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Email Cruachan Lodge enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
Other places to stay at Lochinver
Situated in Assynt, in the north west Highlands, Cruachan Lodge
is remote, yet easy to reach. We are about two hours drive from Inverness
which takes you through unforgettable, spectacular views.
There are unspoilt beaches within easy reach, clifftop walks, and many mountain peaks, although dramatic, are reasonably easy to climb.
Wildlife is in abundance, from our doorstep you could expect to encounter, stags, pine martin, wildcat, otter, and badger... the latter in residence within 100 metres. For bird lovers, a whole range of moorland and seabirds, including ospreys and eagle.
Cruachan Lodge Accommodation
A former Manse, Cruachan Lodge is now a comfortable four-bedroom guest house. Each room is individual, and has been tastefully refurbished to reflect our Scottish style. All bedrooms are en-suite, and have the usual facilities.
We have a cosy residents lounge with open fire, where guests may relax. The dining room, also with an open fire, provides for diners excellent Scottish fayre. We source most of our food from within Scotland, thus able to offer the best of beef, lamb, venison and, of course fish including shellfish -when available.
Dinners are home cooked and should, if possible, be booked in advance. Please bear in mind that the nearest restaurant is 7 miles away. Packed lunch on request.
“An authentic example of true Highland hospitality, we’II
be recommending you!”
Activities
Climb a Mountain
Late summer is a ideal time to take to the countryside, our mountains
are at their best, clothed as they are in blooming heather, the scent
of which, will intoxicate you. A day spent on Cul Mor will be unforgettable,
and is within the capabilities of most walkers. The views, and rock formations
are about as good as you could wish for.
The easiest route starts just up the road from the Knockan centre, follow a well constructed path as far as it goes, then follow the cairns up Meallan Diomhain. From the top of this shoulder you can plot your walk up the side of a stream which runs from the corrie. Towards the top of the corrie, turn right up on to the ridge, a short walk takes you to a cairn, from here the views are stunning, overlooking most of Assynt.
Take a clifftop walk
The cliff top walk from Stoerhead Lighthouse is a 'must' if you are in
our area, this is an excellent walk along a wild headland with magnificent
views of the western Isles and the mainland mountains. The old
man of Stoer is a spectacular sea stack towards the point of
Stoer, the path here is very close to the cliff edge, and care should
be taken.
Handa Island lies to the north, the bird population from here are frequent visitors, shags, fulmars, kittiwakes and guillemots, to name but a few. If you are lucky whales, dolphins, porpoise and of course seals, can be seen.
Laze on the beach
If all this is too much for you, just laze...
...find a wee cove, and a good book and relax. We have plenty of quiet
beaches, coves, and the like, within easy waking distance... Clashnessie,
Clachtoll, Balcladdich, you might even fancy a dip!
Local events
. Lochinver Highland Games in August at Culag Park
. Assynt Artisan Fairs August at the Lochinver Village Hall
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre:
From Lochinver, A837 South, 2/3 metres left turn on to B869 for six miles
on Drumbeg Road.
Getting there by Aeroplane:
Inverness - A9 - A835 - A837 - B869
Email Cruachan Lodge enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
