NC 500 Pods - Achmelvich

9.3 3 reviews
Aerial view of the setting
Aerial view of the setting
Smart lighting for each pod
Achmelvich beach backed by a mountain view
Heading out for a hike
Take in the scenery from outside your pod
The bay
The bay
Next bay we paddled round to. had beech to ourselfs
1/10

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  • Well-equipped glamping pods two minutes' walk from Achmelvich beach
  • On the North Coast 500 route 10 minutes' drive from Lochinver
  • Private bathroom and kitchen in each pod; shared barbecue area
There are lots of stunning spots along the route of the North Coast 500 – but even in the face of such competition, Achmelvich beach manages to stand out as a stunning spot. And here’s some good news… this stretch of white sand and clear blue sea will be only a couple of minutes’ walk away when you stay at NC500 Pods - Achmelvich. That fact alone makes this a rather fabulous place to pick for your break, whether you’re aiming to complete the entire road trip route or simply choosing a place to settle down for a few days. And yet it’s not just the location that sells this place, as the pods are just as fabulous as their surroundings… You should be nicely cosy and comfortable at all times in these lovely pods, as each one has insulation and underfloor heating, plus top-quality bed linen and towels, a private shower room and a kitchen corner (with oven, microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle). On top of all that are lots of luxury extras including a Smart TV and a smart speaker that can sort you out with mood lighting and a few of your favourite tunes. Of course, given how gorgeous the scenery is around here, you may prefer to spend a large amount of your time outdoors – and that’s been made nicely comfortable too with access to outdoor seating and a barbecue area (Lochinver, 10 minutes’ drive away, is the place for provisions – or for meals out if you prefer).

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

NC 500 Pods - Achmelvich

101 Achmelvich

Lochinver

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

IV27 4JB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

58.16832°N
-5.30283°W

Nearest transport

Ferry
15.3 mi Handa Island Ferry Landing
16.4 mi Tarbet (Scourie) Ferry Landing
18.1 mi Scoraig Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Achmelvich beach (two minutes’ walk) is a fabulous spot for many reasons – as well as being incredibly gorgeous, it’s also renowned as a place to spot marine wildlife like dolphins and porpoises. There’s plenty of activity down here too, as the sheltered bays are suitable for fishing, kayaking and surfing as well as swimming. A short walk from the beach takes you out to Hermit’s Castle, a somewhat mysterious building constructed in the 1950s and often said to be the smallest castle in Europe. Also rather intriguing is Ardvreck Castle (20 minutes’ drive), which has been standing on the shores of Loch Assynt since the 15th century. As you may expect from such a scenic area, there are lots of places to get out for a good hike nearby too. Popular trails include those up Suilven (20 minutes), said to be some of the country’s best hillwalking territory, and the route to Bone Caves of Inchnadamph (half an hour), where various prehistoric remains have been found.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Achmelvich 0.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

The Old Man of Stoer 6 mi

Inchnadamph Caves 12.1 mi

Knockan Crag (Time-Travelling) 12.6 mi

Braebag Bone Caves 12.8 mi

Elphin, Noisy Cavern 13.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Reviews

9.3

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great overall, perhaps a little pricey compared to others on our trip.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 10
Allan Y. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Canisp 1 bedroom camping pod (no pets)

Liked: Facilities, comfort and location. Great little pod highly recommended.

Disliked: Dirty oven kept setting off smoke alarm! …But likely just a oneoff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Allan
Thank you for your feedback and comments, we look forward to your return.
Regards
Christine
NC500 Pods

Can’t wait to go back.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Gavin M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Quinag 1 bedroom camping pod

Liked: This was awesome. Perfect location and a perfect pod. The pod was immaculate and the outside was beautifully set.

Disliked: Wi-Fi connection was hit and miss.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Gavin
Thank you for your feedback and comments, we look forward to your return.
Regards
Christine
NC500 Pods

Amazing view and location for pod with everything you need.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Corinne R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Quinag 1 bedroom camping pod

Liked: The location and the view was absolutely amazing!! The pod had everything we needed. The shower had amazing pressure. Lovely treat in the freezer for all of us. Made to feel very welcome by host and good recommendation for dinner. Everything was very clean. Good supply of towels. Private, easy to find.

Disliked: Very minor but the door needed to be slammed shut to close. Would not put me off returning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Corinne
Thank you for your feedback and comments, we look forward to your return.
Regards
Christine
NC500 Pods

Frequently asked questions

  • Does NC 500 Pods - Achmelvich have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is NC 500 Pods - Achmelvich dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near NC 500 Pods - Achmelvich? Achmelvich beach (two minutes’ walk) is a fabulous spot for many reasons – as well as being incredibly gorgeous, it’s also renowned as a place to spot marine wildlife like dolphins and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of NC 500 Pods - Achmelvich?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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