordova Rose Lodge, 1315 Whitshed, Box 1494, Cordova, AS 99574 The lighthouse is named "Odiak Pharos" which means light. It is registered with the Coast Guard. The Cordova Rose Lodge, located on the shore of Orca Inlet and the lighthouse sit on a barge. Every room has a spectacular view across the water of Hawkins Island, Spike Island and the city harbor backed by the snowcapped Chugach mountains. Even the Stowaway Room has a view of the water and Mt. Eyak. All of our rates include a full, hot breakfast every morning. 907-424-7673 |
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Sentinel Island Lighthouse, Northern end of Favorite Channel, twenty-five miles northwest of Juneau. The Sentinel Island Light Station was transferred from the United States Coast Guard to the Gastineau Channel Historical Society in 2004. A six-acre island in Alaska; a great place to watch eagles and whales. 907/586-5338 |
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California |
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East Brother Light Station, 117 Park Place, Richmond, CA 94801 Accessible only by boat, the restored Victorian B&B sits on an island between the San Francisco and San Pablo bays. 1873 lighthouse is fully restored with beautiful furnishings. Multi-course gourmet dinners and boat transportation are part of the deal. 510/233-2385 |
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Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pigeon Point Rd & California Highway 1, Pescadero, CA. 94060 The four three-bedroom houses next to the lighthouse have overnight lodging for up to 50 hostellers of all ages. Each house has three male or female bunkrooms. Separate bunkrooms can be reserved for families and couples. Guest share bathrooms with hot showers, fully equipped kitchens and living rooms. You can even rent the outdoor hot tub for the evening. 415/879-0633 |
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Point Arena Lighthouse, PO Box 11, Point Arena, CA 95468 This is the most unique lodging on the coast. Each three bedroom, two bath home is fully furnished with food preparation and dining facilities, a large wood-burning heat stove, satellite TV, VCR, and the most beautiful of ocean views. Adjacent to each home is a picnic table and lawn chairs; close by is our Gazebo. 877/725-4448 |
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Point Montara Fort Signal and Light Stations, PO Box 737, Montara, CA. 94037 This youth hostel features a mix of modern and turn-of-the-century buildings. It has eight bedrooms, kitchens with ocean views, two common rooms, laundry facilities and a community room that can fit large groups for day or evening events. All guests share fully equipped kitchens, common rooms, and bathrooms with hot showers. An outdoor hot tub is available for rent. 650/728-7177 |
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Hawaii |
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Kilauea Lighthouse, Kauai. The northernmost lighthouse in Hawaii, privately owned, located in the Kilauea Wildlife Refuge, about 30 minutes away. |
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Oregon |
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Heceta Lighthouse and Light Keeper’s House, Yachats. Built in 1894, this Queen Ann-style keeper’s house is known as Oregon’s Jewel. The house overlooks the Pacific Ocean and has paths leading to the beach and lighthouse. Open year-round. 514/547-3696 |
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Washington |
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Browns Point Light, Points Northeast Historical Society, 6622 Eastside Drive N.E., PMB 135 Browns Point, WA 98422 Families who want to be short-term lighthouse keepers will be able to rent the house for $100 per person per week plus a security deposit, if they agree to raise the flag, do light maintenance work around the grounds, and conduct tours of the lighthouse grounds and facilities. |
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New Dungeness Lighthouse, PO Box 1283, Sequim. WA 98382 Volunteer keepers man this remote light station 24 hours a day year-round. Volunteers stay in the keeper’s house, a separate residence from the light building. The residence is fully furnished, but keepers need to bring food and clothing for the week. Teams of two couples, sometimes with kids, are taken out on Saturdays or Friday evenings for a week’s tour of duty; previous keepers are then relieved. 360/693-9166 |
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North Head Lighthouse, Long Beach Peninsula. Cape Disappointment (formally Fort Canby) State Park on the Long Beach Peninsula began renting the lighthouse keeper's house in late 1996. It's become so popular that weekends are booked months in advance. Today, visitors who rent the restored lighthouse keeper's residence can soak up the scenery and fresh ocean breezes while enjoying a mini-vacation. 360/642-3078 |
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Point Robinson Lighthouse, Vashon-Maury Island Park & Recreation District, Puget Sound, WA Located on the northeast corner of Maury Island in Puget Sound, the lighthouse marks the halfway point between Seattle and Tacoma. The island is easily reached from the larger Vashon Island, via a paved road on a narrow strip of land. The south Keepers’ Quarters has been furnished as a comfortable guesthouse. It is available weekly, year-round. The Quarters will accommodate 6 persons. No pets allowed. Rental proceeds are used for the future restoration and preservation of buildings and grounds at the Pt. Robinson Light Station. Meals and basic housekeeping are guest responsibility. 206/463-9602 |
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Punta Delgada Lighthouse, Patagonia Argentina, Península Valdés Originally, the place was Correo Argentino’s main office and the Argentine Navy’s casino. Today, it is an exclusive romantic hotel, where you can enjoy all the comfort in a naturally wild environment. The hotel boasts 27 warmly decorated rooms, a pub, a restaurant and a boutique. Observe elephant seals, whales, Magellanic penguins and more. 0054/9/2965-4063 |
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Australia |
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Bathurst Point Lighthouse, PO Box 693 Fremantle WA 6959 Lighthouse is on Rottnest Island, Western Australia. Rottnest Island is 19 km from Fremantle and it takes around 30 minutes to get there by ferry (45 minutes from Hillarys and 90 minutes from Perth City). This beautifully refurbished cottage is located near the Bathurst Lighthouse and was originally the lighthouse keepers cottage. 08/9432-91 |
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Cape Borda Lighthouse, Flinders Chase National Park, PMB 246 via Kingscote 5223 The Cape Borda Lighthouse on Kangaroo Island was isolated and the scene of tragedy in its early years. It is on the western side of the island. It is the only square stone lighthouse in South Australia. Need to bring all food supplies, sheets, pillowcases and towels are available at an additional nominal charge, otherwise you will need to bring your own. Pets are not permitted. 08/8559-7235 |
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Cape du Couedic Lighthouse, Flinders Chase National Park, PMB 246 via Kingscote 5223 The Cape du Couedic Lighthouse was constructed on Kangaroo Island between 1906-1909 and was the fifteenth to be built on South Australia's coast. Need to bring all food supplies, sheets, pillowcases and towels are available at an additional nominal charge, otherwise you will need to bring your own. Pets are not permitted. 08/8559-7235 |
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Cape Don Lighthouse, PMB 263, Winnellie, NT, 0822, Australia (Cobourg Peninsula, Arnhem, Land, Northern Territory) Cape Don is the site of a historic lighthouse built in 1916 which is still in operation today, and Cape Don Lodge is within the newly renovated Head Lighthouse Keeper's homestead. The 5 bedroom lodge accommodates 12 guests and provides exclusive access to spectacular coastline, remote islands and unspoilt sandy beaches of Cape Don. 08/8979-0030 |
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Cape Nelson Lightstation, Victoria, Australia Established in 1884, These days the light operates automatically and is an invaluable aid to ships' Captains in checking and correcting variances in their Global Satellite Positioning equipment, flashing a warning to ships some 30 kms out to sea. The keeper’s quarters has been converted into self-contained shared accommodation: sleeps 8 (to 11) and includes a comfortable lounge area with TV, VCR and sound system. Separate dining room and kitchen. The keeper’s bunkhouse is a self-contained accommodation sleeping 5 with kitchen, dinning and bathroom facilities. |
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Cape Otway Lighthouse, This is an excellent location to base yourself - central to the Great Ocean Road and the Otway National Park with plenty of activities and walks. Head Lighthouse Keepers' Cottage can accommodate up to 16 people! Refurbished but maintaining all of the period character with four large bedrooms, lounge, dining room, open fires and two bathrooms. The house also offers fully self-contained kitchen facilities and sweeping verandahs. There are no pets, mobile phone reception or television reception at the Lightstation. A small video library and an emergency phone are available for guests to access. 03/5237-9240 |
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Cape Willoughby Light, Flinders Chase National Park, PMB 246 via Kingscote 5223 Located on the rugged easternmost point of Kangaroo Island and overlooking treacherous Backstairs Passage, these cottages, built in 1927, form part of the lightkeepers settlement of Cape Willoughby. Stones from the original 1850s lighthouse dwellings were used to build the large white fence around the cottages. Need to bring all food supplies, sheets, pillowcases and towels are available at an additional nominal charge, otherwise you will need to bring your own. Pets are not permitted. 08/8559-7235 |
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Gabo Island Lightstation, Level 10/535 Bourke Street Melbourne Victoria Australia 3000 The light tower is constructed from pink granite which was cut locally and is one of the tallest and most elegant light towers in Australia. Accommodation on Gabo Island is in the assistant lightkeeper's residence which has three bedrooms and can accommodate eight people. All linen is provided. There is a fully equipped kitchen, a laundry and bathroom. All provisions need to be taken to the island. Keep in mind the weight limitation if traveling by air. The nearest township is Mallacoota, which has shopping facilities, a medical center and ambulance. 03/9568-6411 |
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Green Cape Lightstation, NPWS PO Box 656, Merimbula NSW 2548 (Ben Boyd National Park) Two cottages that were previously the assistant keeper's residence have been carefully restored to offer superb three-and-a-half star heritage accommodation. Each contains a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, bathroom, master bedroom (with queen sized bed), second bedroom (with two single beds) and family/lounge room (with sofa bed). Linen is available for hire. Each cottage can accommodate up to six people. 02/6495-5001 |
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Point Hicks Lighthouse, P.O. Box 122, Cann River Vic 3890, ACN 006 278 388 Located fifty minutes off the Princes Hwy from Cann River in far East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. (approximately mid way between Melbourne and Sydney and just 4 hours from Canberra ). The two roomy assistant Keepers quarters sleep up to six guests in each cottage. The comfortable three bedroom cottages boast superb views, cozy wood fires, well equipped kitchen facilities, wood BBQ and expansive verandah space. CONTAINS: Fridge, heating ,stove, oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, BBQ, cutlery , crockery, saucepans etc Layout: Kitchen ,lounge, dining, bathroom, 3 bedrooms - 2 double bunks,1 queen size bed, 2 single beds. 61-3-5158-4268 |
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Smoky Cape Lighthouse, Lighthouse Road, Arakoon, (PO Box 304) South West Rocks, NSW 2431 Smoky Cape is one of the last major lighthouse complexes designed by James Barnet. You can choose between the Head Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage which operates as Smoky Cape Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast and the Assistant Lighthouse Keeper's Cottages for short term, self catered accommodation. Both offer a unique opportunity to experience the lifestyle of a lighthouse keeper in spectacular natural and historic surrounds. 02 65 666301 |
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Tamar River Leading Light South (Belfont Cottage), C/- 5 Bathurst Street, George Town, Tasmania 7253 Stay in the lighthouse keepers cottages at Low Head. They were built around 1881 and are right next to the working lighthouse. 03 6382 1399 |
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Troubridge Island Lighthouse, 4 Blanche St, Edithburgh, SA 5583 Completed in 1855, the Troubridge Island lighthouse was the second lighthouse to be built in South Australia, and the first cast iron lighthouse in Australia. Self-contained original lighthouse-keepers cottage (c.1850) on island, a haven with modern conveniences, wood fires, boat transfers, birds, phone. 08/8852-6290 |
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Vlaming Head Lighthouse, PO Box 504, Exmouth, Western Australia 6707 Vlaming Head Lighthouse served as a beacon for mariners for over 50 years. Restored to its original working condition and reopened to the public it is ready to commence a new chapter as Australia's only kerosene burning lighthouse. Keepers house is now part of the Ningaloo Lighthouse Caravan Park. 08 9949 1478 |
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Wilson’s Promontory Lighthouse, Level 10/535 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria Australia 3000 The dramatic granite tower and head lighthouse keeper's residence, built in 1859, and a number of other buildings make up the lightstation precinct. All cottages are beautifully restored and are fully equipped with stove/oven, microwave, fridge, cooking utensils, cutlery and crockery. Cottage 2, which was the head lighthouse keeper’s residence, has one room with a queen-size bed. All other bedrooms in the three cottages have bunk beds, sleeping between two to four people per room. The kitchen, lounge, dining and bathroom areas are all shared facilities. 61-0-3-8627-4699 |
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Andros Lighthouse, Andros Lighthouse Yacht Club and Marina, Fresh creek, Andros, Bahamas Located at the junction of Fresh Creek and the Atlantic Ocean. Two types of accommodations - a standard room with either a poolside or harbor view, and spacious villas. Villas have stone tile floors, ceiling fans and either a balcony or patio. Includes AC, refrigerator, cable TV, phone and plenty of space. The standard rooms also have tile floors, ceiling fans and pool or harbor view. They also include AC, refrigerator, cable TV and phone. 242/368-2305 |
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Bird Rock Lighthouse, Landrail Point, Crooked island, Bahamas Bird Rock Light sits on an ocean shelf just 1.5 miles off the north shore of Crooked Island. Four ocean front suites feature original post and beam ceilings, each with a private full bath. Kids will enjoy their own bunkhouse/bath. Private beach. 242/344-2507 |
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Palmetto Point Light, 1145 West Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33486 The Palmetto Point Lighthouse is located four miles south of Governor's Harbor, situated directly on the Atlantic Ocean on the island of Eleuthera. Three bedrooms and two full baths. The master bedroom with king size bed and ten foot sliding glass door, opens to a patio and overlooks the ocean. The master bath has a six foot whirlpool. The central space is a skylight great room, which contains both living and dining areas, as well as a fully appointed kitchen. All amenities are provided, including wall oven, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, and videocassette player. A separate laundry room houses a washer and dryer. Enjoy the pink sand beach! 561/395-0483 |
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Big Tub Lighthouse, Tobermory, Ontario Big Tub Lighthouse guided ships into the harbor from the sometimes-treacherous waters of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. The keeper's dwelling at this lighthouse, on the Georgian Bay in Ontario, is available as a vacation rental. |
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Bruce Bay Cottages and Lighthouse, Ontario. Cottages and lighthouse accommodation in Ontario, Canada – winterized and available to snowmobilers and cross-country skiers as well as summertime visitors. 3 bedrooms with 2 double beds, 1 set of bunk beds, 1 pull-out couch, 2 piece bathroom on main floor, 3 piece shower on second floor with maximum occupancy of 8 people. 705/785-3473 (summer) 705/942-0416 (winter). |
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Campbellton Lighthouse Youth Hostel, 1 Ritchie Street, P.O. Box 100, Campbellton, N.B. E3N 3G1 Canada's only lighthouse hostel is situated on the banks of the Restigouche River. Travelers can explore the many trails that wind through the parklands and along the shorelines. 506/759-7044 |
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Cape Anguille Lighthouse, Newfoundland Designated as a 'Registered Heritage Building' for Newfoundland and Labrador, Cape Anguille is a restored century old lightkeeper’s home. Located just 40 minutes from the Port aux Basques ferry. Each room has a private bathroom. No TVs and telephones in the rooms. Call US 877/254.6586 |
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Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. A magical private cottage built around a lighthouse on the ocean where eagles, osprey & seabirds fly by at eye level with 1 bedroom, 1 bath and sleeps 2 to 4. Stove, refrigerator, woodstove with glass door, BBQ grill, washer/line, linens included, telephone, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker, dishes/utensils provided, TV (not cable), VCR, CD player. Pets are permitted. Extras: Hair dryer, iron, shower only, electric heat, binoculars, books, games, small cedar cabin with a double bed for use in the summer months with electric heat. 902/562-5947. |
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Cape d’Or Lighthouse, Box 122, Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia Converted lightkeeper’s residence into a guest house with all the amenities. The guest house is comprised of 4 bedrooms and a common room on the main floor. Guest house can be rented as whole house or per room. Shared and private baths. 902/670 0534 |
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Cap-d'Espoir's Lighthouse, Quebec. Here, you will live in the former home of Cap-d'Espoir's lighthouse employees. 4 bedrooms, fully equipped, headland jutting out into the sea, breathtaking view from the cliffs overlooking the sea and Bonaventure Island, quiet environment, ideal for relaxation, renowned site for bird watching, 15 km from Perce, 6.9 km from train station. 418/782-2926 |
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Green’s Point Lighthouse, New Brunswick The old electronics room was converted into a summer cottage providing people with a chance to stay at this extremely picturesque site. Keeper’s house serves as a museum and the old garage is now an aquarium. 506/755-3630 |
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Les Maisons du Phare de l'île Verte, On a St. Lawrence River island, the oldest lighthouse in Quebec. The website is in French only. |
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Munroe Point Lighthouse, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia 1 hour from the airport in Sydney. A magical private cottage built around a lighthouse on the ocean where eagles, osprey & seabirds fly by at eye level. Near the Gaelic College (great Celtic music), clam-digging, trout & salmon streams, boat charters & whale watching, 2 world-class golf courses, Highlands National Park, kayak rentals, hiking trails, Alexander Graham Bell Museum & Historic Fortress of Louisbourg. Beds: 2 twin beds in the bedroom, bunk beds opposite the woodstove located between the kitchen and living room. Extras: Woodstove with glass door, washer/ line, hair dryer, iron, shower only, electric heat, binoculars, books, games, small cedar cabin with double bed for use in the summer months with electric heat. 902/562-5947 |
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Pointe Carlton Lighthouse, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Quebec The former keeper's house in Parc national d'Anticosti in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Quebec can accommodate twelve persons in double occupancy. |
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Pointe-des-Monts Lighthouse, 1684, boulevard Joliet, Baie-Comeau (Québec) Canada G5C 1P8 The lighthouse at Pointe-des-Monts dates back to 1830. All lodging units are situated on the seashore within 1 to 2km from the Old Lighthouse. Whale watching, fishing and hiking available. Summer-418/939-2332 Winter-418/589-8408 |
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Pot à l'Eau-de-vie (Brandy Pot) Lighthouse, P.O. Box 305, 200 rue Hayward, Rivière-du-Loup (Québec), G5R 3Y9 The lighthouse was restored by Duvetnor in 1989, turning it into a cozy inn with three attractive rooms furnished in the spirit of the 19th century. It is a federal heritage classified building. Three rooms with double bed, sink in two of the rooms, shared upstairs bathroom, bring your own wine, lighthouse tour available at all times, telescope available for observing marine birds, one-night package, but with possibility to reserve for another night, departure is always at 12:30 PM with return to Rivière du Loup the following day at 1:45 PM., lodging is limited to six individuals or three couples, children 10 or under are not allowed, the entire lighthouse can be reserved for a higher rate, you can select your main dish upon reservation, alcoholic beverages, taxes, and tips extra. 418/867-1660 |
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Quirpon Lighthouse, Quirpon Island, Newfoundland A unique island experience in a 1922 lightkeeper’s home on the shores of "Iceberg Alley". Fully restored in 1998. 11 rooms in two houses at the base of an operating lighthouse.. Ask about the hiking option for your arrival on the island. Call US 877/254.6586 |
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Swallowtail Lighthouse, 50 Lighthouse Rd, North Head, Grand Manan, New Brunswick, Canada Formally the residence for the two lighthouse keepers families, now restored and a wonderfully picturesque Bed and Breakfast offering beautiful ocean views from each room. Six guest rooms, all with a spectacular ocean view, non-smoking environment, a full home cooked breakfast, satellite TV, not suited for small children. You overlook one of only a handful of remaining wooden lighthouses in Canada. 866-563-1100 |
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West Point Light, Prince Edward Island. Nine guest rooms with private baths, two with whirlpools, have been furnished to recreate the era of the light keepers. Rooms may be rented individually or with package plans. Rentals available May through September. 800/764-6854 |
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Palagruza Lighthouse, Palagruza lighthouse was built in 1875 on the island of the same name, placed in the middle of the Adriatic sea, between the Italian and Croatian coasts. There are two four-bed apartments in the spacious lighthouse building. 385 (0)1 2415-611 |
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Plocica Lighthouse, Plocica lighthouse, built in 1887, is placed on the island of the same name between the islands of Korcula and Hvar, and the Peljesac peninsula. Out of all lighthouses, Plocica, along with Struga, can accommodate the most people (max. of 14) and is perfect for a Robinson Crusoe type of holiday. 385 (0)1 2415-611 |
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Porer Lighthouse, Porer lighthouse was built in 1833 on the islet of the same name, southwest of Istria's southernmost cape. The stone edifice is a ground-floor building with a concrete yard and has two four-bed apartments. 385 (0)1 2415-611 |
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Prisnjak Lighthouse, In 1886, a lighthouse was built on the islet in order to make it easier for captains to navigate in the Murter archipelago. There is one large apartment and a spacious stone terrace in the lighthouse. 385 (0)1 2415-611 |
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Rt Zub Lighthouse, The lighthouse Rt Zub (Cape Tooth) was built in 1872 on the Lanterna peninsula. It contains a single apartment designed for 6 people. The lighthouse has a ground floor and a first floor and is surrounded by a fenced yard. 385 (0)1 2415-611 |
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Savudrija Lighthouse, Savudrija is the oldest lighthouse on the Adriatic, built in 1818. It is also the most northern Croatian lighthouse, situated right next to Slovenian border. Guests have one 4-bed apartment at their disposal. 385 (0)1 2415-611 |
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Struga Lighthouse, In the middle of the southern side of the island of Lastovo, at the entrance to the bay of Skrivena Luka lies the Cape of Struga where the lighthouse of the same name with a capacity of 15 people was built in 1839. 1/2+1/3+1/4+1/5 apartments/people, 4 apartments, lighthouse keeper. 385 (0)1 2415-611 |
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Susac Lighthouse, The island of Susac, off of navigation routes, is south of the island of Hvar and west of the island of Lastovo. It is surrounded by endless open sea that makes you feel completely secluded from the rest of the world. The lighthouse is a stone, ground-floor building with two four-bed apartments. 385 (0)1 2415-611 |
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Sv. Ivan na pucini Lighthouse, Sv. Ivan lighthouse, built in 1853, is located on the most distant islet of the small archipelago in front of Rovinj. Sv. Ivan is an ideal destination for families with children that would like to spend a Robinson Crusoe type of holiday. There are two four-bed apartments in the lighthouse building. 385 (0)1 2415-611 |
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Sv. Petar Lighthouse, Sv. Petar lighthouse was built in 1884 on the peninsula of the same name that is placed at the entrance to the town of Makarska, in the vicinity of one of the most beautiful beaches on the Adriatic. There is one five-bed apartment in the lighthouse. The peninsula itself is a forest park. 385 (0)1 2415-611 |
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Veli Rat, The lighthouse was built in 1849 on the southwestern cape of the island of Dugi otok, west of the city of Zadar. The lighthouse, surrounded by pine trees, beautiful bays and pebble beaches, is considered one of the most beautiful on the Adriatic.The lighthouse has one four-bed and one three-bed apartment. The lighthouse can be reached by car. 385 (0)1 2415-611 |
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Sletterhage Lighthouse, Djursland, Helgenæs. The Lighthouse keeper’s house is for rent during the whole year by the day, week, weekend and weekly. It is a big house, with room for 2 families. 0045 + 8635-6082 |
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Anvil Point Lighthouse, Lighthouse Rd, Swanage Anvil Point Lighthouse is situated within the grounds of Durleston Country Park and approximately 2 miles up the hill from Swanage town centre. Ground floor accommodation includes: Entrance hall, fully fitted kitchen, bathroom with shower over bath, dining room, sitting room, 2 queen-size bedrooms (1 has en suite bathroom with shower over bath), 1 single bedroom.01386 701 177 |
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Bull Point Lighthouse, Bull Point Lighthouse is just outside of Mortehoe in North Devon and the site comprises 4 cottages - Siren, Triton, Warden and Sherrin. See website for descriptions on each cottage. |
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Cromer Lighthouse,The original Cromer Lighthouse was built in 1680 but the present lighthouse, a white octagonal tower, was built in 1833 and converted to automatic operation in 1990. This lighthouse does not have a fog signal. Valonia Cottage lies just 1 mile from the traditional North Norfolk town of Cromer. Ground Floor: Steps to entrance hall, small sitting room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom with shower over the bath and spray attachment. Stairs up to a double bedroom with 5' bed, small twin bedroom and bedroom with 3' bunk beds, small WC. |
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Old Hunstanton Lighthouse, This former lighthouse has wonderful sea views from almost every window. Ground Floor includes a kitchen/dining room with electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, dining table and chairs, bedroom 1 with 2 single beds, shower room with shower, washbasin and w.c. First Floor includes a sitting Room attractively furnished with comfortable seating, colour TV, video, CD hi-fi, electric fire, bedroom 2 with 1 four poster double bed, bedroom 3 with 1 double bed, bedroom 4 with bunk beds, bathroom with bath and washbasin separate w.c.
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Old Higher Lighthouse, The Old Higher Lighthouse, Portland Bill, Dorset, DT5 2JT Built in the 18th century the lighthouse was used for its original purpose until 1906. Branscombe Lodge Cottage, a beautifully restored old paraffin store, is available for rent. 01305 822300 |
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Old Lower Light, The Old Lower Light, Portland Bill, Dorset, England, DT5 2JT The lighthouse keeper's cottage is self-contained, with its own kitchen and shower, and sleeps six in a twin bedroom and a four-bed bunkroom. Accommodation in the lighthouse and annexe is in twin-, three- or four-bedded bunkrooms, with guests having the use of a shared kitchen, bathrooms and other facilities. 44 1305 820553
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North Foreland Lighthouse, North Foreland lies on the chalk headland above the charming and unspoilt seaside town of Broadstairs at the far eastern tip of Kent. There are 2 cottages for rent, Khina and Lodesman, these are very child friendly being surrounded by spacious lawned grounds and set well away from cliffs. Khina has an entrance hall, fully fitted kitchen, sitting room, dining room, bathroom with shower over bath. Stairs to 1 queen size bedroom, 1 single bedroom with a full size and comfortable pull out bed. Lodesman has an entrance hall, fully fitted kitchen, sitting room, dining room, bathroom with shower over bath. Stairs to 2 queen-size double bedrooms. |
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Pendeen Lighthouse, Pendeen Lighthouse lies 6 miles north of Land's End and 2 miles from St Just. The lighthouse was established in 1900. The fog horn activates automatically. To minimise discomfort guests may wish to bring ear plugs just in case conditions are misty. The site comprises a terrace of 4 cottages, 3 of which are available to rent - Vestal, Argus and Solebay. See website for cottage details. |
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Start Point Lighthouse, Start Point Lighthouse lies on a dramatic headland above Start Bay in the South Hams between Dartmouth and Salcombe. The Lighthouse was built in 1863. Guests should note that, as well as walkers passing by the cottage, the lighthouse is open to visitors from 10am-5pm Easter to October. The fog horn activates automatically. To minimise discomfort guests may wish to bring ear plugs just in case the conditions are misty. Accommodations are 3 double bedrooms and sitting room. Steep narrow staircase to lower ground floor: kitchen, dining room, bathroom with shower, WC. Decked patio area overlooking the cliffs. |
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St Anthony's Lighthouse, Lighthouse is situated on the beautiful Roseland Peninsula. It is not suitable for infirm or disabled guests. There is a fog signal. Ground Floor Accommodation : Sitting room, kitchen/dining, master bedroom with 6' zip and link bed (which can convert to two 3' singles upon request) with en suite shower room, twin bedroom with 3' beds, bathroom with separate shower and WC. Sun trap patio area with garden furniture, observation room, with large windows overlooking the sea with table and 4 chairs, both have fantastic sea views. |
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St. Catherine's Lighthouse, St Catherine's Lighthouse is situated just outside the hamlet of Niton, approximately 10 minutes drive from the popular coastal resort of Ventnor, the southernmost point of the Isle of Wight. St Catherine's has no operational fog horn. The site comprises a terrace of 3 cottages Gurnard, Landward and Penda. See website for cottage details. |
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Trevose Head Lighthouse, Trevose Head Lighthouse lies on a headland between the sandy beaches of Harlyn and Constantine Bays, 4 miles west of Padstow. The Lighthouse was built in 1847. The site, which is not open to the public, comprises 4 cottages, which are sheltered beneath a headland, 75' above the sea. Verity, Pelorus, Nimbus and Brook Cottages. See website for cottage details. |
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Fatouville Grestain Lighthouse, Mr. et Mme. J. F. Durand, Le Phare, 27210 Fatouville-Grestain, France 1850 lighthouse on the Seine estuary. Stay in cottage nearby which sleeps 10. 02 32 57 66 56 |
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Pointe de la Revellata Lighthouse, STARESO sa - Pointe Revellata, BP 33 - F20260 CALVI The Revellata lighthouse has been converted and refurbished to take visitors. The natural setting is wild and overwhelmingly beautiful. The rooms are comfortable, each with an en-suite bathroom, and command a wonderful view over the Bay of Calvi. 33(0)4 95650618 |
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Neuwerk Lighthouse, Verein Schullandheim Neuwerk am Turm Heinrich -Hertz-Schule Grasweg 72-76 22303 Hamburg The island belongs to Hamburg and is placed in the National Park. The country house is on a lttle hill near the lighthouse, which was built in 1310. there are 54 beds, one kitchen and also one room for washing-up, a larder, a big dining room, a day room with seats and a table-tennis table as well as a wash-room with toilets and a shower room. You can bring food for yourself without problems or order it in Cuxhaven. 040/46672428 |
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Roto Sand Lighthouse (Red Sand), The lighthouse marked a dangerous reef red sand six nautical miles northeast of the island Wangerooge in the North Sea. 5 person/overnight accomodation and 16 person/daily travel for those who would prefer doing the inspection trip only. 04 71/9 46 46 10 |
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Crookhaven Lighthouse, Crookhaven lighthouse dates back to 1843 and the property was used to build the present Fastnet Lighthouse, some six miles offshore. Four of the former lighthouse keepers' homes are currently available for rent throughout the year. 353/28-35066 |
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Galley Head Lighthouse, 25 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Galley Head Lighthouse station is situated on the Dun Deide headland. 40 miles west of Cork City, the station is ideal for enjoying and exploring South-West Cork. The two houses have been returned to their original symmetrical layout and they sleep 4-6 people in each. They are linked by an internal door, so that larger parties (8-12) might be accommodated. Each house has a double and twin bedroom, and a fold down sofa bed, plus bathroom, kitchen and sitting room. Both houses have adjoining walled lawn and guests should be aware that the station is situated on a clifftop. 353 1 670 47 |
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Loop Head Lighthouse, Loop Head, Kilkee, Co. Clare The lighthouse is located in an area of outstanding beauty, with sheer cliffs dropping hundreds of feet into the turbulent Atlantic Ocean. The house will accommodate 5 people, with three bedrooms, kitchen, living room, bathroom and a small dayroom/study with the best sea views of the house, and it has adapted disabled access. Water has to be tanked in, so the house features a self-limiting shower. Guests should bring bottled water for drinking. The cottage does not feature telephone, television or microwave. The property is central heated, and has an open fire, as well as all linen, crockery and cutlery. 0800 912 8728 |
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Wicklow Lighthouse, 25 Eustace Street Temple Bar, Dublin 2 The Wicklow Lighthouse sleeps 4-6 people. In two bedrooms and a double sofa bed. There is one bathroom which has a bath with shower. A second toilet is located off the ground floor entrance lobby. Other rooms include a living room, and a kitchen located right at the top. 353 1 670 4733 |
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Maughold Head Lighthouse, Located half a mile from Maughold village and three miles from Ramsey and the TT course, the lighthouse and keepers' house was built in 1914, and automated in 1992. It is situated on the most eastern point of the island, enjoying fine views across towards the Lake District, Snowdonia and Galloway. Accommodation is located on the ground floor, and includes the following: one double room with in suite bathroom, and adjoining twin room with a shared private shower room, all with views across the Irish Sea. Second double room on landward side sharing a private shower room. All rooms are centrally-heated. Hot water is available on demand, 24 hours a day. There is a dining room, and a comfortable sitting room with a well-stocked reference and reading library, TV, DVD, video and fishtank. 01624 817001 |
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Harlingen Lighthouse, Havenweg 1, Harlingen, the Netherlands A unique place offering panoramic views and a bed for the night for two people. The facilities are on three levels in the top section: 1. Bathroom level with circular shower, toilet and washbasin, 2. Tower room with bed, sitting area and worktop and 3. Lantern room and platform. |
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Blackhead Ligthouse, 25 Eustace Street Temple Bar, Dublin 2 Lighthouse was built on the north shore of the entrance to Belfast Lough in 1901. The location is five minutes from the attractive seaside town of White Head. Blackhead Lightkeepers' Houses can be taken for two smaller or one larger or party. Each house contains: a utility room, a large kitchen, a large sitting room, 1 toilet and shower room, 1 large double room, 1 twin room( double and single bed), 1 bathroom and toilet. Additionally there are also two queen size room which may be taken with either of the two houses. 353 1 670 4733 |
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Hellisøy Lighthouse, Fedje. Rent the lighthouse keeper’s dwelling for a day or for a week. The house consists of kitchen, two living rooms, 5 bedrooms, WC, bathroom and a wooden heated sauna in the basement. There are 11 beds plus extra mattresses. There are duvets and pillows for 10, you must bring bed linens or rent them. All kitchenware and household necessities are present. You must bring or fish food. +47 56 16 40 |
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Kvanhovden Lighthouse, Vestkysten Reiseliv As, Strandgata 30, 6900 Florø The lighthouse is 30 min. by boat from Florø. The lighthouse has 10 beds, a common well equipped kitchen, tv, & telephone. Tourist standard. Terrace around the light with a fantastic view. 57 74 75 05 |
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Myken Fyr Lighthouse, Gro Bygdevoll-Helge Eriksen, 8199 Myken, Norway The lighthouse was built in 1918 and is still in operation. The light sits atop the keeper's quarters. The house has 4 twin-bedded rooms, a sitting room, kitchen and bathroom. |
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Obrestad Lighthouse, Hå Kulturkontor, Postboks 24, 4368 Varhaug, Norway The light is now run by the old parsonage and the local council. Overnight accommodations are available at the lighthouse located on the Southwest coast of Norway. 47 51 43 61 50
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Ardnamurchan Lighthouse, Ardnamurchan Point, Kilchoan, Acharacle, Argyll PH36 4LN, Scotland This lighthouse was one of many built by the Stevenson family. The only one in the world designed in an Egyptian style. Both cottages sleep 6 people and have microwave, washer, cot, high chair, TV and video. Both cottages available for rent throughout the year.01972 510 262 |
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Cantick Head Ligthouse, Longhope, Island of Hoy, Orkney KW16 3PQ Cantick Head Lighthouse is situated at the tip of the South Walls peninsula attached to the Orkney Island of Hoy overlooking Cantick Sound. The Lighthouse and Lightkeepers' Cottages were designed and engineered in the 1850's by the Stevenson brothers David & Thomas, sons of engineer Robert Stevenson.The Principal Lightkeeper's Cottage offers year round self catering accommodation ideal for 1-2 couples, 3 adults or family of 4-5. 441856 701255 |
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Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel, Stranraer. A 4 Star Luxury Hotel – Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel, built in 1815. The Lighthouse is still functioning. Offering the comforts of a small, unique luxury hotel and restaurant. |
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Eilean Bàn Lighthouse, The Eilean Bàn Trust, The Pier, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, IV41 8PL The 70 foot tall lighthouse, designed by David and Thomas Stevenson, was built in 1857. There are 2 bedrooms, sleeping 4 people, as well as a kitchen/diner, sitting-room (with TV) and bathroom with shower over the bath. There are electric storage heaters which keep the house warm and cosy. The kitchen is equipped with a cooker, fridge, freezer and washing machine. Linen is included.44 1599 530040 |
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Mull of Galloway Lighthouse, The National Trust for Scotland, Wemyss House, 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom EH2 4ET The lighthouse is open to the public at weekends from April to September. The cottages, once the homes of lighthouse keepers and their families, have now become holiday cottages and sadly, the walled garden is no longer maintained.Built in 1828 and standing on 260-ft cliffs, the Mull of Galloway lighthouse acts as a constant guide for shipping. The front and back door of the cottage do not lead directly on to the cliffs but children will require supervision when playing outside the cottage. Sleeps 4/6. Two twin bedrooms, sitting room with sofa bed, dining room, kitchen and bathroom with bath only.44(0)131 243 9300 |
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Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse, Argyll The National Trust for Scotland, Wemyss House, 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom EH2 4ET Established in 1788, this lighthouse was one of the first to be erected by the Northern Lighthouse Board's Commissioners. The delightful 18th-century cottage, named Hectors House. Completely refurbished, it provides very comfortable accommodation for four people with two twin bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen, bathroom with bath and shower.44(0)131 243 9300 |
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Neist Point Lighthouse, Neist Point Lighthouse, Glendale, Isle of Skye IV55 8WU Scotland The Lighthouse was built between 1907 & 1909 by the Stevensons', ancestors of Robert Louis Stevenson. Accommodation is made up of three cottages, one with two bedrooms and two with three bedrooms. Our 3rd cottage has 3 family rooms with shared double kitchen and dining room (dining tables and chairs in each room). Maximum guests for one booking is 8, i.e. no more than one booking per cottage. We take only families and couples.44 (0) 1470 511200 |
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Nosshead Lighthouse, Ian Sinclair at Nosshead Lighthouse, Wick, Caithness, Scotland The chief Lighthouse Keeper's cottage at Nosshead is available for rentals throughout the year. comprises of a living room, dining room, kitchen, a double bedroom, single room and a twin room. In addition the Bothy has bunk beds for 2 people, simple food and drink preparation area and it's own toilet and shower room. 01955 606700 |
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Port Charlotte Lighthouse (Lochindaal Keeper's Cottage), The house has undergone a major renovation both inside and out. Accommodation (sleeps 6): downstairs includes a sitting room with TV, sun-room with French windows onto patio, dining room, kitchen, with deepfreeze and microwave, washing machine and tumble drier, and twin bedroom with ensuite Bath/Shower. Upstairs includes two twin bedrooms and a bath/shower. |
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Rattray Head Lighthouse B&B, Rob Keeble & Val Porter, Lighthouse Cottages, Rattray Head, Crimond, Aberdeenshire, AB42 3HB Stevenson built this rock tower in two parts, the lower containing a foghorn and engineroom, the upper the lightkeepers' room and lantern. It was the first time that a first-class siren fog signal had been installed in a rock lighthouse.Rattray Head offers non-smoking dog-friendly bed and breakfast accommodation in North East Scotland. Prices are per person per night and include all the breakfast you can eat, and all the tea or coffee you can drink, day & night. 44 (0)1346 532236 |
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Rua Reidh Lighthouse, Chris Barrett and Fran Cree, Rua Reidh Lighthouse, Melvaig, Gairloch, Ross-shire IV21 2EA North-West Scotland Built in 1910 by a cousin of Robert Louis Stevenson, it is now fully automated, allowing the keeper's house within the lighthouse compound to be converted to provide comfortable and homely accommodation. Guests have the choice between twin/double rooms with en-suite facilities or shared bathrooms. Family bedrooms are also available. All rooms have comfy beds, central heating and tea and coffee making facilities. Meals are charged separately. 44(0)1445 771 |
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Stoer Head Lighthouse, The National Trust for Scotland, Wemyss House, 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom EH2 4ET Stoer Head Lighthouse was designed and engineered by David & Thomas Stevenson. The light was built in 1870. Accommodations at Stoer Head Lighthouse is an upper flat situated next to the lighthouse itself. Sleeps 4. Two twin bedrooms, sitting room, kitchen and separate dining room. Bathroom with bath and shower. Coming soon is the lower flat at Stoer Head which also sleeps 4. 44(0)131 243 9300 |
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Bressay Light, Shetland Amenity Trust, Garthspool, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0NY Situated on the beautiful island of Bressay the lighthouse combines spectacular views over Lerwick Harbour. Accommodation is provided in two keepers cottages and both buildings represent ideal family accommodation with two double rooms, a room with bunk beds, bathroom, toilet, a fully equipped kitchen, laundry room and lounge. The property is centrally heated and car parking is available. 01595 694688 |
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Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, The fully furnished Principle Light-keeper's House is available to rent and you can take it by the day, week or month to suit your requirements. There are four bedrooms - one double, one single (this can be used as a sitting room), one twin and leading off this room, another single room. There is a bathroom leading off the hallway with bath, basin and toilet. Water is heated by an oil-fired boiler, with an electric immersion heater if required. 44 1387 372240 |
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Dämman's LightHouse, Box 152, SE-383 24 MÖNSTERÅS Sweden The Water Hotel has 13 rooms, which is perfect for housing 22 people in "Conference-arrangement" and up to 28 people in "family-arrangement". 46 (0)499 42 041 |
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Söderarm Lighthouse, The lighthouse is located on the tiny island of Torskär. The present lighthouse was built in 1839, and remained manned until 1997.Four chalets – 17 rooms and 28 beds. |
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West Usk Lighthouse, Gwent. B&B accommodation the ex-lighthouse – an unusual example of its kind, built to a unique design. In 1821, it was on an island where the Severn and Usk ran into the sea. Since then land has been reclaimed and although on one side the loudest sound is of the sea when the tide comes racing in to the foot of the building, on the other only the occasional mooing cow can be heard. |
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Llandudno Lighthouse, Marine Drive, Great Orme's Head, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2XD The Lighthouse was constructed in 1862 by the Mersey Docks and Harbor Company who, with great attention to detail, built a fortress like building using dressed limestone and vast bulks of Canadian pitch pine. Rooms include Principle Keeper’s Suite, The Telegraph Room and the Lantern Room. 44-0-1492-876819 |
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Nash Point Lighthouse, Rural Retreats, Draycott Business Park, Draycott, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 9JY Nash Point Lighthouse is situated within the Vale of Glamorgan Heritage Coast. The perimeter of the site is fully fenced and gated but once outside this area it is very dangerous for children. This lighthouse does not have a fog horn. Ground floor accommodation: sitting room, dining room, kitchen, double bedroom with 5' bed, twin bedroom, single bedroom, shower room with seat suitable for less abled guest (no WC), bathroom with shower over bath and separate wc. 01386 701177 |
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St Ann's Head Lighthouse, St Ann's Head, Dale, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 3RT The apartment has its own private access porch, sitting/dining room with colour TV and coal effect fire. Two bedrooms have en-suite shower room; the third has bunk beds. The kitchen is fully equipped with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, washing machine and tumble dryer. Gas central heating and electricity (for cooking and coal-effect fires) are included. Offer bed and breakfast; there are two ground floor en-suite bedrooms, one double, one twin, with disabled access, and access to the Tower subject to availability. 01646 693331 |
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