The Highland Bothies
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Add your business details- Peaceful glamping pods with hot tubs and views over Loch Broom
- On the North Coast 500, within walking distance of Ullapool
- Based on a working croft with hens, sheep and Casper the pony
Eyeing up the stunning northwest coast of Scotland or the North Coast 500 route? Then book in some rest and relaxation at The Highland Bothies. With a hot tub and a decking each, the ensuite pods are a peaceful place to sit and recharge, read a book or look out for buzzards.
This is a family-run luxury glamping site based on a working croft overlooking the village of Ullapool on the North Coast 500 route. It also looks over the lovely Loch Broom, a particularly scenic spot in Wester Ross. The croft has a small herd of sheep, hens and Casper the Shetland pony. And although they’re not part of the family, a herd of deer are often spotted on the hillside directly behind the bothies.
The village of Ullapool is around half an hour’s walk (or a five-minute drive) from The Highland Bothies, so it’s easy to make a supermarket trip, visit a restaurant or café or grab a local boat tour to the Summer Isles where there are seals, dolphins, whales and sea eagles depending upon the time of year.
The village has a range of annual festivals including a book festival and the Adult Fèis in May or the Junior Fèis in April. It also has a sea kayaking school with sessions for beginners and the more experienced, as well as a golf course and a museum. And of course, as you may already know, this area of Scotland is packed with stunning scenery which is likely to please hikers, photographers, artists, climbers, sailors, divers, snorkelers wildlife watchers…
Use the pods as a cosy base for hill walking or biking if you so wish. There are several Munros and smaller hills within a short drive of the site. There’s also good access to snorkel trails and fishing lochs (grab a permit first in the village).
Site type
2Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs allowed
Adults only
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year No dogs allowedThemes
Lake and/or mountain Luxury PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Golf nearbyLocation
The Highland Bothies
Morefield
Ullapool
Highlands and Islands
Scotland
IV26 2TH
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
57.90903°N
5.17382°W
Nearest transport
Coach27 mi Hotel
Rail22.8 mi Achanalt Rail Station
23.1 mi Achnasheen Rail Station
24 mi Lochluichart Rail Station
Ferry1.1 mi Ullapool Ferry Terminal
1.5 mi Altnaharrie Ferry Landing
7.5 mi Scoraig Ferry Landing
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Lael Forest Garden (good walks and wildlife): 15 minutes’ drive
- Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve (stunning geology): 15 minutes
- Stac Pollaidh (mountain hikes): 20 minutes
- Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve (gorge with a suspension bridge): 20 minutes
- Ardvreck Castle: half an hour
- Ben Wyvis (hiking): from 35 minutes
- An Teallach (mountain range with two Munros): from 35 minutes
- Beinn Dearg (mountain): around 35 minutes
- Achnahaird Beach: 40 minutes
- Suilven (mountain walks): 50 minutes
- Achmelvich Beach: 55 minutes
- Clachtoll Beach: 55 minutes.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achmelvich | 18.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Gairloch Beach | 23.1 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Excellent | N/A |
| Sand Beach | 24.9 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Excellent | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ullapool Hill Walk 0.7 mi
The Ullapool Hill Path 0.8 mi
Dun Canna 3.3 mi
Dundonnell - Achneigie - Shenavall 6.5 mi
An Teallach 6.5 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Highland Bothies have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Highland Bothies dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near The Highland Bothies? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Lael Forest Garden (good walks and wildlife): 15 minutes’ drive - Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve (stunning geology): 15 minutes - Stac Pollaidh (mountain hikes): 20 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Highland Bothies?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m.