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It is perhaps the strangest house around, an ex-lighthouse - found at the end of a very long stony track - and is also an unusual example of its kind, built to a unique design: not tall as most lighthouses are, and considerably bigger in circumference. In 1821, it was on an island where the Severn and Usk run into the sea, with views far out into the Bristol Channel. Since then, land has been reclaimed and although on one side the loudest sound is of the sea when the tide (comes racing in to the foot of the building, on the other only the occasional mooing cow can be heard.
The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1922, and became a private house shortly afterwards.
Since the tides come rushing in twice a day, the landscape is never the same. The Severn Estuary is the second fastest tidal river in the world. The sunrises and sunsets are just spectacular. The storms are something else! The full moon has to be seen to be believed.
Our guests come for a relaxing short break, though we do have some lighthouse enthusiasts who stay longer. We have had over 20 marriage proposals at the lighthouse. You can re-take your vows on top of the lighthouse, shouting it as loud as you want! We can arrange for someone to help you do this. We can take you in the Roller to the local full a la carte restaurant, with chilled champagne for the journey, or we can order flowers and balloons for a birthday treat. |