Double bed
Comfortable double with duvet and linen provided
Kittiwake
The Hut
A labour of love, hand-built with local wood and a boat worked into the roof.
Built by hand, from the land
Kittiwake was sustainably built using locally sourced wood, with a boat repurposed as part of the roof — a distinctive architectural touch that connects the hut to the maritime heritage of the Hebrides.
Set in mature woodland within the Calgary Art in Nature sculpture walk, the hut sits on a small hill among art installations, with outstanding views over Calgary Bay. It's a place to disconnect, slow down, and wake to birdsong instead of alarms.
This is genuinely off-grid living: solar lights and candles for the evening, a wood-burning stove for warmth, and a camping stove for cooking. No mains electricity, no running water in the hut, no mobile signal, no distractions.
A day at Kittiwake
What's inside the hut
Living space
Two-seater sofa with books and games, dining table for two
Wood-burning stove
Keeps the hut cosy — laid ready for your arrival, with extra logs in the wood shed
Camping kitchen
Camping stove, kettle, pots, pans, plates, mugs, and cafetiere
Ice box
With freezer blocks. 25 litres of drinking water left for each changeover
Solar lighting
Solar-powered lights throughout — no mains electricity
What's outside at Kittiwake
Decking & views
Outside decking area with views over Calgary Bay
BBQ & campfire
Barbecue, outside furniture, and campfire area
Eco-toilet
In a separate outhouse below the hut, with its own entrance. Guests must empty the waste tank into the on-site hatch 25m down the path before checkout. A £20 penalty charge is added if the tank is not emptied.
Shower room & flushing WC
Dedicated shower room with flushing toilet and basin by the car park, about a 5-minute walk from the hut. Available 24/7; staff may occasionally use it too.
Sculpture walk
Calgary Art in Nature trail around the hut
Calgary Bay
One of Scotland's finest beaches, half a mile away
Good to know before you visit
- Season
- Open April to November
- Sleeps
- 2 guests maximum (adults only)
- Check-in
- After 3 pm. Self check-in with lockbox.
- Checkout
- Before 10 am
- Access
- 200m woodland walk from Calgary Art in Nature. Wheelbarrow provided for luggage. The path is steep with optional stairs.
- Parking
- Free parking a 5-minute walk from the hut (no parking on property).
- Connectivity
- No mobile signal or Wi-Fi at the hut. Wi-Fi available at the Calgary Bay Co Cafe.
- Power & water
- No mains electricity or plug sockets, and no running water in the hut. Solar lights, candles, gas and a camping stove are provided. 25 litres of drinking water are left for each changeover; after that, refill at the car park basin and carry water in.
- Quiet hours
- 10 pm – 7 am. No parties or events.
- Pets
- No pets allowed.
- Sculpture walk
- The trail is open to the public, so expect people walking through the woods during the day.
- Safety
- Smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm installed.
- Nearest shops
- Dervaig, 5 miles away.
What to bring
Linen and towels are provided, but since this is off-grid glamping, you'll want to bring:
Common questions
Can I bring pets?
We'd love to welcome dogs, but the local wildlife — otters on the shore, sea eagles overhead, red deer in the glen — means we keep Kittiwake pet-free to protect them. It's one of the things that makes the spot so special.
Is there phone signal?
There is no mobile signal at the hut. Wi-Fi is available at the Calgary Bay Co Cafe by the car park, about a 5-minute walk away. Part of the charm is disconnecting — bring a book, not a screen.
Is there a shower?
Yes. There is a dedicated shower room with flushing toilet and basin by the car park, about a 5-minute walk from the hut, available 24/7. Staff may occasionally use it too. There is also an outside basin for washing dishes and refilling your water container. For nighttime convenience, the eco-toilet is in its own outhouse below the hut, with a separate entrance.
Where do I park?
Free parking is available at the Calgary Art in Nature car park, a 5-minute walk from the hut. From there it is a 200m woodland path — a wheelbarrow is provided for luggage.
How do I get firewood?
The stove is laid ready for your arrival. Extra logs are in the wood shed at £5 per 10 logs; just leave the money in the hut when you go. There's a knack to lighting it that you'll pick up in no time, and the in-hut Guest Information walks you through it if you're new to wood stoves.
Is there electricity or running water in the hut?
No. Kittiwake has no mains electricity, no plug sockets, and no running water in the hut. There are solar lights, candles, gas and a camping stove. 25 litres of drinking water are left for each changeover; you refill at the car park basin and carry water in, using the wheelbarrow when useful.
What should I bring?
Linen and towels are provided. You will need to bring all food, drink, and supplies. See the checklist above for the full list.
Sounds like your kind of escape?
£118/night for the hut, sleeps 2, 3-night minimum. Open April to November.
Arrival is part of the stay: park 5 minutes away, walk the 200m Calgary Art in Nature woodland path, and use the wheelbarrow for luggage and water — no driving to the door. The hut itself has no mains electricity and no running water; expect solar lights, candles, gas and a camping stove.
Check April–November dates on Airbnb