The Loan in Achiltibuie

09/10/2026

Guests spoke, and we listened. Sometimes comments from guests are harder to implement, takes more planning, need to be in the off season etc, but it had been mentioned a few times that our pots, frying pans and our roasting tin was a bit past it, brand new and put up to the loan today, some lovely scoville pots, frying pans and a roasting tin for our guests to use. We want honest feedback, good and bad, if you walk in and find things not right, my number is in the red folder and will of been given to guests privately by me and I want to know then and there so we have the opportunity to put things right. I don't see any feedback as being bad for us, negative feedback gives us the chance to do things better, to improve things and to continue working on the loan and enabling the building to be the best holiday let it can be. Some things may be completely out of our control, it's an old building, there's bog land near by and around it, but every time we can do something and improve, change or make the loan better we will.

28/09/2026

It is with great sadness that the owner of The Loan, Nick Turnbull has passed away, Nick leaves two sons who are very keen to keep The Loan going with the help of their mother, Arabella. We send the deepest condolences to Nicks sons, brother, sister and the rest of his family as this deeply sad time. Nick loved The Loan and being able to continue to run it for his sons for as long as I am able/they want it run is an honour

18/03/2026

We have changed up the main bathroom a wee bit!
The Loan has been kept traditional by keeping the old wooden cladding but the last few years we have had issues of the shower over the bath leaking into the kitchen, the owner and myself came up with an idea to have the bath and the surround of the bath tiled while trying to keep it in keeping as much as possible with the wood. A big thank you to Marcus sinclair and Nick Clooney the area around the bath is alot more water proof and in my opinion looking absolutely fantastic! And for anyone else who wondered what is behind the cladding like I did! It's just the original stone walls of the building.

12/02/2026

04/02/2026

Absolutely delighted to wake up from an email saying The Loan has been recognised for a traveller review award in booking.com. Since taking over in February of 2024 I've really strived to get the loan back into tip top shape and with the owners help and cooperation there has been alot of investment into the loan. We will continue to invest, listen to all feed back whether that is positive or negative and continue to make the loan a fantastic place for people to come and unwind in or a base for exploring the North West Highlands.
A big thank you to my team last year to make this happen of Rachel Macleod our change over lady and my husband Lewis who used to be our Gardner

18/11/2025

There's about to be a big change in this area of The Loans main bathroom!

05/08/2025

Achiltibuie community garden honesty box!

16/07/2025

26/06/2025

Well worth booking an outing if you are in Achiltibuie!

14/06/2025

We still have the 1st of July to the 11th available!
Why not come stay in a quaint Fishermans cottage in Wester Ross. The Loan is the perfect base for adventure or relaxation with some fantastic beaches, walks and hills not that far from your doorstep. We sleep up to 4 in a double and twin room.
Last minute deal
10 nights for £1000 (normally £850 for 7 nights)
Happy for shorter let's over 4 nights.

Ps... Coigach gathering is on the 5th of July 😁