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- There are 2 food shops, a butcher, and Post Office, all in the village
of Lochcarron within easy walking distance from The Old Manse.
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- Lochcarron has 2 hotels, and the Rockvilla Hotel offers very good
restaurant and bar meals. The Rockvilla also regularly serves Real Ale
on hand pump, usually from Scottish breweries. The Rockvilla is located
in the Main Street of Lochcarron.
- A little further afield are the Carron Restaurant (on the south side
of Loch Carron on the way to Attadale), and the Kishorn Seafood Bar (approx.
7.5 miles away).
- The inns at Applecross, Shieldaig, and Gairloch
have all won reputations for their excellent food.
- The Badachro Inn is
also well worth investigating, both for food and Real Ale.
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- In the Main Street of Lochcarron is the Waterside Cafe which offers
both sit-down meals and take away food.
- Clisham Guest House & Tea Room, also in the Main Street, is a "must"
visit for its excellent home baking and speciality teas and coffees.
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- There is a branch of the Bank of Scotland in Lochcarron with an
Autoteller (Cashpoint) machine.
- The Bank of Scotland is open on Mondays (except Bank Holidays),
Thursdays and Fridays.
- In addition, a Royal Bank of Scotland mobile bank visits the village
every Friday.
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- Lochcarron is some 63 miles due west of Inverness (the capital of the
Highlands), and stretches along the north shore of Loch Carron (a sea
loch) after which it is named.
- A link to a zoomable map is included on
the
"Useful Links" Page
- There is also an outline map of Scotland on
"Find Lochcarron".
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- The quickest route by road for those approaching from the South is
via the A9 from Perth to Inverness, and then via the A832 to
Achnasheen and the A890/A896 to Lochcarron. This is the route used
by most people local to the Lochcarron area when travelling to and
from the south of the UK.
- An alternative, more picturesque, westerly route can be taken by
using the M8 to skirt Glasgow, and then taking the A82 via Loch
Lomond and Glen Coe to Fort William; thence further north to
Invergarry, and then via the A87 through Glen Shiel, and finally via
the A890/A896 to Strathcarron and Lochcarron. This route is shorter
than travelling via Inverness, but is likely to take longer -
especially as you will probably wish to keep stopping to look at the
scenery!
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- The nearest railway station to Lochcarron is 3 miles away at
Strathcarron on the Inverness/Kyle of Lochalsh line.
- There is a regular daily service from Inverness.
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- The nearest airport is at Inverness (Dalcross), approximately 8
miles east of Inverness.
- There are bus services from the airport
into the city centre.
- Car hire is available from the airport.
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- Car hire is available in Lochcarron village from the Lochcarron Garage
- tel. 01520 722205.
- Additionally, most of the national car hire
companies have branches in Inverness and/or at Inverness Airport.
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- Cycle hire is available in Lochcarron village from the Lochcarron
Garage - tel. 01520 722205.
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- Lochcarron has a 9-hole golf course situated approximately 0.5 mile east
of Lochcarron village.
- The course is in a superb setting alongside Loch
Carron, with most attractive views across the loch - bring your camera!
- Visitors are
welcome. See
"Useful
Links" Page for more information.
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- Loch, river, and sea fishing are all available in the area.
- A booklet entitled "Lochcarron Fishing" with detailed information about
fishing in local hill lochs and rivers is available from Lochcarron & District Business Association -
price £3.50. Contact Kristine MacKenzie or Roger Cundiff on 01520
722882.
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- Lochcarron and the surrounding area is a paradise for those who enjoy
walking, whether it be for just an hour's gentle stroll, or
alternatively a more adventurous day's hill walking.
- There are several
circular and linear walks in nearby Glen Carron; one such walk starts
from the Tullich Estate, just about 1 mile to the east of Lochcarron
village.
- A booklet entitled "Lochcarron Walks Guide" is available from
Lochcarron & District Business Association - price £3.50. Contact
Kristine MacKenzie or Roger Cundiff on 01520 722882.
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- Well-behaved dogs are welcome at The Old Manse by prior
arrangement.
- We ask that you please ensure that your dog is not allowed
on the furniture and will not cause any dirt or damage.
- This is a
crofting area where sheep are reared, so it is important that dogs
should be kept under control at all times.
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- For the benefit of other visitors, we ask that you
please refrain from smoking inside the house.
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- In order to make a confirmed booking, we need to have a completed
Booking Form together with a cheque payment for a deposit of £25.
- In order to obtain a Booking
Form,
please contact us.
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- Large double room with sea view.
- Double room with 4-poster bed.
- Twin with sea view.
- Large twin room.
- Single room on the ground floor.
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Prices
- From £25.00 per person per night, including breakfast.
- Discounts are available for stays of 4 consecutive nights or more.
- Special terms are available for Winter Breaks -
please enquire.
- For advance bookings, we require a deposit of £25 plus a completed
Booking Form.
- In order to obtain a Booking
Form,
please contact us.
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Evening Meals
- Evening meals can sometimes be provided, but strictly by prior
arrangement.
- We are unable to offer evening meals during the busy months of July
and August.
- During the main holiday season, there are a number of places to eat
out - see our
"Bars/Restaurants" or
"Cafes/Take Away Food" sections above.
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- There is ample off-road parking space available at The Old
Manse.
- All parking in Lochcarron village is free of charge, and with very
minimal restrictions.
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- The Old Manse is fully centrally heated.
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- All rooms have en-suite facilities with either a bath or shower,
together with WC and wash hand basin.
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- All rooms have electric shaver points.
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- All rooms have colour televisions.
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There is no telephone
available for the use of guests.
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Mobile phones operating on
O2
(formerly Cellnet) or Vodafone work well in Lochcarron
village and in many parts of the surrounding area as there is a base
station located at Attadale just across the loch from the village.
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Some other mobile
networks are also catered for, including the Orange network.
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