Lundy Properties

Castle Cottage

Castle Cottage is a small, 2 berth one storey property built from solid granite with corrugated iron roof on the end of the Castle Keep. It was built by the Post Office in 1887 for use as a cable station, and later housed the islands Post Office.

It is a charming property with wonderful views out to sea. The accomodation consists of a small kitchen and living room with window seat, and one double room with en suite shower room. The seperate WC is outside near the entrance lobby. This is one of the most popular properties on the island, due to its wonderful position with comfortable accomodation. Perhaps not the most attractive from the outside, it more than makes up for it on the inside.

Big and Little St Johns

These two cottages, built against the wall at St Johns Valley, a stone's throw from the village, may not be the most attractive properties on the island, but are amongst the most popular. The two cottages look east with a fine view of the North Devon coast, and like Brambles, are an excellent place to watch basking sharks from.

Used at various times as a piggery, a cow shed, a hen house and a hay store, the properties were converted to holiday cottages in 1964, and refurbished by Landmark.

The larger of the two has a living room flooded by light, with three large windows. It sleeps three, two in the main bedroom and one on a sofa bed in the lounge. The smaller sleeps just two in a twin bedded room. Both properties have fully equipped kitchens with shower rooms. They occupy one of the best positions on the island, sheltered and close to the village, with a fine view.

The Old School

This small building affectionately known as the 'blue bung' short for bungalow, once functioned as the island's Sunday school. It stands at the head of St Johns Valley, close to the village, with a fine view of the Bristol Channel and North Devon coast.

It is small but fuinctional, made from corrugated iron with snug interior lined with matchbording. Accomodation consists of one double room, with kitchen, living and shower room. The steps leading up the entrance are though somewhat steep, so it may not be suitable for those with mobility problems.

Government House

This is a completely new building, constructed from solid granite at the top of Millcombe Valley, close to the Marisco Tavern. Originally designed as accomodation for the island manager and his family, who preferred more humble quarters, it is now available for rent as a holiday property.

One of the more luxurious houses, and ideal for families, it boasts one double, one twin and one single room with two bathrooms and seperate cloakroom. The propery also has its own terraced garden, which in the summer months, acts as a real sun trap. The property is peaceful and secluded, yet still within the heart of the village.