Derelict fortress transformed into £3m party island

Published: 8/17/2025
Derelict fortress transformed into £3m party island
Former software CEO, Mike Conner, transforms derelict 19th-century Napoleonic fort into a £3m party island with 40 beds, en-suite bathrooms, and a nightclub. Purchased for £555,000 in 2017, Thorne Island near Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, required extensive renovation after 17 years of neglect, including cutting through rock for utilities. Following years of hard work by six dedicated men living on the island, the historic building is now back on the market, showcasing its rich history and modern amenities.