Ocean View Hotel

The Ocean View Hotel is a modern detached building with a single-storey extension and lean-to, benefitting from significant recent upgrades. The property has been fitted with new UPVC windows and doors, a new roof, and freshly painted, white-rendered walls, presenting a smart and modern exterior. Externally, there is a garage and a dedicated laundry and drying room, together with a large car park that provides ample space for guests and incorporates some outdoor seating. Internally, the ground floor houses two ensuite letting rooms, including the spacious family suite, along with the owner’s studio apartment and all main service areas such as the bar, restaurant, and kitchen. The first floor contains the remaining seven ensuite letting bedrooms.

Laide is a picturesque coastal village on the northwest coast of Scotland, set directly on the world-famous NC500 – a spectacular 516-mile touring route that draws visitors from across the globe. The NC500 has become one of Scotland’s leading tourism drivers, ensuring a steady flow of passing trade and year-round visibility for local businesses. The village enjoys a stunning setting overlooking Gruinard Bay, with its sandy beach and sweeping views towards the Summer Isles and the mountains of Wester Ross. Local amenities include a convenience store with fuel station, post office, and church, while further services, shops, and schools can be found in Ullapool (30 miles south) and Gairloch (12 miles west). Laide is a gateway to some of Scotland’s most celebrated outdoor experiences – from hillwalking, climbing, and fishing to kayaking, wildlife watching, and exploring dramatic coastal scenery. The village is easily reached by road, lying approximately 75 miles (around a two-hour drive) from Inverness, the Highland capital, which offers full services and onward travel connections. Inverness Airport (Dalcross), situated to the east of the city, provides regular flights to major UK hubs such as London, Bristol, Manchester, and Birmingham, together with select European destinations. This connectivity ensures Laide is both accessible to visitors and an ideal base for exploring the NC500 and wider Highlands.