134-year-old British fortress becomes a luxury island escape
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Dating back to 1878, the fort which was used to defend the coast of Britain against ships and light aircrafts
Spitbank Fort has received a £3 million (US$4.85 million) makeover, turning it into an exclusive private island retreat
Spitbank Fort Hotel is now home to nine luxury guest rooms
Spitbank Fort Hotel features a rooftop hot pool, sauna and sun decks
Spitbank Fort Hotel features outdoor dining
Dating back to 1878, the fort which was used to defend the coast of Britain against ships and light aircrafts
Spitbank Fort has received a £3 million (US$4.85 million) makeover, turning it into an exclusive private island retreat.
Spitbank guests are greeted at Gosport before being escorted by a private boat onto the resort
Spitbank Fort Hotel rooftop dining
Spitbank Fort Hotel is now home to nine luxury guest rooms
Spitbank Fort Hotel cellar
Spitbank Fort Hotel lounge
Spitbank Fort Hotel features a rooftop hot pool, sauna and sun decks
Many of the fort’s original features have been retained, including exposed brick walls and fortress windows
In 1982 the Ministry of Defense decommissioned the fort
Many of the fort’s original features have been retained
Spitbank Fort Hotel dining
Spitbank Fort has received a £3 million (US$4.85 million) makeover, turning it into an exclusive private island retreat.
The Fort was once home to nine 12.5 inch muzzle loading guns
The fort also hosts sailing weekends and themed events such as the “Ultimate Boys Weekend Away” or the “Luxury Girls Getaway”
View from the Spitbank Fort Hotel sauna
Spitbank guests are greeted at Gasport before being escorted by a private boat onto the resort
The fort also hosts sailing weekends and themed events such as the “Ultimate Boys Weekend Away” or the “Luxury Girls Getaway”.
The fort also hosts sailing weekends and themed events such as the “Ultimate Boys Weekend Away” or the “Luxury Girls Getaway”
Located one mile out to sea from Portsmouth Harbor, UK, the 134 year old Spitbank Fort has been transformed into a luxury hotel
Many of the fort’s original features have been retained, including exposed brick walls and fortress windows
Article Summary
Located one mile out to sea off the coast from Portsmouth Harbor in Hampshire, U.K., the 134 year old Spitbank Fort has received a £3 million (US$4.85 million) makeover to become a one-of-a-kind luxury hotel.
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