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Pool House Historic Home & Cafè

4.8(150)
Museum
About

Pool House Historic Home & Café offers a distinctive setting for business gatherings with its unique blend of wartime history and cozy hospitality. Located on the shores of Loch Ewe, the venue features a billiard room café serving home-baked goods, nourishing soups, sandwiches, and seafood, all amid authentic WWII décor including sandbags, bunting, and vintage tunes.

The historic house itself, once a naval command HQ during WWII, invites guests to explore its storied past with tours through the same corridors used by wartime leaders. While the café welcomes groups for casual meetings or breaks, the venue’s evocative atmosphere provides a memorable backdrop for small corporate events seeking a setting rich in character and local heritage.

Best for
  • Casual team lunches with local character
  • Small group client coffee & cake meetings
  • Unique offsite breaks with historical ambiance
Standout features
WW2 Naval Command Headquarters
Historic Setting
WW2 Naval Command Headquarters
The venue is a historic hunting lodge turned naval command center during WW2, where Arctic and North Atlantic convoys were directed. Visitors walk the same corridors as Winston Churchill and Admiralty staff, immersing in authentic wartime history.
Eclectic WW2 and military artifacts
Museum Experience
Eclectic WW2 and military artifacts
The museum showcases unusual and quirky wartime objects, including rare photographs and memorabilia from the Highland Fieldcraft Training Centre, offering a vivid glimpse into military life and training during WW2.
Billiard Room Cafe with wartime character
Cafe Ambiance
Billiard Room Cafe with wartime character
The on-site cafe features home baking, nourishing soups, and sandwiches served amid wartime tunes, sandbags, and bunting. The interior includes the ship’s figurehead Ajax, creating a distinctive and welcoming atmosphere.
At a glance
Location & hours

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Poolewe, Achnasheen IV22 2LD, UK
Poolewe, Scotland IV22 2LD
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Hours
Sunday12 – 2:30pm
Monday11am – 3pm
Tuesday11am – 3pm
Wednesday11am – 3pm
Thursday11am – 3pm
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed

Rated 4.8 on Google · 150 reviews