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Sleeping & Eating
HOTEL
The Albannach£££
( 01571-844407; www.thealbannach.co.uk ; Baddidarroch; s/d/ste with dinner £220/
290/370; Tue-Sun Mar-Dec; ) One of the Highlands' top places to stay and eat,
this hotel combines old-fashioned country-house elements - steep creaky stairs, stuffed
animals, fireplaces and noble antique furniture - with strikingly handsome rooms that
range from a sumptuous four-poster to more modern spaces with things like underfloor
heating and, in one case, a private deck with outdoor spa. The restaurant serves a table
d'hôte (they'll tailor it to your needs) that's famed throughout Scotland (£61 for non-res-
idents); the welcoming owners grow lots of their own produce and focus on organic and
local ingredients. Glorious views, spacious grounds and great walks in easy striking dis-
tance make this a perfect base.
B&B
Veyatie££
( 01571-844424; www.veyatie-scotland.co.uk ; Baddidarroch; s/d £45/78; Jan-Nov;
) This choice, at the end of the road across the bay, has perhaps the finest views of
all, best enjoyed from the grassy garden or conservatory lounge on a sunny day. Readers
rave about the breakfasts.
CAFE, BISTRO
Lochinver Larder & Riverside Bistro££
( 01571-844356; www.lochinverlarder.co.uk ; 3 Main St, Lochinver; pies £5, mains
£10-16; 10am-8.30pm) Serving as coffee shop, bistro and takeaway, the Larder offers
an outstanding menu of inventive food made with local produce. The bistro turns out deli-
cious seafood dishes in the evening, while the take-away counter (open till 7pm) sells de-
licious Lochinver pies with a wide range of gourmet fillings: try the smoked haddock, or
wild boar and apricot - very tasty indeed.
Shopping
Highland Stoneware
( www.highlandstoneware.com ; Lochinver; Mon-Fri, plus Sat Easter-Oct) Using local
landscapes as inspiration, Highland Stoneware ensures you can relive the majesty of the
CERAMICS
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