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Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage 2

The exterior of Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage 1 and 2, Tyne & Wear
The exterior of Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage 1 and 2, Tyne & Wear | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting room at Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage 2, Tyne and Wear
The area surrounding Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage 1, Tyne and Wear

Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage 2

A cliff-top cottage perching in the shadows of the iconic red and white Souter Lighthouse.

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The sitting room at Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage 2, Tyne and Wear
The area surrounding Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage 1, Tyne and Wear
The exterior of Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage 1 and 2, Tyne & Wear
The ktichen and dining room at Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage 2, Tyne and Wear
The twin bedroom at Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage, Tyne and Wear
The double bedroom at Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage 2, Tyne and Wear
The bathroom at Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage 2, Tyne and Wear
The garden at Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage 2, Tyne and Wear
Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage 1 and 2, Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Tyne & Wear

© National Trust / Mike Henton

A cliff-top cottage perching in the shadows of the iconic red and white Souter Lighthouse.

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
017003
Acorn rating

About Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage 2

Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage 2 is a cosy seafront house at the end of the iconic red and white Souter Lighthouse. It was built in 1871 to ward ships from the dangerous rocks at Whitburn Steel, and this two-bedroom cottage would have housed the former keeper and his family. This peaceful property boasts stunning sea views.

From your base at Souter, head north to The Leas, a two and a half miles stretch of magnesian limestone cliffs, wave-cut foreshore and coastal grassland to explore.

Further afield, why not explore one of our nearby properties? Washington Old Hall is a 12 mile drive, Gibside 23 miles, and Cragside 40 miles from the cottage. 
 

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, not available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Entrance porch, hallway, kitchen/dining room, sitting room, bathroom with shower over bath.

First floor layout

Two bedrooms (one double with 5' bed and one twin).

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Heating: Gas central heating included.

Garden: Separated from cottage by access road, fully enclosed by low walls and fences.

Parking: One allocated parking space beside the Lighthouse Tower.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Dogs: Dogs are allowed on the nearby beach all year around.