Gairloh Hotel

Rider experience

If you are ticking off the North Coast 500 or hunting down the most dramatic landscapes in the Northwest Highlands, this historic hotel is a phenomenal coastal base. Perched right on the edge of Gairloch with sweeping views across the bay to the Isle of Skye, it puts you in the prime territory for an authentic, rugged Scottish touring experience. The infrastructure here handles riders brilliantly. There is a massive, free on-site parking lot right at the property that easily accommodates bikes, which is a huge stress-reliever in a busy coastal village. Hauling your heavy waterproofs, panniers, and helmet bags up to your room is completely painless thanks to the building's guest elevator. For daily practicalities, you have a solid Gulf filling station just 500 meters down the street featuring 24-hour card pumps and a self-service jet wash to clean off the Highlands road grime. It also features an on-site restaurant serving great local dishes and a traditional lounge bar, meaning you can park up for the night, grab a pint of local ale, and watch the sunset over the sea without leaving the building.