Short-breaks (4 days or less) Corporate bookings House-swap
Changeover day:
Fri
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Built in 1830, Burnham High Lighthouse was the first to be automated in the 1950's - Today it has been transformed into a unique self-catering holiday home for short-breaks with a difference. It is the only lighthouse avaliable to let where you have the whole tower to yourself and get to live and sleep in round rooms - just like a lighthouse keeper. The building sleeps 6 comfortably in 3 double bedrooms, all are en-suite and fitted-out to a very high standard. The lantern room at the top has been transformed into an elegant living space with a glass floor and circular copper-domed roof above. At the top of the 8-storey building there is a balcony facing the sea - on a clear day you can see for 22 miles in every direction. The 200 year-old lantern has been preserved, so living in a lighthouse can turn a simple seaside holiday into an adventure you will never forget!
'Aim High' Live like a Lighthouse Keeper!
Eight floors, 33 meters tall - a real Ivory Tower
'To The Lighthouse' driveway & entrance
Probably.....The best views in Somerset
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/9330
The West Country / Somerset region
Burnham-on-sea is an old-fashioned Victorian seaside resort, much smaller than it's larger neighbour Weston-Super-Mare. It is an ideal spot for a family holiday by the sea, with over 6 miles of unspoilt, award-winning 'blue-flag' sandy beaches. It is only a few minutes from the M5 Jcn 28, but if you travel inland for 10 minutes you can be lost on the somerset levels. This beautiful rural area is famous for it's cider farms, Cheddar cheese, family friendly pubs which serve great food. Willow is grown on the flood plains which is woven into baskets by local craftsmen. The area is dotted with world-famous landmarks like Glastonbury Tor & Abbey, Cheddar Gorge & Showcaves, the beautiful Roman city of Bath, Wells Cathedral, Dunster Castle....the list is endless.
Burnham-on-Sea area
Every beach activity imaginable is avaliable at Burnham, windsurfing, yachting, power-kite buggy racing, to simply sunbathing, building sandcastles, paddling & walking the dog. The lighthouse is adjacent to a fabulous links golf-course and is on the same road as the public swimming pool. Tennis, horse riding, steam-train rides are all easy to find. In summertime the whole town comes alive and in the wintertime from Late September - October a spectacular winter carnival tours neighbouring towns. Dozens of brightly lit floats pass through the streets in an electric parade so bright - it can be seen by astronauts in outer space - HONESTLY! Or if 'spaced-out' is what you're after there's always the Glastonbury Rock festival in June. The town itself is a fascinating place complete with it's lay-lines, Arthurian legends and miracles, it must be one of the most cosmic places on earth!
How to get there
Drive on M5, Exit Junction 28 - Drive straight into Burnham-on-Sea, follow the RIGHT turning for Berrow/Brean The Lighthouse is on Berrow Rd on the left. 2 miles from the Motorway junction. Nearest Airports are Bristol International & Exeter - both 24 miles (38Km) away
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Bristol/Exeter: 38 km
Railway:
Highbridge & Burnham BR: 5 km
Ferry:
Portsmouth: 150 km
Activities near Burnham-on-Sea
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, Sea view
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Wi-fi available
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: On the ground floor the reception/dining area has all facilities for 6 people to eat in comfort - the walls are 5ft thick and the roof is a vaulted brick dome.
In each bedroom there are en-suite facilities, WC, wash basin and a power shower inside a circular enclosure.
The bathroom is fitted-out with a period French roll-top cast iron bath which is big enough for two. You can soak away the cares of the day and look up at an elegant ship's figurehead located above.
The children's bedroom (bedroom 3) has a double futon bed and pirates treasure chest full of toys relating to life at sea!
The living area has giant bean-bag sofas, 50 channel freeview TV, a VHS recorder and large selection of films and board games.
There is free WIFI broadband internet access throughout the building....so don't forget your laptop ! The galley kitchen is full of every modern appliance you may need to cook-up-a-storm.
The lantern room is.........simply spectacular!
Further details outdoors: Parking for up to 3 cars is possible in a secluded private driveway. There is a small patio area with BBQ facilities & chairs, surrounded by mature plants and vines. The top floor balcony can be accessed from the lantern room by those with a head for heights! At this point you are 33 meters, 120 feet from ground level - slightly scary but the views are well worth it!
Further details
***NO STAG WEEKENDS/ HEN NIGHTS ****STRICTLY NON-SMOKING**** SORRY - NO PETS****
The lighthouse is joined by two former keepers cottages on either side of the tower. We have elderly neighbours and ask all guests to respect their feelings and privacy. No loud music/disruptive behaviour late at night please - the walls may be 5 foot thick granite - but this just makes the sound travel faster!!
Conditions
A breakage deposit of 250 pounds is payable before the start of the lease. This is fully-refundable provided there is no serious damage or excessive cleaning required upon departure. We ask guests to remove their shoes before climbing the steep ship's ladder into the lantern room for safety reasons and to avoid damage to the glass floor. From past experience elderly guests and children both enjoy the lighthouse, but the building does have 120 stairs and commonsense safety precautions must be taken.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Period
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Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Dec 22nd - Dec 28th **PEA
22 Dec 08
29 Dec 08
1099£1,099
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1 Week
29 Dec 08
5 Jan 09
1249£1,249
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1 Week
Jan 2009
5 Jan 09
13 Feb 09
799£799
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2 Nights
Valentines & 1/2 Term
13 Feb 09
24 Feb 09
1049£1,049
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0-
2 Nights
Feb/March 2009
24 Feb 09
4 Apr 09
849£849
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0-
2 Nights
Easter & 1/2 Term
4 Apr 09
21 Apr 09
1149£1,149
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2 Nights
April 2009
21 Apr 09
1 May 09
899£899
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0-
2 Nights
May Bank Holiday
1 May 09
8 May 09
1149£1,149
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2 Nights
May 2009
8 May 09
22 May 09
899£899
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0-
2 Nights
Spring Bank Holiday
22 May 09
29 May 09
1149£1,149
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0-
2 Nights
May 2009
29 May 09
2 Jun 09
899£899
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0-
2 Nights
June 2009
2 Jun 09
26 Jun 09
999£999
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0-
2 Nights
Peak Summer Season
26 Jun 09
8 Sep 09
1299£1,299
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1 Week
Sept/Oct 2009
8 Sep 09
23 Oct 09
899£899
0-
0-
2 Nights
October Holidays
23 Oct 09
2 Nov 09
1149£1,149
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0-
2 Nights
Nov/Dec 2009
2 Nov 09
18 Dec 09
899£899
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0-
2 Nights
Xmas & New Year
18 Dec 09
5 Jan 10
1299£1,299
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1 Week
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Short-breaks, mid-week bookings & weekend stays of 2 or 3 nights all avaliable OUTSIDE of PEAK season.
Weekly bookings only during PEAK periods.
DISCOUNTS apply for last-minute/late bookings....CONTACT US!!!
DISCOUNTS apply for low occupancy (e.g couples spending romantic weekends) CONTACT US !!!
Guestbook
" What a wonderful place - a dream come true. I've always wanted to live in a lighthouse....and now I have. It was better than I ever expected - Thank You" Ms E. Berryman, Uxbridge.
" This is paradise -great beaches, a stunning building, beautifully restored and a golf-course on the doorstep....it doesn't get better than this!" Mr J. Beard, Stroud.
" We loved being lighthouse keepers and building sandcastles!" Oliver, 7, Chloe, 5, Stockport.
Availability
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To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/9330
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