T he recently built full-size indoor heated swimming pool is an added attraction on wet days and for the younger member of family. U llapool has just opened its own 9 hole golf course on the shores of Loch Broom, a challenging course full of character. J ust three miles north of the village is Ardmair where it is possible to hire canoes and small boats for sea fishing. T he other unique garden in the area is the Hydroponicum at Achilitibuie where tropical fruit and plants are grown using an organic water-based system. T he quiet single track road to Achiltibuie winds past Loch Lurgain and Stac Pollaidh.
C limb the path to the summit to experience magnificent views out towards the islands.
T here are also many up market gift, sporting, clothing and woollen shops for the inevitable presents, a highland stoneware pottery and nearby a well-known artist's studio. U llapool also has a large variety of excellent restaurants offering locally caught seafood as well as highland venison. D uring the Summer months there is also a range of evening entertainment, details of which can be found in the local newspaper. T he advantage of the area is that while the estate itself is situated in a beautiful isolated location the village with its large range of activities is only a 10 minute drive away ensuring that every member of the party is catered for. Clifton asked the Countess of Cromarty for a lease on the salmon fishing on the River Ullapool and in return he agreed to build her a house that she would be proud of.