Tigh na Creaga

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• Shops

  • There are 2 food shops, a butcher, and Post Office, all within a few minutes' easy walking distance of the house.

• Restaurants/Bars

  • Lochcarron has 2 hotels, and the Rockvilla Hotel serves very good restaurant and bar meals. The Rockvilla also has traditional Real Ale on handpump, usually from Scottish breweries. There are regular traditional music sessions on Friday evenings.

  • A little further afield are the Carron Restaurant (on the south side of Loch Carron on the way to Attadale), the Kishorn Seafood Bar (approx. 6 miles away), whilst the inns at Applecross, Shieldaig, and Gairloch have all won reputations for their excellent food. The Badachro Inn is also well worth investigating, both for food and Real Ale.

• Cafes/Take Away Food

  • In the Main Street of Lochcarron is the Waterside Cafe which offers both sit-down meals and take away food.

  • Also in the Main Street, the Clisham Tea Room is a "must" visit for their mouth-watering home baking and wide range of speciality teas and coffees.

• Banks/Cashpoint

  • There is a branch of the Bank of Scotland in Lochcarron with an Autoteller (Cashpoint) machine.

  • The Bank of Scotland is normally open on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

  • In addition, a Royal Bank of Scotland mobile bank visits the village every Friday.

• Where are We?

  • Lochcarron is some 63 miles due west of Inverness (the capital of the Highlands), and stretches along the north shore of Loch Carron (a sea loch) after which it is named.

  • A link to a zoomable map is included on the "Contact Info & Links" Page.

• How to Get Here

  • By Road

    • The quickest route by road for those approaching from the South is via the A9 from Perth to Inverness, and then via the A832 to Achnasheen and the A890/A896 to Lochcarron. This is the route used by most people local to the Lochcarron area when travelling to and from the south of the UK.

    • An alternative, more picturesque, westerly route can be taken by using the M8 to skirt Glasgow, and then taking the A82 via Loch Lomond and Glen Coe to Fort William; thence further north to Invergarry, and then via the A87 through Glen Shiel, and finally via the A890/A896 to Strathcarron and Lochcarron. This route is shorter than travelling via Inverness, but is likely to take longer - especially as you will probably wish to keep stopping to look at the scenery!

  • By Rail

    • The nearest railway station to Lochcarron is 3 miles away at Strathcarron on the Inverness/Kyle of Lochalsh line.

    • There is a regular daily service from Inverness.

    • See our "Links" page for train timetables, etc.

  • By Air

    • The nearest airport is at Inverness (Dalcross), approximately 8 miles east of Inverness.

    • There are bus services from the airport into the city centre.

    • Car hire is available from the airport.

    • See our "Links" page for details of airlines, flight times, etc.

• Car Hire

  • Car hire is available in Lochcarron village from the Lochcarron Garage - tel. 01520 722205.

  • Additionally, most of the national car hire companies have branches in Inverness and/or at Inverness Airport.

• Cycle Hire

  • Cycle hire is available in Lochcarron village from the Lochcarron Garage - tel. 01520 722205.

• Golf

  • Lochcarron has a 9-hole golf course situated approximately 0.5 mile east of the village.

  • The course is in a superb setting alongside Loch Carron, with most attractive views across the loch.

  • Visitors are welcome.

  • See "Contact Info & Links" for more information.

• Fishing

  • Loch, river, and sea fishing are all available in the area.

  • A booklet entitled "Lochcarron Fishing" with detailed information about fishing in local hill lochs and rivers is available from Lochcarron & District Business Association - price £3.50. Contact Kristine MacKenzie or Roger Cundiff on 01520 722882.

• Walking

  • Lochcarron and the surrounding area is a paradise for those who enjoy walking, whether it be for just an hour's gentle stroll, or alternatively a more adventurous day's hill walking.

  • There are several circular and linear walks in nearby Glen Carron; one such walk starts from the Tullich Estate, just about 1 mile to the east of Lochcarron village.

  • A booklet entitled "Lochcarron Walks Guide" is available from Lochcarron & District Business Association - price £3.50. Contact Kristine MacKenzie or Roger Cundiff on 01520 722882.

• Dogs

  • Well-behaved dogs are welcome at Tigh na Creaga by prior arrangement.

  • We ask that you please ensure that your dog is not allowed on the furniture and will not cause any damage.

  • This is a crofting area where sheep are reared, so it is important that dogs should be kept under control at all times.

• No Smoking

  • For the benefit of other visitors to Tigh na Creaga, we ask that you please refrain from smoking inside the property.

• How to Make a Booking

  • In order to make a confirmed booking, we need to have a completed Booking Form together with a cheque payment for a deposit of 20% of the cost of your holiday.

  • The balance of the payment for your holiday is then payable 6 weeks before the start of your holiday.

  • If the start of your holiday is less than 6 weeks away at the time of booking, we need payment in full with your Booking Form.

  • In order to obtain a Booking Form, please contact us.

• Facilities in the House

  • Accommodation

    • Tigh na Creaga has 2 bedrooms and will sleep 4 people.

    • The one bedroom has a king-size double bed, whilst the other has 2 single beds.

    • The bathroom is on the upper floor, and there is a separate WC.

    • Downstairs, there is a comfortable sitting room with a multi-fuel stove.

    • There is a good-sized kitchen/dining room which has a dining table and chairs for 4 people.

    • All the rooms to the front of the house have superb views across the loch.

    • Outside, there is a small decked garden area to the rear.

  • Parking

    • There is a roadside parking bay just across the road from the cottage.

    • All parking in Lochcarron is free of charge, and with very minimal restrictions.

  • Heating

    • The cottage has central heating powered by the oil-fired Rayburn cooker in the kitchen.

    • The Rayburn also provides hot water.

    • There is also a multi-fuel stove in the sitting room.

  • Electricity

    • The cost of electricity is included in the price for the house.

  • Hot Water

    • Water is heated by the Rayburn in the kitchen.

  • Bed Linen & Towels

    • Bed linen is provided and included in the tariff for the house.

    • Towels are provided and are also included in the tariff.

  • Kitchen Equipment

    • The kitchen is well equipped with Rayburn cooker and fridge/freezer.

    • There is also a washing machine.

  • Clothes' Washing/Drying

    • There is a washing machine in the kitchen.

    • Clothes may easily be dried by hanging them on the drying rack above the Rayburn.

  • Bath/Shower

    • The bathroom has a bath with an electric shower above.

    • There is a separate WC.

  • TV

    • There is a TV in the sitting room.

  • Telephone

    • There is no telephone in the cottage.

    • Mobile phones operating on O2 (formerly Cellnet), Vodafone or Orange work well in Lochcarron village and in many parts of the surrounding area.

    • Several other mobile networks which are subsidiaries to the above also work well in the area.