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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:
- Accommodation in 4 Star Hostel (Visit Scotland grading)
- Whole House Rental for groups of 20+
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Chris Barrett and Fran Cree
Rua Reidh Lighthouse
Melvaig
Gairloch
Ross-shire IV21 2EA
Scotland
Telephone: +44(0)1445 771 263
Email: info@ruareidh.co.uk
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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 ensuite 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/coffee making facilities are available.
Meals are charged separately.
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Prices for 2010 (on a room only basis)
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Twin/double room, ensuite facilities (on first floor):
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£42 per room per night
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Twin/double room, ensuite facilities (on ground floor):
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£35 per room per night
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Twin/double room, with shared bathroom (on first floor):
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£32 per room per night
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Twin/double room, with shared bathroom (on ground floor):
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£28 per room per night
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Family room (1 double bed & set of bunk beds, ensuite bathroom):
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£44 per room per night
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Family room (1 double bed & set of bunk beds, shared bathroom):
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£40 per room per night
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Extra bed in a room
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add £4 per night
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Hostel bed (4 or 6 person rooms):
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£10.50 per person per night
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Please Note: No smoking inside the house
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Meals (if required)
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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).
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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 are available for your use.
HOW TO BOOK
Email us to check vacancies first.
To book please provide credit/debit card details as a guarantee, the
card number, expiry date, issue number (if there is one) or last three
security digits on the reverse of the card. No advance payment is taken on booking of three nights or less and you can cancel up to 6pm the night before with no charge.
For bookings of four nights or more we ask for a prepayment of 20% of the total room bill payable at the time of booking.
Due to bank charges we now levy £1 on each credit card transaction.
Minimum 2 nights in July & August for advance bookings
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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
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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.
| 2010 PRICES |
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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:
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£632
£758
£105
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£663
£884
£143
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n/a
£1158
£210.50
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New Year - whole week lets only: £2000
Terms & Conditions
- The price includes linen & towels, starter pack of fuel for the open fires, central heating oil & electricity and VAT at 17.5%. 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.
- A non-returnable deposit of 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.
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