There’s something magical about the idea of staying in a lighthouse - the sound of the waves crashing against rocks, the smell of the salty-sea air and a sense of seclusion. If this sounds like your dream staycation then you don’t have to travel too far.
Located on an island off Barrow-in-Furness, Walney Lighthouse is around two and half hours’ drive away from Manchester. The picturesque white building sits in isolation at the end of the island, overlooking Morecambe Bay.
The lighthouse was named in The Guardian’s list of the 10 best off-grid retreats in the UK and it’s ideal if you’re after a staycation which offers something a little different. There’s two accommodation options available; you can book the cottage which sleeps up to six people, or the hide, which sleeps two.
