Badrallach Campsite, Bothy and Holiday Cottage
Badrallach Campsite, Bothy and Holiday Cottage
4.58 /5
Find a world of peace at the road's end! Badrallach has various pitches for tents and campervans (6m size limit), and also some more secluded pitches hidden in the gorse thickets for a little more privacy. Then there's the bothy, which is really a big stone tent - a great shelter for all. All this is set beside a crystal clear loch with endless Highland views and the tranquillity of a remote escape. Dog friendly.
Called 'one of Scotland's remotest and most picturesque campsites' by The Guardian
Near the NC500 and a 50-minute drive to Ullapool
On the banks of Little Loch Broom with incredible mountain views
About Badrallach Campsite, Bothy and Holiday Cottage
A tranquil and inspiring location in the Scottish Highlands. The great An Teallach looms across Little Loch Broom and the site is about 4 miles as the crow flies from Ullapool, but further by road (around 30 miles). It's 8 miles from the closest busy road, so switch off and forget the world. Camping here is on a small, friendly and quiet loch-shore site with 12 grass pitches. There are four electric hookup points, and parking is on the grass next to your tent. There is a vehicle size limit of 6 metres, and the site is also unsuitable for caravans. Fire circles are also available on the non-electric pitches. The surrounding meadows are often visited by deer, and you'll have panoramic views of the nearby Munros and Corbetts at every pitch. For something a little cosier, the bothy offers basic accommodation for 9-12 individuals, groups or families, at a price much below that of hostels. 'Bothy' is Gaelic for a simple cottage or refuge, and this is a converted stone barn. The truth is, it's somewhere between a true bothy and a hostel. It's a one-room hostel where you bring your own sleeping bags and roll mats, but it has a stove for firewood, a washing-up area attached (also with storage space and small fridge/freezer), and is very cosy indeed - especially when shared with new friends on front of the fireplace. This is also available for private use. There is also the holiday cottage, also known as the Pottery Cottage due to its previous use from a previous owner. It's unique and cosy, great for a romantic getaway or a family affair. The area around the site is host to many wildflowers, adding a variety of colours throughout the year. Badrallach is a place for those who love nature first and foremost and are ready to escape from the rat-race of modern civilisation. This is where you can settle into a slower and more natural rhythm. Forget dog-friendly, this site is nothing short of dog-enthusiastic!
Badrallach Campsite, Bothy and Holiday Cottage is open from 01/01 to 30/12 in 2024 and 2025.
Site facilities are spotless and high quality, constructed using local materials. The site has hot water, two showers and disabled flushing toilets. Water on site is from the mountains - filtered and sterilised and ready to drink - it may come out a little coloured, but it's as fresh and pure as you're likely to drink in the whole UK.
The facilities are shared with the bothy, which is used as a social / eating area and games room (when not booked on a sole-use basis).
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
There are 13 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
8 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 4 people
Grass pitches for tents, trailer tents, campervans and small motorhomes without electric. All units must be under 6m.
4 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 4 people
Grass pitches with 13 amp electric hook-up for tents, campervans and small motorhomes. All units must be under 6m.
Other accommodation
Bothy Barn
Max 12 people
A simply converted stone barn, available for individuals or on a sole use basis. Inside you'll find a toasty wood burning stove, gas lighting and a kitchen area with a sink and fridge.
4.58 /5
94%
would recommend
"The views from the campsite are exceptionally stunning"
Jane D - Jun 2024
"A gorgeous campsite in the middle of nowhere. Really peaceful"
Sarah G - Apr 2024
"The owners are really friendly and take time to check you have everything you need"
Andrew W - Aug 2023
"Had a magical time ... The drive there makes it feel like you are heading for the end of the world"
Armelle D - May 2023
Just lovely
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Laura L
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The perfect remote campsite for intrepid campers! So beautiful and so much night sky. We picked blackberries too. Loved the honesty box asking for a contribution to setting up this little gem. Especially loved the shelves in the washing up room - identified for campers to leave bits and pieces for other campers! Well done for creating such a haven.
Site's response
Thanks so much, this makes me very happy to read and more importantly, I am delighted you enjoyed our little campsite so much! Hope to see you back here sometime :-)
Very quiet, loved it
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Karen T
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Very remote, very quiet.
Site's response
Thanks for your positive review.
Great location, midge fest
Christopher M
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This site is a great location if you want to go off grid. The facilities are basic but adequate. Not the owners fault I know, but be warned that the site is a complete midge fest and we were not the only ones that couldn't get off site quick enough.
Site's response
Hi Christopher. You're right, we have no control over midgies or the conditions that make them appear. I feel like your ratings are harsh. If our facilities were "adequate", then why 1 star?
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Things to do on site and in the Garve area
Whatever you're keen to try out and whatever the time of year, few places in the Highlands offer so much to do.
There is an area of the croftland kept purposely for the habitation of wildflowers, pollinators and particular species of birds as they migrate through as the seasons change. The wildlife around here is nothing short of spectacular!
Children will find a vast playground of creeks, boulders and wildlife to explore and play in and photographers, artists and writers will discover countless sources of inspiration. Those in search of adventure will find plenty on foot, by bike, or by boat.
Your base is within easy driving distance of over 22 Munros, ideally positioned for walkers. You'll overlook An Teallach (1062m) regarded by many as the finest peak in Scotland and Beinn Dearg Mhor (908m). Beinn Dearg 1084m and Cona'Mheall (980m), The Fannnichs, Sail Mhor (767m) and many more are easily accessible by car. Beinn Ghobhlach (635m), on the doorstep, is a gem.
Wild feral goat herds, porpoises, seals, otters, slow worms, mountain hare, pine martens, foxes and red deer visit regularly and a variety of birds including golden and white tailed sea eagles, buzzards, peregrines, sparrowhawks, kestrels and ptarmigans can be found nearby.
Many wild flowers including several orchids, sundews, juniper and many more are here in abundance. Full botanical and twitcher lists prepared by guests are available to help your search.
The Scottish midge is also here in July and August, but due to coastal breezes this spot is usually better off than many. Guests are recommended to acquire a chiffon scarf, sew up the sides and carry it at all times.
Little Loch Broom can also be explored by boat, kayaks and inflatables.
Once you're on the water you can explore and fish from the security of the loch. To venture far into the Minch and explore the Summer Isles, Ullapool, Gruinyard and beyond, local charters can be arranged.
Many places are easily accessible and make for excellent day trips from Badrallach, making it an ideal base to explore this remote corner of Scotland. The site also offers nature based workshops and retreats with EarthMind Fellowship, focusing on self-awareness and nature-awareness training, such as meditation to reduce stress and anxiety.
There's also the chance to learn outdoor skills including woodland knowledge, shelter building and fire by friction - along with other survival skills.
You can join sessions in working with nature based traditional mythology to explore personal lives in a group setting or a wide range of health and wellness consultations. These include sessions on herbal medicine and nutrition, stress-management and resilience building.