Bettyhill Hotel, Bettyhill, Sutherland

Submitted by Owen McCafferty on Thu, 2009-11-26

All welcome all year round for all occasions.

It overlooks one of Scotland’s greatest salmon rivers; the Naver and offers stunning, panoramic views over the long, wide sweep of clean white sand, which fringes Torrisdale Bay. In summer there are glorious West Highland sunsets and in winter, occasional displays of the Northern Lights.

Comfortable bedrooms in a traditional fashion (some en-suite and some with superb sea views). Budget priced rooms also available. Cosy well stocked bar popular with locals and visitors with Wide range of malt whisky usually available. Breakfast, morning coffee, bar lunches, teas and evening meals available every day. Restaurant serving locally produced food, including game and fish. Residents lounge available for use all day. Hikers, bikers, ramblers, anglers and birdwatchers all welcome. Ample parking and within walking distance of village and beach.

Pony trekking packages can be arranged with our local Torrisdale Trekking. There are nearby golf courses at Reay and Durness, each within an hour’s drive. A boat operating from Skerray pier makes visits to some of the offshore islands. Bettyhill is well sited for outings and day trips to places such as John O Groats and Orkney. Picnics can be ordered from the hotel in advance.