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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Welcome to the National Trust for Scotland Holiday Accommodation - 25th May 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).
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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Mull of Galloway Lightkeepers' Cottage, Mull of Galloway Lighthouse
- Dates Available
- Very Good
- Dumfries & Galloway
- 4
- 2
- Dogs allowed
The Old Lighthousekeepers' Cottage has magnificent coastal views across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man and Ireland from the sitting room, dining room and kitchen windows as the accommodation is situated on the precipitous headland forming the most southerly tip of Scotland, the Mull of Galloway which is only 26 miles from Ireland. It is reached through inspiring and dramatic forest and mountain scenery and nearby, waiting to be explored, are unspoilt sandy beaches, historic ruined castles and archaeological sites and quaint harbour villages such as Port Patrick. The Lighthouse properties are situated within an RSPB reserve with plenty of opportunities for bird-watching and exploring.
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Accommodation details:
Sleeping 4/6 guests, the accommodation comprises: sitting room with sofa bed; dining room; kitchen; two twin bedrooms; bathroom with bath and shower over bath. Services: gas central heating, water heated by immersion.
Additional information:
The front and back door of the cottage do not lead directly to the cliffs but children will require supervision when playing outside the cottage.
If you are interested in larger group/family bookings, additional accommodation is available at Puffin House (sleeps 6) and Kittiwake House (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 Wards Garage. You will find local information at Kirkmaiden Information Centre in the main street.
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Sleeping 4/6 guests, the accommodation comprises: sitting room with sofa bed; dining room; kitchen; two twin bedrooms; bathroom with bath and shower over bath. Services: gas central heating, water heated by immersion.
Additional information:
The front and back door of the cottage do not lead directly to the cliffs but children will require supervision when playing outside the cottage.
If you are interested in larger group/family bookings, additional accommodation is available at Puffin House (sleeps 6) and Kittiwake House (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 Wards Garage. You will find local information at Kirkmaiden Information Centre in the main street.
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Puffin House, Mull of Galloway Lighthouse
- Dates Available
- Very Good
- Dumfries & Galloway
- 6
- 3
- Dogs allowed
Puffin House fulfils all the requirements to be an accommodation for a brilliant holiday to remember as it is located on the precipitous headland forming the most southerly tip of Scotland, the Mull of Galloway is only 26 miles from Ireland. It is reached through inspiring and dramatic forest and mountain scenery and nearby, waiting to be explored, are unspoilt sandy beaches, historic ruined castles and archaeological sites and quaint harbour villages such as Port Patrick. 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 6. Accommodation comprises: Sitting room with dining area; fully-fitted kitchen; 1 double, 1 twin and 1 bedroom with bunk beds suitable for children; bathroom with bath and shower cubicle. Services: gas central heating.
Additional information:
For larger family/group bookings, additional accommodation is available at the neighbouring Kittiwake House (sleeps 4) 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 6. Accommodation comprises: Sitting room with dining area; fully-fitted kitchen; 1 double, 1 twin and 1 bedroom with bunk beds suitable for children; bathroom with bath and shower cubicle. Services: gas central heating.
Additional information:
For larger family/group bookings, additional accommodation is available at the neighbouring Kittiwake House (sleeps 4) 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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Lighthousekeeper's Cottage 1, North Ronaldsay Lighthouse
- Dates Available
Excellent- Highlands, Western Isles & Northern Isles
- 4
- 2
- Dogs allowed
North Ronaldsay's spectacular location and ferocious seas give the island a wonderful romantic history of shipwrecks, treasure troves, rescues and skilful seamanship. The loss of the Swedish East Indiaman Svecia in 1740 led to North Ronaldsay getting one of the four first lighthouses in Scotland in 1789. The remains of that building, The Old Beacon (famous from the BBC Restoration programme) is the iconic symbol of the island, its light replaced by a stone ball. The lighthouse on the higher ground, the tallest on UK land was built by Alan Stevenson in 1854 and beside you will find the cottage which has been restored and furnished to a very high standard and has an open fire.
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Accommodation details:
Sleeps 4. Accommodation comprises: One double and one twin bedroom. We regret to advise you that there is no sofa bed in either of the lighthouse properties. The property has a kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and cooker. Bathroom with bath only. The washing machine, drier and pulley are in the utility room to the side of the cottage to be shared by Lighthousekeepers' Cottage 1 and 2. Services: Open fires and oil central heating, water heated by immersion.
Additional information:
The cottage is on ground floor level and is suitable for some mobile impaired. There is a disabled access ramp to the cottage as well as a fully accessible toilet and shower. The area is not hazardous for children (i.e no cliffs) and dogs on leads are welcome. The island is home to 2,700 sheep of the 5,000 year old North Ronaldsay breed, so your care with dogs would be appreciated.
Food orders can be taken (please let us have them two weeks in advance) and it will be delivered to your fridge for your arrival. This could include local lamb, as well as general groceries.
If you are interested in a larger group/family booking, additional accommodation is available at North Ronaldsay Lighthousekeepers’ Cottage 2 which is next to this cottage and accommodates 4 guests as well.
The houses are open all year round. Fifteen minute flight three times a day from Kirkwall operated by Loganair or a 3-hour ferry trip again from Kirkwall operated by Orkney Ferries. The ferry runs on a Friday, and therefore both properties are available Friday to Friday, though short breaks in the winter will be flexible on arrival and departure days.
About the area:
The remoteness has preserved much of the traditional way of life and the 12 mile A listed sheep dyke keeps the 2,700 sheep on the shoreline where they eat the seaweed, making their meat a rare delicacy (which you will have the opportunity to purchase). The population is 60. There is another building some 20 metres away which is the lighthouse keepers' office, and also a shop and tea room with a top-class interpretation of the island, the lighthouses and the community. There is also a small mill where the wool from the local sheep is processed. Felted and knitted items are for sale very reasonably in the shop. The island's position on the bird migration routes has led to the establishment of the island's own bird observatory, a good place to eat in the evenings, and also to join in with the bird log which takes place every night. Arctic terns, redthroats, red-backed shrikes and rosefinches are among the finds. The vibrant local community (which had made the restoration of the Stevenson lighthouse, cottages and Mill possible, and who are working on the Old Beacon) will make guests extremely welcome and should your visit coincide with one of the many concerts, dances and social gatherings that take place there, it is not to be missed. Birdwatching tours, island tours and trips up the lighthouse can all be arranged at an additional cost.
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Sleeps 4. Accommodation comprises: One double and one twin bedroom. We regret to advise you that there is no sofa bed in either of the lighthouse properties. The property has a kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and cooker. Bathroom with bath only. The washing machine, drier and pulley are in the utility room to the side of the cottage to be shared by Lighthousekeepers' Cottage 1 and 2. Services: Open fires and oil central heating, water heated by immersion.
Additional information:
The cottage is on ground floor level and is suitable for some mobile impaired. There is a disabled access ramp to the cottage as well as a fully accessible toilet and shower. The area is not hazardous for children (i.e no cliffs) and dogs on leads are welcome. The island is home to 2,700 sheep of the 5,000 year old North Ronaldsay breed, so your care with dogs would be appreciated.
Food orders can be taken (please let us have them two weeks in advance) and it will be delivered to your fridge for your arrival. This could include local lamb, as well as general groceries.
If you are interested in a larger group/family booking, additional accommodation is available at North Ronaldsay Lighthousekeepers’ Cottage 2 which is next to this cottage and accommodates 4 guests as well.
The houses are open all year round. Fifteen minute flight three times a day from Kirkwall operated by Loganair or a 3-hour ferry trip again from Kirkwall operated by Orkney Ferries. The ferry runs on a Friday, and therefore both properties are available Friday to Friday, though short breaks in the winter will be flexible on arrival and departure days.
About the area:
The remoteness has preserved much of the traditional way of life and the 12 mile A listed sheep dyke keeps the 2,700 sheep on the shoreline where they eat the seaweed, making their meat a rare delicacy (which you will have the opportunity to purchase). The population is 60. There is another building some 20 metres away which is the lighthouse keepers' office, and also a shop and tea room with a top-class interpretation of the island, the lighthouses and the community. There is also a small mill where the wool from the local sheep is processed. Felted and knitted items are for sale very reasonably in the shop. The island's position on the bird migration routes has led to the establishment of the island's own bird observatory, a good place to eat in the evenings, and also to join in with the bird log which takes place every night. Arctic terns, redthroats, red-backed shrikes and rosefinches are among the finds. The vibrant local community (which had made the restoration of the Stevenson lighthouse, cottages and Mill possible, and who are working on the Old Beacon) will make guests extremely welcome and should your visit coincide with one of the many concerts, dances and social gatherings that take place there, it is not to be missed. Birdwatching tours, island tours and trips up the lighthouse can all be arranged at an additional cost.
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Lighthousekeeper's Cottage 2, North Ronaldsay Lighthouse
- Dates Available
- Excellent
- Highlands, Western Isles & Northern Isles
- 4
- 2
- Dogs allowed
North Ronaldsay's spectacular location and ferocious seas give the island a wonderful romantic history of shipwrecks, treasure troves, rescues and skilful seamanship. The loss of the Swedish East Indiaman Svecia in 1740 led to North Ronaldsay getting one of the four first lighthouses in Scotland in 1789. The remains of that building, The Old Beacon (famous from the BBC Restoration programme) is the iconic symbol of the island, its light replaced by a stone ball. The lighthouse on the higher ground, the tallest on UK land was built by Alan Stevenson in 1854 and beside you will find the cottage which has been restored and furnished to a very high standard and has an open fire.
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Accommodation details:
Sleeps 4. Accommodation comprises: One double and one twin bedroom. We regret to advise you that there is no sofa bed in either of the lighthouse properties. The property has a kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and cooker. Bathroom with bath only. The washing machine, drier and pulley are in the utility room to the side of the cottage to be shared by Lighthousekeepers' Cottage 1 and 2.Services: Open fires and oil central heating, water heated by immersion.
Additional information:
The cottage is on ground floor level and is suitable for some mobile impaired. There is a disabled access ramp to the cottage as well as a fully accessible toilet and shower. The area is not hazardous for children (i.e no cliffs) and dogs on leads are welcome. The island is home to 2,700 sheep of the 5,000 year old North Ronaldsay breed, so your care with dogs would be appreciated.
Food orders can be taken (please let us have them two weeks in advance) and it will be delivered to your fridge for your arrival. This could include local lamb, as well as general groceries.
If you are interested in a larger group/family booking, additional accommodation is available at North Ronaldsay Lighthousekeepers’ Cottage 1 which is next to this cottage and accommodates 4 guests as well.
The houses are open all year round. Fifteen minute flight three times a day from Kirkwall operated by Loganair or a 3-hour ferry trip again from Kirkwall operated by Orkney Ferries. The ferry runs on a Friday, and therefore both properties are available Friday to Friday, though short breaks in the winter will be flexible on arrival and departure days.
About the area:
The remoteness has preserved much of the traditional way of life and the 12 mile A listed sheep dyke keeps the 2,700 sheep on the shoreline where they eat the seaweed, making their meat a rare delicacy (which you will have the opportunity to purchase). The population is 60. There is another building some 20 metres away which is the lighthouse keepers' office, and also a shop and tea room with a top-class interpretation of the island, the lighthouses and the community. There is also a small mill where the wool from the local sheep is processed. Felted and knitted items are for sale very reasonably in the shop. The island's position on the bird migration routes has led to the establishment of the island's own bird observatory, a good place to eat in the evenings, and also to join in with the bird log which takes place every night. Arctic terns, redthroats, red-backed shrikes and rosefinches are among the finds. The vibrant local community (which had made the restoration of the Stevenson lighthouse, cottages and Mill possible, and who are working on the Old Beacon) will make guests extremely welcome and should your visit coincide with one of the many concerts, dances and social gatherings that take place there, it is not to be missed. Birdwatching tours, island tours and trips up the lighthouse can all be arranged at an additional cost.
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Sleeps 4. Accommodation comprises: One double and one twin bedroom. We regret to advise you that there is no sofa bed in either of the lighthouse properties. The property has a kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and cooker. Bathroom with bath only. The washing machine, drier and pulley are in the utility room to the side of the cottage to be shared by Lighthousekeepers' Cottage 1 and 2.Services: Open fires and oil central heating, water heated by immersion.
Additional information:
The cottage is on ground floor level and is suitable for some mobile impaired. There is a disabled access ramp to the cottage as well as a fully accessible toilet and shower. The area is not hazardous for children (i.e no cliffs) and dogs on leads are welcome. The island is home to 2,700 sheep of the 5,000 year old North Ronaldsay breed, so your care with dogs would be appreciated.
Food orders can be taken (please let us have them two weeks in advance) and it will be delivered to your fridge for your arrival. This could include local lamb, as well as general groceries.
If you are interested in a larger group/family booking, additional accommodation is available at North Ronaldsay Lighthousekeepers’ Cottage 1 which is next to this cottage and accommodates 4 guests as well.
The houses are open all year round. Fifteen minute flight three times a day from Kirkwall operated by Loganair or a 3-hour ferry trip again from Kirkwall operated by Orkney Ferries. The ferry runs on a Friday, and therefore both properties are available Friday to Friday, though short breaks in the winter will be flexible on arrival and departure days.
About the area:
The remoteness has preserved much of the traditional way of life and the 12 mile A listed sheep dyke keeps the 2,700 sheep on the shoreline where they eat the seaweed, making their meat a rare delicacy (which you will have the opportunity to purchase). The population is 60. There is another building some 20 metres away which is the lighthouse keepers' office, and also a shop and tea room with a top-class interpretation of the island, the lighthouses and the community. There is also a small mill where the wool from the local sheep is processed. Felted and knitted items are for sale very reasonably in the shop. The island's position on the bird migration routes has led to the establishment of the island's own bird observatory, a good place to eat in the evenings, and also to join in with the bird log which takes place every night. Arctic terns, redthroats, red-backed shrikes and rosefinches are among the finds. The vibrant local community (which had made the restoration of the Stevenson lighthouse, cottages and Mill possible, and who are working on the Old Beacon) will make guests extremely welcome and should your visit coincide with one of the many concerts, dances and social gatherings that take place there, it is not to be missed. Birdwatching tours, island tours and trips up the lighthouse can all be arranged at an additional cost.
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