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 A great week spent with my pal in a lighthouse on the Island Of Lundy in the Bristol Channel.

This isolated island is 5 miles from the North Devon coast at Hartland and in the winter is reachable only by helicopter twice a week. The island is owned by the National Trust and the range of holiday cottages is managed by the Landmark Trust - a registered charity specialising in the renovation of building for guest accommodation.

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My pal, John , and I both had birthdays falling within a few days of each other and decided to take the first floor flat in the former lighthouse to enjoy time together on this beautiful island. 

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The easiest thing I can do is set out a selection of photographs showing the island features. It is a beautiful place and one I am sure we will revisit again in the future.

 

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Helicopter  transfer for people and provisions. 

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Now on Lundy watching the arrival of the helicopter shuttle.

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Yes, there is a shop selling a good range of provisions for self catering. We ordered some goodies to be ready for our arrival and this worked very well.

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Yes, there is a church  and this was connected to wifi and visitors could sign in  using the password to get access to the outside world for a small fee.

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The other building are all holiday lets offering interesting and very varied accommodations at different standards.

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John and I stayed in the upper flat which was formerly the home of one of the lighthouse keepers.

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Yes, there is a pub and there is John enjoying a pint of the black stuff with a big white head.

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The old castle, used as holiday accommodation

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