• Ailleag-
    Holiday Cottage in Ullapool

Conveniently situated in a quiet residential cul-de-sac at the foot of the hills surrounding Ullapool.

It is within 5 minutes walking distance of the many shops, restaurants and pubs in this popular Highland resort. A stroll along the seafront leads to the fishing pier on Loch Broom, where boats from all over the world unload their catches and ferries leave daily for the Western Isles and the Summer Isles.

We regret no smoking, but we are happy to accept well behaved pets. Free unlimited internet access.

BEDROOMS

Bedroom 1 with double bed. Bedroom 2 with twin beds. Bedroom 3 with single bed and cot. Bedroom 4 (downstairs) with double bed.

BATHROOMS

Bathroom with bath and shower. Ensuite shower-room to bedroom 1. Downstairs cloakroom with shower.

KITCHEN

Large kitchen/diner with cooker, hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave. Separate dining area seats 8.

UTILITY ROOM

Separate utility room with sink, washing machine and tumble dryer.

SITTING ROOM

Well furnished living room with satellite TV, Stereo, and DVD player. Good selection of books, games and cd’s.

GARDEN

Attractively planted garden, backing on to Ullapool Hill.

Spectacular Scenery

Warmed by the Gulf Stream, Ullapool sits amongst spectacular scenery and is an ideal base for exploring the north west coast of Scotland, with superb vistas of coast, moors, mountains and picturesque villages.

The town has a challenging 9 hole golf course, a modern leisure centre with large swimming pool, and there are plenty of opportunities for walking, mountain biking, sea angling and sailing.

What our visitors think about Ailleag

“The best house we have stayed in, having visited Ullapool for the past 12 years. Superb accommodation. Weather was quite wonderful. Highlight of the week was a 12 mile walk fromCam Loch to Suilvent to Lochinver – a winter wonderland of magical scenery.”

“We all love Ullapool – lovely town, spectacular views and great walking – but to stay in such a comfortable and well-equipped house and have such brilliant weather was the icing on the cake. Thanks very much. We shall be back for certain.”

“A superb house, well-equipped and very comfortable and also conveniently situated for the village and waterfront. The scenery all round is fantastic and dramatic and we have visited many of the recommended places. Lovely weather too.”

Ullapool Village

The village itself has a museum, a theatre, two supermarkets, and a wide selection of pubs and restaurants, several of which host live music.

There are annual book and music festivals, including the famous Loopallu pop concerts. The Leisure Centre has a large swimming pool and tennis courts.

GOLF

There is a nine hole golf course with a touch of links and moorland to it and great views of Loch Broom and the Summer Isles. Nonmembers welcome and club hire available.

WALKING

Ailleag is situated at the start of the path up to Ullapool Hill, and there are numerous footpaths along rocky coasts and peaceful Lochs. The area has some of the finest summits in the north west highlands, including the iconic Stach Pollaidh.

GARDENS

The world famous Inverewe Gardens are a 50 minute drive away, a remarkable array of plants showing the impact of the Gulf Stream. Leckmelm Garden and Lael Forest Garden are a few miles from Ullapool whilst on the shore of Loch Chairn Bhairn, Kerrachar Garden is a true plantsman’s garden.

BOAT TRIPS

The Stornoway ferry leaves daily for the Isle of Lewis, and the Summer Queen has shorter cruises to Isle Martin bird sanctuary and seal isles.

BEACHES

Gruinard Bay – 45 minutes by car – has three beautiful beaches, with pink sand from the Torridon rocks, whilst close to Lochinver are the Sands of Achmelvich.

FISHING

Ullapool offers both loch or sea fishing and permits can be purchased in the local shops.

Other Attractions

Mountain bikes can be hired in the village, pony trekking can be arranged and a little further afield is the bird sanctuary on Handa Island.

How to Find Ailleag

Ailleag is on the outskirts of Ullapool, which sits at the head of Loch Broom on the North West Coast of Scotland. It is about an hour’s drive from Inverness along the A835.

Shortly after you come into Ullapool from this direction, follow the road as it turns to the right. Royal Park will be the next on your right, just before Ullapool High School. Follow Royal Park road as it turns to the right. Ailleag is in the top left hand corner of a small cul-de-sac.

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