Easter 2026 – Achiltibuie, Inverpolly & the Assynt-Coigach area

This year our accommodation is in the West Highlands a little north of Ullapool. The locality of our base around Achiltibuie may be little known to the Easter group, though many will be familiar with the wider area and its hills and Munros. For example the Coigach range is close-by and the Inverpolly hills about 20 minutes away by car. For Munro seekers it's about 50 minutes to Ben More Assynt. Achnahaird Bay with its dunes & Dun is very local as are miles of wild coasts and cliffs to explore.

We have booked eight cottages / lodges; the furthest being about16Km from the Village hall where we can all meet and eat together. Together these provide a potential 45 bed places.  

This is the normal Easter week which includes Easter Sunday EXCEPT THE BOOKING IS FROM GOOD FRIDAY FOR 7 DAYS.

Our accommodation is now booked, starting on Friday (pm) April 3rd to Friday (am) April 10th 2026. 

The range of costs at the end are based on largely filling the available places (with the higher end assuming a few are not).

So PLEASE confirm with a deposit of £220  as soon as you can.

Mountains and other Walks

Mountains 

Ben More Assynt - Munro Picture by Mick Knapton Seen here from Conival.  At 3,274ft Ben More Assynt is the 26th highest Munro. Most often climbed from Inchnadamph. The ascent from the col from Conival can be demanding walk over quartzite stones and the quartzite ridge to the summit slightly challenging.	Conival - Munro Picture by Mick Knapton Seen here from the west on Ben More Assynt. Often climbed with Ben More Assynt from Inchnadamph  In 2002 a few of us (including 2 Clives & Bob) found the South East ridge of Conival to be fun scramble!	An Teallach - Munro   A true classic traverse An Teallac is rather further away but is worth the 80 minute drive. Scene of many Easter "adventures". A Torridian giant with two Munros: Bidean a' Ghlas Thuill at 1062 m (3484 ft), and Sgùrr Fiona at 1058 m (3473 ft).
Cul Beag - Corbett Picture by Colin Kinnea 769 m (2,523 ft) Seen from the south rising above the road to Inverpolly.	Cul Mor - Corbett Picture by Viewfinder 849 m (2,785 ft)  Seen from the east at Knockan Crag near the start of a stalkers track. An alternative route from Linneraineach on the road to Inverpolly. may involve rivers.	Stac Pollaidh Picture by PB .612 m (2,008 ft).  Not a hill  but a mountain! Fantastic for views though the last little "step" to the summit has its moments!

Ben Mor Coigach  Picture by Leslie Barrie 743 m (2,438 ft)  Another fine hill with some good ridges. Most easily accessed from Culnacraig -the dead end of the road south from Achiltibue.(15 minutes). A circular traverse  from half way along the road is possible.

Meall an Fheadain A liittle hill only 204m (670 ft)  high. Good for a half-day stroll since it's about 1km from the road at Polbain. Good views over the Summer Isles.

Suilven 731 m (2,398 ft) Rising above Lochinver this is a little mountain with a big character... And a big day to climb it because it is remote from any road.

Low Level Walks & Cycles

Highland Stoneware Pottery Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm - all year; Saturday 9am - 5pm Visitors are usually welcome to look round the pottery and watch whatever processes are going on including the decorating area where the artists are at work or the making area where  pots and plates are made and fettled. Also a Seconds Shop.                      Lochinver IV27 4LP	Summer Isles Cruises, Achiltibue Board the ‘Isabella’ at Achiltibue, to cruise the beautiful Summer Isles, see many species of sea birds among the rugged rock formations, caves & visit the seal colony to watch them in their natural environment. Boat holds 12 and can also be chartered.  Cost of standard trip ~£45 Trying to confirm if a pre-season start in April is possible	Shearwater Cruises, Ullapool    Cruises to the Summer Isles leave from Ullapool and last about 2.5 hours. The boat holds 30 so could be chartered for our large group. (cost TBA). The cost of a standard trip in 2025 was £47.50 .  Booking possible in the New Year. Need to confirm if a start in April is possible
Achmelvich Beach & a Curious Folly Voted the #45 beach in the world in 2023 by leading travel experts Achmelvich Beach, 3 miles NW of Lochinver has a misterious folly -  The Hermit's Castle.  It's not far from the end of the road leading to the beach  but look closely - you might miss it!	Guided Canoe Trip  Based in Achiltibuie  Expert guides will equip you with the necessary skills, top tips and handy-hints to give you the confidence you need to enjoy your day on the water. From there we can explore the islands and beaches to your choosing. Half or full days. £95     https://www.kayaksummerisles.com/about/canoe/	Half Day Sea Kayak  Based in Achiltibuie A taster session. We will select our paddling venue to suit the weather to your ambition and ability. There is a trip for all abilities. Typically a group of up to six to a guide or bespoke. Kit you up & explore a local route around the coastline.  £95       https://www.kayaksummerisles.com/about/sea-kayak/

ACCOMMODATION

THE VILLAGE HALL

                       

The hall can take 120 seated at tables for weddings and similar events.

For serving food there is hatch access to the kitchen and for drinks another hatch to the bar which is set up in the office area in the evenings.
Carpeted and curtained, the lounge provides comfortable seating for up to 24 persons and is also used for meetings of community organisations using the portable table system for up to 20 people. It can also be used for smaller wedding events has accommodated up to 85 persons. The lounge also has a service hatch to the kitchen facility for serving prepared food and drinks. In the summer the doors open out onto the terrace where you can enjoy the summer sun and have a wander round the well stocked garden (volunteers wanted!)

The well equipped kitchen services both the main hall and the lounge area via serving hatches at either end. It is very much at the heart of the hall complex and acts as a focal point for many informal gatherings and conversations. The kitchen is equipped with a large gas cooker, dish washer and two fridges. It has crockery and cutlery for 120 place settings.

OUR ACCOMODATION

LOCH VIEW COTTAGE  

  

Located in the charming crofting village of Reiff, in an area of outstanding beauty where sheep roam freely and have the right of way.  Perfectly positioned to enjoy the spectacular scenery and abundance of wildlife. Dolphins, Basking sharks and Otters are frequently seen in the summer months.  

   

      

The cottage is light, airy, bright and modern with large viewing windows all within a stone's throw of a beach. It is decorated in the style of a beach house with white floorboards throughout, reindeer and sheepskin rugs and an open log fire in the sitting room. The view from the sea from the picture windows is breathtaking - a panoramic sea view with the Summer Isles framed by a range of mountains.

As the former family home of a film maker and artist, cook and environmentalist it has a warm, homely feel with original paintings sourced from all over the world and family furniture which makes for a charming 'homely chic' look full of character. With a well equipped kitchen for all your self catering needs. Guests are requested to bring eco-products to support the health of the Sea Loch. 

 

   

Rooms

Facilities / included
          Electricity included
          Towels
          Wifi

Pets
No Dogs  

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PORT BEAG CHALETS

 

Port Beag Self-catering Holiday Chalets Achiltibuie are dotted along the shoreline, in peaceful surroundings overlooking Isle Ristol, one of the beautiful Summer Isles. They have stunning views and plenty of space around each chalet. There are four 5-berth chalets of which we have hired two; Spruce and Birch. These two are on the RH end of the row of four, left of centre in the picture.  Our third chalet, Rowan, is a 4-berth which is accessed further along the main road and is the first building right of centre in the picture.

Spruce and Birch

Rooms
Living room
Kitchen & diner for five
1 Double bedroom
1 Twin bedroom
1 Single bedroom
Bathroom and toilet with Shower over bath

Bed linen and towels
Wifi

Pets
Dogs welcome
 
Rowan

Rooms
Living room
Kitchen & diner for five
1 Double bedroom
1 Twin bedroom
Bathroom and toilet with Shower over bath

Bed linen and towels
Wifi 

Pets
Dogs welcome
  

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MULLAGRACH COTTAGE

  

Mullagrach is a well built and well insulated bungalow, originally built in 1965 by an Edinburgh solicitor and extended twice since. It has one of the best views down to the sea and across to the Summer Isles along this bit of coast. Though it can sleep up to 8, it feels cosy for one or two couples.  It is furnished and equipped to a very high standard, decorated with original and mainly local art work, and feels like home. It’s already a few years since we acquired this lovely bungalow, which we have redecorated, furnished and equipped as our home. We have replaced the central heating and hot water systems, and most recently the oil fired Aga.

Rooms
Living room
Study
Kitchen with new electric range cooker with induction hob, and a fridge, freezer and dishwasher.
Dining room for eight
Entrance porch & Utility Room off it with separate washer and drier, and a drying rack for hanging wet clothes
2 Double bedrooms
1 Twin bedroom
1 Bunk room (OK as a single)
Bathroom and toilet
Shower room and toilet

Includes:  electricity, oil and wood logs and a reasonable use of the telephone.
Bed linen and towels
Wifi with high speed broadband

Pets
No Dogs
  

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PATAGONIA COTTAGE

   

Patagonia is a charming whitewashed stone cottage which provides stunning sea views from its elevated position above the township of Achiltibuie and can sleep nine people.  Ample off road parking.  Shop within 5 mins walk. There is a walled, lawned garden at the back.

    

Rooms
Sitting room with an open fire, TV with Freeview, DVD, selection of books, games and DVDs
Snug off the kitchen with a wood burner.
Kitchen with dining area open to the snug with woodburner, AGA range cooker, electric oven and hob, fridge, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
Utility / boot room 
King size Double bedroom
2 Ground floor twin bedrooms
1 Family room with three single beds
2 bathrooms (ground floor with bath, wc and electric power shower.& first floor with bath, wc )

Partial heating from back boiler on open fire with woodburner, electric radiators and storage heaters

Includes:  .
Bed linen and towels
Fuel, power and coal for open fire inc. in rent. (Wood for the woodburner can be purchased from village shop if required.)

Wifi with high speed broadband

Pets
No

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SEALLADH SITHEIL

    

Built c 1900 on the site of a traditional black house, SEALLADH SITHEIL stands within a deer fenced plot along with a ruined byre and a steading. The house maintains some original features along with wood panelling and insulation to a high standard making it cosy and easy to heat. The property is accessible by car up a short track from the single track road, please keep the gate closed to save our trees from the local sheep!

 

Rooms
Living room: Original smoked wooden beams, carpeted, open fireplace, extendable dining table and chairs, cupboard with games, bookcase.
Sitting room: Carpeted and pine panelled, open fireplace, easy chairs, sofa-bed
Kitchen with new electric range cooker with induction hob, and a fridge, freezer and dishwasher. An electric immersion heater can also provide hot water. Washing machine
Landing area: Carpeted, writing table and chairs, fabulous views South and West. Radio/Mp3 (ipoddock)/cd player
1 Double bedroom: Carpeted, wood panelled, bed side tables, cupboards.
1 Twin bedroom: Carpeted, original pine panelling, 2 large single beds, cupboards
Sofa-bed in the sitting room if needed
Bathroom and toilet: Carpeted, cast iron bath and electric shower, airing cupboard
Linen provided, Towels not provided  
There is NO TV or telephone
Wifi 

Pets
No Dogs

In addition to this there is the cost of transport i.e.:

         Hire cars and their fuel
         Fuel for private cars
         Flights /trains etc to Scotland