Rockvilla Hotel

Lochcarron, Ross-Shire, Scottish Highlands

Tel. 0044 (0)1520 722379; Fax. 0044 (0)1520 722844

As from 12th March 2006, the Rockvilla Hotel will be an entirely non-smoking establishment. This applies to ALL parts of the hotel without exception.

General Info

We regret no dogs are allowed in the Rockvilla Hotel except guide dogs.

On this page is some general information about the Rockvilla Hotel and about Lochcarron, which we hope you will find useful. Below is a collapsed list. Please click on the relevant heading to view the information you require.

Facilities at the Hotel

Accommodation

	All bedrooms have colour television and tea/coffee making facilities.
	All rooms are either en suite, or have a private toilet and shower.
	Most rooms enjoy superb sea views.

Credit/Debit Cards Accepted

	Visa
	MasterCard
	Delta
	Switch
	Maestro

Minimum Stay

During the main season from May to October inclusive, bookings for accommodation will normally be taken for a minimum stay of 2 nights.

No Smoking

For the benefit of other guests and in preparation for the forthcoming new legislation, the whole hotel, including the Lounge Bar, will be designated a "No Smoking" area as from 12th March 2006.

No Dogs

We regret that we do not permit dogs in the hotel.

Parking

	There is ample free parking space available in the parking bay just across the road from the hotel.
	It is also possible to park directly outside the hotel for the purpose of loading and unloading.
	All parking in Lochcarron is free of charge, and with very minimal restrictions.

Telephone

	There are no telephones in the rooms, but there is a payphone outside the Village Hall just a short distance along the street from the hotel.
	Mobile phones operating on O2 (formerly Cellnet) or Vodafone work well in Lochcarron village and in many parts of the surrounding area; there is also some coverage for the Orange network; other mobile networks are not catered for as of yet.

Restaurant/Lounge Bar

	Our comfortable lounge bar is fully licensed, offering a wide selection of fine malt whiskies, wines, and draught beers - including traditional cask conditioned ales. Traditional ales, especially those from Scotland, are regularly served and include those from Isle of Skye Brewery.
	There is an extensive menu for bar lunches and dinners in the lounge bar.
	Accompanied children are welcome for bar meals up to 8.00pm and a children's menu or children's portions are available. Children under 14 are permitted in the lounge bar only for the purpose of taking a meal. We appreciate your co-operation in this regard.
	Our restaurant provides a range of dishes prepared from prime Aberdeen Angus beef, local venison, game, and lamb, and specialises in fresh local sea foods including salmon, prawns, scallops, mussels, lobsters and crab from the cold waters of the West Highlands.
	The a la carte dinner menu changes daily according to availability of fresh produce, and is accompanied by a short but carefully selected wine list.

Shops

There are 2 food shops, a butcher, and Post Office, all within a few minutes' easy walking distance of the hotel. In addition, the WildAid Centre, a registered wildlife charity, is also nearby and carries a good stock of gifts, cards, etc.

Banks/Cashpoint

	There is a branch of the Bank of Scotland in Lochcarron with an Autoteller (Cashpoint) machine; the branch is open on Monday, Thursday, and Friday.
	In addition, a Royal Bank of Scotland mobile bank visits the village every Wednesday.

Where are We?

	Lochcarron is some 63 miles due west of Inverness (the capital of the Highlands), and stretches along the north shore of Loch Carron (a sea loch) after which it is named.
	The Rockvilla Hotel stands on Main Street in the centre of the village.
	A link to a zoomable map is included on the *"Links" Page*.

How to Get Here

By Road - from the South

The quickest route by road for those approaching from the South is via the A9 from Perth to Inverness, and then via the A832 to Achnasheen and the A890/A896 to Lochcarron. This is the route used by most people local to the Lochcarron area when travelling to and from the south of the UK.

An alternative, more picturesque, westerly route can be taken by using the M8 to skirt Glasgow, and then taking the A82 via Loch Lomond and Glen Coe to Fort William; thence further north to Invergarry, and then via the A87 through Glen Shiel, and finally via the A890/A896 to Strathcarron and Lochcarron. This route is shorter than travelling via Inverness, but is likely to take longer - especially as you will probably wish to keep stopping to look at the scenery!

By Rail

The nearest railway station to Lochcarron is 3 miles away at Strathcarron on the Inverness/Kyle of Lochalsh line. There is a regular daily service from Inverness.

By Air

The nearest airport is at Inverness (Dalcross), approximately 8 miles east of Inverness. There are bus services from the airport into the city centre; car hire is available from the airport.

The Great Highland Railway Journey!

	The railway line from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh was described by Michael Palin as "one of the great railway experiences. Like all the best adventures, it has a brilliant beginning, a middle, and an end."
	One of the most spectacular sections of the line is the part from Strathcarron to Kyle where the railway hugs the coastline. Trains run along this section daily.
	For information and train times, *click here* or call the Friends of the Kyle Line on 01599 534824.

Car Hire

	Car hire is available in Lochcarron village from the Lochcarron Garage - tel. 01520 722205.
	Additionally, most of the national car hire companies have branches in Inverness and/or at Inverness Airport.

Cycle Hire

Cycle hire is available in Lochcarron village from the Lochcarron Garage - tel. 01520 722205.

Golf

Lochcarron has a 9-hole golf course situated approximately 0.5 mile east of the village. The course is in a superb setting alongside Loch Carron, with most attractive views across the loch. Visitors are welcome. See "Links" for more information.

Fishing

Loch, river, and sea fishing are all available in the area. Information and licences available from Roddy McLennan's butcher's shop in Main Street - tel. 01520 722229.

Walking

Lochcarron and the surrounding area is a paradise for those who enjoy walking, whether it be for just an hour's gentle stroll, or alternatively a more adventurous day's hill walking. There are 12 Munro's all within a comparatively short distance of Lochcarron, making this an ideal centre for "Munro Bagging".

Resident Proprietors: Peter & Wendy Bartlett, Rockvilla Hotel, Main Street, Lochcarron, Wester Ross, IV54 8YB

Tel. 0044 (0)1520 722379; Fax. 0044 (0)1520 722844; E-mail. enquiries@rockvilla-hotel.co.uk or use on-line response form

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