About the Cottages

Situated on the remote and beautiful northern shore of North Ronaldsay, the former Lighthouse Keepers’ Cottages offer visitors a year-round, high-end, self-catering accommodation. Following the decommissioning of the cottages and the automation of the Lighthouse by the Northern Lighthouse Board, The North Ronaldsay Trust led a ten-year refurbishment project. During the restoration of the two cottages, meticulous attention was paid to preserving the historical character of these buildings. The 3-star, self-catering accommodation at the Lighthouse is one of only four such buildings in all of Scotland and the only one that is located on an Island.

The cottages provide visitors with a luxurious, historic base from which North Ronaldsay’s unique wildlife, landscape, and culture can be explored.

More information on the cottages and The North Ronaldsay Trust can be found here

For a brief history of the two North Ronaldsay Lighthouses, please visit the National Lighthouse Board’s main website. For more information about sites and activities to experience on your visit to North Ronaldsay, please visit the island's website “See & Do” page.

To Book

The North Ronaldsay Lighthouse Keepers' Cottages are managed and operated by The North Ronaldsay Trust. Bookings can only be made by following the link below

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Questions and booking enquiries, email :

lighthousecottages@northronaldsay.co.uk

The Cottages

Amenities and further information listed below.

Bookings can be made here

North Ronaldsay Lighthouse Keepers Cottages

North Ronaldsay Lighthouse Keepers Cottages Self-catering Accommodation

Amenities

Cottage One

One bedroom with double bed and wardrobe.
One bedroom with two single beds and wardrobe.
Bed linen and towels supplied.
Bathroom suite with traditional fixtures.
Sitting room with colour TV, DVD player.
Dining room.
Fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, and cooker.
Shared laundry.
Open coal-burning fires with coal, logs, and kindling.
Central Heating.
Immersion Heater.
Wheelchair accessible shower and toilet.
Child’s cot.

Cottage Two:

One bedroom with double bed and wardrobe.
One bedroom with two single beds and wardrobe.
Bed linen and towels suppied.
Bathroom suite with traditional fixtures.
Sitting room with colour TV, DVD player, and WIFI.
Dining room.
Fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, and cooker.
Shared laundry.
Open coal-burning fires with coal, logs, and kindling.
Central Heating.
Immersion Heater.
Wheelchair accessible shower and toilet.
Child’s cot.