The Ben

“The Ben” was an absolute joy to stay in!

What a beautiful tranquil setting for a holiday home! The property has all the facilities needed to make it a perfect holiday! Very clean and comfortable with plenty of room, the owner had gone to a lot of trouble to make everything perfect for our stay. The surrounding area is so peaceful and quiet, a perfect place to stay!

wonderful location very friendly hosts equipped with all you need, you would have to go a long way to find better, ( in my opinion ).

The owners was really friendly great hoist .

Place cottage was beautiful . We all had a fantastic holiday vistiting our son and daughtering law .

A perfect bungalow in a superb spot.

We had everything we needed and everything we wanted. An off the beaten track place, with a view of the Loch and the mountains within a short drive to town and a multitude of interesting places to visit. We didn't meet our host in person but they made us welcome by small acts of generosity.

Cottage is in a delightful quiet location overlooking a loch.

The accommodation was spotless and came with gifts of a voucher for a local restaurant and a box of the tastiest free range eggs. A lovely place for a restful break.

Clean well-equipped cottage in a good rural location with wonderful views across Loch Broom.

Wonderful cottage with great views.

Excellent well equipped cottage.

Thank you.

The cottage was easy to find and as described.

We had a very comfortable stay and would highly recommend this cottage. The birds were lovely and the views great. Ullapool was not far away when needed. We were unlucky with the weather… arriving as the long period of high pressure Scotland has seen this May broke down. So we very much hope to return… there are plenty high munros calling! Thank you for a lovely stay.

The Ben was an ideal cottage.

It had a glorious view and was small but cosy, and everything we needed.

Had a great week the cottage was perfect everything you could possibly need was there.

We will be going back in the future.

Lovely cottage in beautiful peaceful location.

We hope to return.

The Ben is a lovely bungalow with outstanding views.

It was immaculate throughout and plenty of usable facilities. My stay there was very enjoyable and I would not hesitate to recommend it to all.

Communication was excellent.

Owners went over and above to clear the drive of snow to enable us to park at the cottage. Cottage warm, comfortable, well enough equipped, spotless. View from window fantastic. Cottage is 10 miles from Ullapool for supplies. Good walks around. Would go again.

A lovely comfortable cottage.

Stunning views across Loch Broom.

Beautiful and well maintaind,lack of storage for clothes.

The Ben was lovely situated.

To sit and look at the beautiful views was wonderful.The property was very well maintained, and spotless,the pictures on the walls were a lovely touch.Everything we needed was there .Very comfortable for a perfect stay .thank you for making our holiday perfect.

Beautiful countryside and views, and very peaceful.

Lovely clean light and airy bungalow, everything you need for your stay except a tumble dryer and dishwasher. A very creaky bed and well used mattresses.

Very comfy stay thankyou

Lovely cottage.

Great location. Perfect.

The Ben was a fantastic place to stay, it was perfect for us for the travelling we wanted to do while we were up in the Ullapool area.

we never met the owner, but they left us a £10 voucher for the Deli in Ullapool which was really kind of them and a wonderful surprise. i would highly recommend the Ben as a place to base yourself

The cottage and location were perfect Couldn’t fault anything.

Met the owner once. Very pleasant and helpful lady Will definitely be booking again

I can't fault The Ben or its owner in any respect.

I wanted a comfortable and peaceful (and warm!) getaway for a few days, and this was ideal. I would very happily go back and would not hesitate to recommend it. By the way, there seem to be some older comments about the road to Rhiroy from the main A835 - these must be out of date, as the road (single-track of course) is absolutely fine and in good condition. Note that I think some online maps have The Ben marked in slightly the wrong place - just trust Danielle's instructions and you will be fine!

Lovely cottage in a beautiful spot

I booked this accommodation as I needed a relaxing holiday.

It was located near the end of a single track road on the quiet side of Loch Broom and had a nice view of the loch and the hills and woods opposite being elevated above it. The bungalow was clean and tidy with all the facilities I needed. The town of Ullapool was located relatively short drive away ( 12 miles ) should you have the need for pubs, shops, supermarket etc. Will be returning again next year as I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The owner Danielle had even left me a voucher for a pizza which was a really nice touch.

We really enjoyed our stay at the BEN everything you need for a relaxing holiday.

We used it as a base for visiting Harris and Lewis something else ticked off the list of things to do. Wood fired Pizza definitely worth a visit made extra special by having a voucher. Definitely go back thanks for the great holiday

we absolutely loved our stay at The Ben :)

Really appreciated the location of property and owner communications, especially the pizza voucher a welcome surprise.

Great place to watch the birds on the loch

Great location, nice and quiet with fantastic dark skies for those interested in astro-photography.

Property was scrupulously clean and well appointed. Perhaps another lamp in the living room would be nice. I'd highly recommend the property for anyone wishing to stay in the area.

A very nice location to relax and enjoy the surroundings, the view is lovely.

The kitchen is very well equiped. The interior of the cottage might be a bit dated but is in very good condition. We have enjoyed our stay very much and can absolutely recommend it.

An absolute gem of a cottage…couldn’t fault anything, Danielle had equipped the cottage with everything you could possibly need for the week….

the views were amazing, and such peaceful surroundings, would highly recommend a stay here. Also Danielle made us aware that the cottage was ready early on the day, which after a long drive was very welcome news

An excellent wee house in a beautiful quiet location.

Was the perfect location for access to the local hills and a perfect place to relax afterwards. I noticed a review commenting on the quality of the access road, I'd imagine it was accurate, but the road has been extensively resurfaced so is actually probably better that the A835 north of Ullapool, it is single track but ample passing places and very quiet.

It was a real pleasure to stay at the Ben.

We felt that the whole experience has been so relaxed and easy. From arrival to departure. We would definitely stay at the Ben again it really is a haven for a relaxing and peaceful break. The property is very well equipped and a real home from home.

Thank you for providing such a modern, cosy, and well-equipped cottage with wonderful views across Loch Broom.

We booked a week over the Xmas period and couldn't have picked a nicer place.

The bungalow has stunning views of the mountains and loch Broom. The bungalow itself is beautifully maintained and has everything needed for self catering. I was surprised to find little extras that most places don't supply such as a hair dryer and hand wash. It was absolute perfection. Looking forward to hopefully staying again.

The Ben is a lovely cottage but access is by a fairly long and poorly maintained road so you should be prepared for this.

In our case seasonal snow and ice made this an issue at times though plenty of rocksalt and shovels were provided so we could treat the steep driveway without too much difficulty. On the plus side the snow made the views even more stunning.

Excellent cottage in a fabulous location overlooking Loch Broom

Extremely comfortable, very well equipped, and offering great views over Loch Broom.

Everything was thought of and Danielle came down to introduce herself. All the appliances worked well and there was several of each item in the kitchen, which was helpful.

Lovely place, lovely accomodation and lovely host

We booked The Ben at Rhiroy through Sykes.

This delightful little cottage near Ullapool has the most fabulous views along Loch Broom. It is about 20 minute drive to Ullapool where there is plenty for a tourist to do such as eating out, taking a boat trip around the Summer Isles, driving the NC500 and shopping. 5/5 for the cottage and 5/5 for Sykes handling the booking.

We had a wonderful stay at The Ben!

It was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. The bungalow had a fantastic view of the loch, and the sheep and lambs in the field just below the bungalow were fun to watch.

The cottage was just perfect.

Well equipped, beautiful views and so peaceful. Excellent communication with property owner. Would definitely return.

This was the first holiday I took with an electric car.

I asked at the time of booking if I could plug my car in, and the proprietor agreed in return for extra electricity costs being covered. The arrangement provided all the electricity needed for our vehicle during our holiday. There’s no dedicated EV charger, but I just ran an extension cable through an open window into a regular 3 pin socket inside. The cottage was clean, warm and has all the modern comforts including smart tv and modern kitchen. Bed was an open spring mattress, but I found my back to be well supported and I had a good nights rest.

Couldn't fault anything about the property.

Clean, cosy and a secure. Everything we wanted it to be. Very simple arrival procedure, and it was nice to meet the owner, then be left alone for the holiday (in other cottages we have felt watched over). We have holidayed on the West coast of Scotland every year for over 20 years, this was one of the best properties for comfort and location, and we hope to return.

A very well equipped and clean cottage situated on Loch Broom with stunning views.

A very peaceful and secluded place, excellent for R&R.

A great property in a stunning location.

Prior to reserving we were worried by the access road towards the property and time it would take to get into Ullapool but the road really wasn’t an issue and it was relatively quick driving into Ullapool too. A lovely well equipped property that was very clean. Danielle was very helpful when we arrived and the welcome bottle of wine and voucher for sea shack food was great. Two adults and a teenager fitted in very nicely. Would have been cramped with 4 adults as only one bathroom. Ok for 2 adults and 2 small children with truckle bed. We will definitely be back

Great location for a base whilst exploring the area - it is out of town, very quiet - just the way we like it.

Nice welcome when we arrived, and great property - all family liked it. Thanks!

Very well equipped cottage in fabulous location.

Ideal to get away from it all.

Lovely peaceful place,beautiful views.

Cosy and comfortable but the mattress is a little bit tired and the quilt too hot for summer.

Everything was as expected.

Lovely view from the property. We would have preferred more modern furniture in the living room - but that is a matter of taste - it was all spotless! We really enjoyed the honesty stall on the way to the property - the salad was excellent, and the eggs. I would recommend stocking up on food beforehand as Ullapool has limited choice. Good fishmonger - but no butcher and the Tesco is small and was rammed (although of course it was the height of the season).

We were very impressed with the cleanliness and comfort of the Ben.

It's located in a lovely peaceful area, with a great view over Loch Broom. Danielle was most helpful on the few occasions that we needed assistance. A minor detail: we'd have brought washing-up cloths (J-cloths) and kitchen roll if we'd known that they aren't currently provided. The big picture: a very enjoyable holiday, blessed by some very good weather.

Excellent cottage in fabulous location overlooking Loch Broom.

Very quiet and peaceful and well placed for walks, wildlife and not too far for a drive into Ullapool.

My note that facilities were not perfect was due only to the fact that because of Covid, it was necessary to remove cushions, books and games, and information leaflets etc.

Danielle the owner came over and made that clear, and could not have been a more welcoming or helpful host.

We had a wonderful time at The Ben.

The location exceeded all expectations. The view from the window was so beautiful that we enjoyed returning from our days out just to look at it! The accommodation was very comfortable and more spacious than we had anticipated. The bathroom and kitchen were well equipped and the bed was very comfortable. The location was super for trips to Ullapool and further into the Highlands. Thank-you Danielle for your warm welcome, the wine and the voucher for the Seafood Shack. We enjoyed a lovely lunch there. Other fun times included a trip to the Summer Isles, a drive to Kylesku (breathtaking scenery), the walk up Ullapool Hill on a sunny day and a visit to Inverewe Garden. We also very much enjoyed the Ullapool museum which helped us to understand the history of the place. Everyone we met was helpful and friendly and it was a great start to our tour of Scotland!

We had a lovely week in The Ben.

Although it’s about 20-25min drive into Ullapool, the location above the loch overlooking farmland is idyllic. A minor issue with the shower was quickly addressed and didn’t spoil our holiday in the slightest. Thanks so much to Danielle and her family.

Had a wonderful holiday and the location was just perfect.

Absolutely immaculate cottage in a astounding setting.

We were made very welcome by the host. Really appreciated the welcome gift of wine and biscuits.

The Ben was absolutely ideal for our family of three.

We really enjoyed our time there, thanks to comfortable beds and a well-equipped kitchen. The view over Loch Broom is very relaxing indeed. We will definitely be back. It is one of those holiday places that never leaves you.

Really lovely bungalow, so clean and very well equipped.

Thank you

The owners live nearby on the croft and couldn't have been more friendly, helpful and easy going.

A lovely spot to spend time in. Lovely stone beaches and 2 brochs very close at hand. Single track road in good condition. Handy for Ullapool. Perfect change of scene after lockdown. Delighted to see it looks like they'll have a successful season.

We had a great stay here.

The location was perfect, and the cottage had everything we needed. The host was very helpful when we had trouble finding the place in the dark, and even provided us with spare sheets and towels when we had friends join us for a couple of nights. We were given wine and free range eggs on arrival, and the place was left heated for us. It was extremely clean. Thank you so much for our stay.

This was a last minute booking, staff at Sykes bent over backwards to find us somewhere to stay at very short notice.

We were extremely grateful that we were able to stay in Scotland for our 2nd week of holiday due to their efforts. We have stayed in many Sykes cottages and hopefully will continue to do so.

We spent really all our family a nice stay at the ben.

It's a little cottage very comfortable that offers a magnificent view on the loch broom. Moreover it's a central place to go visiting by car the scotish highlands.

well appointed bungalow type building.

Clean, fresh, very comfortable rooms. Beautiful setting and very friendly place to stay.

Lovely cottage in amazing location, views spectacular.

We had a great exploring and visiting relatives.

The Ben was a great base away from town. Wifi would be a bonus as thats all we missed.

Beautiful location with stunning views lovely cottage.

The people running the cottage were helpful and friendly leaving us fresh free range eggs milk tea and coffee, fresh flowers in vase