Island Nature Observatory - Hot Tub Dogs welcome
Island in Badachro, United Kingdom
- 2 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bed
- 1 bathroom
Rated 4.75 out of 5 stars.165 reviews
Hosted by Ian
- 11 years hosting
Listing highlights
Beautiful area
Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Furry friends welcome
Bring your pets along for the stay.
Beautiful very private self-catering cabin gently nestled into the historic family-run Dry Island.
"Otter Cabin" is fitted out to a high standard with a double bedroom, shower room, open plan kitchen, dining/living room and its own hot tub and decking area. with uninterrupted breath taking sea and mountain views. . Kitchen basics and linens are provided. Wifi and smart tv is available. Dedicated workspace available.
Unfortunately, the cabin is inaccessible to those with mobility difficulties.
The space
The cabin is completely fitted out with a double bedroom, shower room, open plan kitchen and living room.
The decking area is just 5 metres from the water's edge. Dining area has picnic bench and pots of herbs for you to use. A second decking area stretching out in front of the French windows has a bench for seal and otter spotting.
This is traditional self-catering unit. Linens and towels are provided. Tea, coffee, cooking basics, washing up liquid and spare loo roll are provided. The cabin is always clean, comfortable and quiet with outstanding views across the loch.
Guest access
Dry Island offers three different properties, the otter cabin, a camping barrel and bothy, and the main house where we live with our family. You are free to roam about the wild paths on the island and we will let you know which areas are currently inhabited.
Other things to note
It's very important that guests acknowledge that the path leading from the carpark as well as the paths around the island are very rocky and slippery. Unfortunately, the island is inaccessible to those with mobility difficulties. High grip shoes are highly recommended. Paths are not lit after dark and torches are essential. The steps are steep up to the car park and require a good level of fitness.
"Otter Cabin" is fitted out to a high standard with a double bedroom, shower room, open plan kitchen, dining/living room and its own hot tub and decking area. with uninterrupted breath taking sea and mountain views. . Kitchen basics and linens are provided. Wifi and smart tv is available. Dedicated workspace available.
Unfortunately, the cabin is inaccessible to those with mobility difficulties.
The space
The cabin is completely fitted out with a double bedroom, shower room, open plan kitchen and living room.
The decking area is just 5 metres from the water's edge. Dining area has picnic bench and pots of herbs for you to use. A second decking area stretching out in front of the French windows has a bench for seal and otter spotting.
This is traditional self-catering unit. Linens and towels are provided. Tea, coffee, cooking basics, washing up liquid and spare loo roll are provided. The cabin is always clean, comfortable and quiet with outstanding views across the loch.
Guest access
Dry Island offers three different properties, the otter cabin, a camping barrel and bothy, and the main house where we live with our family. You are free to roam about the wild paths on the island and we will let you know which areas are currently inhabited.
Other things to note
It's very important that guests acknowledge that the path leading from the carpark as well as the paths around the island are very rocky and slippery. Unfortunately, the island is inaccessible to those with mobility difficulties. High grip shoes are highly recommended. Paths are not lit after dark and torches are essential. The steps are steep up to the car park and require a good level of fitness.
Where you'll sleep
What this place offers
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
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4.75 out of 5 stars from 165 reviews
Overall rating
- 5 stars, 80% of reviews
- 4 stars, 16% of reviews
- 3 stars, 2% of reviews
- 2 stars, 1% of reviews
- 1 stars, 1% of reviews
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for cleanliness
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for communication
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for value
Guests mention
Where you’ll be
Badachro
A fishing-village setting pairs island views with sailing, giving this coastal Highland area a clear maritime focus.
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From the host
Dry Island sits in the tranquil waters of Gair Loch (literally "short loch") where the Mackenzies have lived, fished and farmed since the 15th Century. Dry Island's current owner, Ian McWhinney is a descendent of the Mackenzies and still fishes for shellfish from the Island. He is very happy to take visitors out to harvest langoustines, crabs and squat lobsters from his creels.
Warm Gulf Stream waters make for a temperate climate which attracts plentiful wildlife, including seabirds, otters and whales which feast on the seasonal bounty of the sea. The loch is circled to the south by the dramatic Torridon Mountains including the 3300ft high Beinn Alligin and Slioch (3215ft), one of Scotland's finest mountains.
Inverness is the nearest city to Dry Island and is approximately 90 minutes drive away. Across the sea is Skye, the Isle of Rona and the Inner Hebrides and boat trips to the islands can be booked during your stay. The village of Badachro on the shores of Gair Loch has a fine pub with a restaurant in which to dine and relax after a day in the hills.
However you want to relax and unwind, Dry Island has so much to offer.
Warm Gulf Stream waters make for a temperate climate which attracts plentiful wildlife, including seabirds, otters and whales which feast on the seasonal bounty of the sea. The loch is circled to the south by the dramatic Torridon Mountains including the 3300ft high Beinn Alligin and Slioch (3215ft), one of Scotland's finest mountains.
Inverness is the nearest city to Dry Island and is approximately 90 minutes drive away. Across the sea is Skye, the Isle of Rona and the Inner Hebrides and boat trips to the islands can be booked during your stay. The village of Badachro on the shores of Gair Loch has a fine pub with a restaurant in which to dine and relax after a day in the hills.
However you want to relax and unwind, Dry Island has so much to offer.
Meet your host
My work: shellfish fisherman
Fun fact: I am king of my own micronation
fisherman from Gairloch , local to Badachro.
Family have lived on Dry Island for 100s of years.
Am cheerful, knowledgable and have a good sense of humour
Host details
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