Lighthouse holidays: Pendeen, Lizard, Start Point, St. Anthony, Bull Point, Nash Point, St. Catherines, Anvil Point, North Foreland, Cromer

Lighthouse holidays - Pendeen, Lizard, Start Point, St. Anthony, Bull Point, Nash Point, St. Catherines, Anvil Point, North Foreland, Cromer

If your idea of a good holiday is to spend some time looking out over the sea, we've got just the type of holiday you may well want! Have you ever thought about staying in a lighthouse, or a lighthouse keeper's cottage? By their very nature, these unique holiday cottages have a great view out over the waves. Set in quiet locations around England's coast a lighthouse holiday is the thing to try for a truly coastal retreat.

Find your lighthouse holiday

You'll find lighthouse holiday in all the prominent outposts in England. The lighthouse holidays are all provided by "Trinity House", incorporated in 1514 to help provide safe passage for mariners. Since running a lighthouse is no longer such a manual process, you've got the opportunity to spend a few days living like a lighthouse keeper!

The lighthouses around England where you can take a holiday include:

Pendeen Lighthouse
Lizard Lighthouse
St. Anthony Lighthouse
Start Point Lighthouse
Bull Point Lighthouse
Nash Point Lighthouse
Nash Point Lighthouse
St. Catherines Lighthouse
Anvil Point Lighthouse
North Foreland
Cromer Lighthouse
Whitby Lighthouse

Have a look below for all the holiday accommodation at these lighthouses. Hopefully you'll find a lighthouse holiday to suit your needs.

All the lighthouse holidays around England

Vanguard, Whitby Lighthouse - North Yorkshire

Vanguard - North Yorkshire
Reference: YO030
Vanguard in Whitby Lighthouse, Nr Whitby, Yorkshire sleeps 5 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Vanguard at Whitby Lighthouse.

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Triton, Bull Point Lighthouse - Devon

Triton - Devon
Reference: DV079
Triton in Bull Point Lighthouse, Mortehoe, Woolacombe , Devon sleeps 4 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Triton at Bull Point Lighthouse.

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Lodesman Cottage, North Foreland Lighthouse - Kent

Lodesman Cottage - Kent
Reference: KE019
Lodesman Cottage in North Foreland Lighthouse, Broadstairs, Kent sleeps 4 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Lodesman Cottage at North Foreland Lighthouse.

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Veronica Cottage, Anvil Point Lighthouse - Dorset

Veronica Cottage - Dorset
Reference: DO037
Veronica Cottage in Anvil Point Lighthouse, Swanage, Dorset sleeps 6 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Veronica Cottage at Anvil Point Lighthouse.

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Warden, Bull Point Lighthouse - Devon

Warden - Devon
Reference: DV080
Warden in Bull Point Lighthouse, Mortehoe, Woolacombe, Devon sleeps 2 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Warden at Bull Point Lighthouse.

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Sherrin, Bull Point Lighthouse - Devon

Sherrin - Devon
Reference: DV082
Sherrin in Bull Point Lighthouse, Mortehoe, Woolacombe, Devon sleeps 5 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Sherrin at Bull Point Lighthouse.

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Verity Cottage, Trevose Head Lighthouse - Cornwall

Verity Cottage - Cornwall
Reference: CW029
Verity Cottage in Trevose Head Lighthouse, Padstow, Cornwall sleeps 4 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Verity Cottage at Trevose Head Lighthouse.

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Nimbus Cottage, Trevose Head Lighthouse - Cornwall

Nimbus Cottage - Cornwall
Reference: CW035
Nimbus Cottage in Trevose Head Lighthouse, Padstow, Cornwall sleeps 4 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Nimbus Cottage at Trevose Head Lighthouse.

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Rowena Cottage, Anvil Point Lighthouse - Dorset

Rowena Cottage - Dorset
Reference: DO036
Rowena Cottage in Anvil Point Lighthouse, Swanage, Dorset sleeps 5 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Rowena Cottage at Anvil Point Lighthouse.

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Ariel, Nash Point Lighthouse - South Glamorgan

Ariel - South Glamorgan
Reference: VG003
Ariel in Nash Point Lighthouse, Marcross, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan sleeps 5 people. This comfortable cottage on the Nash Point Lighthouse site features a sitting room, dining room, kitchen, double bedroom, twin bedroom, single bedroom and a shower room. It has gas central heating and an electric effect wood burning stove in the sitting room.

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Stella, Nash Point Lighthouse - South Glamorgan

Stella - South Glamorgan
Reference: VG004
Stella in Nash Point Lighthouse, Marcross, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan sleeps 5 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Stella at Nash Point Lighthouse.Stella is one of two holiday cottages available at the lighthouse which is located on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. There are wonderful safe beaches, many of which have been awarded the coveted blue flag. In particular, there is Ogmore-by-Sea (just over 4 miles away), Barry Island, Southerndown and Porthcawl, which are particularly good for windsurfing.

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Penda Cottage, St Catherines Lighthouse - Isle of Wight

Penda Cottage - Isle of Wight
Reference: IW007
Penda Cottage in St Catherines Lighthouse, Niton, Ventnor, Isle of Wight sleeps 5 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats are pleased to present St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, on the Isle of Wight.

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Galatea, Whitby Lighthouse - North Yorkshire

Galatea - North Yorkshire
Reference: YO029
Galatea in Whitby Lighthouse, Nr Whitby, Yorkshire sleeps 5 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Galatea at Whitby Lighthouse.

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Gurnard Cottage, St Catherines Lighthouse - Isle of Wight

Gurnard Cottage - Isle of Wight
Reference: IW005
Gurnard Cottage in St Catherines Lighthouse, Niton, Ventnor, Isle of Wight sleeps 5 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats are pleased to present St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight.

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Landward Cottage (Isle of Wight), St Catherines Lighthouse - Isle of Wight

Landward Cottage (Isle of Wight) - Isle of Wight
Reference: IW006
Landward Cottage in St Catherines Lighthouse, Niton, Ventnor, Isle of Wight sleeps 4 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats are pleased to present St Catherine's Lighthouse in Niton, the Isle of Wight.

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Khina Cottage, North Foreland Lighthouse - Kent

Khina Cottage - Kent
Reference: KE018
Khina Cottage in North Foreland Lighthouse, Broadstairs, Kent sleeps 4 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Khina Cottage at North Foreland Lighthouse.

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Pelorus Cottage, Trevose Head Lighthouse - Cornwall

Pelorus Cottage - Cornwall
Reference: CW030
Pelorus Cottage in Trevose Head Lighthouse, Padstow, Cornwall sleeps 4 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Pelorus Cottage at Trevose Head Lighthouse.

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Brook Cottage (Cornwall), Trevose Head Lighthouse - Cornwall

Brook Cottage (Cornwall) - Cornwall
Reference: CW031
Brook Cottage in Trevose Head Lighthouse, Padstow, Cornwall sleeps 4 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Brook Cottage at Trevose Head Lighthouse.

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Solebay Cottage, Pendeen Lighthouse - Cornwall

Solebay Cottage - Cornwall
Reference: CW033
Solebay Cottage in Pendeen Lighthouse, Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall sleeps 4 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Solebay Cottage at Pendeen Lighthouse.

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Argus Cottage, Pendeen Lighthouse - Cornwall

Argus Cottage - Cornwall
Reference: CW034
Argus Cottage in Pendeen Lighthouse, Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall sleeps 3 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Argus Cottage at Pendeen Lighthouse.

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Sally Port Cottage, St Anthony's Lighthouse - Cornwall

Sally Port Cottage - Cornwall
Reference: CW045
Sally Port Cottage in St Anthony\u0027s Lighthouse, St Mawes, Truro, Cornwall sleeps 4 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Sally Port Cottage at St Anthony's Lighthouse, situated at the furthest point of the beautiful Roseland Peninsula.

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Landward Cottage (Devon), Start Point Lighthouse - Devon

Landward Cottage (Devon) - Devon
Reference: DV065
Landward Cottage in Start Point Lighthouse, Start Point, Nr Hallsands, Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 5 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Landward Cottage at Start Point Lighthouse.

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Beacon Cottage, Start Point Lighthouse - Devon

Beacon Cottage - Devon
Reference: DV066
Beacon Cottage in Start Point Lighthouse, Start Point, Nr Hallsands, Kingsbridge, Devon sleeps 6 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats are pleased to present Beacon Cottage at Start Point Lighthouse.

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Siren, Bull Point Lighthouse - Devon

Siren - Devon
Reference: DV078
Siren in Bull Point Lighthouse, Mortehoe, Woolacombe, Devon sleeps 5 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Siren at Bull Point Lighthouse.

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Valonia, Cromer Lighthouse - Norfolk

Valonia - Norfolk
Reference: NO034
Valonia in Cromer Lighthouse, Cromer, Norfolk sleeps 5 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Valonia Cottage at 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.

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The Link, Cromer Lighthouse - Norfolk

The Link - Norfolk
Reference: NO051
The Link in Cromer Lighthouse, Cromer, Norfolk sleeps 2 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present The Link at 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.

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Sevenstones, The Lizard - Cornwall

Sevenstones - Cornwall
Reference: CW111
Sevenstones in Lizard Lighthouse, The Lizard, near Helston, Cornwall sleeps 6 people. Lizard Lighthouse is a fully working lighthouse, first established in 1619. The distinctive two white towers that it is known for today were built in 1751 by private entrepreneur Thomas Fonnereau, and first lit on 22 August of that year. Trinity House gained control of the lights in 1771 and continues to look after its operation to this day. It became electrified in 1924 and then fully automated in 1998. It has a 26 mile light range and an automatic 3 mile fog signal if conditions are misty. The nearby Lizard Village provides shops, restaurants and a friendly pub only a short ¼ mile distance away.

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Longships, The Lizard - Cornwall

Longships - Cornwall
Reference: CW110
Longships in Lizard Lighthouse, The Lizard, near Helston, Cornwall sleeps 4 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Lizard Lighthouse. Located on the Southern-most tip of mainland Britain, the six adjacent cottages of Lizard Lighthouse present guests with dazzling scenery and coastal walks right on the doorstep. Rare and beautiful flora and fauna make this cliff top location particularly special. The nearby Lizard Village provides shops, restaurants and a friendly pub only a short ¼ mile distance away.

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Wolf Rock, The Lizard - Cornwall

Wolf Rock - Cornwall
Reference: CW112
Wolf Rock in Lizard Lighthouse, The Lizard, near Helston, Cornwall sleeps 6 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Lizard Lighthouse. Located on the Southern-most tip of mainland Britain, the six adjacent cottages of Lizard Lighthouse present guests with dazzling scenery and coastal walks right on the doorstep. Rare and beautiful flora and fauna make this cliff top location particularly special. The nearby Lizard Village provides shops, restaurants and a friendly pub only a short ¼ mile distance away.

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Round Island, The Lizard - Cornwall

Round Island - Cornwall
Reference: CW107
Round Island in Lizard Lighthouse, The Lizard, near Helston, Cornwall sleeps 8 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Lizard Lighthouse. Located on the Southern-most tip of mainland Britain, the six adjacent cottages of Lizard Lighthouse present guests with dazzling scenery and coastal walks right on the doorstep. Rare and beautiful flora and fauna make this cliff top location particularly special. The nearby Lizard Village provides shops, restaurants and a friendly pub only a short ¼ mile distance away.

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Bishop Rock, The Lizard - Cornwall

Bishop Rock - Cornwall
Reference: CW108
Bishop Rock in Lizard Lighthouse, The Lizard, near Helston, Cornwall sleeps 4 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Lizard Lighthouse. Located on the Southern-most tip of mainland Britain, the six adjacent cottages of Lizard Lighthouse present guests with dazzling scenery and coastal walks right on the doorstep. Rare and beautiful flora and fauna make this cliff top location particularly special. The nearby Lizard Village provides shops, restaurants and a friendly pub only a short ¼ mile distance away.

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Harbour Masters House, Portreath - Cornwall

Harbour Masters House - Cornwall
Reference: CW285
Harbour Master’s House in Portreath, Cornwall sleeps 8 people. Harbour Master's House is a spectacular coastal property, occupying a magnificent position on the harbour front of Portreath. Set across three floors with balconies and sea views, the property is minutes away from an excellent surfing beach and many local amenities.

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Godrevy, Lizard Lighthouse, The Lizard, Nr Helston - Cornwall

Godrevy - Cornwall
Reference: CW274
Godrevy in Lizard Lighthouse, The Lizard, Nr Helston, Cornwall sleeps 2 people. In association with Trinity House, Rural Retreats is pleased to present Lizard Lighthouse. Located on the Southern-most tip of mainland Britain, the six adjacent cottages of Lizard Lighthouse present guests with dazzling scenery and coastal walks right from the doorstep. Rare and beautiful flora and fauna make this cliff top location particularly special.

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5 Four Seasons, Carbis Bay - Cornwall

5 Four Seasons - Cornwall
Reference: CW253
5 Four Seasons in Carbis Bay, Cornwall sleeps 4 people. Welcome to Carbis Bay, renowned for its white sand and clear blue sea. This gorgeous first floor apartment with its panoramic sea views from Godrevy Lighthouse to St Ives harbour, is just a stroll up the hill from the beach.

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Wavelength, Chapel Porth, St Agnes - Cornwall

Wavelength - Cornwall
Reference: CW212
Wavelength in Chapel Porth, St Agnes, Cornwall sleeps 4 people. With breath-taking ocean and countryside views across St Ives Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse, Wavelength is a stunning eco-home with cedar cladding, a sedum roof, and state-of-the-art design.

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The View, Carbis Bay - Cornwall

The View - Cornwall
Reference: CW242
The View in Carbis Bay, Cornwall sleeps 2 people. It's all in the name! The View offers breathtaking views of Carbis Bay in a peaceful and relaxing retreat for couples or families alike, in a secluded location, just a short amble from gorgeous Carbis Bay beach.

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Fiddlers Green, Poole - Dorset

Fiddlers Green - Dorset
Reference: FID141
Fiddlers Green in Poole, Dorset sleeps 4 people. Hamworthy, on the edge of Poole, was the site of an Iron Age settlement before it was taken over by the Romans in the 1st century, and the Roman Emperor Vespasian brought the Second Augustan Legion to the harbour in 43AD. Located in this area so steeped in nautical history, Fiddlers Green is an attractive cottage dating back to the 1700's, and one of the original properties in the area. This unique cottage boasts a wealth of character features, and offers comfortable accommodation with a semi open-plan layout on the ground floor, which includes a combined sitting and dining room with a double-sided wood burning stove, and a small sun room. The open hallway has a flagstone floor and leads through to the charming kitchen with its beamed ceiling, and also to the ground floor wet room with overhead shower, WC and hand basin.

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