15 Romantic Lighthouse Getaways For Valentine's Day And More

Lighthouse Inns - United StatesPhone: (876) 957-4052
Popham Beach Bed and BreakfastLocated across from the Negril Lighthouse, these
4 Riverview Avenue, Popham Beach - Phippsburg,guest cottages are just made for a midwinter
ME 04562getaway. The cottages are in a "nearly
Phone: (207) 389-2409 Fax: (207) 389-2379untouched" natural garden setting, and the Inn
While technically not a lighthouse, this former liferestaurant advertises it as famous for catering
saving station offers views of several lighthousesfine romantic dinners. And of course, in Jamaica,
off the Kennebec River, Maine, including Seguinyou have all the normal things to do and see
Island. And it especially qualifies as a romantic site,besides the lighthouse such as scuba diving, sailiing,
as you may have seen it featured in the movieswimming and more.
Message in a Bottle. Right on the beach, there areLighthouse Inns - Australia and New Zealand
four rooms to choose from, which come with aCape Otway Lightstation (Australia)
two or three course breakfast served in theGreat Ocean Road, Cape Otway, Victoria,
former mess hall.Australia
The Cove Bed and BreakfastPhone: 03 5237 9240 (intl: +61 3 5237 9240)
Lighthouse1 Loop Road - PO Box 1300, Ocracoke,Can it get any better than this? The lightstation is
North Carolina 27960in the heart of the Great Ocean Walk, and is the
Phone: (252) 928-4192 Fax: (252) 928-4092oldest surviving mainland lighthouse in Australia.
Six tastefully decorated rooms and a cottageAnd you have your choice of three types of
comprise The Cove's amenities. This isn't aaccomodations, ranging from the Head Keeper's
lighthouse, but is located on the Outer Banks ofHouse (up to 16 people) or the two Beds and
North Carolina, only a stone's throw away fromBreakfast buildings, the Head Lightkeeper's Bed
Ocracoke Lighthouse. A ferry ride takes you theand Breakfast or the newer Manager's House Bed
island, where you can do nothing or everything,and Breakfast. The food is homemade at the
from walks on the beach to fine dining. Nolightstation by Greek and French chefs.
information on their breakfast, other than that it'sThe Lighthouse and The Keep (New Zealand)
scrumptious. Hint: the sunset side offers views of326 The Esplanade, Island Bay, Wellington, NZ
the lighthouse.(Lighthouse)
Heceta Head Bed and Breakfast116 The Esplanade, Houghton Bay, Wellington, NZ
92072 Hwy. 101 South, Yachats, OR 97498(The Keep)
Phone: Toll Free 1-(866)-547-3696P.O.Box 11275, Wellington, New Zealand
Imagine staying in one of the six rooms of thePhone/fax (04) 472-4177 Mobile phone:
original lightkeeper's house on the Oregon coast.027-442-5555
And waking up to a seven course breakfast. AndAnd for a completely different experience than
falling asleep to the First Order Fresnel lensCape Otway, you can stay in a rustic lighthouse,
flashing out its warning. It doesn't get much betteror its companion, The Keep. At the lighthouse, the
than that. Oh wait, did I mention the fireplaces tobottom floor is the kitchen and bathroom, the
take the chill off the night? Or the two lighthousemiddle floor has the bedroom and the top floor
cats available for cuddling? Hint: The Victoria's(lantern room) has a sitting room. The site says
Room may come with a guest...Rue, the famousyou can sleep on the top floor if you like, as long
ghost of the house.as you're prepared to be awakened by the
Lighthouse Inn at Point Cabrillosunrise. Plenty of breakfast items to choose from.
45300 Lighthouse Road, P.O. Box 641, Mendocino,The Keep is a stone building set into the
California 95460mountainside, and has the lounge and kitchen on
Phone: Toll Free: 866-937-6124one level, and the bedroom and bath (with a spa)
Four period furnished guest rooms and twoon the next. A hatch opens to the roof.
cottages are available for rent in the Lightkeeper'sLighthouse Inns - The Netherlands
original home at Point Cabrillo Lighthouse. All theHarlingen Lighthouse
rooms have ocean views, and the LightkeepersNLDromen aan zee, Postbus 89, 8860 AB
Room in the main house comes with blackoutHarlingen
shades as it overlooks the Third Order Fresnel. APhone: +31(0)517 414410
five course gourmet breakfast is provided, and allA one room hotel is how this decommissioned
guests are treated to a nighttime tour oflighthouse calls itself. The lighthouse is available for
theworking lighthouse.two people only, and includes breakfast. Extra
East Brother Lightstationamenities can include champagne, red roses and a
117 Park Place, Point Richmond, CA 94801champagne breakfast. If the lighthouse is booked
Phone: (510) 233-2385(2008 is full) you can always stay at the Harbour
Four of the rooms at this inn are located right inCrane or the Lifeboat.
the lighthouse, and the fifth is in the original fogLighthouse Inns - Sweden
signal building. A stay at the lighthouse includesDamman Lighthouse Waterhotel
champagne hors d'oeuvres upon arrival, aKalmar Sound, Baltic Sea
multi-course dinner with wine and a full gourmetThe "Queen of the Baltic," the Damman Island
breakfast the next morning. Guests are alsoLighthouse in Sweden is a full service hotel
provided with a full tour of the island. Specialcreated from an abandoned lighthouse. Upgrades
discounts for January, February and March.are ongoing, and plans for this year include adding
Sand Hills Lighthouse Innwind generators. The light is open year round,
Five Mile Point Road P.O. Box 298 Ahmeek, MIhowever, weather may play a part. The hotel
49901includes sauna facilities, including one on a pontoon
Phone: (906) 337-1744boat, the Misty Sauna, complete with bar, where
Eight lovely rooms, each with private bath andone can float around Kalmar Sound and enjoy a
two with whirlpools and balconies are decorated intrue Swedish sauna and dip in the Baltic Sea
Victorian style. Breakfast is served at aafterwards. Menus are custom built for you.
fashionably late hour for lovers, at 9:30. TheLighthouse Inns - United Kingdom
original lighthouse lens is in the house, in theCorsewall Lighthouse Hotel
lightkeeper's office. Enjoy the views of LakeCorsewall Point Kirkcolm, Stranraer, Scotland DG9
Superior's majesty, or stay warm playing billiards0QG
in the recreation room. And enjoy the stars atPhone: 01776 853220
night...no light pollution to get in the way (watchAlthough this luxury hotel is for sale (got $2.5
for the Northern Lights).million to spare?), it's still open. And the romantic,
Big Bay Point Lighthouse Bed and Breakfastaward winning restaurant's sample menus are to
#3 Lighthouse Road, Big Bay, Michigan 49808die for. But if staying at the hotel is not private
Phone: (906) 345-9957enough for you, there are two new suites about
The special February 13- 17 Valentine's packagethree minutes from the main hotel building, with
(filled for this year of course) includes two nightsspectacular sea views. Nearby golf (of course, this
lodging with full breakfast each morning, two oneis Scotland after all) and museums can fill your
hour relaxation massages, romance gift basket,spare time.
flowers and dinner at the Thunder Bay Inn. TheTrinity House Lighthouses
lighthouse also doubles as a spa, with full saunaManaged by Rural Retreats
facilities and massage therapy. You can try theThirty, yes thirty, lighthouse accommodations to
hot stone and Dead Sea pack massage. Orchoose from, from Cornwall to Devon, the Isle of
perhaps the Relaxation (Swedish) massage andWight to Yorkshire. Trinity House, Great Britain's
herbal body wrap. Whatever you choose, thislighthouse authority, has refurbished an amazing
would be a perfect winter getaway with youramount of lightkeepers homes and rents them
sweetie.out through Rural Retreats. You're sure to find
Lighthouse Inns - Caribbean Islandssomething for your romantic moments together.
Palmetto Point Lighthouse (Bahamas)On the website, click on lighthouses at the left
2309 Woodview Road, Kinston, NC 28504and you'll be presented with the listing of
Phone: 561-395-0483accommodations. Alderney Lighthouse in the
Not a bed and breakfast, but a full size house atChannel Islands, is one of those available for rent.
the only charted lighthouse vacation home in theOkay, so that was more than 15, since the last
Bahamas. It's available as a weekly rental, withhad 30. But even if you don't get to a romantic
three bedrooms, two full baths, air conditioninglighthouse hideaway this Valentine's Day, there's
and a pink sand beach at the doorstep. Yes, pink.always the next. Tell your sweetie to start saving
What other color is suited for love?(and booking now). For photos and links please
Lighthouse Inn (Jamaica)visit Lighthouse News.
West End Road, Negril, Jamaica