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Reviews of North Coast 500 Pods

3.5 out of 5
North Coast 500 Pods
101 Achmelvich, Achmelvich, Scotland

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kulika

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The pod was exactly like in pictures, very nice and well-equipped. Heated floor was chef-kiss. Not many food places/restaurants open in winter. We stayed for 3 nights so cooking was necessary but the place has everything we needed and made it easy. We stopped at tesco in Ullapool (1 hour away) for food stock. The nearby spar is also good for grocery but small so may not find everything. The pie shop called Lochinver Larder (near the spar) was AMAZING! Although I would say even though it says 4 people can stay, 2 adult per pod is probably better with the space. More importantly, the drive on NC500 itself makes it worth it! Spectacular view. And the nearby Achmelvich beach is beautiful (and very close). Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Christine on 22 Dec,2023
Thank you for your feedback and lovely comments, we look forward to your return.RegardsChristineNC500 Pods

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Cosy pod next to the beach
New experience for us. Comfortable and cosy despite howling gale and rain outside. Internet based TV and Alexa controls worked well. Got everything you need for a short stay. Probably a bit too cosy for four and certainly tricky to get stuff dry in the space available if you got a good soaking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Christine on 1 Nov,2023
HiThank you for your comments and feedback, we look forward to your return.RegardsChristineNC500 Pods

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very comfortable with high end equipment and furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Christine on 15 Oct,2023
Hi JeremyThank you for your feedback and comments, we look forward to your return.RegardsChristine

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A little gem. Couldnt fault it...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from christine on 3 Oct,2023
Hi GeorginaThank you for your comments, we look forward to your return.

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Christine on 14 Sept,2023
Hi AntonyThank you for your feedback, we look forward to your return.RegardsChristineNC500 Pods

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay immensely. Found it easily. Christine was very helpful. We had pre-organised a lovely dinner, The kitchen was well organised with everything we needed. 5 stars. Loved we were so close to the beach. Only 5 min walk. The sunset was stunning.! 5 star comfort. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Christine on 2 Sept,2023
Hi VanessaThank you for your comments and feedback, we look forward to your return.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Has everything you could need
Absolutely brilliant. Just stayed one night but pod has everything you could need. Warm and comfortable and dog friendly too. Outdoor seating with BBQ and fire pit was brilliant extra we weren't expecting. Beach is just minutes away and is spectacular. Would thoroughly recommend and plan to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Christine on 31 Mar,2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and your kind comments. We look forward to you returning in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not to be used in the winter
No hot water when we arrived, Wi-Fi & tv signal poor. Then late evening we had no water at all until 9:45, 25 mins before we were due to check out and had already packed up. Not able to wash up, shower, brush teeth or flush the toilet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Christine on 11 Mar,2023
Hi JonAs replied to you earlier, there was a very hard frost in Achmelvich - some places getting to almost minus19 degrees, this froze the water, the weather does have an affect on the wi-fi also. We are sorry you had a disappointing stay.

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A brief visit to Achmelvich and NC 500 Pods
A short, but very enjoyable visit (2 days) in a most beautiful area of the Highlands - even in the bitter cold of winter. The pods were very warm and comfortable with everything you need. Would happily visit again - and also visit Lochinver Larder about 3 miles away - an excellent choice of pies to eat in the cafe, or take back to the lodge - recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fab
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pod , with all mod cons , nice comfortable bed
Response from Christine on 3 Nov,2022
Hi JohnThank you for your feedback, we look forward to hosting for you again.

10/10 Excellent

Itamar

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Christine on 18 Sept,2022
Thank you for being our guest.RegardsChristineNC500 Pods

8/10 Good

jolanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water in the shower was too hot. Anything else was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect for what we needed
Pod was warm and clean and right on top of the stunning Alchmevich Bay Everything you would need for a couple of days stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here while doing part of the NC500 and thought a night on the bay away from it all would be nice. Communication with the pods was great, they e-mailed with which pod we were staying in and how to access it well in advance of arrival. The pods are well off the beaten track, we got to the area in the dark and travelling the roads with just our headlights was a bit dicey at times, but putting the postcode into the sat nav got us there. Got to see tons of stags on the drive so count ourselves lucky. The pods could be better signposted, but would be pretty easy to see in the day light...we drove right past them and had to come back. There are parking bays on the side of the road for the pods. The pods are amazing little glamping pods. Have TV and internet, access to Netflix/Amazon if you want. The furniture is comfy and the pods are really cosy. Have a little kitchenette, good for self catering. The bed was really comfortable and have towels provided. The bathroom was stylish as well kempt. No sign of wear and tear and the shower was roomy. There is a communal area of the pods which everyone can use, access to a bbq, fire pit and outdoor seating area. Not used it as we went end of January, but would be perfect for big group book for all the pods . Overall had an amazing stay. Not much in the local area, the bay is a 2 minute walk away but the nearest shops are a bit of a drive, need to make sure you have all your essentials before you go.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Brilliant New Years break
ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS MINI BREAK 3 night stopover ( including NYE) Nice 9 hour drive from Nottingham Stunning scenery,especially north of Inverness. Quite easy to find the pods just follow Waze . The pods ticked every box ,spotlessly clean , comfy , great location. Lovely and warm due to under floor heating . WiFi was good ( I’m not a tv person so was disappointed it worked well !) 2 minutes walk to the stunning beach , great walks etc . Had a long chat with the lovely crofter across the road , such a interesting bloke . Everything you need to cook a good meal is in the pod and don’t forget to pop down to lochinver and buy a delicious pie from the pie shop ! Take a torch as there is NO light pollution and walking our dog in the pitch black darkness required one !! Just one thing PLEASE RESPECT THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SIDE , dogs on leads are required in some walking areas and bin any litter . A great area of Scotland and loved every minute. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from C on 4 Jan,2022
Thank you very much, we are glad you had a lovely stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Len

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing pod..
Amazing spot, xlean tidy and qith all the comforts. Floor heating, new appliances. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from C on 21 Dec,2021
Thank you for your feedback

8/10 Good

Franky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely
Lovely house , will come again !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from C on 17 Dec,2021
Glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you stay again. Thank you

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful cabin
There was a mix up with our booking so the cabin wasn’t ready on our arrival. Christine was very helpful and offered for us to stay in a cabin on her site in Brora. It was a beautiful place to stay, clean, with great facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from C on 22 Nov,2021
We are glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab pods lovely clean warm WiFi tv lovely shower and toilet facilities by far the best pods we have ever stayed in and so close to the beautiful beach
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from C on 22 Nov,2021
Thank you

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely place to stay, technology was frustrating
The pods are really nice, well kitted out with everything you'll need. We did find it strange the underfloor heating was not in the shower room, the one place you'd probably want it. The shower wasnt hot enough for our liking, but that could just be us. The frustrating part was the adition of a of a smart TV and Alexa on a poor Wifi. I like being off grid and would have been better not to have any signal, but the TV not loading, and Alexa not allowing you to play specific songs, made the extras not worth it to us. A lot of the above it nit-picky and we would still recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from C on 17 Nov,2021
Glad you found the pods really nice. We are currently resolving the issue with satellite signal, weather plays a big part in this however this should be resolved this coming weekend due to repositioning the satellite dish.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A well laid out and tech’d up pod!
The Bathroom is well sized for the pod, a small lack of control on the hot water In the shower (use the boiler under the sink to control this) I nearly scald myself on the first trial so make sure to adjust as required Kitchen is functional including an oven to use which helped when making a meal. Bed is a little worn out on the kitchen side. Likely because it’s been sat on a lot. Cansip pod was missing it’s aerial and satellite internet was hit and miss due to the poor weather but that isn’t the venues fault, just be nice if we could of watched freeview instead of attempting to stream tv with poor internet. However the internet was perfect the next morning and we could watch whatever streaming. The pod we used had plenty of Phillips hue lighting installed and the under floor heating kept us nice and warm in the poor weather over night. With plenty of power and a nice sized living space this pod is small but well thought out. Top tip: make sure you print or screenshot your email, there is no phone signal in the area and you need to drive 5-10 minutes to find some. WiFi is available in each pod.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from C on 17 Nov,2021
Thank you. Satellite issue will be resolved this weekend.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great stop off on NC500
Very cosy, close to the beach, a wonderful stop off point on the NC500.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from C on 3 Nov,2021
Thank you for your comments

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Darielle S

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very isolated but a lovely place to stay
The pod was very well designed and comfy. In a very isolated place with an amazing beach. Lots of fun smart equipment.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from c on 7 Oct,2021
Hi Martin We are so glad you had a lovely time with us. Christine

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The controllable lights, the quality of the bed and equipment, the good layout
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from c on 7 Oct,2021
Hi Amelia I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. Christine

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing stay
It was a great place to stay. With a place to cook, eat, relax and sleep all in a cosy area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from c on 13 Sept,2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
NC 500 Overnight stay
Great Pod for our overnight stay. The Pod was very comfy and had everything you need for self catering. We thought it was just a bit too pricey compared to other pods we have stayed in!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nc500
Apart from Hotels.com not advising the check in process (we had an email but no reference to access codes or which pod we were allocated) the stay was great. We had to contact nc500 pods directly to gain access. However there was no mobile phone signal available but luckily there’s a pay phone right next to the accommodation! It was a frustration 30 minutes until we got the access code.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Wonderful cosy stay.
Magic location. Perfect as very few tourist in this time of the year. Wonderful sandy beaches and walks. wild nature. Our cell phone provider didn't work in the pod .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Christine on 19 Nov,2023
HiThank you for your feedback and comments, we look forward to your return.RegardsChristineNC500 Pods