Polcraig Guest House, Lochinver, Sutherland, The Highlands

Polcraig Guest House, Lochinver, Sutherland, The Highlands

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Polcraig Guest House is nestled on the hillside, centrally in Lochinver village in the Assynt area of Sutherland, overlooking the bay. This family-run Highland guest house is a great base for exploring the area.

The upper floor accommodation consists of one twin en suite room, two double en suite rooms and one single en suite room. The lower floor accommodation comprises of one twin en suite room and one double en suite room, in addition to the dining room and kitchen.

In the dining room, which is laid out in tables for two, enjoy the hearty breakfasts. They endeavour to provide you with superb food, using wherever possible, the finest of local produce. Generous helpings of sausage, bacon, eggs and black pudding, will set you up each day. They aim to provide guests with the very best cuisine and the multi-choice breakfast menu should satisfy the most discerning of palates. They also serve scrambled eggs and smoked salmon as a substitute.

Outside, there is a private car park for the exclusive use of guests.

Please note that, as the house is built on a hillside and there are lots of steps, both inside and outside the premises. It is, therefore, difficult for anybody with a severe walking disability.

The little fishing village of Lochinver lies in the southwestern corner of Sutherland. Set amidst some of the finest scenery in the West Highlands of Scotland, it is a paradise for anglers, climbers, walkers, bird watchers and photographers, or for anyone who loves the great outdoors or likes living close to nature. It is a splendid place to stay for a while and savour all that it has to offer. For the not so energetic, it is just a great place to relax, admire the scenery and enjoy a holiday, doing as you please, with no schedule to keep, or deadlines to adhere to.

Wild Brown Trout fishing can be arranged for anglers, there are over 300 hill lochs in our locality and about 30 boats are available for hire. Some loch fishing for Salmon and Sea trout can also be organized for guests. Fishing Permits, at very affordable prices, are available from outlets in the local area.

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www.thebandbdirectory.co.uk Polcraig Guest House, Lochinver, Sutherland, The Highlands

Polcraig Guest House, nestles on the hillside, centrally in Lochinver village in the Assynt area of Sutherland, overlooking the bay.

Our family run Highland guest house is a great base for exploring the area.

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The little fishing village of Lochinver is a paradise for anglers, climbers, walkers, bird watchers and photographers.

For the not so energetic it is just a great place to relax, admire the scenery and enjoy a holiday, doing as you please, with no schedule to keep, or deadlines to adhere to.

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Easton Court is situated inside the boundaries of the Dartmoor National Park and offers luxury bed and breakfast accommodation just one mile outside the delightful village of Chagford.

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Our bed and breakfast sits in 4 acres of gardens close to the Teign Valley Gorge and Castle Drogo which are 2 of Devons finest attractions.

Easton Court offers something very special, combining all the best elements to create an experience that is truly more than just bed and breakfast. We also have a self catering holiday cottage available; see our website for more details.

Dartmoor offers miles and miles of stunning countryside that is waiting to be explored. This is perfect for walkers, mountain bikers, horse riders and bird watchers. The landscape is very dramatic and ranges from striking granite tors to steep wooded river valleys and from swathes of heather covered moorland to tucked away villages and hamlets.

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Westlands of Pitlochry is a short walk from the heart of Pitlochry in Perthshire.

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We offer guests family run hotel accommodation so guest can be sure of receiving a warm welcome, traditional hospitality, delicious food and friendly personal service.

The hotel is surrounded by the beautiful Scottish Highlands and has some of the most breath taking scenery in Scotland. The area is a haven for walkers, cyclists and wildlife enthusiasts due to the diverse range of flora and fauna in the area and the many paths and trails leading throughout the Highlands.

Our hotel is well within a comfortable day trip from Glencoe, Balmoral and Royal Deeside, Inverness and Loch Ness, St Andrews, the Angus Glens, Scone Palace and Glamis Castle, the Grampian castle and whisky trails, the Cairngorms and Aviemore, Fort William and Ben Nevis, Stirling and Braveheart country, Laggan and Monarch of the Glen country.

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The Haven is a friendly and relaxed guest house that can be found in the beautiful market town of Bakewell in Derbyshire.

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We offer comfortable and serviced guest rooms that are ideal for a relaxing break away or as a base from which to explore the Peak District National Park. 

A hearty English breakfast can be enjoyed each morning in our dining room, with a vegetarian option available. If you fancy a lighter bite we have fresh fruit, fruit juice, cereal, toast and preserves available. 

Bakewell has a wide variety of interesting shops, pubs, and restaurants in and around the town and also has its famous market each Monday. It is a truly picturesque market town that crosses the River Wye and lies right in the heart of the Peak District National Park. The town dates back to Saxon times and is home to the famous Bakewell pudding.

Take a stroll along the river and take time to feed the ducks and swans or even apply for a permit to fly fish the rainbow and brown trout, that are plentiful in the river Wye. The Golf Club in Bakewell allows day visitors, so why not get a round in whilst you are here.

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