Cottage Description
The Old Salmon Bothy is a 4 bedroom self catering holiday accommodation that sleeps 7 and is located in Gairloch, Scotland. This property is pet friendly allowing for 1 pet. . Local to Strath, Big Sand, North Erradale, Naust, Diabaig
- Barbecue
- Cot Available
- Detached Property
- DVD player
- Dishwasher
- Main Fuel or Power incl.
- Garden / Patio
- Highchair
- Sea View
- Free Pets
- Shower
- Stairgate
- Television
- Woodburning Stove
- Winter Short Breaks
- Car Parking Available
- Bed Linen & Towels Included
- Washing Machine
- Coastal within 1 mile
Beachside location
A warm Highland welcome awaits you at The Old Salmon Bothy. The holiday property enjoys a fabulous location, literally on the shore of Loch Gairloch, with wonderful views across the waters to the hills beyond. Nestling in its own small bay at the end of a private road, peace and tranquillity are assured. Port Henderson is a small friendly crofting community (just a few miles from the popular village of Gairloch). A fantastic area with several beautiful beaches, it is also ideal for walking, cycling, golf, fishing, boat trips and water sports. For the less energetic, take a gentle stroll in the NTS Inverewe Gardens or simply relax in the comfort of the spacious living room and watch the ever-changing vistas of this scenic area through the panoramic windows. You may even catch sight of our local otters. The Salmon Bothy offers a wonderful base for touring this lovely part of the North West Highlands with its amazing mountains, lochs and wildlife. Shop 7 miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Lower ground floor: 2 bedrooms: 1 double (5ft), 1 twin. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Ground floor: Dining room/kitchen with tiled floor. Utility room. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Living room with wooden floor. 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 single.
Woodburner in living room (initial fuel inc). Oil CH, elec, bed linen and towels included. Travel Cot. Highchair. Freeview TV. Video and small library. DVD. CD. Electric Cooker. Microwave. Washing Machine. T/dryer. Dishwasher. Freezer. Lawned garden with sitting-out area and furniture. BBQ. Ample parking. No smoking. Note: 5 steps in garden and unfenced access to shore.
Food
Days Out
Beach
Bike & Hike
Sports
Nature
Gardens
Activities
Historical
Eating & Drinking
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.
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.
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.
Sea Breezes - 27.4 Miles (43.8 KM)
A favourite with tourists and locals alike, Sea Breezes commands an excellent waterfront location. Good quality contemporary food, freshly prepared and using the finest local and Scottish ingredients is the order of the day here.
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 - 3.6 Miles (5.8 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
Set in the picturesque village of Kyleakin, Bright Water Visitor Centre offers an interactive introduction to the local and natural history of the area, particularly its otters.
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.
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.
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.
