Corylus Retreat
from £175.00 Per night*
Braes, Ullapool, IV26 2SZ
T: +44(0)7983 335580
Two apartments, and which one depends on when you are in
Corylus is a single building above Ullapool holding two apartments, and the interesting decision is not the size but the aspect.
Fjell is the one bedroom apartment, turned south and east along Loch Broom. It gets the early light, which matters if you are up before the hill or watching the fishing boats come in.
Fjord has two bedrooms and looks south and west across to Ullapool itself, so it gets the evening sun and the lights of the village after dark.
Taken together they sleep six with two front doors, which is a good arrangement for two couples with children, or for a family who like each other but not at breakfast. Both are finished to the same standard, with full kitchens, a utility room and outdoor seating.
| Fjell | Fjord | |
|---|---|---|
| Bedrooms | One | Two |
| Aspect | South and east down the loch | South and west towards Ullapool |
| Light | Early morning | Evening sun |
| Booked | Separately or as part of the whole property | Separately or as part of the whole property |
Good to know
- The two apartments can be booked individually or together for exclusive use of the building.
- Six is the total across both. Fjell alone suits two, Fjord up to four.
- Ullapool is the last town of any size before the far north west, so it is the place to shop, refuel and eat.
- The Stornoway ferry sails from Ullapool, which makes this a sensible night before or after the Outer Hebrides.
- Ullapool books out in July and August, and the NC500 traffic peaks then too.
- There is parking on site, which is not a given in Ullapool in summer.
Features
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Parking
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Hair dryer
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Heating
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Iron
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King bed
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Fully Equipped Kitchen
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TV
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Wifi
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Washing machine
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Dryer
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Lochside Views
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Outdoor seating
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Utility Room
Location
Where it puts you
Ullapool is the hinge of the west coast section of the NC500: a working fishing port with a ferry to Stornoway, a good bookshop, several places worth eating in, and mountains in every direction out of it.
North is Assynt, with Stac Pollaidh half an hour up the road and Suilven behind it, and the beaches at Achmelvich and Clachtoll beyond that. South and east are the Corrieshalloch Gorge, the Falls of Measach and the road to Inverness through Garve. The route map sets out where this sits on the loop.
The NC500 route map
The full loop section by section, with Ullapool as the hinge of the west coast leg.
How much does the NC500 cost
Fuel, food, beds and ferries, with real numbers rather than guesses.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Fjell and Fjord?
Fjell has one bedroom and faces south and east down the loch, catching the early light. Fjord has two bedrooms and faces south and west towards Ullapool, catching the evening sun.
How many people can stay?
Six, if you take both apartments. They can also be booked separately.
Can we book the whole building?
Yes, both apartments can be taken together for exclusive use.
Is there parking?
Yes, on site.
Is there a full kitchen?
Yes, in both apartments, along with a utility room.
How far is Ullapool centre?
The apartments are on the hill above the village, a short distance from the harbour and the shops.
Where does the ferry go?
Ullapool is the mainland port for Stornoway on Lewis.
What is nearby for walking?
Stac Pollaidh is about half an hour north, with Suilven and the Assynt hills beyond it, and Corrieshalloch Gorge is a short drive south east.
Important
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