Cottage Description
Bridge House is a 3 bedroom self catering holiday accommodation that sleeps 6 and is located in Gairloch, Scotland. This property is pet friendly allowing for 1 pet. . Local to Strath, Big Sand, North Erradale, Naust, Diabaig
- Detached Property
- Fuel and Power Included
- Enclosed Garden / Patio
- Garden / Patio
- Pub within 1 mile
- Television
- Car Parking Available
- Bed Linen & Towels Included
- Washing Machine
- Coastal Property
Wonderful views and beach opposite
Bridge House is a detached, designer holiday home in the centre of Gairloch, opposite the beach and convenient for golfing, beach activities, restaurants and shops. The spacious upstairs living room, with its balcony, has a cathedral window providing an unbelievable vantage point, enabling spectacular views as far north as the north point of Skye, Rona and Raasay. Wester Ross has long been a popular tourist destination for people who love the mountains. The space and peace in this beautiful region encourages a need to explore, on foot, the many hills, rocky inlets and hidden beaches all along the coast. The chance to go whale-watching from a boat trip available at the pier is not to be missed, while shorter sea adventures to find seals and the wonderful wild bird colonies are equally exciting. Remote communities are very self-sufficient and Gairloch is just that. Good fresh meat and fish are available in the village, which also has a general store, craft shops, tearooms, restaurants, bars and a choice of hotels covering all price ranges. Visits to the NT garden at Inverewe or Handa Island to the puffin sanctuary are easy day trips. Loch Maree has boat trips to see otters and the many diving birds. Beach 20 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
Ground floor: Dining room with patio doors/kitchen. Utility room. 1 double bedroom. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: Living room with balcony door. 2 bedrooms: 1 double with en-suite shower room and toilet, 1 twin.
Oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels included. Freeview TV. Stereo/CD. Electric Cooker. Microwave. Washer/dryer. Fridge Freezer. Large enclosed garden. Balcony. Parking (2 cars). Pet free of charge. No smoking.
Food
Days Out
Beach
Bike & Hike
Sports
Nature
Gardens
Activities
Historical
Eating & Drinking
Sample award winning fresh, local seafood and music whilst savouring views over the pier and Loch Broom. The Seaforth's style is informal and the atmosphere lively and buzzing in the evenings. Set in the heart of the village, it caters for families, locals and tourists.
The Kishorn Seafood Bar provides good quality food in a fantastic setting using fresh local produce whenever possible. The menu is primarily seafood, but it does cater for most dietary requirements. The fresh mussels come from neighbouring Loch Torridon.
Summer Isles Foods is a small, family-run smokehouse in Achiltibuie, dedicated to producing the finest smoked salmon, smoked fish, smoked meats, organic food and cheeses from across Scotland. There is a small viewing gallery for observing the smokehouse and a small shop.
Fun Days Out
Gairloch Marine Life Centre and Cruises offer scenic and wildlife cruises, aboard 'MV Starquest'. Visitors are often rewarded with a glimpse of whales, dolphins or porpoise and may even catch sight of an eagle in flight.
It's hard to get up close to a nesting sea-eagle but at the Aros Centre you can have this experience with live pictures, from two remote nests at separate locations. An RSPB Warden will interpret the footage for you, explaining the life cycle of these magnificent birds.
Beach
Big Sand Beach - 1.1 Miles (1.8 KM)
Accessed through extensive sand dunes and sheltered from the onshore wind by Longa Island, this beach is a wonderful place to sit and watch a magical sunset over the Hebrides.
Biking & Hiking
This 32 acre island, a breeding place for Grey heron, is almost entirely covered in Scots pine, which once formed vast forests covering much of the Scottish Highlands. The Trust acquired it in 1970 and no one may land without permission.
Golf & Sports
Located at the foot of Liathach and the shores of Torridon, activities provided are kayaking, mountain guiding, guided glen walks, archery, clay pigeon shooting and mountain bikes. All sessions and courses are run by fully qualified, enthusiastic professional instructors.
Nature Reserves
No recommended Nature Reserves found within 30 miles of this property.
Gardens & Woodlands
A gem of a place to visit, tucked away in Poolewe with a whole host of exotic plantlife. Encompassing 20 hectares, this lovely garden sits on the peninsula at the shore of Loch Ewe. The Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift currents both contribute in providing this little oasis with a great deal of what it needs to flourish.
Set amid spectacular scenery on Scotland's West Coast, The Hydroponicum at Achiltibuie is a unique attraction, where you can see a magnificent array of tropical flowers and luscious fruits — all growing without soil. Access to the growing areas is by guided tour only.
Local Attractions
Sealife Glass Bottom Boat Cruises offer a unique way to to see the seas, wildlife and stunning scenery of Gairloch Bay. The waters here are crystal clear offering the best opportunity to see up close and in their natural habitat the wonderful marine life in this area. The region is rich and diverse in wildlife with many sea birds having their homes here including, Golden and Sea eagles, puffins, black throated divers and many more. Also to be seen on your cruise are common and grey seals, porpoises and if you are lucky an otter or basking shark, as well as a magical underworld where you can see crabs, stunning sea anemones, sea urchins, scallops and seaweed and at particular tide times freshwater oysters can be seen. Cruises are operated by Ric an experienced and professional guide who has so much knowledge and passion it is infectious. Ric is extremely friendly and jovial and gives the most interesting and enthralling tours that everyone will enjoy. The cruise affords the maximum opportunity to see as much wildlife as possible aboard the boat, in a relaxed and friendly setting. Young passengers are given a activity sheet along with pictures of what they will see, it really keeps them entertained. The cruise lasts about two hours and the prices are very reasonable for the quality of the trip and experience. Sealife Glass Bottom Cruises offer an amazing opportunity to see the wonderful marine life and scenery of this stunning area with the benefit of a charming and knowledgeable host, highly recommended.
Loch Ewe Distillery is the smallest distillery in Scotland and the only one to produce single malt from an illicit sized small still. As well as short tours, visitors can enjoy a 5 day distilling package whereby they will produce spirit and take it away to mature in their own home.
Historical & Heritage Sites
Learn about the people of Gairloch, their lives and their work throughout the ages. Take some time out in the croft house, browse the items at the village shop and compare your childhoods in the school room.
This fascinating museum lives in a beautifully restored Thomas Telford Parliamentary Church which was built originally in 1829. Skillfully navigating the visitor through the history of Lock Broom, the museum also tells of its people, their lives and their experiences. The wonderful multimedia displays provide real insight into the local area.
Established in 1965, the museum is a collection of preserved thatched cottages. See the way the islanders lived in the late 1800s and their efficient, but cosy dwellings. Molding perfectly with the environment and suitably attuned to the often harsh climate they are a fascinating place to visit.
