Situated close to the 'Road to Skye' (A87), this stunning yet extremely convenient location sees easy access to all the area's major mountain ranges and THE places to experience during your visit. We are also just 300 mtrs from the most photographed castles in Scotland, and star of film and advert – Eilean Donan Castle.

What's nearby

Let's start with the mountains – Lochalsh has the largest concentration of Munros in Scotland, with the majority of these literally on our doorstep. (The following mileages are approximate)

The Five Sisters of Kintail (3 Munros / 5 tops) – 7 miles
The South Glen Shiel Ridge (7 Munros / 9 tops) – 7 miles
The Saddle (incl. the Forcan Ridge) – 7 miles
Sgurr na Sgine – 7 miles
Beinn Fhada (Attow) – 7 miles
A' Ghlas Beinn – 7 miles
The Brothers (3 Munros) – 9 miles
Sgurr nan Conbhairean – 11 miles
Carn Ghluasaid – 11 miles
Sail Chaorainn – 11 miles
Beinn Sgritheall – 16 miles
Glen Affric - 15 miles (part walk-in)
Gleouraich & Spidean Mialach – 48 miles or 7 mile walk-in from A87

With further famous mountain ranges/areas just a little further afield –

The Cuillins, Isle of Skye – 25 miles
Applecross and the Wester Ross Coastal Trail
Central to various mountain ranges
Close to highest concentration of Munros in Scotland
Next to famous viewpoint of one of the world’s most famous castles
View of castle turrets from the garden
Views of the famous Cuillin Ridge on the Isle of Skye
Sit and relax on our decking overlooking Ardelve Bay & Loch Alsh and glimpse the porpoises
20 metres from boat jetty – free for all to use
Views of Loch Long, Dornie and the hills beyond from the bedroom

Things to See & Do

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Eilean Donan Castle
Balmacara Woodland Gardens
Plockton
Duncraig Nurseries
Duncraig Highland Farm
Fall of Glomach
National Trust Rangers
TrekHighlands
Glenelg Candles
Glenelg Ferry
Arnisdale Ferry
Applecross Mountain & Kayaks
Nine-One-Six
Serpentarium
Calum's Boat Trips – Plockton
SeaProbe Atlantis – Kyle of Lochalsh
Bella Jane Boat Trips – Elgol, the Isle of Skye

Food & Drink

Dornie Hotel – Dornie – 400 metres
Clachan Pub – Dornie – 350 metres
The Balmacara Hotel – Balmacara – 4 miles
Jac-o-Bite Restaurant – Glen Shiel – 6 miles
House by the Loch – Ratagan – 8 miles
Kintail Lodge Hotel & Bar – Glen Shiel – 7 miles
Cluanie Hotel & Bar – 12 miles
Sheila's Café – Balmacara – 5 miles
The Gateway Restaurant – Kyle of Lochalsh – 9 miles
Hector's Plaice – Café & Fish & Chip Shop – Kyle of Lochalsh – 9 miles
Lochalsh Hotel Restaurant – Kyle of Lochalsh – 9 miles
The Tingle Creek Hotel – Erbusaig – 11 miles
The Taste of India – Kyleakin – 11 miles
The Broadford Hotel Restaurant – Broaford – 16 miles
The Plockton Shores – Plockton – 12 miles
The Plockton Inn – Plockton – 12 miles
The Plockton Hotel Restaurant & Bar – Plockton – 12 miles
The Haven Hotel – Plockton – 12 miles
The Fish Bar – Takeaway – Plockton – 12 miles
The Waterside Restaurant – Kyle Station – 9 miles
The Waverley Restaurant – Kyle of Lochalsh – 9 miles

You are also very welcome to attend the nearby Dornie & Community Hall, which hosts a vibrant and varied mix of fund-raising functions including occasional evening dances and ceilidhs. Please see also the Loch Duich and Kintail Community Website.