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Accommodation at Rua Reidh Lighthouse

Situated on a remote peninsula in the North-West Scottish Highlands, 12 miles from the village of Gairloch and 3 miles from the nearest dwelling, Rua Reidh Lighthouse is a unique and exciting place to 'get away from it all'.

We offer the following options:

  • B&B Accommodation
  • Hostel (Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars)
  • Self Catering - you can rent the whole keepers house for groups of 20+

CONTACT

Chris Barrett and Fran Cree
Rua Reidh Lighthouse
Melvaig
Gairloch
Ross-shire IV21 2EA
Scotland
Telephone: +44(0)1445 771 263
Email: ruareidh@tiscali.co.uk

BED AND BREAKFAST / HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION

Built in 1910 by a cousin of Robert Louis Stevenson, it is now fully automated, allowing the keeper's house within the lighthouse compound to be converted to provide comfortable and homely accommodation.

Guests have the choice between twin/double rooms with en-suite facilities or shared bathrooms. Family bedrooms are also available (each with a double bed and set of bunk beds).
All rooms have comfy beds, central heating and tea and coffee making facilities.
Meals are charged separately.

bedroom

Prices for 2009 (on a room only basis)

Twin/double room, en-suite facilities (on first floor): £42 per room per night
Twin/double room, en-suite facilities (on ground floor): £34 per room per night
Twin/double room, with shared bathroom (on first floor): £32 per room per night
Twin/double room, with shared bathroom (on ground floor): £28 per room per night
Family room (1 double bed & set of bunk beds, ensuite bathroom): £44 per room per night
Family room (1 double bed & set of bunk beds, shared bathroom): £38 per room per night
Hostel bed (4 or 6 person rooms): £10 per person per night

Please Note: No smoking inside the house

Meals (if required)
Available Easter to 26th October
Breakfast: £6 per person
served 8.30am - 9.15am

Dinner: £15 per person
Dinner is served at 7pm and must be booked by 11am on the day.

A self-catering kitchen is available for those wishing to cook for themselves.

During the winter months November - March no meals service is offered (self catering facilities are available).

The centre also has a drying room, conservatory, two sitting rooms with log burning fires, a wealth of books to suit all tastes and a stack of board games to play, along with magnificent views out over the Minch to Skye and the Western Isles.
Binoculars and maps can be hired from us.

HOW TO BOOK
Email us to check vacancies first.
To confirm a booking, we will require your credit card details as a guarantee (MasterCard or Visa).
Due to bank charges we now levy £1 on each credit card transaction.
Minimum 2 nights in July & August for advance bookings

conservatory

sitting room

SELF CATERING

Rent the whole keepers house for your large party or extended family gathering!

  • Two family rooms with en suite bathroom. Each with 1 double bed & set of bunk beds
  • One family room as above but sharing a bathroom
  • One family room with en suite facilities. Double/twin bed & bed for a child
  • One double room with en suite facilities
  • Three twin/double rooms sharing a bathroom
  • One three bedded bunk room
  • Two sitting rooms
  • Large conservatory dining room with tables and chairs to seat 26
  • Main kitchen with range cooker etc plus a separate kitchenette
  • Drying/laundry room
lighthouse

The house can be rented for 2 nights or more (3 nights minimum in high season) but it becomes increasingly better value the longer the let.

2009 PRICES

LOW SEASON
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
(excludes festive season)

MID SEASON
March, April, May,
Early June, Late September, October
(excludes Easter & Whitsun)

HIGH SEASON
Mid June to Mid Sept,
Easter & Whitsun, Xmas, New Year

2 Nights:
3 Nights:
Each night thereafter:
£618
£742
£103
£649
£865
£140
n/a
£1133
£206

Xmas 2009 & New Year 2009/2010 - whole week lets only: £1957

Terms & Conditions

  • The price includes linen & towels, starter pack of fuel for the open fires, central heating oil & electricity and VAT. There is a payphone on the premises, washing machine and dishwashers. The house has full central heating and is double glazed.

  • A damage deposit of £100 is required with the balance payment and is returnable if no there is no damage or extra cleaning needed after your departure.
  • 20% of the total house rent is payable on booking with the balance due six weeks before entry.
  • Entry is after 4pm and we ask that you leave the house by 10am on the departure day.
  • Payment by UK cheque or credit card (MasterCard or Visa).
  • Due to bank charges we now levy £1 on each credit card transaction.

HOW TO BOOK
Email us to check vacancies first.
To confirm a booking, we will require your credit card details as a guarantee (MasterCard or Visa).
Due to bank charges we now levy £1 on each credit card transaction.

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