Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
01971-511202;
www.visitdurness.com
; d standard/deluxe £125/135; Easter-Oct;
)
You really feel you're at the furthest corner of Scotland here, where the road turns
through 90 degrees. But whether you're heading south or east, you'll go far before you
find a better place to stay than this haven of Highland hospitality. With big beds and soft
fabrics it's a romantic spot, and the restaurant presents local seafood and robust meat
dishes. The same owners run
Croft 103
(
01971-511202;
www.croft103.com
;
Port na
Con, Laid; per wk £1400; )
, a stunning, modern self-catering option for couples 6
miles east, right on Loch Eriboll.
Lazy Crofter Bunkhouse£
(
01971-511202;
www.durnesshostel.com
; dm £16.50; )
Lazy Crofter Bunkhouse is
Durness' best budget accommodation. A bothy vibe gives it a Highland feel. The inviting
dorms have plenty of room and lockers, and there's also a sociable shared table for meals
and board games, and a great wooden deck with sea views, perfect for midge-free even-
ings.
HOSTEL
Glengolly B&B££
(
01971-511255;
www.glengolly.com
;
d £64-70; Apr-Oct; )
This working croft
provides comfortable rooms with good space in a traditional B&B atmosphere. Apart
from the handy central location, there are other advantages: a superior breakfast menu,
with smoked fish and fortified porridge options, and a chance to see a demonstration of
the sheepdogs at work.
B&B
Sango Sands Oasis£
(
01971-511222;
www.sangosands.com
; sites per adult/child £6.50/4; )
You
couldn't imagine a better location for a campsite: great grassy areas on the edge of cliffs,
descending to two lovely sandy beaches. Facilities are good and very clean and there's a
pub next door. You can camp here free from November to March but don't complain
about the cold.
CAMPSITE
Loch Croispol Bookshop£
(
www.scottish-books.net
;
light meals £5-9; 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, to 4pm Sun)
At this
place you can feed your body and your mind. Set among books featuring all things Scot-
tish are a few tables where you can enjoy an all-day breakfast, sandwiches and other
scrumptious fare at lunch, such as fresh Achiltibuie salmon.
CAFE
