The Badachro Inn is a restaurant destination wedding venue in Gairloch, United Kingdom, hosting 20 to 60 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Inverness Airport (INV), 90–120 minutes by car. Best months: March, May, July, September.
The Badachro Inn
Guests arrive at this harborside restaurant in Gairloch, Scotland, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame Loch Gairloch and the surrounding mountains.
About The Badachro Inn
Guests arrive at this harborside restaurant in Gairloch, Scotland, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame Loch Gairloch and the surrounding mountains.
The intimate dining space seats up to 60 people for celebrations, with staff handling logistics so you focus on your guests.
Known for fresh Scottish seafood and locally-sourced ingredients, The Badachro Inn transforms into a sophisticated wedding venue where the landscape becomes part of your ceremony.
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My son got married nearby last week and the dinner before the wedding was at this place. We had a long table in a room that overlooked the water. The guy who waited on us was awesome.
Carl “Gromo60” · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- INV, 120 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Waterfront location with direct views of Loch Gairloch and Ben Aden mountain
- Capacity of 20–60 guests in the main restaurant space
- On-site accommodation available for guests (9 rooms across connected properties)
- Google rating of 4.5/5 based on guest reviews
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- Afternoon/eveningGuest arrival; check-in at inn and adjacent rooms; informal welcome drinks
- 2:00 PMGuests arrive; pre-ceremony photographs by the loch
- 3:00 PMCeremony in restaurant or nearby outdoor location
- 4:00 PMCocktail hour with views of the water; canapés and drinks
- 5:30 PMSeated reception dinner; speeches and toasts
- 8:30 PMDessert and dancing; bar remains open
- MorningFarewell breakfast; guests depart
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- INV · about 2 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Inverness Airport.
- Typical total
- £2,500–6,000Aisle estimate
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£2,500–6,000 for 30 guests (ceremony, reception, basic bar); £4,500–10,000 with accommodation for 2 nights
- Ceremony fee
- IncludedAisle estimate
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Included with catering; typically £500–1,500 venue hire
- Reception
- £45–75Aisle estimate
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£45–75 (varies by menu selection and drinks package)
- Room rate
- £90–150 a nightAisle estimate
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£90–150 per room (9 rooms on-site)
- Weather window
- March
The months the weather is kindest, with May, July and September mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 01445 741255
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Prices are estimates and subject to seasonal demand and customization. Contact venue directly for formal quote.
Questions about the venue
Can we have a ceremony at The Badachro Inn?+
The venue operates primarily as a restaurant. Civil ceremonies can be conducted in the dining space with catering, though you may also arrange a separate outdoor ceremony nearby and return for reception dining.
What is the maximum guest count?+
The restaurant accommodates up to 60 guests for a seated celebration. Smaller gatherings of 20+ are welcome.
Do you offer accommodation for wedding guests?+
Yes. The inn has 9 rooms available on-site and in adjacent properties, allowing guests to stay overnight. Book early during peak season.
What is included in a wedding package?+
Contact the inn directly at https://www.badachroinn.com/ for packages. Typically includes venue hire, catering, bar service, and table setup. Additional services negotiated case-by-case.
What is the best time to visit for a wedding?+
The loch and mountains are visible year-round, though winter brings shorter days and occasional weather delays.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.