Melvich
Things to do in Melvich, The Highlands
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Melvich is a small settlement in the far north of the Scottish Highlands, situated on the north coast near the Kyle of Tongue. The area is characterised by open moorland, rocky coastline and sparse population, typical of this remote corner of the region.
Where to stay in Melvich(1)
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The Sheiling B&B offers bed-and-breakfast accommodation in the village. For those travelling with caravans or motorhomes, Kirkton Holidays and Halladale Inn Chalet & Caravan Park both provide pitches in the area, with Halladale Inn also accepting tents.
The Sheiling B&B - NC 500
A836, Melvich
Scotland Far North Coast B&B Armadale House
Armadale House, Armadale
Forss House Hotel
Bridge Of Forss, Thurso
Farr Bay Inn
Bettyhill Sutherland Scotland, Bettyhill
Bettyhill Hotel
Bettyhill Hotel, Bettyhill
Forsinard Lodge
Country Hotel, Forsinard
The Ferry Inn
Scrabster, Thurso
The Weigh Inn Hotel & Lodges
Burnside, Thurso
Things to Do in Melvich(1)
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Strathy Bay is a beach and coastline spot accessible from Melvich, with views across the north coast.
Where to Eat in Melvich
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Attractions Near Melvich
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14 mi
Thurso Beach
Thurso · ⭐ 4.0
21 mi
Seadrift-Dunnet Visitor Centre
Wick · ⭐ 4.5
Smoo Cave
Durness · ⭐ 4.6
30 mi
Sango Bay
Durness · ⭐ 4.6
Caithness Sea Coast
Wick · ⭐ 4.9
Cape Wrath
Durness · ⭐ 4.7
32 mi
Timespan
Helmsdale · ⭐ 4.4
32 mi
Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum
The Orkney Isles · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Melvich(2)
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The Halladale and North Coast Touring Park
⭐ 4.6
Halladale Inn Chalet & Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
North Coast Touring Park and Glamping Pods
⭐ 4.6
Kirkton Holidays
⭐ 4.8 · from £20/night
Craigdhu Caravan Site
⭐ 3.5
Thurso Caravan and Camping Park
⭐ 4.0
Caithness Caravan Park Certificated Location
⭐ 4.0
Murkle Caravan Park
⭐ 4.7
Self-Catering Cottages in Melvich
All cottages in Melvich →Croft 105
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £837
Ethel’s House
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £483
Old Post Office
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £353
Rhianchaitel House
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £561
Dalcharn
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £827
The Captains
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £917
Ardville
3 bed · sleeps 5
Melness Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £457
Common questions about Melvich
How many campsites are there in Melvich?
We list 2 campsites in and around Melvich, of which 1 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Melvich have electric hook-up?
1 of the 2 campsites we list in Melvich offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Melvich?
We list 1 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Melvich.
What is there to do in Melvich?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Melvich.
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