ADR | Cabin Edal |  One of three hand built Finnish self-catering timber cabins nestled amongst native woodland in the heart of Torridon. If Applecross is full and you’ve left Inverness early, you could push onto these two for your first night (though that would be a few too many miles and hours for us), or use them as your next base if you’ve got 1-2 weeks on the road here and want to explore this particularly gorgeous area further. Set in nearly two acres of private grounds it has been recently refurbished and furnished to a high standard throughout, and offers a variety of comfortable and stylish B&B rooms: You can also rent out the entire property if travelling with a large group - find out more here. Located three miles away from Tongue village. Each has a king size bed, ensuite kitchen and basic kitchen. In addition to the two in-house guest rooms, they also offer two garden suites with kitchenette for those looking for more privacy. Tastefully decorated to a high standard throughout, the price includes a hearty Scottish breakfast. Check availability here. The Sheiling | Wonderfully situated with views out over the water, this family run guest house has comfortable rooms with personal touches, a great garden and included breakfast. Check availability here. If you're lucky, there may also be home-made cakes to return to after a day of sight-seeing! Everyone will be following a similar loop over four days to two weeks with several clearly defined accommodation 'hubs' along the way, and it's common for July slots fill up in January. Completely self-contained (with access to a perfect countryside garden), this one-bedroom has everything you need for a perfect stay. It can really be quite confusing getting your head around the NC500 route at first, and knowing which areas / regions you should stay at definitely adds to this. If booking traditional accommodation is not your cup of … Rooms are exceptionally comfortable with large comfy beds and homely furnishings. If you’re really struggling for availability or budget, then do also check out the town. Clean, comfortable rooms with lots of light. Our project has been 18 months in the planning and building and finally we are OPEN. The vast majority of these have cooking facilities for guests (from just a wee microwave to a fully-equipped kitchen). Room occupancy rates increased by 26% from 2014 to 2018 and, although more North Coast 500 accommodation options pop up each year, demand often outstrips supply in the summer season. Feille Ludha | An Airbnb comprising two bedrooms (one double, one twin) in the top floor of a residential property. Alternatively, this family sized home is also a really great option but also only accepts 7-night bookings at a minimum. Our advice? Check prices and availability here. Expect exceptional service and hospitality, and the in-house fine-dining restaurant is very highly thought of. In this blog we’re going to update you on our progress from inception to completion. With colourful modern boutique rooms, comfy beds, and a popular bar/restaurant in the same buildings, it's a great option for couples. If you're looking to use this area as a base for a week (a great shout), please also check out the following Airbnbs which are all lovely but have a 7-night minimum: Traditional Highland Seaside Cottage in Torridon | Lochside Retreat Holiday Home | Shore Cottage. Check prices and availability here. Doric House | With an enthusiastic, welcoming local host who works for the Tourist Board, this Bed & Breakfast offers a great start point before the North Coast 500 for local insights and inspiration. Large open plan space with original beams throughout, it's a time capsule with a modern update! Family owned and run, Dornoch Castle Hotel has been carefully refurbished to maintain the character, and at the same time, making it a historic and comfortable residence. Choosing where to stay (especially when we tell you about the Highland Cows)! Check availability here. Check prices here. The small town of Thurso, 19.5 miles to the west, has a bunch of accommodation options. Old School House B&B | A traditional house in the centre of Gairloch village, it’s got many period features but with a modern design in the bedrooms. They also have a wonderful little cafe and shop on site at the 'Storehouse'. Tailor-made itineraries, hand-picked accommodation, outstanding personal service. In a listed farmhouse (built by the Duke of Sutherland in 1865 no less! HMS Owl is a former Second World War air control tower, left abandoned, and impeccably resorted over five years by the family who now reside there. We’ve marked these with an ADR next to their name! There are quite a few accommodation options within it, but we’ve also included several before and just after it so you can still have that remote nature setting rather than be in the town itself. If you’re hunting down a romantic retreat for two, we have a wonderful selection including cottages with hot tubs, enclosed gardens and wood burners. Sea Facing Holiday House | With four double bedrooms, this large house is ideal for groups and large families. Click here to make a reservation and live out your Scottish fairytale! Check price and availability here. Choose to stay in a glass-walled lodge with all the amenities of a luxury apartment (and a welcome basket packed with delicious local goodies). Light breakfast included. Check availability here. To make things as clear and convenient as possible for you to find the perfect place for your travel style and budget, we have also split accommodation into the following categories for each region: This includes amazing Scottish castle and small family-run operations, boutique luxury stays and traditional hotels. Book here. Take the opportunity to stay in these hotels, but to also branch out into a guesthouse or self-catering cottage along the way. When planning your own North Coast 500 itinerary, choosing the right places and locations to stay at along the way is an essential part of the planning process. Located in Achmelvich in the Highlands region, North Coast 500 Pods provides accommodation with free private parking. 1 Greig Street Apartment | This city centre 1 bedroom flat has everything you'll need for a night or longer, is in an excellent location, plus has free parking. North Coast 500 Itinerary. This is really excellent value if you do not require various additional flourishes of a B&B experience - check availability here. Ideal if you're just looking for a bed for the night. The Annex at Borlum House Farm |  A lovingly restored 1700s farm house in the sleepy little village of Reay, this couples retreat is warm and cosy, with a log burner, king size bed, and an open plan living room with farmhouse style kitchen, all recently modernised to an exceptionally high standard. The Castle Hotel is lovely and comfortable, but Links House is the place to go if you want luxury. Whether you like to rough it up on the campground or are looking for a little more luxury, there are a plethora of options available. Ceol-na-Mara | A beautiful former croft house in a stunning position overlooking the north Atlantic (hence the name 'music of the sea'). It has 4 bedrooms, sleeping unto 8 guests- check availability here. Perfect for couples! Also close to the beautiful Coldbackie Beach. Find out more here. In the summer, stunning sunsets provide a kaleidoscope of colours, and in the winter there’s a chance of seeing the Northern Lights. ADR | Greenland House | Run by James and Lynn, Greenland house is a recently refurbished eight-bedroom former Highland bankhouse built in 1905, situated in the small quiet village of Castletown. North Coast 500 accommodation books up fast as the route rises in popularity so it’s best to book well in advance especially if you are traveling between May-October. Ashcroft Bed & Breakfast | Unlike many B&Bs, this includes your own living room area and two double bedrooms making it ideal for families who don't need self-catering facilities but would like breakfast provided. Maintaining the warmth and welcoming atmosphere  of its original 19th century origins, Shieldaig Lodge has recently been refurbished, with stunning bedrooms (think four-poster beds, free-standing baths and beautiful wooden furniture), cosy snugs with real log fires and perfectly manicured gardens and magnificent waterside views. Check availability here. The Birches | Run by Angus and Maggie, this delightful B&B in Dundonnell, at the foot of the rugged An Teallach mountain range has been refurbished to a high standard. It can really be quite confusing getting your head around the NC500 route at first, and knowing which areas / regions you should stay at definitely adds to this. Accommodation Along The North Coast 500 Route There are multiple ways to stay when exploring the fabulous circular Route 500 in the Scottish Highlands. Applecross Inn | The popular pub and restaurant has seven pleasant en-suite rooms, with a full Highlands breakfast included. Holborn Hotel | A good affordable option in the centre of Thurso. Check availability and price here. A B&B is a private room in a local’s house. Salmon Landings | Originally an old salmon fishing station, this traditional B&B has been delightfully and passionately converted, yet subtely giving a ‘nod’ to its past by retaining many original features. You can bring a dog for an additional fee. The three bedrooms it offers make this perfect for a family on the NC500. One of the world’s best road trips is none other than the epic 500-mile Scotland road trip known as the North Coast 500. ADR | Tor Druim | This guesthouse is truly wonderful. Bazpackers Hostel is by far the most popular option in the city, with a range of affordable dorms and private rooms for travellers - check availability here. Note that they have three and four night minimums dependent upon time of stay - check availability here. Find out more here. Holiday home in a stunning location | The house is smart, well equipped and has the atmosphere of a much-loved holiday home. Dogs are now welcome, for a small fee, when guests book a private room. Most North Coast 500 bed & breakfasts are available to book on Airbnb, so don't be concerned if you click the link for a guesthouse and it brings you to Airbnb! Aiden House B&B | Located on the family croft near Durness and built in 2010, this wooden house sits on a hill with amazing sea & mountain views. It’s in the tiny village, just down the road from the Kylesku hotel. Accommodating up to 5 people (two doubles, one single), Croft 228 combines comfort with modern décor & facilities, and is an ideal base to explore the local area and enjoy the outdoors. There is an excellent range of accommodation options across the North Coast 500 (also called the NC500). Check availability here. Absolutely stunning! Rooms available from £180 GBP for two people. Dog friendly. Each offer their own individual charm and all the high quality luxuries of a hotel, but with the freedom of self-catering holidays. Its extra special feature however is the amazing view of the islands. The Shieling B&B | An excellent value (£70 a night) cosy and comfortable B&B, a few minutes drive from Strathy Point. You can see these clearly defined along the route with different house colours representing each (you can zoom and click this map by the way, and click the little door symbol on the top left for an index). Check prices and avaailaiblity here. Please note that some the links on our site are affiliate links. You can search more places to stay along the NC500 here. Each spacious pod includes a king sized bed, 6-seater hot tub and private decked terrace, outdoor furniture and BBQ to make the most of the spectacular view. The Byre | The Byre is a unique stone walled studio converted from a barn. It is undoubtedly one of the most stunning accommodation options on the NC500. By using these affiliate links you are directly supporting Along Dusty Roads to stay on the road, and to provide you with free content to help you travel more, and travel better. Romantic getaway with private hot tub and sea and mountain views. Kylesku B&B | Owned and run by Sarah and David (who also call this B&B home), it offers two spacious and comfortable guest rooms, both with en-suite facilities and loch and mountain views. Operated out of the family home (or mansion as a number of previous guests refer to it), they have five private rooms in total: Smallest Room | The B&B suite | Riverview Junior Suite | The Principal Suite | Old School Room. It is a short walk to the city centre in a residential area, but also a lot better value than many others Airbnbs in the centre, who take advantage of the amount of tourist traffic in summer with craaazy prices- take a look + view availability here. Sandra’s Backpackers | A basic backpackers places in Thurso, Sandra's has a variety of shared rooms and a communal kitchen. Oh, and the stunning location helps too! Hotels near North Coast 500, Inverness on Tripadvisor: Find 26,424 traveler reviews, 18,945 candid photos, and prices for 164 hotels near North Coast 500 in Inverness, Scotland. Cosy Apartment is a self-contained apartment within the main family house, and includes a private deck with hot tub. Glamping Yurt | A very unique option for a couple in Helmsdale! Luxury Highland Retreat | A beautiful family holiday home just one mile outside of Durness village. Hillside Scottish Retreat | Half a mile from the village of Helmsdale, this high-spec 3-bedroom, 6-bed cottage is a lovely option for families and large groups at the start or end of the route. Borgie Lodge Hotel | Located halfway between Tongue and Bettyhill, in a delightfully rural setting, this family hotel has a variety of twin and double rooms starting at around £125 a night. So, for example, if you find a cottage you absolutely love anywhere in the 'yellow hub’ of Gairloch, Poolewe & Aultbea or the ‘dark green hub’ of Scourie & Kylesku, just make that the place you end your driving at that day in the itinerary planning! Intimate and family run, it's got beautiful rooms and the most incredible views. There's nothing quite like the freedom of the long open road. A 5-star hotel, it offers fifteen uniquely Highlands styled bedrooms across three buildings, with antiques, artwork and fabrics aplenty. Has spectacular views out over the loch and towards the Isle of Skye. Clynelish Farm Bed & Breakfast (Brora) | This has simply exceptional reviews from everyone who has stayed. Most famous for its bridge, which you’ll be seeing a lot of if you’ve been researching this road trip, Kylesku is also home to a couple of great boutique accommodation options and one of the best seafood restaurants along the North Coast 500. Dog friendly. Tartan Cabin | Located in Baddidarrach, this super cute hobbit hole has all mod-cons, plenty of Scottish flourishes and even your own private hot tub on the deck to watch the stars at night. Selkie House (Helmsdale) | Set in a pretty little house by the sea, guests have a private ground floor double room and access to a shared kitchen. It also has a bar and restaurant on-site. Located on the historic family-run Dry Island they have three accommodation options all suitable for couples. This small harbour town is the ferry access point to the Isles of Lewis and Harris (where’s Andrew’s brother lives! | Registered office Travel Chapter House Gammaton Road Bideford EX39 4DF Company No. July 2020 Update | The North Coast 500 is now open, but there are new regulations and restrictions in place for tourism and daily life in Scotland due to the pandemic - we have discussed these in more detail in our cornerstone article 23 Things To Know Before Driving the North Coast 500. £126 / night. Although you can go east from Inverness and travel north along the Black Isle (the count-clockwise way), we highly recommend your NC500 itinerary brings you to the west coast first (the clockwise way). Check prices and availability here. Whether you're going to do the driving route for five days, ten days, or two weeks, you will pass through all of them. Perfect if you want to enjoy some golf during your North Coast 500 experience - find out more or make a booking here. You can also check availability and prices here. Offers large, comfortable rooms, pleasant communal spaces and a well-equipped kitchen. Two bedrooms, and even a woodfired hot tub in the garden. There are a few other luxury castles you can stay on this section of the North Coast 500 - we’ve given all the details in this post. Check availability here. Twin Room | Double Room. If you don’t stay here, we’d highly recommend booking a dinner. This includes beautiful old cottages by the sea, tiny pods and shepherd huts, family-sized holiday homes or cute cabins for two, apartments or a house in a little village. Catering to a traditional design palette, the rooms have recently been restored to their former glory with luxurious touches throughout. This absolutely stunning road trip around Scotland's most northern roads wil show you the very best Scotland has, from mighty dominating mountain ranges, jurassic landscapes and Now's your chance! Ard Na Long | Eilidh's place is a lovely wee space adjoining the family home with a beautiful view over Lochinver harbour towards Suilven. Forss House Hotel | An 1810 country house hotel near Thurso, delightfully hidden amid 20 acres of wonderful woodlands. With a great guest kitchen, and set in beautiful grounds, this white house among the trees is a great place for people of all budgets. The Melvich Hotel | Dating back to the early 1800s, the Melvich now offers modern, super comfortable rooms - most with sea views - with plenty of thoughtful touches, helpful owners and a great on-site pizza restaurant! On average, a couple should expect to pay in the region of £80-100 per night across the route. Lcoated at Strathy Point with beautiful views out toward Orkney - check prices and availability here. Check availability here. Our North Coast 500 Accommodation Map. 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