SPENDING the night on a private island is something that only seems possible for celebrities.
But holidaymakers can live a pinch of the A-list lifestyle by renting a holiday home on the island of Lihou, in the English Channel, from just £13.33 per person per night.
The house is the only building on Lihou and the island is only accessible from Guernsey via a causeway that appears at low tide[/caption]
The small tidal island of Lihou is one of the five inhabited Guernsey islands.
It’s connected to Guernsey by a causeway, which becomes both visible and accessible when the tide is low.
While most of Lihou island is a nature reserve, it is home to a single house that can be rented out by holidaymakers.
Operated by the Lihou Charitable Trust, Lihou House can sleep up to 30 people in its nine bedrooms.
The rental property also features a large kitchen and dining area – perfect for large groups.
While the house is geared towards catering for large school groups, adult gatherings can also be accommodated.
Although both stag and hen parties are not allowed and nor are big birthday celebrations.
The house is entirely self-sufficient, generating its own drinking water through a bore hole and electricity through solar panels.
Gas is used in the kitchen and diesel is used to heat the generator, although both need to be transported onto the island, which means guests are asked to use resources carefully.
The house doesn’t have a TV and service on the island isn’t the best, making it ideal for holidaymakers looking to disconnect.
Lihou House can accommodate up 30 people across its nine bedrooms[/caption]
While the house is mainly geared towards small groups, it can be booked out by other large parties too – although stag and hen dos aren’t allowed[/caption]
Lihou is a good spot for Brits who like the great outdoors with its main attractions including the Venus Pool and the ruins of a 12th-century priory.
The Venus Pool is a natural rock pool that holidaymakers can swim in.
There are no other buildings on Lihou, which means visitors will need to bring all the supplies they need for the duration of their trip.
Lihou is also a nesting and roosting site for birds, making it ideal for bird watchers.
Guests will need to cart their luggage along the causeway, with holidaymakers encouraged to pack light.
Stays at Lihou House start from £13.33 per person per night, based on 30 people staying in the holiday home.
It costs £400 per night to rent the entire property, which means Brits are essentially renting the entire island for that price.
Stays will cost a maximum of £40 per person per night as at least 10 people are needed to book out the holiday home.
To reach Lihou from the British mainland, holidaymakers will need to board a ferry to Guernsey.
From Guernsey, Lihou can be reached on foot at low tide.
Elsewhere in the UK, there’s a little-known island in the middle of the Cotswolds with its own bar and boat.
Three other tiny UK islands Brits can visit
THERE are plenty of tiny islands dotted along the UK’s coastline, several of which can either be rented out in their entirety or have cottages where holidaymakers can stay…
- Osea Island, Essex
Located in the Blackwater Estuary, Osea Island is a secluded retreat accessible via a tidal causeway. It offers luxurious accommodation and can be rented for events, holidays, or corporate retreats. - Eilean Shona, Scotland
This private island in Loch Moidart is known for its stunning natural beauty and connection to J.M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan. It offers cottages for rent and is perfect for a peaceful getaway. - Ynys Castell, Anglesey, Wales
Situated off the coast of Anglesey, this tidal island is accessible by a causeway at low tide. It provides a charming rental property with spectacular views of the Menai Strait.
It’s not the only place in the UK where guests can rent out an entire island for their summer getaways.
The Old Fishing Station, a cottage on an island in the Scottish Highlands, allows holidaymakers to relax in the hot tub overlooking the water and the Highland surroundings before cooking up some fresh seafood on the barbecue.
Stays at Lihou House start from just under £14 per night[/caption]
