• Address: Recharn, Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4JB
• Telephone: 0870 004 1102
• Category: Youth Hostel
• Nearest Beach: Achmelvich beach
• Web details: www.syha.org.uk/SYHA/web/site/Hostels/AchmelvichBeach.asp

Achmelvich Beach is a small and remote rustic hostel in wonderful surroundings, just a short walk to a legendary white sandy beach (listed in the Good Beach Guide). Now with a shower, the former school building and cottage have been tastefully transformed into a 36-bed hostel, with rooms of various sizes including one family room. Also offers a self-catering kitchen with microwave. There is an abundance of wildlife to watch, unrivalled coastal walks and a pace of life that relaxes and unwinds. Unforgettable sunsets practically guaranteed.

There’s not much information about kitesurfing or windsurfing around here. However, this hostel is right on the most unbelievable beach that it has to be a good bet for kitesurfers and windsurfers looking for an inspirational spot for an expression session. The pictures speak for themselves. Click here for a guide to NW Scotland’s best spots.