The Bothy at Badrallach, North West Scotland
Badrallach ...a tranquil place
The Bothy

Established in 1993 with support from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) to offer basic accommodation for up to 12 individuals, at a very affordable price. Gaelic for simple cottage or refuge our "Bothy", a simply converted stone barn, continues the tradition of the marvellous free Highland Mountain Bothies Association and Shetland Bods but for a small charge which adds the luxury of hot water, 2 showers, male & female flush toilets, a multi-fuel stove, gas and electric lighting and a kitchen with fridge/freezer, work tops and sink.

It is well-maintained and welcoming, made with high quality natural materials. The bothy is a simple one-room affair, and there are no beds or bedding - you are to bring your own sleeping bags and mats, and there are floor spaces and a small mezzanine (top bunk!) which are used as sleeping areas. Consider this a large stone tent, with plenty of games, books, company, shelter and plenty of space to stretch out in!

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Guests need:
· torches
· sleeping mats and bags
· cooking stoves
· cooking and eating utensils
· food

We can provide a Cook Kit with all the fundamentals if you don't have any cooking equipment with you. We charge this at £5 per day. This includes an electric portable hob, pots & pan, cutlery and plates. Nobody is turned away but do call before arrival especially at weekends in case we are full.

Guests are requested to leave all facilities as clean as they find them, cleaning materials can be found in the kitchen. Sole use (Private hire) is possible subject to payment of a premium. Wood is sometimes available for £10 per bag of mixed hardwood and softwood. Please do bring your own kindling, matches and firelighters. Larger groups can be accommodated by using the camp site when the bothy can be used as a mess room, and for group leaders wanting more luxury the adjacent 3 bed cottage is available.

"A slice of heaven on earth.Tranquility,basic necessities& good friends.All the ingredients for the good life!.I would like to thank Mick and his family for providing this magnificent wee hideaway.I leave with some regret but with the profound sense that progress of humanity has not yet seeped into every crevis of our wonderful planet.Safe and happy travels my friends"
"Will come back to Badrallach because as everyone knows this is the best Bothy,probably the best Bothy in the world. We are off to Kuala Lumpur and Penang but part of us remains in this Bothy"
"I think you achieved something a bit special with the bothy and I enjoyed staying here"

© Michael Stott
The Bothy

© Richard Cross
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© Richard Cross
Wood stove

© Michael Stott
Bothy interior