Kinloch

WHERE WE ARE

Ours is a spectacular location on the sea-shore at the mouth of the Shieldaig river. We look north over Loch Torridon to Shieldaig and Shieldaig Island. To the east, the wooded slopes of Ben Shieldaig form a dramatic backdrop to the house. The giants of Torridon - Beinn Alligin, Liathach and Beinn Eighe (all over 3,000 ft.) -are only a few minutes drive away.

We offer you the independence of your own cottage without the chore of having to do the cooking, as meals are served in our house next door. The facilities are ideal for those with an interest in wildlife and outdoor activities, and for families with children.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome and there are plenty of safe areas for them to run around.

WILDLIFE

There is much wildlife in the area, including red deer, pine martens, golden eagles and buzzards. Seals and otters play within sight of the cottage. Herons, mergansers and oyster-catchers are common and red and black-throated divers can be seen on the hill lochans if you know where to look.

A programme is in progress on the estate, to regenerate and extend over 1,000 acres of Caledonian pine woodlands. Simple way-marked paths and stiles have been put in to provide interesting walks through the lower areas and easy access to the higher hills behind. A basic but well-equipped shelter at about 1000 ft is available for guests who are bird-watching or fishing.

The Scottish Executive is engaged in a major research project, based on the Shieldaig river, aimed at restoring endangered sea-trout populations throughout the West Highlands. The staff running the project always welcome visits from anglers and others who are interested in their work. A visit to the fish trap when the smolts are running (May/June) or when the adult fish are returning from the sea (August/November) is a fascinating experience.

ACTIVITIES

The Torridon and Applecross areas have some superb hill and coastal walks and transport can be arranged to or from the starting or finishing points. Guests can use our boats and canoes either on the sea or on loch Dughaill. In addition to our own trout fishing on natural or stock enhanced hill lochans, a day after salmon or sea-trout can usually be arranged on other nearby waters. August to October are good months for sea-fishing when the the shoals of mackerel, coalfish and pollock come in. For general relaxation, there are some good local beaches and interesting places to visit, including Attadale Gardens, the Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve and Inverewe Gardens.

FACILITIES

The cottages are traditionally built, and are warm and comfortable. It has a sitting room with a convertible Parker-Knoll settee/double bed and a solid- fuel stove as well as electrical heaters. It has a shower room, a walk in drying cupboard and also a washing machine. The bedroom has twin beds with two additional bunks above them if required. There is a play/sleeping area for children in the attic which is accessed by a ship’s ladder.

There is a separate building for table-tennis and the house has a pool table, a well stocked library of travel books and lots of board games for any wet days. Dogs are welcome - there are plenty of safe areas for them to run around - but we would prefer them to sleep in the adjacent building rather than in the cottage.

MEALS

Our home cooking is appetising and plentiful. We provide cooked breakfasts, packed lunches, high teas for children and evening meals. We use local produce wherever possible. Meal times are kept fairly flexible to fit in with guests’ plans for the day.

PRICES

2002 Prices - daily rates in £’s per person

Children under 5 free
5 to 15 half the adult price
10% reduction for full board bookings of a week or longer.

Full Board includes evening meals and packed lunches.
Full Board and Bed and Breakfast with Activities includes use of table tennis and pool tables, the library, boats, canoes, fishing, bird hide on hill, transport for walks, etc..

For bed and breakfast guests, evening meals can be arranged in advance at £10 per person (£5 for children).

GETTING HERE

Torridon is a remote area by European standards and travel arrangements need some care. We shall be happy to provide advice. For those driving, we can supply a map showing our location. Alternatively, we can arrange to meet the train at Strathcarron which connects with the overnight sleeper from London.. Inverness also has an airport and coach station.

E-mail us : munday@globalnet.co.uk

Ring us on 01520 755 206 Fax us on 01520 755 329

We hope to hear from you soon.

All photographs on this page are © Richard Munday 1998-2001

Updated February 2002