Frequently Asked Questions

We provide you at Knoydart House Studio Room with one main collection service and return drop off service on the date of booking arrival and at the end of your booking  departure from Inverie pier with a vehicle and luggage with trailer. The house is only a 5 minute walk away but makes for a relaxing start to your holiday here on Knoydart. Should you wish additional transport ie taxi-ing collection arrangement during your stay to this can be pre-arranged in advance of arrival and there is a nominal fee applicable for this additional service.

The crossing time takes approx 25 minutes on fast water taxi or 45 minutes by the Western Isles ferry service. The service is interchangeable as both vessels operate every day. There are several boat operators that can be booked, the details are on our get here page. The crossing is 7 miles across a sheltered sea loch (Loch Nevis) and all boat operators we recommend are MCA coded, family friendly and operate daily. Western Isles Ferry Service has several runs daily 01687 462233. Booking essential www.westernislescruises.co.uk email info@westernislescruises.co.uk

Yes we have an eco washing machine and tumble drier in the outside laundry area  for guests use. There is a Brabantia ironing board, iron, full sized pulley drying rack outside in the covered area and also an outdoor washing line as well – ideal for hot tub towels and costumes.

We always recommend that guests do a big shop before arriving as there is limited shop supplies here on the peninsula. There is a large Morrisons in Fort William which you may want to stop off at en-route, however Mallaig has a well stocked Co-Op, Spar, Chemist and newsagent, as well as an excellent fishmonger Andy Race (01687 462626) where you can buy fresh fish and shellfish to take with you. There is also a Post Office on Knoydart which opens for a few hours a day every day from May – October or Mon, Wed and Fridays Oct – May which carries a limited stock of items but it is mainly tinned goods and not fresh produce. We freeze our milk and bread here on Knoydart. Guests can arrange for goods to be delivered from Mallaig during their stay if further items are required such as fish, shellfish or a Co-op shop (01687 462240). There is a simple procedure for doing so, call the SPAR direct in Mallaig on 01687 460257 and they will deliver to where the Western Isles ferry collects items from ( they are very helpful and do not need 24 hours notice of orders). For Co-op orders these require to be placed by email through the Co-operative centralised website you will need to log on to http://www.co-operativefood.co.uk/mallaig 24 hours before and place your order required. You will need to phone the store 24 hours in advance of placing your order with your credit card details. Please ensure boxes are marked up with 1.  Your own name in full on them 2. C/0 Knoydart House and 3. you will require to call Western Isles Ferry Service on 01687 462233 as soon as you have placed your order and pay for the carriage charge in advance with your card or arrange with the ferry to pay for your items on collection from the ferry on arrival in Inverie, Knoydart. Being a very busy ferry service for the peninsula, items cannot be delivered or deposited on the pier without freight payment arrangement in advance, thank you.  You can purchase haunches, joints, venison sausages, burgers, minced venison and also smoked venison. Give them a ring on 01687 462242 to pre-order before you arrive. It is delicious!

Knoydart is very accessible from Knoydart House Studio Room and a vehicle is not required here as the property is walking distance to everything. We are 8 minutes to the Tearoom and Pottery, village, pier, restaurant and pub. All vehicles on Knoydart require a residents local permit and guests are not permitted to bring a vehicle with them. We meet all guests on arrival to collect luggage and do the same on departure making for a hassle free and seamless arrival and departure. Cars are parked safely on the mainland and you can drive right up the foot passenger ferry to pop our luggage onboard. Car parking is 5 minutes walk from the ferry terminal. the trains station is also 5 minutes walk from where you board the ferry.

Knoydart House Studio Room operates by Nibe thermal heat pump and has full underfloor heating throughout with each room zone controlled to maintain constant temperature at all times.

We have a strong partnerships with local boat operators who offer tailored packages for  half day or whole day activities  as well as tailored made trips to places such as Rum, Eigg, Canna, Muck and Gavin Maxwells locations from his book Ring of Bright Water etc and other exciting destinations in the locality. Go whalewatching, visit Rum Castle, Isle of Eigg, Skye, Muck or Canna. Please ask when booking for details of operators packages and price information can be forwarded to you in advance of arrival to help you make the most of the locality. We have an in-house masseuse that can be booked to visit Knoydart House Studio on request, advance notice is required should you wish this service.

There are fast rib rides, walking guides that can be pre booked, ranger rips, landrover tours and fishing experiences to be enjoyed while staying at Knoydart House Studio Room. All experiences are pre-bookable in advance of your stay with us.

You can book an experienced fishing guide to take you for a half or full days fishing in the trout lochs with rod hire here on Knoydart.

Knoydart has a bicycle hire facility at the loca Foundation Shop which can be booked in advance of arrival.

Kayak Hire sit on style is a brand new offering to Knoydart please just ask for more information.

Book a 4 x 4 Trip and experience the very best of Knoydart from all angles as well as dive into the facinating history, flora and fauna with wildlife abound.

There is a new mountain bike track newly built on Knoydart by the Knoydart Forest Trust. Bikes can now be hired  direct from the Foundation office. Tel 01687 462242 to book bike hire whilst staying on Knoydart.

Mackerel fishing off the pier is always a popular holiday activity and usually with great results!  Please feel free to bring your own rods, nets and crabbing lines for the children. If you wish to do some river fishing there are a few options available. You can fish for free on the small hill-lochs on Knoydart Foundation land contact woody@knoydart.org for half day and full day wilderness fishing guided trips for all the best fishing spots. There is no searod or rod hire facility here however if you wish to bring your own angling gear, please do. Our local boat operators can offer you a half or full days fishing charter on request with sea angling rods hired as part of their excursion package.

There are plenty low level and high level walks, that can be tailored to all ages and abilities. We have an excellent ranger service here on Knoydart and you can arrange a guided walk that easily accommodates mixed abilities in your group from one hour to a full day with a landrover to suit your own requirements. There are many marked walks and woodland trails that you can do unaided such as Knoydart in a Nutshell. To book a guided walk direct with our ranger (01687 462242) or tel the Foundation Office on01687 462242

MOUNTAIN GUIDE EXPERIENCE

Guided Munro, Corbett and Tarbet Walks or Fell Runs on Knoydart Inspirational walks and expeditions with an enthusiastic, experienced Mountain Leader and Eco-adventurer.

Inverie Day Walks – Inverie Hills, Corbetts and Glens. Choose from: Sgùrr Coire Choinnichean, Beinn na Caillich, Beinn Bhuidhe or the Mica Mine, Munro Bagging from Inverie. Ladhar Bheinn circular (10 to 12 hours). Meal Bhuidhe and Luinne Bheinn circular (11 to 14 hours). All 3 Inverie Munros in a day (for athletic hill walkers only). Inverie Three Package – 2 days guiding over a period of 3 days – A great option if wanting to bag the 3 Inverie Munros with the flexibility of choosing the best weather and option of a rest day in between the 2 big mountain days. Available for ½ day to 4-day adventures. All routes can be guided and delivered at your pace or even as fell runs. For more information contact Lee Anderson on Notaboutthesummit@gmail.com or telephone 07921823047

Yes! We have had some lovely humanist ceremonies here, elopements and vow renewals here on Knoydart as well as civil partnership ceremonies on the decking and in the woodland. Some guests choose to get married on a beach. We also have Knoydart Hide our luxury honeymmon hideaway for 2 www.knoydarthide.co.uk which can be booked in conjunction with Knoydart House Studio Room.

One well behaved pets is most welcome by prior arrangement only. We ask that dogs remain strictly off furniture at all times. Please bring your dog’s own bedding, towels, bowls etc. We can provide extra towels for beachy paws and bowls and a basket if required and there are some great forest walks and beach runs for our four legged guests. Please inform us at time of booking or in advance of arrival if you wish to bring a pet with you. There are some great forest walks and beach runs here for our four legged guests and we can provide on request pet bowl, bpet basket (medium) and pet towels for beach paws. There is a pet houskeeping charge of £10 per night capped at £40 for the duration of their stay at Knoydart House Studio room.

We provide toilet rolls, black bags, dishwashing liquid, tea, sugar, coffee however, you may want to consider bringing an ipod (we have a Bose sound dock) and your laptop (for wifi). Please bring your own choice of cooking oil and washing powder -(due to different skin sensitivities and nut allegies we ask that you select your own preferred oil and powder, thank you).We have a Nespresso coffee maker pods are provided for during your stay. The TV has Netflix capability so just bring your USB Firestick with you or you can log into your Netflix account on our Smart TV to watch your own Netflix films.

We provide Highland Organics Lemongrass and Ginger shampoo, conditioner  and bodywash and a hairdyer is provided. We do provide all towels, including an extra towel for hot tub use.

We do not have a BBQ at Knoydart House Studio Room simply because of the inherent fire risk, being situated in ancient woodland, with no roads in and being totaly off grid with no fire fighting service facilities.

However we do encourage guests who wish to BBQ to head down to the beach area where at the long beach there are picnic benches and safe campfire facilities. To uphold our commitment to the environment and also sustainability we can recommend a Eco BBQ if you wish to cook outdoors. It can be purchased online here https://bit.ly/EcoBBQ

You can also buy frozen venison sausages and burgers from the local shop for a taste of the Wild on Knoydart.

We are connected to Sabhal Mhor Ostaig the Gaelic Collleg in Skye via Hbenet the Hebridean Network. It is excellent and fast – it needs to be to deliver education to the outreach areas. You will be able to stream your favourite films and downloads, zoom or connect if you have to.

We have a hairdryer for guests in the property.

We  provide 2 x towels, 1 x hand towel and a bathmat for your use during your stay.

We provide all cleaning materials, bin bags, loo rolls, toilet paper, lemongrass and ginger shampoo, conditioner, bodywash from Highland Organic Soaps and a handsoap dispenser.

There are two teatowels, cooking oil, salt, pepper, teabags and Nespresso coffee pods for the coffee machine.

Please kindly note we do not provide kitchen towel as we are committed to reusing, recyling and reducing waste products. We do provide all claning products along with cleaning cloths for wiping over surfaces. Thank you.