Inverkirkaig and beyond
Lazybed and the Batbox are privately located either side of the owner's house, on their 3 acre croft in Inverkirkaig, a coastal settlement 3 miles south of Lochinver and about 40 miles north of Ullapool.
This area of the magnificent north west highlands is known as Assynt, a geographically and geologically remarkable landscape. Many of Scotland’s most individual and charismatic mountains are close by and the stunning coastline stretches north to the white sandy beaches of Achmelvich, Oldshoremore and Sandwood Bay and south to the wild, rocky coves and shell sands of Wester Ross.
A multitude of trout-filled lochs cover the hinterland and the beautiful River Kirkaig, with its excellent salmon fishing and waterfall path, is only 10 minutes walk from the door. Continue beyond the falls passing Fionn Loch and eventually reach the summit of Suilven, northern Scotland’s most iconic peak.
There is very little air pollution, noise pollution and practically no light pollution in Kirkaig. On a clear night you may get heady at the plethora of stars, walk by the light of the full moon, catch a shooting star on a winters night or perhaps the Aurora Borealis!
Check out more links and places of interest on the Directions page and read about croft life on the Environment page of our website.
Lazybed
The Lazybed sleeps 2 adult guests.
A bespoke micro-house with an interior of 31 sqm, designed and built in 2012 by North Woods Construction Ltd. utilising 100% renewable Scottish timber. The high sloping ceiling and 3 metre front windows create a roomy, luxurious, livable space tucked in amongst trees. Sheep’s wool insulates the property throughout whilst hot water is powered by a mini, Norwegian-manufactured, boiler system.
The main room has an electric heater plus a wood-burning stove keeping the whole space lovely and warm for those occasions when the weather turns inclement. The accommodation consists of a lounge with fully equipped kitchen, a separate cosy king-size/twin bedroom, a bathroom with a walk-in shower, toilet and wash hand basin.
There is a generously sized deck area with views south west to Inverkirkaig’s tranquil sea loch (2 minute walk to the beach) and the wonderfully remote peninsular of Rubha na Breige.
See more details on the Lazybed page.
Batbox
The Batbox sleeps 2 adult guests.
A bespoke studio space with an interior of 26 sqm plus enclosed deck, built in 2016 by North Woods Construction Ltd. utilising 100% renewable Scottish timber. The high sloping roof and wonderful bright aspect create a roomy, luxurious space.
Positioned higher up and further back on the croft with 2 metre high windows facing SSW, the Batbox and deck area offer a fantastic panoramic view of Cul Mor and across Inverkirkaig’s tranquil sea loch (2 minute walk to the beach) and the wonderfully remote peninsular of Rubha na Breige.
Sheep’s wool insulates the property throughout whilst hot water is powered by a mini, Norwegian manufactured, boiler system. The main room has an electric heater plus a Morso Squirrel wood-burning stove keeping the whole space lovely and warm for those occasions when the weather turns inclement.
The accommodation consists of a lounge with fully equipped mini kitchen, a cosy double bedroom separated by a wooden clad wall, a shower/wet room with toilet and wash hand basin.
See more details on the Batbox page.