Living in a Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Winterton-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- 8 guests
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 beds
- 1.5 baths
Hosted by Julian
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- 8 years hosting
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A magical converted 18th-century lighthouse located on the edge of the picturesque village of Winterton-on-Sea, Norfolk.
A building with a rich history, mentioned in Defoe's Robinson Crusoe and used as a lookout tower during World War II. The original tower has now been extended at ground level, with a simple glass and timber structure, which opens onto a cedar deck and garden. The property has been widely featured in interiors magazines and national newspapers.
The space
The lighthouse tower has been converted to house the sleeping accommodation, whilst the main living space has been created in the Garden Room at ground level.
The Garden Room is a contemporary, open-plan space, including a stainless steel kitchen with skylight views of the tower. There is an Ercol dining table and chairs to seat ten, a wood-burning stove, and a comfortable seating area with a picture window facing the garden. Folding doors open onto the cedar terrace and mature garden. The Garden Room also has laundry facilities, a shower room and a WC.
The lighthouse tower's cantilevered staircase leads to a room on each of the floors, with a new steel and glass lantern at the summit.
The ground floor houses a living room with a stone circular floor. Stairs lead up to the first-floor bedroom, containing four purpose-made curved timber bunks. The room has timber panelling and a picture window with a sea view.
The second floor houses a double bedroom, with rivet steel beams, curved sliding walls and three windows offering views across the surrounding land and sea.
The third floor was originally the lighthouse keeper's equipment room, and has been converted into the Library. Curved bookshelves line the walls, and a staircase provides access to the former lantern room above.
The dramatic Lantern Room at the top of the tower, accessed via a near-vertical staircase, has a wrap-around seating area with panoramic views of the Norfolk countryside, the sandy beach and the North Sea beyond. From here, space-saving stairs lead up to a sleeping platform (with a double bed), which also has 360-degree views.
Please note that there is one bathroom and one shower room, both of which are situated on the ground floor, and some of the stairs are very steep, so the lighthouse is not suitable for those with mobility issues or very young children.
There is parking available for two cars.
Please ask about rates. Minimum of 7 nights during school holidays and half term.
There is an additional cleaning fee for pets.
Other things to note
There are two double bedrooms and the bunk room. The bunk room has 4 single beds. It is great for 4 kids or 2 adults. It really doesn’t work for 4 adults. In our experience it’s just to much of a squeeze. So the house works for 6 adults or a maximum of 4 adults and 4 children. Please ask if you need clarification.
There is an additional cleaning fee of £50 per pet
A building with a rich history, mentioned in Defoe's Robinson Crusoe and used as a lookout tower during World War II. The original tower has now been extended at ground level, with a simple glass and timber structure, which opens onto a cedar deck and garden. The property has been widely featured in interiors magazines and national newspapers.
The space
The lighthouse tower has been converted to house the sleeping accommodation, whilst the main living space has been created in the Garden Room at ground level.
The Garden Room is a contemporary, open-plan space, including a stainless steel kitchen with skylight views of the tower. There is an Ercol dining table and chairs to seat ten, a wood-burning stove, and a comfortable seating area with a picture window facing the garden. Folding doors open onto the cedar terrace and mature garden. The Garden Room also has laundry facilities, a shower room and a WC.
The lighthouse tower's cantilevered staircase leads to a room on each of the floors, with a new steel and glass lantern at the summit.
The ground floor houses a living room with a stone circular floor. Stairs lead up to the first-floor bedroom, containing four purpose-made curved timber bunks. The room has timber panelling and a picture window with a sea view.
The second floor houses a double bedroom, with rivet steel beams, curved sliding walls and three windows offering views across the surrounding land and sea.
The third floor was originally the lighthouse keeper's equipment room, and has been converted into the Library. Curved bookshelves line the walls, and a staircase provides access to the former lantern room above.
The dramatic Lantern Room at the top of the tower, accessed via a near-vertical staircase, has a wrap-around seating area with panoramic views of the Norfolk countryside, the sandy beach and the North Sea beyond. From here, space-saving stairs lead up to a sleeping platform (with a double bed), which also has 360-degree views.
Please note that there is one bathroom and one shower room, both of which are situated on the ground floor, and some of the stairs are very steep, so the lighthouse is not suitable for those with mobility issues or very young children.
There is parking available for two cars.
Please ask about rates. Minimum of 7 nights during school holidays and half term.
There is an additional cleaning fee for pets.
Other things to note
There are two double bedrooms and the bunk room. The bunk room has 4 single beds. It is great for 4 kids or 2 adults. It really doesn’t work for 4 adults. In our experience it’s just to much of a squeeze. So the house works for 6 adults or a maximum of 4 adults and 4 children. Please ask if you need clarification.
There is an additional cleaning fee of £50 per pet
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Where you’ll be
Winterton-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
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Neighborhood highlights
The lighthouse is located on the edge of the picturesque village of Winterton-on-Sea, approximately 8 miles from Great Yarmouth. 36 miles to Norwich.
The village has a wonderful pub, a fish and chip shop, as well as a beach cafe with great food. The sandy beach is a national nature reserve, and is part of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Winterton beach is listed as one of Rough Guide's top 30 destinations in the world and dog friendly.
The Norfolk Broads are the UK's largest wetland area, and are perfect for boating, cycling and walking.
Some Of Our Favourite Places nearby.....
DUNES CAFÉ – Winterton on Sea
Perched on the sand dunes at Winterton-on sea, this café is a fantastic place to start the day - sit outside with the dogwalkers and enjoy the best coffee and full English breakfast overlooking the waves breaking on the shoreline.
The GUNTON ARMS – www.theguntonarms.co.uk
The Gunton Arms is a traditional pub with a difference. Set in an extensive historic park near Cromer in North Norfolk, the Michelin star quality food is the best of British from chef Stuart Tattersall (ex head chef at Mark Hix) who uses local ingredients including venison from the surrounding deer park. And the owner of the pub is an art dealer who has hung the walls with works by well-known artists including Damian Hirst, Tracey Emin and Jake and Dinos Chapman.
BURE RIVER FISH RESTAURANT www.burerivercottagerestaurant.co.uk
The owners of this little place in the village of Horning left Fishworks restaurant in London to set up in Norfolk. A simple place yet this is the best restaurant for fish for miles around with a great complimentary winelist.
BRITON ARMS www.britonsarms.co.uk
We love to wander through this ramshackle old building up to the tables at the back where a little garden terrace overlooks an ancient churchyard. The owners of this place are sisters whose renowned homemade cakes make for an essential visit around tea time.
WIVETON HALL www.wivetonhall.co.uk
Wiveton Estate café is a buzzing and relaxed place for families and friends to gather to eat and drink. We love to enjoy in the Summer drinks around sunset watching the changing sky overlooking the flats towards the sea.
TIME & TIDE MUSEUM www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/
A fascinating little museum stashed with interesting relics and local history which fondly charts the heritage of this significant maritime centre of England.
OLD VICARAGE – EAST RUSTON www.e-ruston-oldvicaragegardens.co.uk
Owners, Graham and Alan began with a blank canvas of typical agricultural fields around the house and over the years have poured their love and passion for gardens and plants into what is now an extrordinary place extending over 30 acres. This is the perfect place to witness the seasons of nature. Nothing is done by halves – the gardens are full of surprises , always riot of colour and shapes – the perfect place to stroll in the sunshine on a Sunday afternoon. Great tearoom. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 2.30 – 5.30pm. 20 minutes drive.
MARTHAM BOATYARD
If the weather is good its really nice to take a boat out on the broads. Martham is the nearest point from the Lighthouse. You can also drive to Ludham or Wroxham.. we usually take a day boat for a couple of hours. They hire small electrical boats.
NORWICH
Great place to visit - this medieval town has everything for a quick visit or a day out. Cinema City – great movie theatre. Puppet Theatre for the kids. Theatre Royal has great plays.
There are all the shops – from John Lewis and Apple to Hollister and Marks & Spencer.
The village has a wonderful pub, a fish and chip shop, as well as a beach cafe with great food. The sandy beach is a national nature reserve, and is part of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Winterton beach is listed as one of Rough Guide's top 30 destinations in the world and dog friendly.
The Norfolk Broads are the UK's largest wetland area, and are perfect for boating, cycling and walking.
Some Of Our Favourite Places nearby.....
DUNES CAFÉ – Winterton on Sea
Perched on the sand dunes at Winterton-on sea, this café is a fantastic place to start the day - sit outside with the dogwalkers and enjoy the best coffee and full English breakfast overlooking the waves breaking on the shoreline.
The GUNTON ARMS – www.theguntonarms.co.uk
The Gunton Arms is a traditional pub with a difference. Set in an extensive historic park near Cromer in North Norfolk, the Michelin star quality food is the best of British from chef Stuart Tattersall (ex head chef at Mark Hix) who uses local ingredients including venison from the surrounding deer park. And the owner of the pub is an art dealer who has hung the walls with works by well-known artists including Damian Hirst, Tracey Emin and Jake and Dinos Chapman.
BURE RIVER FISH RESTAURANT www.burerivercottagerestaurant.co.uk
The owners of this little place in the village of Horning left Fishworks restaurant in London to set up in Norfolk. A simple place yet this is the best restaurant for fish for miles around with a great complimentary winelist.
BRITON ARMS www.britonsarms.co.uk
We love to wander through this ramshackle old building up to the tables at the back where a little garden terrace overlooks an ancient churchyard. The owners of this place are sisters whose renowned homemade cakes make for an essential visit around tea time.
WIVETON HALL www.wivetonhall.co.uk
Wiveton Estate café is a buzzing and relaxed place for families and friends to gather to eat and drink. We love to enjoy in the Summer drinks around sunset watching the changing sky overlooking the flats towards the sea.
TIME & TIDE MUSEUM www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/
A fascinating little museum stashed with interesting relics and local history which fondly charts the heritage of this significant maritime centre of England.
OLD VICARAGE – EAST RUSTON www.e-ruston-oldvicaragegardens.co.uk
Owners, Graham and Alan began with a blank canvas of typical agricultural fields around the house and over the years have poured their love and passion for gardens and plants into what is now an extrordinary place extending over 30 acres. This is the perfect place to witness the seasons of nature. Nothing is done by halves – the gardens are full of surprises , always riot of colour and shapes – the perfect place to stroll in the sunshine on a Sunday afternoon. Great tearoom. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 2.30 – 5.30pm. 20 minutes drive.
MARTHAM BOATYARD
If the weather is good its really nice to take a boat out on the broads. Martham is the nearest point from the Lighthouse. You can also drive to Ludham or Wroxham.. we usually take a day boat for a couple of hours. They hire small electrical boats.
NORWICH
Great place to visit - this medieval town has everything for a quick visit or a day out. Cinema City – great movie theatre. Puppet Theatre for the kids. Theatre Royal has great plays.
There are all the shops – from John Lewis and Apple to Hollister and Marks & Spencer.
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