Runie Lodge was built in 1851 as the local school and schoolhouse, it ceased being a school in 1941 and has since become a family home. We have refurbished Runie Lodge in keeping providing a luxury self-catering accommodation with spacious rooms. There are original stone features, oak beams and woodburning stoves.
Recent Italian guests were very impressed with the location and lodge and said 'the lodge is beautiful and the photgraphs do not due it justice'
Runie Lodge contains ..
The River Kanaird alongside Runie Lodge
Washing machine / tumble drier
Fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Rangemaster cooker and hob
Microwave oven
Ironing board and iron
Quality furniture
Flat screen television / freeview
DVD
Radio/cd player / IPod player
Wood burner stoves and open fire
Electric heating
Duvets, bed linen, towels and tea towels
Sleeps 5
Welcome pack
Pets welcome
Ben Mhor Coigach
The house is set in a beautiful location among pine and larch trees and the River Kanaird winds its way around the bottom of the safe enclosed garden.
Runie Lodge is situated beneath the dramatic Ben Mhor Coigach mountain ridge in the crofting community of Blughasary.
Playing in River Runie
Close by the lodge is the River Runie with many waterfalls and pools.
The old schoolteachers house is let as luxury holiday accomodation, it has its own driveway and private entrance (left side of lodge in photograph). It is fully equipped to a high standard and can comfortably accommodate 5 persons.
Runie Lodge is situated just 7 miles north of Ullapool and is ideally situated for exploring the north west coast of the Highlands and is the perfect place to return to after a day on the hills or beaches. The lodge has a tranquil, peaceful feel and is the ideal location to relax and unwind.
The Accommodation on two floors comprises:
The Sitting Room
The sitting room is cosy with sofa and armchairs, original stonewall, oak beam, an open fire to sit by to read all the books that are on the shelves, the piano is now only a lovely old piece of furniture but for musical guests we can provide a keyboard. It's a homely place to reflect over the day and relax.
The Kitchen
The kitchen is a large light room equipped to a very high standard. Sitting on the window seat by the table and woodburning stove watching the birds feed is a great way to start the day.
Kingsize Bedroom
Kingsize Bedroom
This large comfortable bedroom with a stone wall and feature stove has windows looking to Ben Mhor Coigach and River Runie.
Twin Bedroom
Twin Bedroom
The twin bedroom is a light airy room which has a chandelier and convenient hand wash basin and overlooks the river.
Single Room
Single Room
The single room is cosy with a pretty chandelier and looks towards the mountains
Bathroom
Bathroom
The bathroom has oak flooring and chandelier, shower and a wonderful deep roll top bath to relax in while looking out to the hills you may have just climbed!
Outside Activities
Walking and cycling can be undertaken directly from the house (safe for children as on a small track).
Runie Lodge
To Runie Lodge
The Lodge ideally suits guests who like to be in the countryside surrounded by natural beauty. Runie Lodge is situated 7 miles north of Ullapool; follow the A835 until you reach Strathkanaird, approximately 100 yards after the village sign turn left into a single track road to Blughasary. Runie Lodge is 150 yards along the track and is the first large white house.
