Balnakeil Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

<Petra (to Marcel): ‘The best things in life are free. At times like these, when you’ve got pink sunsets, green seas, and creamy sands… you don’t need anything else. We should only feel grateful.’ [no comment]> #GoldenHour #waterlust
Balnakeil Bay - a nice place to hike in the sand dunes.
'Luckily, we were heading to another landmark of our journey: the craft village of Balnakeil. I had first heard about it during one of my Highland History modules and I was so keen to discover it on my own: a collection of buildings from the mid 1950s, erected as early warning stations in case of a nuclear attack. However, these were never commissioned, so advertisements were placed in several newspapers throughout the United Kingdom, to find artists that could populate this remote location for a minimal rent. This is how today’s Balnakeil was born, trading the fears of war for a solid amount of creativity. Among others, the village hosts Cocoa Mountain, one of the finest chocolateries I’ve visited in my life and my target for the day. With the white chocolate and the toffee of my über-delicious croissant melting on my lips, my mind stopped for a second – I realised where I was and how grateful I was for my wildest dreams coming true.' P.S. Cocoa Mountain is the birthplace of the 'best hot chocolate in the world'. You can now order it and prepare it in your own home. #delicious #BestOf5
Durness Youth Hostel

Durness Youth Hostel

2 out of 5
Smoo, Lairg Durness Scotland
The price is ₹12,945 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹12,945
₹15,534 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Durness. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Smoo Cave and Durness Beach are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (12 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Durness Youth Hostel
The Rabbit Hole - Kinlochbervie

The Rabbit Hole - Kinlochbervie

3.5 out of 5
Kinlochbervie Scotland
The price is ₹18,454 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
₹18,454
₹22,145 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Kinlochbervie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Loch Aisir Mòr and Loch Inchard are located ...
The Rabbit Hole - Kinlochbervie
8 Achnabat

8 Achnabat

3 out of 5
Thurso Scotland
The price is ₹50,446 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
₹50,446
₹60,534 total
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf cottage in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Torrisdale Beach and Loch Chuibhe are located nearby.
8 Achnabat
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The Rabbit Hole - Kinlochbervie

The Rabbit Hole - Kinlochbervie

3.5 out of 5
Kinlochbervie Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Kinlochbervie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Loch Aisir Mòr and Loch Inchard are located ...
The Rabbit Hole - Kinlochbervie
8 Achnabat

8 Achnabat

3 out of 5
Thurso Scotland
Stay at this golf cottage in Thurso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Torrisdale Beach and Loch Chuibhe are located nearby.
8 Achnabat
Oldshoremore Croft Cabins

Oldshoremore Croft Cabins

2 out of 5
Rhiconich Oldshore Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Oldshore. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions Oldshoremore Beach and Loch Aisir Mòr are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
Wonderful setting Great shelter Eqipped

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Oldshoremore Croft Cabins
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Popular places to visit

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Balkaniel Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Balkaniel Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Balnakeil.

Balkaniel Beach

Balnakiel Craft Village

Find out about the history of Balnakeil when you spend time at Balnakiel Craft Village. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Balnakiel Craft Village