Coastguard Lookout

Hunstanton, Norfolk

Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms - A double and bunks. SHORT BREAKS 2021: Fridays - Monday or Monday to Friday until 3 July and then from 4 September until 19 December 19 December until 7 January 2021 full weeks Friday start unless short notice 3 July until 4 September full weeks unless short notice If you are looking for a truly unique holiday experience with unparalleled panoramic views of the whole of the Wash from the tower of this unique three-storey building, the Coastguard Lookout offers really exclusive and accommodation out of the ordinary. This exceptional location along the cliff tops is perfect for watching birds, people, boats, ships and the ever-changing tide and weather from the coastline at Hunstanton continuing around to Kings Lynn and then Skegness and beyond - at any time of the day. Click here to see the current webcam view of the cliff tops. https://youtu.be/T9kIXW0qZC4 click to see the views and surroundings of the tower. Fabulous west-facing sunsets can be seen from the top of the tower which is unique for the east coast and not to be missed. We are sure that guests will spend a lot of time in the tower with their binoculars enjoying the view any time of the year, any weather with a cup of coffee or glass of wine! Who can resist? The Lighthouse is nearby and the Coastguard Lookout Station was built in 1906 as the Marconi Wireless Station which played a prominent part for intelligence during the First World War by intercepting German radio transmissions and tracing the German fleet. The Second World War saw the building continue as a signal station and was visited by his Majesty King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1943, together with Princesses Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and Margaret, they spent time with the Coastguard and all four signed their royal insignias in the coastguard's log book. There is a plaque to commemorate this on the building. In 1976 it became a maritime museum which e