Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping & Eating
Rua Reidh Lighthouse Hostel£
(
01445-771263;
www.ruareidh.co.uk
;
Melvaig; dm/d £13.50/38; )
Beyond Melvaig,
13 miles north of Gairloch (at the end of the road), this is an excellent hostel that will give
you a taste of a lighthouse keeper's life. Buses from Gairloch run as far as Melvaig, then
it's a 3-mile walk along the road to the lighthouse. En suite twins and doubles (£42 to
£48) and family rooms are also available, as are breakfasts and dinners.
HOSTEL
Gairloch View Guest House££
(
01445-712666;
www.gairlochview.com
;
Achtercairn; s/d £50/75; )
The unique
selling point of this unassuming modern house is a patio with a stunning view over the sea
to Skye - a view you can enjoy from your breakfast table. The three bedrooms are com-
fortably furnished in classic country style, and the residents' lounge has satellite TV and a
small library of books and games.
B&B
Wayside Guest House££
(
01445-712008; issmith@msn.com; Strath; s/d £40/60; )
Cosy and compact, this of-
fers comfortable and welcoming accommodation in Strath, the spiritual heart of Gairloch.
The spotless rooms come with either en suite bathroom or fabulous view; you decide
what's more important.
B&B
PUB
Badachro Inn££
(
01445-741255;
www.badachroinn.com
; Badachro; light meals £5-8, mains £11-16;
)
Set in an enchanting location, overlooking a sheltered yacht harbour at Badachro, 5
miles southwest of Gairloch, this old Highland inn serves real ales from the An Teallach
brewery on Loch Broom, and platters of fresh local seafood: crab, scallops and lang-
oustines, some landed at the pier right beside the inn. There are also tasty panini and sand-
wiches; eating out on the deck on a sunny day here is a real treat. The bar staff will recom-
mend the potato wedges as a side dish - say yes!
Na Mara££
(
www.namararestaurant.co.uk
;
Strath Sq; mains £7-14; 3-8.30pm Thu-Tue)
On the
square in Strath, this brings a light, cheery smile to west-coast eating with its inclusive
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