Set in a peaceful bay on a private secluded island overlooking the sea approached by a sturdy floating bridge. Acessible at all times. Cosy and well equipped.
Rowing boat available. Golf nearby. 1 double bedroom. Local pub nearby, 10 mins walk
 In the village of Badachro, 5 miles from Gairloch
 32 miles from Shieldaig

Creel Cabin - Self Catering Accommodation

Tucked away on its own, only a salmon’s leap from the water’s edge, overlooking island, the sea and Slioch, one of Scotland’s finest mountains.

Creel Cabin is of modern construction and is ideal for two people. It sits on its own amongst woodland at the back of the island.

...with a Difference

It is fitted out to a high standard. It has a double bedroom, open plan kitchen and living room and shower room. It also has its own decking area complete with barbecue.

Ideal for cooking shellfish bought fresh from Dry Island Pier.

Eat the same prawns, which are cooked at Gordon Ramsay’s restaurants in London

All the mod cons are here including TV, video, microwave, CD player, radio. Hairdryer, foot spa, washing machine and iron.
Cot available. Also complimentary babysitting by onsite registered nurse. Internet and telephone are available by arrangement

Electricity, gas and bed linen are included and towels may be hired. One well-behaved dog is welcome by arrangement.

Click here to see a list of things you may want to bring with you to Dry Island.
 
Access to Dry Island now is by one of the famous ‘Bridges over the Atlantic.’

This one is unique as it is constructed entirely out of recycled plastic to HSE Standard.

All vehicles are left in a private car park on the mainland and there is a shed for storage of bikes, canoes etc.

As it is a five-minute walk via a path (sometimes quite rough) and a bridge from the car park, visitors should be equipped with stout footwear and Dry Island, therefore, is not really suitable for those with walking difficulties.

Luggage is collected from Badachro Pier and taken by boat to Dry Island (tide dependent for timings.)

Your Hosts

Ian McWhinney was born and bred in the area. Ian is a fisherman whose family has fished for over 200 years from Dry Island. Ian's partner Jess will give you a warm welcome, and is a good cook.

Hear about the island's history. Find out about Scottish culture and maybe learn a few Gaelic words.

Failte! Eilean Tioram.
Welcome to Dry Island!

The Local Area

A Beautiful Location - Peace - Tranquility - Fresh Air - Wildlife Up Close.

The only sound - waves lapping agains a fishing boat and an oystercatcher piping.

Wester Ross is a paradise for hill walkers. The famous Torridon Mountains are nearby while around Loch Maree, many paths wait to be explored. The area has ancient woodlands and gorges that invite exploration.

There is no better setting for those who crave a relaxing holiday amind the natural splendour of the Highlands of Scotland. The coastline has clean sandy beaches only five minutes drive from Dry Island.

Badachro Bay - Peace and Tranquility

The area is a perfect location for bird watching, loch and sea fishing and hill walking. During the winter you can view the northern lights from the island, or you can go beachcombing all year round.

If you fancy messing about on the water we have a complimentary rowing boat available. (Lifejackets are compulsory and provided, and an insurance waiver needs to be signed.) Swimming and snorkelling are also available off the island's own pier.

Fishing and Local Activities

Take a FREE boat trip from the island on a traditional wooden fishing boat. Local fishing advice can be given.

Take a fishing trip - and haul a creel, or perhaps catch some seasonal mackerel. You can take home some COMPLIMENTARY shellfish to cook for your tea, with cooking advice from your skipper, a fisherman from generations of fisher people.

Would you like a round of golf, to go pony trekking, sea kayaking, clay pigeon shooting or spend some time learning about falconry?

All these activities are within a few miles of Dry Island and can be arranged for you. Rates for these activites are available on request.

If it's raining - no problem - we can supply waterproofs, brollies and wellies if you need them. We can also tell you about a wide variety of local indoor activities that are on offer.

Indoor Activities if it Rains

How about - indoor climbing, trampolining, swimming, a local gym, excellent local museums or The Screen Machine (our very own West Coast travelling cinema) and that's just for starters!

Fancy a meal out? Then the award-winning Badachro Inn is just ten minutes' stroll away. Excellent food, drink and ambience.