The Area

Wester Ross is arguably the most stunning part of Scotland.  Ross House is situated in the little hamlet of Badachro, a former fishing village sitting, overlooking Dry Island and the island of Horrisdale on the Gairloch.

The hamlet of Badachro, meaning cattle fold clump, is idyllically situated on an inlet of Loch Gairloch in Wester Ross. Sheltered by several islands the bay provides a safe anchorage for fishing boats and yachts.

In the centre is Eilean Tioram, meaning Dry Island, which is connected to the mainland by a causeway and to the right of it is the smaller island of Sgeir Ghlas, grey rock.  Behind is the largest island, Eilean Horrisdale.  The name comes from Thor, the Norse God of thunder, and is a reminder that the Vikings once held sway along this Wester Ross coast.

At the end of the nineteenth century Badachro was a busy fishing centre in Wester Ross.  Fish, in particular cod, landed here and at Gairloch, was dried at Badachro.  There were two curing stations - one on Eilean Horrisdale and one on Eilean Tioram.  Lobsters, crabs and prawns are still landed here and sent to the markets both in the south and in Europe.

Wester Ross itself stretches from Lochcarron in the south to Achiltibuie in the north and is a wild mountainous county with many picturesque coastal villages with restaurants serving delicious local produce and fresh seafood.  Wester Ross has many great places to visit including Applecross, Torridon, Poolewe, Ullapool and Gairloch itself.

Badachro is an ideal base from which to tour the Highlands and to explore Britain’s most rugged and spectacular scenery.  Activities are plentiful around Wester Ross whether it be sea or coarse fishing, bird watching, munro bagging, hill walking, golf, boat trips or exploring the white sandy beaches of Red Point, Opinan, Gairloch and Mellon Udrigle to name but a few.  Or perhaps you just want to sit in the Badachro Inn watching the world and yachts go by with a nice glass of vino or a pint of Scottish ale!

The House 

Sleeping 8, Ross House is a new modern property overlooking Badachro Bay and the Gairloch in Wester Ross.  It has all the comforts you need when you are on holiday. 

Over two stories Ross House comprises 4 bedrooms and an open plan dining, kitchen and lounge. 

Downstairs there are three bedrooms: one king size with ensuite shower room, two twin rooms and a large family bathroom. 

Upstairs there is the master bedroom with luxury ensuite, utility room and open plan living area.  The open plan area includes a well equipped kitchen with all the appliances you will need, a large oak dining table that can extend to easily cater for 10 and the lounge containing two large leather sofas and an armchair.  The lounge also leads onto a balcony to allow you to take in the spectacular view of Badachro, Gairloch, or the Torridon mountains in the distance which are amongst the best views in Wester Ross.  Or perhaps if you wish just simply relax in front of the wood burning stove with a glass of something! 

The house has been equipped to a high specification with satellite tv, dvd, ipod docking station, wireless broadband and playstation with wall mounted tv just in case you want to stay inside!