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Reviews of Shandon tipi off grid camping, nc500

Sterlochy Croft, Lochcarron, IV54 8YA, United Kingdom

#4 of 7 hotels in Lochcarron

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Review Score

Based on 38 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: September 4, 2025

    8.0
    Great, fun place to stay and much more comfortable than a normal tent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shame about the midges but nothing the owners can do about that!

    The location was stunning. The facilities were great considering you are off grid. The outside shower was interesting (bucket with shower hose controlled by a pump) it worked better than we expected.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    10
    Great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quiet a steep walk up to tipi but we'll worth it for the view

    Out of the way place ,lovely and quiet, only a 10 min walk to main st , tipi was stunning , very comfortable and everything u need ,host was very pleasant, good value for money and ill be back again

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2025

    10
    Lovely off-grid tipi experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    I don't have anything bad to say about this location! Everything exceeded our expectations and was very comfortable.

    Everything was very comfortable even being an off-grid tipi. We were pleasantly surprised that there was a stove and kettle to heat up our dinner and make coffee and tea! We were expecting more of a camping style so this was very thoughtful and kind of Eileen, our host. The tipi itself was warm and comfortable and it was a very fun experience!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    9.0
    Loved this authentic peaceful stay connected to nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stunning views, peace. Good people

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2025

    10
    Delightful Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just because we are older with physical problems it was hard to get in and out if tent, but we are so glad we tried it.

    A very unique experience that will stay out from all others. Outside facilities close by, convenient and clean. Lighting present in tent. Owner drove us up to site and back to our car the next day.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location the host was amazing looking after us wonderful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    10
    Great location, clean accommodation and very helpful hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good if you could get vehicle near accommodation but Andrew happy to transport up on ATV which is fine

    Great location and views we booked the tipi but unfortunately weather was poor , we were upgraded to one of the pods , comfortable , clean also a loo with a view 😂 and 10 mins walk into village.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2025

    9.0
    Overnight stay in the comfort of an A frame hut which was comfortable and excellent hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s off grid with solar power to recharge your gadgets so it doesn’t have the luxury of a tv. Outdoor shower and toilet but we knew that and we enjoyed chatting with the night still being light at 11pm.

    Eileen & Andrew greeted us on arrival and provided us with lots of helpful information. With heavy rain forecast overnight and a cancellation for the A frame building we had a switch from the tipi. It was a great experience with a comfortable bed and we both had a great nights sleep after a long day doing the NC500. Well situated for an overnight stay with lovely hosts.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2025

    10
    Fantastic experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Funky, fun, and a wee adventure. If you want 5 star this is not for you, however for those who have life in their soul you should do it. Fantastic hosts, view to die for. We booked a tepee, but the A frame was available so we chose it only because it had windows. We were introduced to the farm animals, we had tea and a bottle of wine overlooking the loch. Been on a touring holiday 2 weeks and this was the highlight. Even tried the outdoor shower which worked perfectly!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic experience

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2025

    10
    Andrew and Eileen are warm and welcoming hosts.Thank you for the lovely memories we will take away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful surroundings Unforgettable experience

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lovely hosts in an incredible setting.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    9.0
    Andrew and Eileen made us feel very welcome
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing really.

    Andrew and Eileen made us feel very welcome, and even upgraded us from a teepee to a lodge gratis as the weather was quite extreme. We paid for a great breakfast in the morning, which set up up for the day. Fabulous views over the Loch and a good location for touring.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    All was very good

    Amazing views, animals around, complete peace and quiet. Wonderful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2025

    9.0
    Very welcoming . And flexible .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unique

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Tent
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved the location, it was so remote that you could really be one with nature and take a step back from everyday life. The bed was luxurious, and the Tipi was also very spacious. The staff were very very friendly, they helped us feel at home and even provided us with free beer! What's not to like!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2024

    8.0
    Interesting experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not much once you get used to it. Perhaps needs some house slippers. Without those it’s a barefoot walk to the outdoor toilette/kitchen.

    Very good sleep and comfortable despite the cold / wind / weather outside

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2024

    10
    sizzling steak, gin and tonic, misty rain and mountains
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    This was ideal for who I am and what I want. Cooking facilities, toilet, shower. comfortable bed, beautiful scenery. I'd choose this over a posh hotel everytime. You can keep your Gleneagles. This is what I like

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2024

    10
    A fun relaxing quirky experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was all good.

    So much fun staying in a Tepi. Very quirky, fabulous view.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hosts were super helpful and very kind, they even dried our wet camping gear and clothes for us. Great place to stay!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2024

    10
    Nice tipi with stunning view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We really loved it here. We stayed in the tipi tent, which also hab a bench out front and a shed with all necessities. There was a shower, a chemical toilet, a sink with running water, a tiny kitchen with a gas cooker. They also had spices, cooking oil and instant coffee. The bed was really comfortable and the tipi tent was super spacious. Our highlight aside from the accommodations was the croft itself. There were sheep and pig and the owner was super friendly, showing us that the pigs could be petted. We ended up feeding them our strawberries, because they were so cute. It was just a special and quiet place to sit, breathe and enjoy the view. If you are up to a bit of nice glamping, we would recommend highly and we‘re already planning on returning.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Eileen was very kind and hospitable. Would recommend the stay.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous outdoor experience - great way to try something different
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing - all good. Weather changed and we had rain but it’s perfectly cosy in the tipi

    Thoroughly unique - really glad we did it. Although off grid it had all the essentials and we really enjoyed it.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2025

    1.0
    All together bad experience. Don´t go there in the Mosquitto season!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Ather that only bad things to say: Shower did not Funktion, most oft he lights did not funktioin either. Afther the first cold night we could not leave the Teepee anymore. Wenn it wasn´t raining the wind died and Clouds of Mosquitos where attacking. We where there the last week of May, officially the Mosquitto season ist June-August. They promissed to repair the Lights that Morning but he went to work and Eileen had some sort of Injury. Eileen where also not supportive to find alternative housing (Therfore others in Lochcarron). Also to Expensive! Not only while Shower and lights did not funktion. There ist really not much in the kitchen to work with. And with bad weather it is a very dark Teepee. Last thing to say: Afther loading 2 Mobile Phones, the batery was almost empty and not much sun in the forcast to reload. All together bad experience. Don´t go there in the Mosquitto season!

    First Evening with good weather was very nice, beautiful view. Bett is really comfortabel. He was very friendly and helpfull

    Stayed in June 2025

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