Hotel made of sand opens for business

The world's first hotel made of sand opened for business yesterday.

And at just £10 a night it is already fully booked for the season - or until the next high tide. Guests will get all mudcons, including open-air rooms, beds and guaranteed sea-view.

The 15metre square, four metre high castle took eight days to create at Weymouth beach in Dorset.
Sculptor Mark Anderson said: "It was really hard work but we had a great time."