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This is a wonderful place well off the main tourist trail and requires reasonable driving skills to reach due to the twisting single lane roads. This also means it is quiet and the scenery as you approach the property is fantastic. I actually stayed at Loch View in Rieff which is even more remote and lovely. The cottage overlooks its own Loch and you wake up to bird sing and gulls flitting across the loch. The sea is just beyond that. On clear days you can see the Outer Hebrides. Its well worth doing the set walks in this region, most of them are easy to moderate in difficulty and if you take your time, I should imagine most healthy people will be able to manage them. This is a wilderness region of moors and mountains and so walking boots are a must. Some of the more interesting paths are not marked, so you will need moderate orienteering skills. Its should however not be possible to get lost, just muddy. The nights here in winter are very dark, so carry a torch. Night skies are spectacular when not clouded and occasionally the Northern Lights can be seen here. Whilst here it is well worth visiting Lochinver and its many walks, the Assynt Estate and if you like hill climbing then the numerous mountains in the Assynt. The views from nearly anywhere (even the road) are fantastic and so even those who do not like walking will not be disappointed by this region. Ullapool is probably the major shopping centre in this area, and that is a very small town, so do not expect a huge number of shops or restaurants. It dose however have two small but good bookshops. Public toilets in Lochinver, ullapool, Scourrie and Durness. Explore the small single track roads and do not just stick to the main road.

A lovely village well-off the beaten track. There is a local licenced shop - Achiltibuie Stores - that has excellent stock of almost everything you could want (including key card batteries and petrol) and highly recommended. The scenery is superb, with a small group of islands - The Summer Isles - to the south and majestic mountains to the north. Beware the 'wee mad road' from Achiltibuie to Lochinver is not for the faint-hearted and certainly not for campervans or caravans! There are superb, deserted beached nearby with white sand and turquoise water. The Summer Isles hotel (and bar) are highly recommended. An absolute gem!

The location is very remote but lovely. We didn't eat in the restaurant other than for breakfast which was very good. Achiltibuie is on very narrow roads and it takes a while to get there, but the scenery is awesome. I think it would be best to go and just stay there. Unfortunately the rooms were very expensive for what was delivered.

It's the perfect place to switch off from the world for a while. You need a reliable car because the drive there is on single track roads, but the views are utterly breathtaking. Its not just a place for outdoor pursuits, although there are many (walking, climbing, kayaking etc); it's a good place to start the NC500 from too. Great local food (fish anyone?) and beers. And if you're lucky you will avoid the midges!

High prices for what is, rather disappointedly, an average hotel. Old building so it will never be perfect but the rooms were very clean and spacious. Food prices are astronomical but portion sizes are very small and the quality is just not there either. Staff were all great and breakfast was good but just come away feeling a bit let down.

The area beaches are beautiful, the scenery is wonderful. We visited Fisk Gallery and workshops, what a fine place where local crafts people work and show their unique pieces and craftsmanship. The music playing while we visited was local musicians and it reminded us of trips to Nova Scotia, wonderful! Auchiltibue is a peaceful place of great beauty and well worth a visit.