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Badrallach Campsite Bothy & Holiday Cottage
Croft 9
Badrallach
Dundonnell
Highlands (Browse area)
IV23 2QP
Tel: 07719536870
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Pitches: 12
Open: 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024
01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025
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 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 No Shop |
 Bar <10 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <10 miles |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 Wild Swimming <1 mile |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 Beach <5 miles |
 Watersports <1 mile |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile |
| Other Features |
 Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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Date of Visit: June 2024  |
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| Nights stayed: 14 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: MrsTMc |
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 Absolutely stunning place. Such a friendly family site, there is no on site entertainment. That you have to make for yourself, so if your after a pub or a entertainment club. This is not the place for you.
First week we were there the weather washed us out and wind wrecked us, but after we sorted that out. We loved it. We spent 2 weeks there with teenagers and even they enjoyed the place.
They were made to leave their phones at home and so had to make their own things to do. They went exploring the surrounding area and enjoyed what they found. The beach was one side and mountains the other.
Amazing how stunning nature can be, the sun went down and turned the mountains red.
You have use of the Bothy as long as no one is staying in there, there is also a sink to wash up and a fridge freezer that can be used.
You are very remote and need to take all provisions with you, as the nearest place is 30 miles away in Ullapool or 60 miles to Inverness.
Chris is a great manager and will do all he can for you.
The 8 mile single track in is beautiful, we seen plenty of doe's and stag's. The trekk up is high, but at the top the views are stunning, great view of little lock broom. If you squint you may even see the camp site at the bottom of the mountain. On the way in there is also a small cemetery which is of the MacKenzie Clans, which was fascinating for us as we are McKenzie.
We also went back for 10 days with young children 8 & 7. Make sure you take plenty of toys and colouring things for them to do, as they can loose interest really fast. We found that we had the whole site to ourselves on many occasions. On those days we let the dogs run free, and when people came we put them on the dog spikes.
The site it's self is really safe, it's not very big and everyone that we came across was very friendly. The shower blocks and toilets were very clean. The stream water is very nice even if its the colour of white wine.
We've booked for 3 weeks next year and can't wait to go back. We're even taking more family members with us.
One thing I will say is the midgys of a morning untill it warmed up are awful. And then of an evening when the sun goes down, Make sure you take head nets to deal with them. Also when the sun goes down it does get cold very fast. If you have young children take warm pajamas for them and a jumper to sleep in.
The wild life that we seen and heard was amazing. Ideal place to settle any over active mind and just want peace from the rat race. 
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| Date of Visit: August 2023 |
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| Nights stayed: 6 |
Travelling as: With friends |
| Reviewer: Travelling snapper |
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Its remote, says its web site. It sure is but its worth the journey. Its a small site with no play park or bar or entertainment complex so not really family orientated.
But what it lack in amenities it makes up for with ambience. You are away from the world, OK the mobile and the web are accessible but who wants them when you have scenery and wild life in abundance.
The drive up the side of the mountain to get there is fantastic and the drive down from the top to the site is breathtaking (watch your speed).
The sheep and the cows on the road often make a highland traffic jam interesting. Weather can be interesting, but after all its Scotland. Watch the clouds roll in and cover the mountain tops. It rains hard and the wind blows so pitch up well.
The facilities are great, showers hot, plentiful and powerful. Kitchen facilities excellent even a fridge freezer for your use.
The WATER it may look like whiskey but its not or if it is it is alcohol free but its fine and safe to drink. Take plenty of provisions as the corner shop is rather a long way away.
A great site to go and relax, chill and charge the batteries for a few days or do a little touring from.
Nothing to complain about Ive been to lot of sites in over 40 years of camping but this one definitely gets the thumbs up for what it offers.
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| Date of Visit: November 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Solo traveller |
| Reviewer: Maja44 |
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I have stayed at the campsite numerous times and it's lovely.
Love that you can use the bothy and the showers are great.
It's quite a trek to Ullapool and in winter the single track road can be icy and is steep in places.
The location however is wonderful and has a great remote feeling
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| Date of Visit: May 2022 |
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| Nights stayed: 5 |
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| Reviewer: Tjworr |
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Loved this place. Away from all the madness.
Lovely simple site in a stunning location surrounded by mountains and wildlife.
Great value for money. Will definitely be coming back.
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 6 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: DragonBoy |
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Great site! Really loved my stay here and the kids had a great time. It was quite busy, but that is to be expected in July when the weather is good. A lot of wildlife to be seen in this area.
Facilities are basic but come as advertised, it's really all that you need.
I saw the strange review from the lady below and it inspired me to write this review as I believe I was staying on site at the same time as her. I have to say that I completely disagree with her.
There was an issue with hot water at the time but it was fixed near the end of our stay.
We met Chris the owner during our stay and he couldn't have been more helpful or approachable.
We will be back! Thank you!
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| Date of Visit: July 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 5 |
Travelling as: Family with young children |
| Reviewer: Judyal |
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We had a van and a tent. Children aged 8 years and 3 years. The showers were dangerous, especially for young children, running cold and then very hot especially when a second person was in the block.
Campsite Manager was absent and on his return did not make himself known to us.
Fire pits on every pitch. No fire breaks or extinguishers and tents haphazardly erected so no fire breaks. No local information available re walks, beaches shops etc. Washing up area inadequate. There was no where to stack dirty crocks apart from the floor. Daily cleaning of the site was not done.
There was no guidance about when campers should reduce noise levels in the evening. Consequently we had to put up with loud music until very late.
The site was in a beautiful setting and close to the beach. No traffic noise. We did find an excellent village shop less than 20 miles away and a wonderful sandy beach at Little Gruinard.
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| Date of Visit: June 2019 |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Dot P |
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Totally agree with previous reviews - this is a fabulous place to visit. The Bothy and the rental cottage are both stunning, the campsite is tranquil and a world away from daily life.
We took our small 6 metre motorhome. We had spoken to the owner and he told us only takes up to 6 metres. However, when you turn off the main road there is just a sign for the campsite, nothing to tell you the road is probably not suitable for towing or larger vehicles.
On arrival at the gate it does tell you caravans only accepted if on 4x4 vehicle and small campervans - that is because it is quite difficult to get in and out of the site and if the grass is boggy you might get stuck. This isn't meant to be negative - just to warn anyone thinking of going what to expect to suggest they telephone the owner first.
We stayed a night and loved it, walked the footpath towards Scoraig which is well maintained and has incredible views.
The facilities at the campsite look a bit rustic - but I would say its the best shower I have had in several weeks on the road.
Four of the pitches have ehu, all have a fire pit and there is a fresh water tap. There isnt a chemical disposal area nor is there any hardstanding.
This is without a doubt one of the most off the beaten track campsites we have come across - loved everything about it (even the daunting access!). We paid £15. 50 for a night with electric via the honesty box.
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| Date of Visit: June 2018 |
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| Reviewer: Jocks Away |
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This is the site if you want to get away from everything, but still want a few traces of civilisation like a hot shower. The journey to the site tells the story: 60 miles out of Inverness along progressively smaller and smaller roads leading to the last 8 miles along a narrow single track across the moorland.
You need to bring supplies with you: the nearest shop is 30 minutes away and the nearest town, Ullapool, is a two hour round-trip. But that is the magic of this site - you are completely isolated. It is even far enough off the North Coast 500 route that you are not disturbed by loud motorbikes throughout the day.
The site is small with only 10 pitches, a couple of which have electric hook-up. It's best for tents, but smaller campervans can manage too. If you are considering a caravan or large motor home, I suggest you check Google streetview to see whether you can manage those last 8 miles of road - there are a couple of very tight bends and a narrow bridge.
The whole site has a gentle slope, but the pitches are mostly level. The ground will take normal pegs, but you might want a few rock pegs to take care of the occasional stones.
Facilities are limited, but it is just a small site after all. There's adequate toilets (with proper flushing) and a couple of unisex showers. The showers run cold for a few seconds but are then fantastically warm and powerful; just what you need after a long hike. The bothy on site has a small kitchen with fridge and sink.
You can use you own camping stove in there too if the weather outside is bad. Speaking of bad weather, there's also some comfortable seating and a selection of books and games in the bothy so you pass the time until it gets better. The bothy can be booked for private use, so it's worth checking whether it will be available to the campers during your stay if that is important to you.
Unless you are planning a long drive, there are limited things to do at Badrallach, which is of course its charm. A short walk takes you to Little Loch Broom where you can launch a boat or kayak if you want. Sit quietly and you can see all sorts of wildlife - I spotted seals, an otter, slow worms, dragonflies, and water voles.
A much longer walk of 5 miles each way along a narrow stony path takes you to the remote village of Scoraig; in fact it's the only way to get to the village unless you take the occasional ferry from the far side of the loch.
I strongly recommend that you check out the Carnoshbeag cafe in the village when you get there - it's a private house where you can get a hot or cold drink and a cake: 'Eat what you like and pay what you like'. There's also the lighthouse, which has been turned into a (very) small museum telling what life in the village is like. The path has no shelter, so dress for the weather and be prepared for any eventualities; it is going to take a long time to get help if you have problems.
I was there during a rare heatwave. Temperatures of 30C meant that the midges were few and far between, but the clegs (horseflies) were out in force with a vengeance. No amount of anti-insect chemicals would keep them away and any exposed skin would be attacked. If you are visiting in similar conditions, a mesh head net, long sleeves, and full-length trousers are recommended.
Badrallach is the perfect site if you want to leave the city behind. There's very little to do, so it's not ideal for kids unless they are seriously into nature, or for anyone looking for a party. But if you want to unwind, there is probably no better get-away-from-it-all campsite in Britain.
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| Date of Visit: June 2018 |
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| Reviewer: Sheila9206 |
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A small, fabulous, relaxed site, which is quiet and off the beaten track, about 7 miles from the main road, the drive is lovely with lots of views and sheep.
The site itself is spacious, there are 4 electric points, great shower block with lots of hot water, shower block is not an obvious block, which I liked. Indoor washing up facilities, use of freezer and fridge.
When we stayed there was no sign of Chris, the owner but we did have contact with him previously.
There is an honesty box for people to pay (it was noticed by others that not everyone did, ruins it for the future of the place I would imagine. )
I loved this site, the peace, the quiet, the views, the walk right off the site, down to the waters edge, our dog loved this every morning.
Will definitely be back again.
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| Date of Visit: October 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Romanay |
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Came across a little sign for this wonderful campsite whilst driving round the west coast of Scotland deliberately getting lost as I had a bit of time to spare.
It's at the end of a 7-8 mile road that makes you feel like you 'travelling to the moon' as the campsite warden puts it. A very friendly welcome from the helpful (and handsome) warden when I arrived helped me decide to stay a couple of nights in spite of the first one being a tad windy at 50 miles per hour!
When the morning arrived it was calm and clear, cold but sunny, a really beautiful day! The mountains across the loch are just something to behold - you really feel like you are away from all of life's stresses when you are here. My little dog enjoyed herself too. I was pleased to have so much space for her to run around -although there are sheep and cows all around the area.
I saw dolphins on the loch and plenty of stags and deer. I even got to read my book which never happens! There was only one other camper who was staying in the bothy whilst I was there. I was grateful to know that the bothy was available if the weather got too bad to stay in the van. The two nights only cost me £15 too, £10 for me and £5 for the van which is a little VW.
If you are looking for peace and quiet and some surprisingly good facilities -good toilets and showers, then it is worth visiting this very beautiful very unique place. What a find- I'll be back!
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