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Looking for advice / recommendation on self catering cottage in Gairloch for family holiday this summer please, or even places to avoid

In reply to Pids:

I stayed here for New Year 09/10. It's located about 2 mile from Gairloch in a tiny settlement called North Erradale. Very nice and nice owners.

http://www.tiraluinnholidays.co.uk

In reply to Axel Smeets:

Just realised, might not be big enough for a family.

In reply to Pids:

http://www.foxglove-cottage.co.uk/

Could not recommend more highly, stayed two consecutive years here in May. Loveley beaches and waling area, superb view of the mountains from the garden. Proper fire, loads of space. (Take a tent and throw the kids out by the big stone - check it out on Google street view here: http://goo.gl/maps/j6xjy
http://goo.gl/maps/25DAE
http://goo.gl/maps/IMn7p

This is on the beachfront if you want something more sterile looking:

http://www.mellonudrigle.com/new_in_2010.htm

Can't say if it's any good or not, however. Some good rock formations around this part of the beach - rock pools and a bit of a pool for swimming, piles of stone to build and take pretty pictures of.

A shameless plug for our friends' lovely B and B:

http://www.airdhill.com/

Avoid this spot like the plague: Owners are 'grade A buffoons'

http://www.independentcottages.co.uk/highland/holiday-cottages/croftmelvaig

But there is a nice walk/drive to the lighthouse with some seaside scrambling if you fancy your chances as well.

There is a seastack around there too, can't remember where though.

Glenelg is also a nice little village, the pub does good scampi.

Advice: wear 'Skin So Soft' to keep the midges at bay.

In reply to Tommy Moore:

Glenelg is quite far away from Gairloch. 2 1/2 hour drive.

In reply to estivoautumnal: Just an additional note.

In reply to Tommy Moore:

The Old Inn and Badachro Inn are best pubs in the area. Both do good food. Old Inn is better pub. Badachro is in a stunning location.

In reply to all:

Thanks - any other recommendation for self catering accommodation in or around Gairloch?

In reply to Pids:

Have stayed here a couple of times: http://www.cottages-and-castles.co.uk/properties/Highlands-And-Islands/Ross...

Very nice house and 5 mins walk from the Badachro Inn.