Gairloch Area Self Catering

Ceomara Highland Cottages, Aird Road, Badachro, Gairloch, IV21 2AB. Located in the picturesque village of Badachro, these two semi-detached self-catering cottages are perfect for relaxing, or as a base for exploring this magical area. Each cosy and stylish cottage is ideal for a couple, but can sleep up to 4 adults in one double and one small twin bedded room. The well equipped kitchen and cosy lounge are open plan and have truly exceptional views, which can also be enjoyed from the south facing patio. Many of our guests comment the cottages are a 'home from home', very well equipped and with extra thoughtful touches. To help protect our beautiful environment, we provide recycling facilities and use energy saving and eco-friendly products in the cottages. Both are non-smoking and provide holiday accommodation for adult guests only. Open all year. Rates are from £280-£440 per week, inclusive of all heating, electricity, bed linen (with the exception of personal towels) and also a small welcome pack. Out of season breaks may be available, for a minimum of 3 nights at £60 per night. Please see our website for further images and details. Contact: Sue Hulley. Tel: 01445 741295. Mobile: 07919 377371.
E-mail: enquiries@ceomaracottages.co.uk
WWW: www.ceomaracottages.co.uk

Coille Bheag, Loch Ewe. Coille Bheag is a family-run six-acre croft on the shores of Loch Ewe, close to the villages of Inverasdale, Poolewe and Gairloch. Commanding panoramic views, it is ideally placed for walking, fishing, sailing or just relaxing. Choose from two self-catering properties, open all year, each with its own garden and off-road parking areas. Home-grown organic produce usually available to guests. The Cottage is a 150-year old traditional croft house with open fire, conservatory, cosy parlour with TV, three bedrooms and modern kitchen. Sleeps six, pets welcome, smoking allowed in conservatory only. The Lodge is a luxury modern eco-friendly timber house. Loft-style master bedroom on mezzanine, second bedroom and shower room on ground floor, electric heating, polished wood floors, large open-plan living area with satellite TV/DVD. Sleeps four, no pets, no smoking. Rates from £245 to £550 per week. Contact Alasdair or Clare. Tel: 01445 781783.
E-mail: alasdairwright@btinternet.com
WWW: www.coillebheag.com

Creag Mhor Chalets, Heatherdale, Gairloch, IV21 2AH. Situated in the Charleston harbour area of Gairloch, Creag Mhor Chalets are set in a wooded glen which is populated by an abundance of wildlife. A whole range of activities and attractions are within easy reach of Creag Mhor and whilst our visitors also have easy access to local amenities, the chalets are secluded enough for guests to enjoy a real sense of peace and tranquility. Each chalet has 2 bedrooms, a double and a twin, a bathroom with both bath and shower, a fully equipped kitchen with all modern appliances and a lounge with a TV, DVD player and music centre. Outside, each chalet has a veranda to the front, a separate garden area to the rear and ample parking. All linen and towels provided and a cot is available on request. Electricity is payable by a metre taking £1 coins. Rates are £170-£345 per week from March through October. November through February rates available on request. Contact: Alison Maciver. Tel: 01445 712388. Fax: 01445 712388.
E-mail: CreagMhorChalets@aol.com
WWW: www.creagmhorchalets.co.uk

Dalriada & An Dunan Cottages, Poolewe. Located in the pretty village of Poolewe, overlooking Loch Ewe, Dalriada & An Dunan Cottages offer well appointed accommodation in a magnificent setting. Dalriada sits at the mouth of the River Ewe and enjoys outstanding views. This 3 bedroom cottage comprises a spacious open plan living room with kitchen, dining and sitting areas, one double, one twin and one single bedrooms plus a family bathroom and separate WC. Wooden floors feature throughout. An Dunan is newly-built and on the shores of Loch Ewe. It enjoys spectacular uninterrupted views across the Loch to the Gardens at Inverewe and has a secluded lochside garden. The accommodation is contemporary in style with an open plan living area with polished oak floors. It also has one double, one twin and one single bedrooms plus a family bathroom and separate WC. Open all year. Weekly rates are from £250 in low season and from £400 in high season. Contact: Mrs Marie Macrae. Tel: 01445 712292.
E-mail: mac.kerr@btinternet.com
WWW: www.kerrysdalehouse.co.uk

Dry Island, Badachro, Gairloch, IV21 2AB. Set amid the superb scenery of Badachro Bay, Dry Island is a privately owned island, where the only other inhabitants are the owners themselves. Dry Island is accessible at all times by a substantial floating bridge or on foot at low tide - simply leave your car behind on the mainland in our private car park. Creel Cabin is ideal for 2, a modern property tucked away on its own in woodland at the back of the island. It enjoys views over the sea to Slioch, one of Scotland’s finest mountains. It has a double bedroom, open plan kitchen and living room and shower room. It also has its own decking area complete with barbecue. The Old Curing Station, also for 2, is a completely self-contained ground floor apartment, part of the B-listed main house which was built in 1785. It is comfortably furnished and traditional in style. Open all year. Rates from £200 per week including electricity, gas and bed linen. B&B S £40, D £30 per person per night. Boat trips arranged. Contact: Ian McWhinney. Tel: 01445 741263.
E-mail: imcwhnny@aol.com
WWW: www.dryisland.co.uk

Highland Holidays, An Caorann, Melvaig, Gairloch, IV21 2EA. In a designated National Scenic Area, our detached 4 Star self catering cottages are in stunning locations, accommodate up to 4 people and are ideal for your holiday in Gairloch. Choose from Rona, Raasay, Freyja, Ard Mara or Minch View, all overlooking the sea and the islands of Skye, Harris and Lewis, with breathtaking sunsets. Rona and Raasay have private beach access. Wildlife sightings include basking sharks, minke whales, seals, otters, badgers and sea eagles. Cairn Shiel is the only self catering cottage in the Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve in Kinlochewe, overlooking two of Scotland's greatest mountains, Beinn Eighe and Slioch. Pine Martens regularly visit the house and deer and eagles are often seen. All our locations are perfect for bird-watching and there are a wide variety of low level and high level mountain walks, plus beautiful sandy beaches to explore. All cottages are furnished and equipped to a high standard. Prices £175 to £495 weekly. Short breaks in low season, subject to availability. Well behaved pets welcome. Contact: Frank or Dianne Buckley. Tel: +44 (0)1445 771 225.
E-mail: highlandholiday@aol.com
WWW: www.highland-holidays.com

Rose Cottage, Badachro. Set in stunning Highland scenery Rose Cottage is a traditionally furnished, stone-built, two storey cottage standing in its own large garden. Offering comfortable accommodation for up to 6 guests, this charming property comprises a cosy sitting room with open fire, a separate dining room with solid fuel stove, a well equipped kitchen and utility room with all modern appliances, two twin bedrooms and one double and a family bathroom. Rose Cottage overlooks Badachro's beautiful bay with views to the magnificent mountains beyond. The garden is securely fenced and there is room for parking in front of the cottage. Great walks, stunning beaches and oustanding coastal scenery are on your doorstep. You can fish, play golf, climb a Munro or just wander around the magnificent gardens at Inverewe. Open all year. Rates are £220-£460 per week. Contact: Jane Ross. Tel: 01638 507747.
E-mail: ross_jane@btinternet.com
WWW: www.rosecottagebadachro.co.uk

Seallandh Na Mara, Near Badachro, Gairloch. One mile from the village of Badachro, Seallandh Na Mara is a cedar-wood cottage in two and a half acres of grassy oakwood on the southern shore of Loch Gairloch. Sleeping up to 8, the property offers excellent accommodation for one or two families in a combination of double, twin and single rooms and has a bathroom with both bath and shower plus a second washroom. There is a newly fitted, well-equipped kitchen and the property benefits from large floor-to-ceiling windows which reveal the magnificent views across the bay to the hills beyond. The sitting/dining room has an open fire and French doors open onto a large patio. Seallandh Na Mara has an open fire and general heating is by electricity for which an allowance is included in the let. Bed linen and towels are available for hire. Pets are welcome. Please note there is a small pond in the grounds. From £425-£565 per week. Tel: +44 (0)1835 822277.
WWW: www.unique-cottages.co.uk/cottages/westcoast/ross-shire/sealladh_na_mara_glimpse_of_the_sea

Seaside Croft, 15 Midtown, Inverasdale, Poolewe, IV22 2LW. Situated on the shore of Loch Ewe, near Poolewe, with wonderful views over the sea to the hills of the Great Wilderness, Seaside Croft is a traditional crofters cottage, fully renovated to provide comfortable accommodation for up to 6 guests. There is a large, well equipped kitchen/dining room, cosy lounge with peat burning stove, 1 double bedroom, 2 twin rooms and a family bathroom with a shower over the bath. The large garden has a picnic table, seats, and a stone shelter. The 5 acre croft has a gate opening onto the sea shore. A great base for exploring the beaches, hills and discovering the many attractions of Wester Ross or an idyllic place to stay 'home' and relax. Open all year. Rates from £300-£450 per week including electricity, bedlinen and tea towels. Dogs welcome by prior arrangement. Please note: Seaside Croft is a no smoking house. Contact Janet Hopwood. Tel: 01471 820164 or 01445 781307.
E-mail: seasidehouse@dialstart.net
WWW: www.seasidecroft.co.uk

The Sheiling Self Catering, Achgarve, Laide, IV22 2NS. Set amongst beautiful hills with distant views across to the summit ridge of An Teallach, The Sheiling is located in the peaceful Highland community of Achgarve where you can be assured of a warm welcome. Our self catering acccommodation comprises an STB 4 Star apartment for 2 and a caravan sleeping 3. The apartment is annexed to The Sheiling B&B. It has an open plan kitchen/dining/lounge, a double bedroom and a shower room. The caravan has two bedrooms, a double and a single, a comfortable living area and a tiled shower room. Mains services are provided. Come here to walk, to explore our stunning local beaches, to cycle, to fish or simply to relax. You'll also find The Sheiling provides great base for touring. Apartment open all year, caravan from March to November. Rates from £190 per week. Contact Mrs Annabel MacIver. Tel: 01445 731487. Mobile: 07821 969609.
E-mail: stay@thesheilingholidays.com
WWW: www.thesheilingholidays.com

Shore Croft, 51 Mellon Charles, Aultbea, IV22 2JL. STB 5 Star Self Catering. Only 20 minutes from Gairloch, on a peninsula overlooking Loch Ewe and only yards from the beach, this architect designed house offers magnificent views and sleeps up to eight in comfort. Only 20 minutes from Gairloch, Shore Croft offers luxury accommodation on two floor in this beautiful part of Scotland. Downstairs there is a very large kitchen/dining room with all modern appliances, a dining table seating 8 and french doors opening onto decking with garden furniture and a barbecue, a large sitting room with open fire, satellite TV and music system, plus a cloakroom. Upstairs, the master bedroom has an en-suite shower room and separate dressing room, there are three further twin bedded rooms and a family bathroom. A high chair and cot are available. Go to the beach, go fishing or simply relax. It's idyllic here. Open All Year. From £540-£1350 per week. Christmas and New Year POA. Please note Shore Croft is a no smoking house. Contact Hilary Cowan. Tel: 0151 494 1488. Fax: 0151 280 5130.
E-mail: hilary.cowan3@btinternet.com
WWW: www.shorecroft.co.uk

Stone Ewe Croft, Midtown, Inverasdale, Poolewe, IV22 2LW. Located in the village of Inverasdale, a small crofting township which runs alongside the edge of Loch Ewe, Stone Ewe Croft is a charming conversion which retains many original features. This well appointed property sleeps up to 4 guests and comprises a fully fitted kitchen/dining room, a lounge with comfortable sofas and a woodburning stove, a shower room, one double bedroom and one twin room. The Cottage is nestled in the hill side, sitting within an original drystone-walled garden giving its location a very special feeling of seclusion and privacy. Stone Ewe Croft is also the home to rare breed Hebridean and Soay sheep, special breeds of hens and native ponies. Poolewe with its shop/Post Office, café and hotels is just 4 miles away and Gairloch only a 20 minute drive from here. Open all year. Rates from £215-£390 per week including all bed linen, towels, gas, a starter bag of fuel, a welcome pack and £10 towards electricity costs. Contact Jill Holmes. Tel: 01445 781729.
E-mail: ric-jill@stonewe.freeserve.co.uk
WWW: www.stone-ewe.com

Wester Seabrook Self Catering Cottage, Strath, Gairloch, IV21 2BT. Wester Seabrook is a 19th century end-terraced cottage, bordering the shoreline, and with superb views across Loch Gairloch to the Torridon Mountains. The cottage retains much of its original character with wood-lined walls and ceilings and the accommodation comprises a fully fitted kitchen, a spacious lounge/dining room with open coal fire, a sun porch with panoramic views over the Loch, one double and one twin bedroom and a shower room. Outside there is an enclosed garden to the front of the cottage with private access to the shore and an open drying area and parking to the side. Wester Seabrook is within easy reach of shops, restaurants and pubs. Open all year. From £275 per week including electricity and heating, bed linen, towels and tea towels. Please note: Wester Seabrook is no smoking throughout and, we are sorry, but we cannot accept pets. Contact Alison Moyes. Tel: 01349 861452.
E-mail: moyes@westerseabrook.freeserve.co.uk
WWW: www.westerseabrook.freeserve.co.uk