Covesea Skerry, Covesea Skerries Lighthouse
The Covesea Skerries form a group of small islands and rocks that lie off the Moray coast, 3 miles west of Lossiemouth and 1 mile west of Covesea. The lighthouse and accommodation are situated on the mainland.
Covesea Lighthouse was built by Alan Stevenson in 1844. Like most lighthouses, it is now automatic. However, it once worked by a clockwork mechanism that turned the lenses. A local recounts how the keepers would climb to the top and raise the weights. Covesea is located just opposite the Halliman Skerries. The Skerries are a reef of rocks that are covered at high tide.
The accommodation at Covesea Lighthouse is in the former Lightkeepers' cottages and just a short stroll from the beautiful sandy beach. Access to the beach is via a gate from the lighthouse courtyard. There is a fence surrounding the lighthouse making this area safe for young children.
Lossiemouth also offers visitors a range of golfing opportunities, including the Moray Golf Club on the west side of town, overlooking the West Bay.
Visitors will also find an excellent choice of restaurants, cafes and pubs in Lossiemouth just over a mile away. This is a lovely walk along the beach. The Silver Sands Holiday Park is just 5 minutes' walk from the lighthouse and here you will find a shop, cafe, bar and a play area for children. Visitors should be aware that RAF Lossiemouth is situated just a few miles from Covesea and is an active airbase. It can be noisy at times but also offers opportunities for plane spotting.
The lighthouse accommodation provides very comfortable accommodation and is finished to a very high standard.
Parking is available beside the accommodation.
Public transport accessible.
Open-plan kitchen/sitting room with breakfast bar, 1 twin and 1 double bedroom, bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle.
For guests interested in booking a larger family/group booking, additional accommodation is also available at neighbouring Halliman Skerry, which can accommodate 4/6 guests.
Services:
Electric central heating system
Dogs:
- Dogs allowed (15. / week per dog. Max 2 dogs) No charge for assistance dogs.
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