{"id":4,"date":"2020-03-25T00:17:34","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T00:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balsfjord.bluebellnursery.com\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2025-08-15T14:59:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:59:01","slug":"balsfjord-chalet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.balsfjord.co.uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Balsfjord Chalet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Balsfjord log cabin is situated by the lovely Inverkirkaig bay, just south of  the local village of Lochinver, in Assynt, on the spectacular North-West coast of Scotland.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Large enough to accommodate up to four people (with two bedrooms), the cabin overlooks Inverkirkaig bay which is less than 50 metres away and is ideal for a relaxing holiday or as a centre for walking, cycling, mountaineering, bird watching, loch and sea fishing etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.balsfjord.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Livroom-a-rotated-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.balsfjord.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Livroom-a-rotated-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.balsfjord.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Livroom-a-rotated-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.balsfjord.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Livroom-a-rotated-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>View from Balsfjord Chalet towards Inverkirkaig bay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The local area of Assynt and Inverpolly contains some of the most  beautiful scenery in Britain, with steep, spectacular mountains,  pristine white-sand beaches, tranquil lochs and magnificent sunsets. Our  local mountain is Suilven, one of the most famous in  Scotland which dominates the local surroundings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nDepending on your route, Inverkirkaig is some 35 miles North of Ullapool\n by road, and just under 2 hours drive from Inverness. The local road is\n known as the &#8216;Wee Mad Road&#8217; and passes through the Inverpollaidh nature\n reserve, over steep hills with marvellous views, and round rocky bays.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\u201c Some of the most beautiful scenery in Britain \u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.balsfjord.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outside2.jpg\" alt=\"Balsfjord chalet  (outside view)\" class=\"wp-image-214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.balsfjord.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outside2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.balsfjord.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outside2-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.balsfjord.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Outside2-768x584.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>Balsfjord Chalet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The holiday cottage is available to rent , and while the surroundings  are effortlessly beautiful throughout the year, the landscape is  especially exquisite in late Autumn and Winter. Whilst the peace and  quiet are especially looked for in a destination such as this, there are  also many things to do and see, with possible activities ranging from  mountaineering, fishing, visiting beaches or geological sites, to island  tours, or eating out at some top quality local restaurants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.balsfjord.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Inverkirkaig-bay-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-55\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.balsfjord.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Inverkirkaig-bay-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.balsfjord.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Inverkirkaig-bay-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.balsfjord.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Inverkirkaig-bay-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.balsfjord.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Inverkirkaig-bay-1536x807.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.balsfjord.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Inverkirkaig-bay-2048x1076.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption>A view of Inverkirkaig bay from the road<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Balsfjord log cabin is situated by the lovely Inverkirkaig bay, just south of the local village of Lochinver, in Assynt, on the spectacular North-West coast of Scotland. 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