10 Best Lighthouse Hotels (PHOTOS)

Guiding ships into port was just the beginning for these landmark lighthouse hotels. In their current incarnation as unusual - and in some cases quite plush - hotel rooms, they're helping travelers steer clear of a rough night's sleep. ShermansTravel.com's list of top 10 lighthouse hotels span perilous harbors across the U.S., the UK, Europe, South America, and New Zealand. Climb the narrow spiral stair, watch the light beam across the sea, and spend the night in an iconic tower - then and always the universal symbol for safe harbor. Text and captions courtesy of ShermanTravel.com, adapted from "Top 10 Lighthouse Hotels."

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Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel, Scotland

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Warning approaching ships of the Loch Ryan Sea’s rocky, turbulent coastline is still the job of the Corsewall, a functioning lighthouse since 1815, now pulling double duty as a luxury hotel. The lighthouse hotel is comprised of five rooms within the original structure, all with private bath, and four multi-room suites for larger parties located in a few scattered cottages on the lighthouse grounds. A short 25-minute drive from the town of Stranraer, the Corsewall offers spectacular views of Scotland’s local seascapes (seals, birds, and deer are among the local residents) and the rugged shoreline is ideal for leisurely exploration via bicycle paths. The award-winning restaurant, open to both guests and visitors, serves a daily 5-course dinner and a full Scottish breakfast.

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Warning approaching ships of the Loch Ryan Sea’s rocky, turbulent coastline is still the job of the Corsewall, a functioning lighthouse since 1815, now pulling double duty as a luxury hotel. The lighthouse hotel is comprised of five rooms within the original structure, all with private bath, and four multi-room suites for larger parties located in a few scattered cottages on the lighthouse grounds. A short 25-minute drive from the town of Stranraer, the Corsewall offers spectacular views of Scotland’s local seascapes (seals, birds, and deer are among the local residents) and the rugged shoreline is ideal for leisurely exploration via bicycle paths. The award-winning restaurant, open to both guests and visitors, serves a daily 5-course dinner and a full Scottish breakfast.

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Just fine. Brilliant!

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[sonoffestus]

11:06 AM on 10/11/2010

Rose Island light house in Newport , RI ................You get to stay and operate the light as well. No sleeping on the job!

[jingles32]

07:58 PM on 10/07/2010

Pemaquid Light, Bristol, Maine; the state's most photographed lighthouse; its likeness is on the state's quarter. The crashing surf, the rock formation beneath is simply spectacular.

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[joefoss]

11:13 AM on 10/07/2010

Beautiful! Thank you.
=There's something so appealing about lighthouses. There's even an organization (probably one of many), the American Lighthouse Society, that organizes tours of these historical monuments.
=But, besides the beauty of their settings and their unique designs, I suppose the symbolism of these icons also has alot to do with their attraction: lighthouses represent protection from the forces of nature; built not for profit, but to guide and guard sailors and their passengers from harm. No wonder people today find them nostalgic!

[Ipanema]

10:55 AM on 10/07/2010

What Mantauk is not on the list??????

[joefoss]

11:14 AM on 10/07/2010

(gal from?) ipanema:
There are no "rooms at the inn" at the Montauk Lighthouse; although, as you probably know,
there are plenty in town!

[ash11111]

10:18 AM on 10/07/2010

Check this one out

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ashwincm/2064983074/in/set-72157623808519785/

[ZenCrusader]

10:12 AM on 10/07/2010

There's a rennovated light house on the Southern Coast of Sardinia, just above gorgeous Chia Beach that is a private villa = much more deluxe than any of the hotels shown here.

[PennyLane2]

09:56 AM on 10/07/2010

Beautiful - But could you sleep with all that light?