Information
The Scottish Government has issued guidelines for opening that include a comprehensive risk assessment
and detailed guide for deep cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
The health and safety of our guests and Leigh, who cleans the cottage is our main concern, so please be
assured that we will be implementing the all the cleaning procedures rigorously. Leigh has now completed a
Covid 19 cleaning course and the laundry has been outsource to professional cleaning company. We will
adopting the Good To Go certification initiative developed by Visit England in partnership with Visit Scotland.
We will not be asking guests for a cleaning supplement however we will need more time to clean the cottage
effectively on our Saturday changeover. We will be asking guests to leave at 9.00 AM and arrive at 5.00PM .
If you develop any symptoms of Covid 19 before or during your stay please let me know a.s.a.p.
Only members one family group or those in a "bubble' are allowed to stay in the cottage at present, this may change over the summer period.
Parking : You can park in front of the house. Please do not leave the car parked out on the single track road.
Garden Walls : In common with boundaries in the West of Scotland the dykes are of ‘dry-stone’ construction and under no circumstances should anyone, especially children, climb on them as heavy stones may topple.
DOGS
We have a Collie and she loves being at Assynt Cottage. She is not allowed to use the garden as a toilet and indoors she is forbidden to climb onto furniture and she is not allowed upstairs to the bedrooms. Owners should hoover up any dog hairs before leaving.
Please clean up after your dog as there will be children playing in the garden throughout the summer. There are ‘poo bags’ in the utility room for your use and a ‘poo
scoop hanging by the Barn door.
There are sheep and cattle close at hand and it is absolutely vital that guests keep their dogs under strict control.
We would ask that owners and pets follow these simple requests.
9.00 am is ‘check - out’ time.
Please leave keys on the table. Thank you.
Please leave the cottage in a clean and tidy condition and all windows left open to ventilate..
Please leave bed linen towels and dish cloths in the laundry bags provided. Duvets placed in bags provided.
Please empty the fridge/freezer and ensure that the contents of all indoor bins/pedalbins etc. are placed in black bags and put in the outdoor ‘wheelie bin’.
If you have a dog on holiday please check the garden for any mess.
Eating Out Best to contact first re. opening times and booking.
Kylesku Hotel Fantasitc fresh seafood. Kyleskuhotel.co.uk
Newton Lodge at Kylesku. Newly opened and looks promising. newtonlodge.co.uk
Peet”s Restaurant in Lochinver - Seafood and other dishes using local produce. www.peetsrestaurant.com
The Lochinver Larder /The Gourmet Pie Shop - fabulous freshly baked pies and meals
The Culag Hotel - hearty ‘pub grub’
The Seaman’s Mission by the pier
The Caberfeidh Hotel - breakfasts/lunches and dinners. Seafood and Scottish
flavours Not yet open
The Inver Hotel incorporating Chez Roux Restaurant - snacks, bar meals and fine dining Not yet open
Summer Isles Hotel in Achiltibuie now open for lunch and evening meals.
Furain Bar/Resturant in Dornie near Achiltibuie. Good bar meals and wonderful location.
Lots to do in the area and a good starting point is to Google "things to do in Lochinver"
Kayaking/Canoeing. Launch from a beach or the sheltered slipway at Culkien Drumbeg.
Birdwatching
Whale & Dolphin Spotting. Best along the coast from the cottage to the lighthouse.
Bird reserve in Handa Island. Spend the day walking round this spectacular island reserve. Regular ferry crossings from Tarbet near Scourie.
Leigh Sedgley: Keyholder/Changeover ( Lives next house along road )
Tel: 07881 511935
Mike Campbell : Bookings/Queries
Telephone : 07900 873185
e-mail : micampbell@btinternet.com
Doctor : Lochinver/Assynt Health Centre
Telephone : 01571 844755
Dentist : Visiting Dentist : 01408 633448
Pharmacy : Everyday medicines can be purchased in The Lochinver Stores and Papershop in Lochinver.
The Doctor’s Surgery dispenses some Prescription medicines and there is a Chemist in Ullapool.
Vet : Rogart Vets: 01408 641352
Bank : Royal Bank of Scotland in Lochinver. 01571844215
Lochinver Stores provides a ‘cash back’ service.
Petrol : Lochinver Stores, Lochinver: 01571 844236
Garage : Lochinver : 01571 844236
Police : Lochinver station: 01571 844222
Tourist Information Lochinver : 08452 255121
Leisure Centre - Lochinver : 01571 844123
Local Amenities
In Lochinver
Post Office
Royal Bank of Scotland
Assynt Leisure Centre
Lochinver Stores (Spar)
Butcher
Hardware Store - Denholm Holdings (by the Pier)
Craft Shops & Gallery
Newspapers/Magazines/Fishing Permits/Tackle/Toys @ The Lochinver Newsagent
Internet Cafe Facilities @ The Mission in Lochinver
Kayak Hire/Courses & Outdoor Wear. Lochinver pier.
In Clachtoll
Flossie’s - selection of basic provisions and take aways.
In Drumbeg
Drumbeg Store - selling deli. items, wine etc..
Drumbeg Hotel
The Little Soap & Candle Company & Tea Garden
Crafts on the Croft - this side of Drumbeg
Further afield:
The Fuarain Bar & Restaurant, Achiltibuie
Summer Isles Hotel, Achilitbuie
The Village Hall Coffee Shop, Achiltibuie
Kylesku Hotel, Kylesku