Scotland

Situated on a remote peninsula in the North-West Scottish Highlands, 12 miles from the village of Gairloch and 3 miles from the nearest dwelling, our Lighthouse is a unique and exciting place to 'get away from it all'.

Built in 1910 by a cousin of Robert Louis Stevenson, it is now fully automated, allowing the keeper's house to be converted to provide comfortable and homely accommodation for large parties or extended family gatherings, sleeping 20+. The house can be rented for 2 nights or more (3 nights min in high season) but it becomes increasingly better value the longer the let. Rates include linen, towels, fuel for the open fires, central heating oil, electricity & VAT.

The Lighthouse sits amongst some of the finest mountain and coastal scenery in Britain, in a region with vast stretches of roadless countryside where deer and goats roam wild and where a variety of birdlife, including the rare and magnificent golden eagle, can be spotted. The seas of the Minch, which pound dramatically against the rocks, team with life. Seals, dolphins, otters - even the occasional whale - are regularly seen from the lighthouse. Basking sharks are frequently seen in the summer months.

Alternatively, hostel accommodation is available and guests have the choice between twin/double rooms, hostel rooms and family bedrooms. Meals are charged separately (Easter - end of October only) or there is a self catering kitchen for guests to use. We have a wealth of books to suit all tastes and a stack of board games to play. There is a small visitor centre and shop in the lighthouse grounds, a marine viewing room and an interpretive walk leaflet is available. Binoculars and maps can be hired from us.

Special nature watching breaks and a self guided walking tour around the Torridons is also offered along with nature watching day walks led by Chris throughout the summer. Other activities include excursions to deserted sandy beaches, gentle cliff walks, local historical sights (mesolithic caves, Bronze and Iron age hut circles, mediaeval forts etc.), whale cruises and pony trekking. Gairloch itself is an attractive small town with several hotels, coffee shops, museum, a variety of activities, shops, etc. The famous Inverewe Gardens are 4 miles and well worth a visit.

There are nine bed rooms:

Two double rooms with en suite on the first floor

Three standard twin/double rooms

Two family rooms with en suite

One standard family room

One three person hostel dormitory

Three public bathrooms

2 sitting rooms with open fires & large conservatory dining room

Self catering kitchen

Laundry facilities, drying room, public internet & public telephone

Disabled access: There is a ramp into the house and all doors are wide enough for a wheelchair. However, none of the rooms or bathrooms are specially fitted out for disabled guests use.

Family friendly: We have three family rooms and have a booster chair in the dining room. Sorry but we do not have a cot.

Pet friendly: We allow pets in the rooms but not in the public areas in the house. Dogs must be kept under control as sheep wander unfenced around the house.

how to find us

By air: The nearest airport is Inverness
By train: The nearest train station is Achnasheen. The nearest main line station is Inverness.
By car: From Inverness take A9 road north, then take all signs to Ullapool. Just after the village of Garve turn left onto the A832. Drive 45 miles to Gairloch. Once in Gairloch continue through the main village road for a mile and then turn left by the Police Station onto a road signed to Melvaig. Continue along this road for 13 miles and the lighthouse is at the end.