CLACHAN MANSE BED & BREAKFAST, Applecross

The two guest rooms, named the Highland Coo Room and the Thistle Room, feature interior designs created by host Tery. The Deluxe Double Room includes an en suite bathroom with a powerful shower and a bed dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets. Guests can also purchase the original wallpaper, textiles, and other items from Tery's on-site studio.

Breakfast is served each morning in the main house and includes a choice of full Scottish breakfast or continental options. The cooked breakfast uses locally sourced ingredients and often features porridge with honey and fresh fruit. Tery can prepare gluten-free sausages, bread rolls, and cereal on request.

Clachan Manse sits on the Applecross peninsula along the North Coast 500 route. The property overlooks Applecross Bay with views toward the islands of Raasay and Skye. Deer and Highland cows are frequently sighted in the garden and surrounding fields, and the Applecross Inn is a short walk away.

Free on-site parking and free WiFi are available for all guests. Each room has a private bathroom, and a hallway refrigerator is stocked with fresh milk for tea and coffee. The garden offers a seating area with mountain views and direct access to the surrounding countryside.

Host Tery is an interior and graphic designer who operates a studio next door to the bed and breakfast. Her original designs-including wallpapers, mugs, and coasters-are used in the guest rooms and are available for purchase in her shop. Tery also provides a local guidebook with recommendations for restaurants and activities in Applecross.

Location: On the NC500 with views of Applecross Bay, Raasay, and Skye

Rooms: Two themed rooms decorated with host Tery's original designs

Dining: Freshly cooked Scottish breakfast with gluten-free options

Studio: On-site workshop selling original wallpapers and textiles

Wildlife: Deer and Highland cows frequently sighted from the property

Amenities: Free parking, WiFi, and a guest refrigerator with fresh milk