Wester Ross accommodation
| country: | Scotland |
| location: | Approx 27 miles from Ullapool in the Scottish Highlands |
| price: | From £210 - £350 per cottage per week (sleeps 4), off season short lets available. See Bothy, caravan & camping rates below |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
description
Wester Ross accommodation
With over 13 hectares on the shores of Little Loch Broom we have the space to offer peaceful Wester Ross accommodation for every occasion and many of our guests return year after year.
Choose our small 1½ storey traditional croft cottage (sleeps 4) with birch floors and walls, mahogany stairs, aluminium worktops, a cozy traditional room layout with period furnishings, mahogany sash windows, gas lighting, peat stove, solid fuel range cooking and feather duvets and pillows.
Or a bed in our Bothy, Gaelic for simple cottage or refuge, a simply converted stone barn which offers basic accommodation for 6-12 persons, groups, and families.
Or why not try our small pop top caravan which sleeps 2 adults in comfort and 2 kids at a squeeze on permanent bunks. And we've also got a small friendly and very quiet lochshore campsite for a maximum of 12 tents only (but usually fewer) and 3 caravans with prior booking essential.
Flora & fauna: Wild feral goat herds, porpoises, seals, otters, slow worms, mountain hare, pine martins, foxes and red deer visit us regularly and a variety of birds including golden and white tailed sea eagles, buzzards, and ptarmigans can be found nearby. Many wild flowers including several orchids, saxifrages, butterwort, rose root, bog asphodel, cotton grass, Alpine Lady's mantle, club mosses, Sundews, juniper and many more are here in abundance. Full botanical and twitcher lists prepared by our guests are available to help your search.
Water sports: Little Loch Broom can also be explored by boat, kayaks, inflatables and sailing boats are available for hire to residents subject to experience, weather & security but at their own risk, who can explore and fish from the security of the loch. To venture far into the Minch and explore the Summer Isles, Ullapool, Gruinyard and beyond local charters can be arranged.
Bikes, Kites & Blokarks: We have acquired a few "quiet" toys on trial in case you get bored or fancy a change. Basic instruction given then you are on your own and helmets/protective clothing are provided. These are dangerous sports, you will not be insured by us so take care and children under 14 must be supervised at all times.
Day Trips: This Wester Ross accommodation is an ideal base from where to explore this remote corner of Scotland. You can discover local towns, museums, sandy beaches, gardens etc. and there are leisure centres & golf courses within reach.
Art: Many come here just to draw and paint. Inspiration can be found in the many local atrists studios and galleries.
Archaeology & geology: The estate has had a full archeological survey done. Evidence of ancient settlements, vikings, clearances can be clearly seen here. Knockan Crag in nearby Assynt clearly charts Scotlands journey from the South Pole - surrounded by some of the oldest rocks in the world.
Geneology: A Mackenzie or other family from around here? Ullapool museum can help you.
With over 13 hectares on the shores of Little Loch Broom we have the space to offer peaceful Wester Ross accommodation for every occasion and many of our guests return year after year.
Choose our small 1½ storey traditional croft cottage (sleeps 4) with birch floors and walls, mahogany stairs, aluminium worktops, a cozy traditional room layout with period furnishings, mahogany sash windows, gas lighting, peat stove, solid fuel range cooking and feather duvets and pillows.
Or a bed in our Bothy, Gaelic for simple cottage or refuge, a simply converted stone barn which offers basic accommodation for 6-12 persons, groups, and families.
Or why not try our small pop top caravan which sleeps 2 adults in comfort and 2 kids at a squeeze on permanent bunks. And we've also got a small friendly and very quiet lochshore campsite for a maximum of 12 tents only (but usually fewer) and 3 caravans with prior booking essential.
special things to do and see here
Walking: Within easy driving distance of over 22 Munro's we are well positioned. We overlook both An Teallach (1062m) regarded by many as the finest peak in Scotland and Beinn Dearg Mhor (908m). Beinn Dearg 1084m and Cona'Mheall (980m), The Fannnichs, Sail Mhor (767m) and many more are easily accessible by car and our own Beinn Ghobhlach (635m) on the doorstep is a gem. Guides can be arranged and there are many rock and ice climbs graded Diff to E6 nearby. Flora & fauna: Wild feral goat herds, porpoises, seals, otters, slow worms, mountain hare, pine martins, foxes and red deer visit us regularly and a variety of birds including golden and white tailed sea eagles, buzzards, and ptarmigans can be found nearby. Many wild flowers including several orchids, saxifrages, butterwort, rose root, bog asphodel, cotton grass, Alpine Lady's mantle, club mosses, Sundews, juniper and many more are here in abundance. Full botanical and twitcher lists prepared by our guests are available to help your search.
Water sports: Little Loch Broom can also be explored by boat, kayaks, inflatables and sailing boats are available for hire to residents subject to experience, weather & security but at their own risk, who can explore and fish from the security of the loch. To venture far into the Minch and explore the Summer Isles, Ullapool, Gruinyard and beyond local charters can be arranged. Bikes, Kites & Blokarks: We have acquired a few "quiet" toys on trial in case you get bored or fancy a change. Basic instruction given then you are on your own and helmets/protective clothing are provided. These are dangerous sports, you will not be insured by us so take care and children under 14 must be supervised at all times.
Day Trips: This Wester Ross accommodation is an ideal base from where to explore this remote corner of Scotland. You can discover local towns, museums, sandy beaches, gardens etc. and there are leisure centres & golf courses within reach.
Art: Many come here just to draw and paint. Inspiration can be found in the many local atrists studios and galleries.
Archaeology & geology: The estate has had a full archeological survey done. Evidence of ancient settlements, vikings, clearances can be clearly seen here. Knockan Crag in nearby Assynt clearly charts Scotlands journey from the South Pole - surrounded by some of the oldest rocks in the world.
Geneology: A Mackenzie or other family from around here? Ullapool museum can help you.
rooms, food and facilities
The Cottage (sleeps 4) £210 - £350 per week, off season short lets available: The cottage sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms, one with double bed if requested. The modern essentials have been added - central heating and hot water, gas hob, an indoor toilet and bathroom with bath and shower, comfortable adjustable beds, and extensive use of light reflecting and translucent materials and roof lights. Car parking is off road by the cottage.
All good quality white cotton bed linen is provided gratis (but not guaranteed crease free). Guests are requested to provide their own towels and tea towels but these can be provided on request. Peat and one bag of coal is also provided gratis and additional coal charged at cost. Firelighters and kindling are provided but should be replaced prior to departure. Gas and electric are all included.
The Bothy (sleeps 9-12) £5 per person per night or £60-£100 per night for the whole accommodation:Basic accommodation with hot water, 2 showers, male, female and disabled flush toilets, a peat stove for warmth and drying gear, gas lighting and a kitchen with fridge, work tops and sink. Guests required to bring (or hire from us for a small charge) torches, sleeping mats & bags, stoves, cooking utensils & food.
The Caravan (sleeps 2-4) £40 per night or £200 per week:The caravan sleeps 2 adults in comfort and 2 kids at a squeeze on permanent bunks (max 40 kg) with dinette/double bed, 3 burner hob, sink, electric heating, light, power and hot water, sink, fridge, wardrobe, outside table, small washroom/wc. Fully fitted out with IKEA linen and kitchen utensils.
Camping £3 per adult & £1.50 per child (2-12 yrs) per night (under 2s free): All facilities are spotless and of very high quality using local materials and are shared with the bothy which is used as a social/eating area and games room when not booked on a sole use basis, allowing a welcome retreat from the sun or rain. Parking is next to your pitch which is surrounded by meadow, orchids and often visited by deer.
Family and baby friendly: We have children and can keep an eye on yours whilst you enjoy the sunset. We have cots and high chairs available for you to use.
Cycling and walking facilities: We offer safe storage, drying facilities, maps, packed lunches, transport and whatever else you need.
By road: Take the A9 north from Inverness onto the A835 to Ullapool. Approx 10 miles from Ullapool at Braemore Junction turn left onto the A832 for 10 miles then turn right onto the single track road for 7 miles.
By bus & ferry: The Westerbus Gairloch-Inverness-Gairloch passes the road end (7 miles) on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Foot ferries run Ullapool-Altnaharrie (3 miles away) daily in Summer and Scoraig-Badluarach on request. Collection can be made by ourselves from Inverness or Braemore Junction (15miles) which is served several times daily by Rapsons and City Link to and from the Ullapool-Stornaway Ferry.
By rail: Garve is our nearest station on the beautiful Inverness-Kyle line about 30 miles away. Collection can be arranged.
All good quality white cotton bed linen is provided gratis (but not guaranteed crease free). Guests are requested to provide their own towels and tea towels but these can be provided on request. Peat and one bag of coal is also provided gratis and additional coal charged at cost. Firelighters and kindling are provided but should be replaced prior to departure. Gas and electric are all included.
The Bothy (sleeps 9-12) £5 per person per night or £60-£100 per night for the whole accommodation:Basic accommodation with hot water, 2 showers, male, female and disabled flush toilets, a peat stove for warmth and drying gear, gas lighting and a kitchen with fridge, work tops and sink. Guests required to bring (or hire from us for a small charge) torches, sleeping mats & bags, stoves, cooking utensils & food.
The Caravan (sleeps 2-4) £40 per night or £200 per week:The caravan sleeps 2 adults in comfort and 2 kids at a squeeze on permanent bunks (max 40 kg) with dinette/double bed, 3 burner hob, sink, electric heating, light, power and hot water, sink, fridge, wardrobe, outside table, small washroom/wc. Fully fitted out with IKEA linen and kitchen utensils.
Camping £3 per adult & £1.50 per child (2-12 yrs) per night (under 2s free): All facilities are spotless and of very high quality using local materials and are shared with the bothy which is used as a social/eating area and games room when not booked on a sole use basis, allowing a welcome retreat from the sun or rain. Parking is next to your pitch which is surrounded by meadow, orchids and often visited by deer.
Family and baby friendly: We have children and can keep an eye on yours whilst you enjoy the sunset. We have cots and high chairs available for you to use.
Cycling and walking facilities: We offer safe storage, drying facilities, maps, packed lunches, transport and whatever else you need.
how to find our Wester Ross accommodation
By road: Take the A9 north from Inverness onto the A835 to Ullapool. Approx 10 miles from Ullapool at Braemore Junction turn left onto the A832 for 10 miles then turn right onto the single track road for 7 miles.
By bus & ferry: The Westerbus Gairloch-Inverness-Gairloch passes the road end (7 miles) on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Foot ferries run Ullapool-Altnaharrie (3 miles away) daily in Summer and Scoraig-Badluarach on request. Collection can be made by ourselves from Inverness or Braemore Junction (15miles) which is served several times daily by Rapsons and City Link to and from the Ullapool-Stornaway Ferry.
By rail: Garve is our nearest station on the beautiful Inverness-Kyle line about 30 miles away. Collection can be arranged.
how this holiday makes a difference
 We provide a market for local croft based activity and we are an active member in Badrallach crofting township development plan. We have undertaken as many environmentally responsible activities as possible. We grow our own food organically and most other products are sourced locally. We recycle, we have had an energy audit on the property and we encourage our guests to enjoy locality without travel by car by providing bikes, boats, kayaks, blokarts etc. We do own a 4x4 but we try to minimise its use and do find it essential during extreme weather and for emergency community help. |
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