"I have very mixed feelings about my two-night stay at Altnaharra Hotel. There were some huge positives: the staff were superb, the restaurant food was excellent, and the downstairs ambience was exactly what you hope for in a Highland hotel — open fires, comfy sofas, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The location itself is also incredibly special.
I paid around £150 per night room-only via Expedia as a treat while touring the Highlands. First impressions of my single room, “Sika,” were good, but little things soon started to niggle. The old wall heater worked but the room was still cold overnight. The controls area had been painted over and one knob came away, so I couldn’t increase the heat. The bathroom towel rail also didn’t work, making it unpleasantly chilly for showering. The PAT sticker was dated 2010. The bath taps and shower area needed a much deeper clean.
To the hotel’s credit, staff quickly provided an extra blanket for my second night, although the first one was dirty and had to be replaced. This was handled politely and promptly, but unfortunately added to the disappointments.
That’s what makes this difficult to review. I genuinely loved the communal areas, atmosphere, food, staff, and setting. However, the bedroom itself was tired and disappointing for the price paid. I hope “Sika” is the exception and I was simply unlucky. If travelling solo, I’d suggest requesting a different room.
All that said, there is still something undeniably special about the hotel"
"Lovely, spacious rooms and delightful staff. Dinner menu was fantastic and we took up the offer for packed lunches (sandwich, yoghurt, crisps and delicious rocky road) for our continuing NC500 journey which were excellent and very inexpensive.
Loved the laid back atmosphere, we felt comfortable and at home.
Definitely recommend! "
"This pod is bigger than it looks we were over the moon. Unfortunately we were only staying one night . In the morning we had 8 deer in the field opposite our pod. Excellent welcome pack with milk and breakfast items plus 4 eggs. We wished we had been staying longer"
"House was nice and clean, stocked with some of the basics you like to find (salt& pepper, washing liquids etc). The hosts made contact and offered to light the fire for our arrival which we were grateful for having got rather wet in the morning. We were also able to do a load of laundry before continuing our road trip. The local was a bit of a hidden gem being in between the Lochs, the access by harbour was great and our boys really enjoyed having the place to themselves for a while. It was a very welcome stop"
Lochan na Leirg is located in Sheigra. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 8 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay close to Lochan na Leirg?
Oldshoremore Croft Cabins is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this holiday home offers private patios. It's located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Lochan na Leirg. Another good choice is The Rabbit Hole - Kinlochbervie, located 4 mi (6.4 km) away.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Lochan na Leirg?
Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Lochan na Leirg.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lochan na Leirg, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Lochan na Leirg.
What can I see and do near Lochan na Leirg?
Lounge by the water at Oldshoremore Beach and Sandwood Bay Beach. Enjoy nature at Sandwood Loch, Loch a'Chreadha or Loch na Lerig. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Loch Aisir and Lochan na Gainimh.