With just the tiny wee single track road between the house and the shores of Loch Sunart near Strontian, Camus na h'Airdhe has a front row seat for the enjoyment of some of the finest scenery on Scotland's lovely west coast.
Camus na h'Airdhe (pronounced camus na hay riv) means the 'bay of the walled enclosure'. This enclosure was built to keep sheep, cattle and goats penned up before they were taken away to market by boat, and parts of the old wall can still be seen behind the cottage.
Now part of the Laudale Estate Camus na h'Airdhe dates from the 1800s and now, fully refurbished for 2011, it offers cosy accommodation with all modern comforts. The side door leads to an open plan living area with a wood burning stove , Freesat TV and patio doors to a gravelled terrace with views across the loch. A shower room and double bedroom complete the high quality accommodation.
Off the patio is a fenced garden area which is secluded from the road by a high wall and there is plenty parking in the yard behind which is seldom used by the Estate. (The buildings behind the cottage are used only for storage.)
The little road in front of the cottage trundles down to Lochaline (17m) where you can catch the little ferry which plies back and forth to Fishnish on Mull (no booking necessary) so nothing could be easier than a day trip to this magical island. In the other direction, you are only 4 miles from Strontian, a charming little village which stretches along the lochside, and which has hotels, a few shops and a cafe/bistro. Should you decide to continue westward from there (and you certainly should!) the road affords breathtaking views as it winds alternately through woodland and along the shores of the loch. At Salen, you have the choice of either continuing west to Kilchoan, Ardnamurchan Point and the wonderful beach at Sanna, or turning north to Acharacle and on to Arisaig, Morar and Mallaig and thence by ferry even to Skye if you wish.
Walkers and climbers will find themselves surrounded by challenges here, while the loch offers opportunities for sailing and angling. Fort William, just an hour away by the Ardgour Ferry, is a bustling town with supermarkets, hotels, golf course and a good leisure centre to which the Estate can offer a weekly pass (charge). For the ultimate challenge, you can climb Ben Nevis while you're there, mountain bike on the world championship descents at Aonach Mor or take the gondola up the mountain.
Bedlinen, towels, electricity and oil-CH are all INCLUDED. One well behaved pet is welcome by arrangement. Sorry smoking is not permitted within the cottage. Water from a private source (UV-filtered).
