Things to do & see

Around Otters Retreat

Big Sand Beach

We're based just a short walk from beautiful Big Sand Beach.

Entertainment at Otters Retreat

Free
Wi-fi, Large Flat screen TV, & board games.

Wildlife

The surrounding area offers an abundance of wildlife.

Useful Links

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.

Things to do

If you like adventure and taking to the water, then you will love where we are. Literally 5 minutes from the door step you can be kayaking, witnessing the beauty of Torridon mountains, Cuillins on Skye and the Hebrides. You can kayak across wonderful waters, whilst surrounded by some of the best views you will ever see!

Or do you prefer being on land, our area offers fantastic walks whilst taking in every inch of the scenery or bike trails that offer fun whilst surrounding yourself in everything Gairloch has to offer. Then after a day of adventures, you can come back to unwind at Otters Retreat.

And if you just wany a gentle stroll with sand under your feet, then we have that also!

Our area has so much to offer and we cannot wait to welcome you Soon.

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