Lundy Properties

The Barn

The Barn stands at the centre of the village opposite the island shop, a fine looking buidling constructed from solid granite. It was converted to a threshing house after the round house at the back was added, providing a circular walk for horses and donkeys which when harnessed, provided power for the machinery in an adjacent room.

It now serves as an unusual hostel for groups, lined throughout with wood and sleeping fourteen, six in the round house, and eight in the gallery upstairs, divided into cubicles.

It has a large living room downstairs with kitchen and shower room, and possesses one of the best views on the island. A sociable house with big open fire, The Barn lies at the centre of island life.

Stoneycroft

This charming butter coloured cottage lies on the west side of the island, close to the Old Light, with its own private, enclosed garden. It was built by Trinity House originally to house the lighthouse inspectors when they visited the island.

It now functions as a holiday property for four, with one twin and one double room, making it ideal for families. Its airy rooms are full of light giving the cottage a homely and comfortable feel. The property has a wood burning stove and shower. Due to its position, half a mile from the village, it may not be suitable for older or less mobile visitors.

Old Light Trinity and Venturer

The Old Light stands at the highest point of the island, Beacon Hill, and was built by Trinity House in order to keep the ships off the rocks. It soon proved to be less than efficient, as low clouds and mist frequently obscured its light, so it was rapidly abandoned and new lights built at the both ends of the island instead.

The Keepers Quarters, connected to the light via a passageway have now been converted into two flats for holiday makers. Made from solid granite, with a commanding view, they have a solid and comfortable feel.

The ground floor flat, Old Light Trinity, sleeps four, in one twin and two single rooms, with seperate shower room. The main living room features a granite fireplace six feet wide in keeping with the grand feel of the property.

The upstairs flat, Old Light Venturer is slightly larger, with two twin and one single room, and again a seperate shower. Most flats are tastefully furnished with 24 hour access to the light itself.

These properties are posisbly the best located on the island, away from the main village, yet still close enough when the weather is rough, situated on the rugged west coast, with its fierce Atlantic winds, with a fine view to the north across Aklands Moor. It can get busy on boat days, with day trippers picniccing, but on a good day, the peace and solitude are completely unrivalled.

Originally used as the the lighthouse keepers pigsty and later as a bird ringing room, the interior resembles a small bedsit, with large bed/sitting room, and a small kitchen and shower room. In the summer months one can sit in the small, private cobbled yard and watch the world and the day trippers flock by.

Like the Old Light, it can get busy on boat days, but it has a charm and atmosphere all of its own, with an unrivalled view of Aklands Moor. It is also the best place on the island from which to watch the sunset.