Ullapool
Fjord
Introduction
Set above Loch Broom on Scotland’s north-west coast, Fjord is a spacious two-bedroom apartment designed for quiet comfort, slow days and time with the landscape.
Part of Corylus, a small design-led retreat above Ullapool, Fjord has been carefully built with considered details, simple forms and expansive views across the sea loch towards the village and hills beyond. Its south and west-facing outlook brings light into the space throughout the day, with evening sun often settling across the water.
Inside, the apartment is calm, warm and well equipped. The open-plan living, kitchen and dining area is made for easy self-catering, relaxed meals and unhurried time together. There are two peaceful bedrooms, a generous bathroom with a large L-shaped bath, and thoughtful details throughout to make longer stays feel comfortable and easy.
Sliding doors open onto a covered deck, creating a natural flow between inside and out. It is a place for morning coffee with the view, slow breakfasts, quiet evenings and watching the weather move across Loch Broom.
Fjord is well suited to couples, families or small groups of friends looking for a refined Highland base. Walks can begin from the door, while Ullapool village is only a short drive away, with places to eat, independent shops, boat trips, galleries and access to the wider landscapes of Assynt, Coigach and the Summer Isles.
A considered west coast retreat for up to four guests, shaped by light, comfort and the rhythm of the loch.
Overview
Fjord is the bigger of the two apartments at Corylus, sitting on the hillside above Ullapool with the windows turned south and west over the village to Loch Broom. Two bedrooms, sleeps four. One's a super-king, the other does super-king or twins, so it works for a family or two couples travelling together. There's a second bathroom with a deep L-shaped bath, which not many self-catering places bother with, and an ensuite shower room off the main bedroom. The kitchen's a decent size with a table for six. Being west-facing, it's the afternoons and evenings that come good here, the sun dropping behind the hills past the harbour, and you'll want to be out on the covered deck for it. It's all on one level, handy with young kids or tired legs after a day on the hill. Underfloor heating and triple glazing keep it warm right through the winter, no wood burner needed. Ullapool's a 20-minute walk down the hill, with the shops and somewhere to eat when you want them.
Prices & Availability
Facilities & Services
Two bedrooms, one super-king, one super-king or twin, both with blackout blinds and Bose speakers. Two bathrooms: an ensuite walk-in rainfall shower and a family bathroom with a deep L-shaped bath. The kitchen runs Miele appliances, an induction hob, oven, combi microwave and dishwasher, with a dining table for six. Smart TV, sound system, books and games. Washing machine and drying facilities. Mesh WiFi at around 35Mbps. Air-source heat pump and underfloor heating throughout, so no wood burner. Free parking for two cars and a shared 7.4kW pay-as-you-go EV charger.
Location
Ullapool was laid out in 1788 as a herring port and still runs on the water, with fishing boats, the tides, and the CalMac ferry over to Stornoway. Corylus sits on the hill just above the village, a couple of minutes by car or a steady walk down. Close enough for the chip shop and the Tesco, high enough to feel out of it come evening. The hill paths begin behind the building, with the Summer Isles out past the mouth of the loch. Inverness, the nearest train and airport, is about an hour and a quarter east.
Good to know
Three nights minimum, with arrivals usually on a Monday or Friday. Check-in's from 4pm, out by 10am. Families are welcome and the single-level layout makes it easier with little ones, though it's a calm sort of place rather than one set up with toys. No pets, and no smoking inside or on the decks. No wood burner either, on account of the insulation and underfloor heating. The big west-facing windows can warm the rooms up in strong sun, so the blinds are worth using.
What's nearby
The Seafood Shack by the harbour is the one people remember, fresh langoustines and a queue that moves quick, no bookings. The Dipping Lugger is the place for a proper dinner and it's in the Michelin Guide, so book well ahead. Out of the village, Stac Pollaidh is a short hill with a big view, half an hour up the road. The Assynt beaches at Achmelvich and Clachtoll are an hour north and worth the drive. Boat trips run from the pier to the Summer Isles. A week barely covers it.
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