For many visitors to Scotland, the north-west coast is quite simply a little slice of heaven and one of the jewels of this altogether glorious region is the picturesque anchorage round Badachro Bay, on the south side of Loch Gairloch.
Quick Info
Sleeps: 2/7 | Bedrooms: 3 |
Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
Licence No: HI-10202-F |
Badachro, some 6 miles south of Gairloch (with shops and hotel), is a small village which straggles round the bay, with a famous inn on the lochside serving excellent meals. In a spectacular location overlooking the bay and within a short walk of the inn is Hillcrest, a traditional, stone-built cottage that sits in its own enclosed garden.
From this vantage point you can spend lazy afternoons watching the yachts enter and leave the harbour or the changing light on the distant mountains across the bay.
Inside the house has been attractively and comfortably furnished. The sitting room, with its cheerful wood-burning stove, has a large bay window which affords excellent views over the front garden, village and bay. Chances are guests will want to turn the chairs around in daylight hours and drink in the vista before them. The furnishings are a pleasant mixture of traditional and modern, while the two ‘Monarch of the Glen’ pictures make it impossible to forget that you are in the western Highlands.
The modern kitchen has a separate dining area, which is probably where most meals will be taken for reasons of sheer convenience. For special meals the separate dining room, with a wood-burning stove, also gives the opportunity for the party to spread out for different activities. Also on this level are a pretty double bedroom and a wet room with a bath and shower.
Upstairs there are two further bedrooms, a double and a twin (with beds that can be pushed together to make a double), with a wash basin and a shower room and WC. The bedrooms are all simply but pleasantly furnished and having bathroom facilities upstairs and down makes for maximum practicality. There is also an additional Z-bed that can be added to the twin room, available by prior arrangement.
Outside there is parking right at the door and an extensive enclosed grassed garden (with furniture and BBQ) with stunning loch views beyond it.
With the wonderful sandy beach at Redpoint only 15 minutes' drive away and the magnificent Big Sands under half an hour's drive away, one of the first things on the agenda is surely to be a beach day.
This region will need no introduction to climbers and walkers, as the famous mountains of Torridon, such as Stac Pollaidh and the Coigach are close by.
You can take the amazing coastal walk from where the road ends at Red Point, just down the coast, round to Diabaig. Trout fishermen and sea anglers will find plenty scope here, with pony trekking and a golf course at Gairloch.
Boat trips leave from Badachro itself to see the marine wildlife in the surrounding waters. You can go creel fishing, or take a trip with a ghillie on Loch Maree to visit Isle Maree, the sacred 'Island of the Moon'.
In addition to all facilities, Gairloch also has a nearby beach, aptly named Big Sand, where families can spend many happy hours. Garden enthusiasts will need no encouragement to visit the famous sub-tropical gardens at Inverewe, a reminder of just how much the climate in this part of the world owes to the Gulf Stream. Further to the north, there are more wonderful beaches at Gruinard.
This is an area ripe for exploration. At the head of Loch Maree is the Beinn Eighe nature reserve, while a day trip down to Skye or the Applecross Peninsula is another possibility. To the north, the landscape is one of the most impressive in Britain. The bustling fishing port of Ullapool again offers boat cruises, a golf course, leisure centre and also hosts at least two lively music festivals each year.
Beyond, there is the opportunity to branch off to picturesque Achiltibuie, which overlooks the Summer Isles, or from that road turn north to take the ‘wee mad road’ through heart-stoppingly lovely scenery, to Lochinver.
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Downstairs
Sitting room with wood-burning stove and Sky Glass TV/DVD
Dining room with wood-burning stove, Sky Glass TV, CD player, iPod docking station
Kitchen/dining room with electric induction hob and oven, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge freezer, microwave, coffee machine (Nespresso) etc
Double bedroom
Wet room bath/shower room with bath, separate shower, WC and wash basin.
Upstairs
Double bedroom with wash basin
Twin bedroom (can be pushed together) with wash basin
Shower room
WC
Additional Z-bed available to be used in the twin room by prior arrangement.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Travel Cot (excluding linen)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £25.00
- Towels (per person)
- £5.00
Services
Bed linen INCLUDED and towels are available to hire. The first £40 of electricity is INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by oil central heating (first £50 INCLUDED with any additional payable at the end of your stay) and wood burning stoves (starter pack INCLUDED with further kiln dried logs available at an additional charge). WiFi is INCLUDED. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 2 medium or 2 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.
Please note: For Hillcrest, the tariff for 2 people is based on the downstairs bedroom and shower room only, being made available.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 06/12/2024 to 09/12/2024
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 03/10/2025 to 06/10/2025
From 24/10/2025 to 27/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 20/12/2024 to 23/12/2024
From 27/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
From 13/12/2024 to 16/12/2024
From 24/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 23/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 30/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
Changeover Day: Sat
Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 | Sleeps 7 |
26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £650.00 | £750.00 |
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £1,250.00 | £1,250.00 |
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £1,250.00 | £1,250.00 |
06 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
01 Feb 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 | £795.00 | £950.00 |
05 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 | £995.00 | £1,095.00 |
26 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 | £795.00 | £950.00 |
03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 | £995.00 | £1,095.00 |
24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 | £1,295.00 | £1,295.00 |
31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | £995.00 | £1,095.00 |
28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | £1,295.00 | £1,295.00 |
19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £1,350.00 | £1,350.00 |
30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £995.00 | £1,095.00 |
13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | £795.00 | £950.00 |
04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £995.00 | £1,095.00 |
25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £1,350.00 | £1,350.00 |
28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £1,350.00 | £1,350.00 |
06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA | POA |
06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA | POA |
06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking and where more than one tariff is shown, the number of bedrooms made available may vary. This allows us to offer larger properties at lower rates for smaller parties. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Please note: For Hillcrest, the tariff for 2 people is based on the downstairs bedroom and shower room only, being made available.
Reviews
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Roomy, comfortable and very convenient to have a secure garden for our dog.
A well equipped and comfortable kitchen...
A comfortable cottage in a superb location with stunning views from the garden. The village is quiet and friendly with a...
Read MoreWe absolutely loved our stay here. The garden was perfect for our 2 spaniels, safe and spacious. Views from the cottag...
Read MoreLovely, very well equipped cottage in a beautiful location. The cottage was clean, great showers and beds were comfortab...
Read MoreNeeds better furniture in living room but some good improvements made recently
Our response:
We were pleased to hear that you enjoyed the recent improvements to the property. The sofa has been upholstered and ther...
Read MoreGuest Comments
'Had a fabulous week here at Hillcrest. Very warm and so comfortable - great house to come back to at the end of a long tiring walk. Beds are so comfy too!'
'Fabulous week here! What a great base for exploring the area, and the view from the sitting room window is to die for.'
'Well equipped and comfy cottage. Fantastic area. Saw seals, eagles and herons, would love to come back.'
'Fabulously fitted out kitchen made cooking straight forward. Very comfortable and practical house.'
'Thank you Hillcrest Cottage for a fabulous stay – we will be booking next year! Especially big thank you to Rosie for being so helpful. We love Badachro!!'
'Fabulous walks and cozy Hillcrest. Amazing views, so relaxed! Martin at the Badachro Inn a star, lovely locals to share a tipple with!'
'Lovely Cottage. We had a great time, the house was just perfect and a wonderful place to spend Christmas. Do not change anything with the house and thank you for letting us stay.'
'We have had a really lovely stay in Badachro. The weather has been superb, so we have walked and visited beaches and paddle boarded, and enjoyed a rather relaxing Gin and Tonic or two at the Badachro Inn, taking in the views. The house is lovely, having the piano is a really fun addition. The dog LOVED the garden and the ball and treats in the welcome pack. Thank you'
'Our first visit to Hillcrest, a stunning cottage in a beautiful location. Definitely recommend the Badachro Inn for food and drink after a days’ exploring your beautiful part of the country. Look forward to coming back to relax and watch the seals, herons and all the other wildlife in the Loch. Thank you so much for our stay at the very comfortable Hillcrest.'
Guest Comments
'Had a fabulous week here at Hillcrest. Very warm and so comfortable - great house to come back to at the end of a long tiring walk. Beds are so comfy too!'
'Fabulous week here! What a great base for exploring the area, and the view from the sitting room window is to die for.'
'Well equipped and comfy cottage. Fantastic area. Saw seals, eagles and herons, would love to come back.'
'Fabulously fitted out kitchen made cooking straight forward. Very comfortable and practical house.'
'Thank you Hillcrest Cottage for a fabulous stay – we will be booking next year! Especially big thank you to Rosie for being so helpful. We love Badachro!!'
'Fabulous walks and cozy Hillcrest. Amazing views, so relaxed! Martin at the Badachro Inn a star, lovely locals to share a tipple with!'
'Lovely Cottage. We had a great time, the house was just perfect and a wonderful place to spend Christmas. Do not change anything with the house and thank you for letting us stay.'
'We have had a really lovely stay in Badachro. The weather has been superb, so we have walked and visited beaches and paddle boarded, and enjoyed a rather relaxing Gin and Tonic or two at the Badachro Inn, taking in the views. The house is lovely, having the piano is a really fun addition. The dog LOVED the garden and the ball and treats in the welcome pack. Thank you'
'Our first visit to Hillcrest, a stunning cottage in a beautiful location. Definitely recommend the Badachro Inn for food and drink after a days’ exploring your beautiful part of the country. Look forward to coming back to relax and watch the seals, herons and all the other wildlife in the Loch. Thank you so much for our stay at the very comfortable Hillcrest.'