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Ewe Canoe

Canoe and Kayak Adventures in Wester Ross, based by the shores of Loch Ewe Tranquil Seas

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Walking in the area

Gairloch is the perfect base for exploring some of the Western Highlands most dramatic peaks, including the Torridon Mountain Range

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Inverewe Garden

Inverewe Garden is a botanical garden in the Scottish Highlands. It is located just to the north of Poolewe in Wester Ross, and is noted for the breadth of its collection.

Gairloch Golf Club

Gairloch Golf Club occupies a fabulous location by a beautiful sandy beach with the Minch and the islands of Skye, Harris and Lewis to the west, the mountains of Torridon to the south

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Gairloch Museum

Gairloch Museum is located in a stunning building - a former nuclear bunker with views down Loch Gairloch. Displays include the original lens from Rubh Re lighthouse, a replica croft house showing how people used to live and an interactive gallery about our magnificent natural world, midges and all!

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Whale Watching
& Sea Cruises

To have the best chance of seeing Whales and Dolphins, Hebridean Whale Cruises takes on an offshore voyage into the open waters of the North Minch, the sea between the mainland and the Western Islands, where we’ll bring you close to their feeding grounds.

About Us

Howard is an experienced mountaineer and can offer advice on outdoor activities in the highland region.
We can assist with onward journey plans, daily trip ideas and advice on local climate and weather conditions.

We are both musical, so please feel free to bring your instruments for a music jam session

Languages spoken are English, French and Spanish

The property is located 10.6 miles from Inverewe Gardens and 13 miles from Victoria Falls

Otters Retreat is
75 miles from Inverness
80 miles from Inverness Airport
Ullapool 59 miles
Kyle of Lochalsh 70 miles
Portree, Isle of Skye 105 miles
Aberdeen 175 miles
Oban 177 miles
Perth 183 miles
Edinburgh 228 miles
Glasgow 240 miles
London 630 miles

Stay with us

Big Sand, Gairloch, IV21 2DD Scotland

Email

ottersretreat@outlook.com

Phone

07553 897438

Short-term Let License No: HI-10370-F

Things to do and see