Perched on rocky coasts, towering cliffs, or islands, . While many of them have beendecommissioned today, several been converted into hotels and bed & breakfasts, offering guests unique, historical places to spend the night and enjoy views of the water. Here are just a few of some these amazing historical places to stay.

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1. Farol Hotel, Portugal

Perched on rocky cliffs along the Portuguese Riviera in Cascais,and lighthouse converted into a five star luxury hotel. Once owned by the Count of Cabrai, this converted historical buiding now has a modern feel, and it offers guest breathtaking views of the water. It is a.

2. Belle Tout Lighthouse, England

Built in 1832, the is a stunning lighthouse in East Sussex, England. It is located at Beachy Head, , reports Fodors. Today, it is a popular film site and Bed & Breakfast, featuring themed rooms. The lighthouse features 360 degree views of the English Channel and stunning surrounding landscape.

3. Saugerties Lighthouse, New York

Built in 1869 on the Hudson River, the is a restored, red-brick lighthouse that has been converted into a popular bed & breakfast and small museum. Visitors spending the night can stay in one of the two guest rooms, each o. The lighthouse has an operational light tower, and is .

4. The Inn at Cuckold Lighthouse, Maine

Located off the coast of Boothbay Harbor, the Cuckhold Lighthouse was built in 1892. Today, it has been converted into a two-suite Inn, featuring 360-degree ocean views from its bedrooms. The is accessible only by Navy motor whaleboat piloted by a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain.

5. Heceta Head Lighthouse, Oregon

is one of the most popular lighthouses to photograph in the United States, home to one of the last light keeper's cottages on the Pacific Coast. It is also rumored to be inhabited by a ghost named Rue. Today, this late-Victorian lighthouse-turned Bed & Breakfast is owned and run by the U.S. Forest Service and features six rooms with views of the ocean. Visitors staying at the lighthouse are also treated to a , prepared by two certified executive chefs.

6. Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel, Scotland

Located along Loch Ryan, the Corsewall Lighthouse is a huge lighthouse that was constructed in the nineteenth century. Despite still being in operation, it also features a luxury, 11-room Bed & Breakfast and restaurant for guests looking to take in views of the surrounding area. According to Fodors, it is even possible to from here.

7. Cove Point Lighthouse, Maryland

As the oldest continuously working lighthouse in the state, is open to guests who can spend the night in the renovated keeper's duplex. The lighthouse is also .

8. Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Michigan

Situated on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan at Ludington State Park, Big Sable Point Lighthouse is a historical lighthouse managed by the . Guests wishing to stay in the lighthouse.

9. The Lighthouse on Cape D'Or, Canada

Perched on a bluff overlooking the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, the L offers guests the opportunity to stay in its . There is also an in-house restaurant here.

10. Tibbets Point Lighthouse, New York

Located across from Canada where Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River meet, was constructed in the nineteenth century. It is surrounded by water on three sides. The , according to Fodors, so it is now run as a youth hostel, featuring both private rooms and dormitory-style accommodations in the original light keeper's house.

11. The Frying Pan Tower, North Carolina

Situated 34 miles off the coast of North Carolina, the is an abandoned Coast Guard Light Station converted into an eight room Bed & Breakfast offering some of the best ocean views there are. Visitors wishing to stay at this remote B&B can only get there by helicopter or boat.

12. East Brother Light Station, California

Located on an island in the straight between San Francisco and San Pablo Bays, the Victorian is a Bed & Breakfast with five rooms, one of which is located in the fog signal building. The island is accessibly by boatride from the mainland, and features .

13. Harlingen Lighthouse, The Netherlands

Situated at the center of the Harlingen docks in the Netherlands, offers guests the opportunity to stay in a unique lighthouse and quirky hotel. Guests can stay in the hotel's .

14. Big Bay Point Lighthouse, Michigan

Perched on a cliff overlooking Lake Superior, the stunning has been used for over a century, although it was automated in 1941. Today, it has been converted into a unique

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