Accommodation details:
Open-plan kitchen/sitting room with breakfast bar, 1 twin and 1 double bedroom, bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle. Services : electric central heating.
Additional information:
Parking is available beside the accommodation. Public transport accessible.
Visitors should be aware that RAF Lossiemouth is situated just a few miles from Covesea and is an active airbase. It can be noisy at times but also offers opportunities for plane spotting.
If you are interested in a larger group/family booking, additional accommodation is available at Halliman Skerry. This neighbouring property can accommodate 4/6 guests.
About the property:
The Covesea Skerries form a group of small islands and rocks that lie off the Moray coast, 3 miles west of Lossiemouth and 1 mile west of Covesea.
Following the loss of 16 ships during a storm in the Moray Firth in November 1826, many applications were made for lighthouses to be established at Tarbat Ness (near Portmahomack on the Dornoch Firth) and Covesea Skerries to mark the wide entrance to the Firth and its confusing series of inlets. Following a lengthy approval was finally received for the building of the lighthouse on Craighead and a beacon on the dangerous Halliman's Scars. Robert Stevenson's son, Alan, designed the new Covesea Skerries lighthouse and beacon. The iron beacon was completed in 1845 and the new lighthouse followed in 1846. Egyptian influences can be seen in the entrance to the tower, the chimneys of the cottages and the arches at the top of the lighthouse tower beneath the balcony.
Like most lighthouses, Covesea Lighthouseis now automatic. However, it once worked by a clockwork mechanism that turned the lenses. A local recounts how the keepers would climb to the top and raise the weights. Covesea is located just opposite the Halliman Skerries. The Skerries are a reef of rocks that are covered at high tide.
About the area:
The coastal town of Lossiemouth is just over a mile away and can be reached by walking along the lovely beach. It offers the visitor a range of facilities including sea angling, two 18-hole golf courses, stunning unspoilt beaches and wildlife , an excellent range of shopping and quality restaurants and cafés, all making the most of the plentiful supply of fresh seafood. The Silver Sands Holiday Park is just 5 minutes' walk from the lighthouse and here you will find a shop, cafe, bar and a play area for children.
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Welcome to the National Trust for Scotland Holiday Accommodation - 12th February 2012
Lighthouse Accommodation
If you are looking for something slightly more unusual why not choose to stay at a lighthouse? The National Trust for Scotland has been working in partnership with The Northern Lighthouse Board, who own these properties, for a number of years now and these properties have proved extremely successful with our customers. The properties are ex-lighthousekeepers' homes, and letting them as self-catering not only gives guests the opportunity to stay in these extraordinary, remote and exciting locations, but provides an income for both charities.
We have lighthouse accommodation at Mull of Kintyre, Stoer Head, Covesea and Mull of Galloway (within the RSPB reserve).
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We have lighthouse accommodation at Mull of Kintyre, Stoer Head, Covesea and Mull of Galloway (within the RSPB reserve).
Covesea Skerry, Covesea Lighthouse
- Dates Available
Very Good- Inverness, Nairn, Moray & The Black Isle
- 4
- 2
- Dogs allowed
Covesea Skerry is the ideal lighthouse accommodation for families with small children. The former lightkeepers' cottage is situated on the mainland and the superb sandy beach is practically on the doorstep. The beach is accessible via a gate from the lighthouse courtyard as there is a fence surrounding the lighthouse which makes this area safe for young children. We regret this property will close at the end of 2011. The last letting week will be 29 December 2011 to 5 January 2012. The interior of the single-storey cottage is newly refurbished to provide a high standard of accommodation with all modern conveniences.
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Halliman Skerry, Covesea Lighthouse
- Dates Available
- Very Good
- Inverness, Nairn, Moray & The Black Isle
- 6
- 3
- Dogs allowed
Halliman Skerry is a lovely single- storey cottage in the Covesea Skerries lighthouse complex. As the entire complex is fully enclosed, this accommodation is great for families with young children who wish to spend a special holiday at the sea. It is with regret that this property will close at the end of 2011. The last letting week will be 29 December 2011 to The lighthouse complex is situated on the mainland, just opposite the Halliman Skerries which are a reef of rocks that are covered at high tide. Visitors can also enjoy two superb beaches nearby. One, West Bay, stretches for three miles to the west, beyond the headland housing Covesea Lighthouse. Halliman Skerry has been recently refurbished to a high standard and makes a very comfortable holiday accommodation.
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Accommodation details:
Sleeps 4/6. Accommodation comprises: sitting room; kitchen with dining room off; 2 twin bedrooms and 1 bedroom with bunk beds (can sleep adults); and bathroom with bath and shower cubicle. Services: electric central heating.
Additional information:
Parking is available beside the accommodation.
Visitors should be aware that RAF Lossiemouth is situated just a few miles from Covesea and is an active airbase. It can be noisy at times but also offers good opportunities for plane spotting.
If you are interested in a larger group/ family booking, additional accommodation is available at Covesea Skerry. The neighbouring cottage accommodates 4 guests.
About the property:
The Covesea Skerries form a group of small islands and rocks that lie off the Moray coast, 3 miles west of Lossiemouth and 1 mile west of Covesea.
Following the loss of 16 ships during a storm in the Moray Firth in November 1826, many applications were made for lighthouses to be established at Tarbat Ness (near Portmahomack on the Dornoch Firth) and Covesea Skerries to mark the wide entrance to the Firth and its confusing series of inlets. Following a lengthy approval was finally received for the building of the lighthouse on Craighead and a beacon on the dangerous Halliman's Scars. Robert Stevenson's son, Alan, designed the new Covesea Skerries lighthouse and beacon. The iron beacon was completed in 1845 and the new lighthouse followed in 1846. Egyptian influences can be seen in the entrance to the tower, the chimneys of the cottages and the arches at the top of the lighthouse tower beneath the balcony.
Like most lighthouses, Covesea Lighthouseis now automatic. However, it once worked by a clockwork mechanism that turned the lenses. A local recounts how the keepers would climb to the top and raise the weights..
About the area:
The coastal town of Lossiemouth is just over a mile away and can be reached by walking along the lovely beach. It offers the visitor a range of facilities including sea angling, stunning unspoilt beaches and wildlife , an excellent range of shopping and quality restaurants and cafés, all making the most of the plentiful supply of fresh seafood. The Silver Sands Holiday Park is just 5 minutes' walk from the lighthouse and here you will find a shop, cafe, bar and a play area for children. Lossiemouth also offers visitors a range of golfing opportunities with its two 18-hole golf courses. Especially the Moray Golf Club’s course on the west side of town is set in an amazing scenery as it overlooks the West Bay.
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Sleeps 4/6. Accommodation comprises: sitting room; kitchen with dining room off; 2 twin bedrooms and 1 bedroom with bunk beds (can sleep adults); and bathroom with bath and shower cubicle. Services: electric central heating.
Additional information:
Parking is available beside the accommodation.
Visitors should be aware that RAF Lossiemouth is situated just a few miles from Covesea and is an active airbase. It can be noisy at times but also offers good opportunities for plane spotting.
If you are interested in a larger group/ family booking, additional accommodation is available at Covesea Skerry. The neighbouring cottage accommodates 4 guests.
About the property:
The Covesea Skerries form a group of small islands and rocks that lie off the Moray coast, 3 miles west of Lossiemouth and 1 mile west of Covesea.
Following the loss of 16 ships during a storm in the Moray Firth in November 1826, many applications were made for lighthouses to be established at Tarbat Ness (near Portmahomack on the Dornoch Firth) and Covesea Skerries to mark the wide entrance to the Firth and its confusing series of inlets. Following a lengthy approval was finally received for the building of the lighthouse on Craighead and a beacon on the dangerous Halliman's Scars. Robert Stevenson's son, Alan, designed the new Covesea Skerries lighthouse and beacon. The iron beacon was completed in 1845 and the new lighthouse followed in 1846. Egyptian influences can be seen in the entrance to the tower, the chimneys of the cottages and the arches at the top of the lighthouse tower beneath the balcony.
Like most lighthouses, Covesea Lighthouseis now automatic. However, it once worked by a clockwork mechanism that turned the lenses. A local recounts how the keepers would climb to the top and raise the weights..
About the area:
The coastal town of Lossiemouth is just over a mile away and can be reached by walking along the lovely beach. It offers the visitor a range of facilities including sea angling, stunning unspoilt beaches and wildlife , an excellent range of shopping and quality restaurants and cafés, all making the most of the plentiful supply of fresh seafood. The Silver Sands Holiday Park is just 5 minutes' walk from the lighthouse and here you will find a shop, cafe, bar and a play area for children. Lossiemouth also offers visitors a range of golfing opportunities with its two 18-hole golf courses. Especially the Moray Golf Club’s course on the west side of town is set in an amazing scenery as it overlooks the West Bay.
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Kittiwake House, Mull of Galloway Lighthouse
- Dates Available
- Very Good
- Dumfries & Galloway
- 4
- 2
- Dogs allowed
Kittiwake House is located at the most southerly tip of Scotland, the Mull of Galloway which is only 26 miles away from Ireland. This precipitous headland is reached through inspiring and dramatic forest and mountain scenery. Unspoiled sandy beaches, historic ruined castles and archaeological sites and quaint harbour villages such as Port Patrick can be found nearby and are waiting to be explored. The lighthouse properties are situated within an RSPB reserve with plenty of opportunities for bird-watching and exploring.
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Accommodation details:
Sleeps 4. Accommodation comprises: sitting room, fully-fitted kitchen, dining room, 2 twin bedrooms, bathroom with bath and shower cubicle. Services: gas central heating.
Additional information:
Access to the lighthouse is available to cottage guests by arrangement.
If you are interested in larger family/ group bookings, additional accommodation is available at the neighbouring Puffin House and the Old Lighthousekeeper's Cottage. Puffin House sleeps 6 and the Old Lighthousekeeper's Cottage accommodates 4.
About the property:
Built in 1828 and standing on 260ft cliffs, the Mull of Galloway lighthouse acts as a constant guide for shipping. Automated in 1988, the lighthouse has seen many changes since the days when its paraffin lamp was tended constantly by the lighthousekeepers who lived nearby. It is their cottage we are delighted to offer, in association with the Northern Lighthouse Board. There is a restaurant on site at the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse which provides excellent snacks and meals. The Farm Restaurant is a glass building with wonderful coastal views. Highly recommended! Please note it is closed during December & January.
About the area:
Just 20 miles from Stranraer, where full shopping facilities are available, this is an excellent base to explore the Mull of Galloway and surrounding area. The nearest village is Drummore and here you will find a small supermarket (Drummore Stores), a general/ironmongers store (Harbour Stores), the Ship Inn and the Queens Hotel. There is also a post office, and you can get fuel (diesel only) and repairs done at Ward's Garage. You will find local information at Kirkmaiden Information Centre in the main street.
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Sleeps 4. Accommodation comprises: sitting room, fully-fitted kitchen, dining room, 2 twin bedrooms, bathroom with bath and shower cubicle. Services: gas central heating.
Additional information:
Access to the lighthouse is available to cottage guests by arrangement.
If you are interested in larger family/ group bookings, additional accommodation is available at the neighbouring Puffin House and the Old Lighthousekeeper's Cottage. Puffin House sleeps 6 and the Old Lighthousekeeper's Cottage accommodates 4.
About the property:
Built in 1828 and standing on 260ft cliffs, the Mull of Galloway lighthouse acts as a constant guide for shipping. Automated in 1988, the lighthouse has seen many changes since the days when its paraffin lamp was tended constantly by the lighthousekeepers who lived nearby. It is their cottage we are delighted to offer, in association with the Northern Lighthouse Board. There is a restaurant on site at the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse which provides excellent snacks and meals. The Farm Restaurant is a glass building with wonderful coastal views. Highly recommended! Please note it is closed during December & January.
About the area:
Just 20 miles from Stranraer, where full shopping facilities are available, this is an excellent base to explore the Mull of Galloway and surrounding area. The nearest village is Drummore and here you will find a small supermarket (Drummore Stores), a general/ironmongers store (Harbour Stores), the Ship Inn and the Queens Hotel. There is also a post office, and you can get fuel (diesel only) and repairs done at Ward's Garage. You will find local information at Kirkmaiden Information Centre in the main street.
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