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Cuil Bay Cottage

Duror, near Appin, Argyll

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Cuil Bay is a sweet traditional cottage which has the most heavenly situation on Cuil Bay, quietly situated and surrounded by fields, some 14 miles south of Fort William.

Quick Info

Sleeps: 2/5 Bedrooms: 3
Changeover Day: Sat Pets Allowed: Yes (1)
No smoking Bathrooms: 1
  • No Smoking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Open Fire/Solid Fuel Stove
  • WiFi
Overview

Once a simple croft house, it had been in the owner's family for generations and had become a much-loved holiday home for them. Now, however, it has been transformed with great style into a comfortable, full modernised and quite charming home which holiday makers too can enjoy.

To reach it, you leave the A828 Oban-Fort-William road at the village of Duror (shop and hotel) and take, for about a mile, the little single track road which winds round the bay to Cuil. The cottage stands in its own enclosed grass garden, looking across the field to the bay, which has one of the few sandy beaches on this stretch of the west coast.

At certain times of year the area round the bay becomes a regular feeding ground for migrating geese and the fields in front of the cottage can be full of them, another point of interest for those keen on ornithology.

The cottage always was a house with plenty character and only the impractical aspects of this have been lost in its refurbishment. The snug sitting room has a wood-burning stove, there is a completely new kitchen and a downstairs bedroom with en suite bathroom.

Steep stairs (care to be taken) lead to a further twin and a single bedroom that have low coombed ceilings. The house is therefore best suited for a couple or a small family, for children and adults alike will revel in the peace and freedom offered by this lovely location.

Map & Local

When it comes to seeing things and doing things during your stay, the house is not at all remote.

Once back on the main road, you can go north to Fort William, where Ben Nevis, skiing and mountain biking at Aonach Mor, or the Road to the Isles all beckon.

Closer still, at Ballachulish (10 miles) there is a golf course and you can turn right there into spectacular Glencoe, with all that legendary place has to offer in terms of walking, climbing and skiing. For a day out in less clement weather, the Ice Factor at Kinlochleven offers climbing walls, children's activities etc.

Ballachulish itself has a good hotel with a bistro for less formal dining. If it is seafood you crave, head east along Loch Leven to the Loch Leven Seafood Café, which combines the freshest of lobsters and clams with superb views across the loch. To the south, the Castle Stalker Visitor Centre provides excellent lunches and snacks and more amazing views. While Onich and Duror both have a shop, for major supermarket shopping Fort William will be the nearest.

Also to the south is Oban, a bustling holiday town and jumping off point for trips to many of the inner islands. Then again, much closer to the cottage at Appin (6 miles) there is riding at Lettershuna, the Sea Life Centre at Barcaldine and another fabulous sandy beach and karting at Benderloch.

Local Events and Attractions

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Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.

Facilities

Accommodation

Downstairs

Sitting room with wood-burning stove and TV/DVD, etc
Kitchen/dining room with electric cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher, etc
Twin bedroom (can be pushed together) with en suite shower room with WC and wash basin.

Upstairs

(reached via a steep staircase)
Twin bedroom
Single bedroom.

What's included

Linen (Single Bed)
Free
WiFi
Free

Available Extras

Pet
£25.00
Towels (per person)
£8.00

Services

Bed linen INCLUDED and towels are available to hire. The first £30 of electricity is INCLUDED (domestic use only) with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Electric car charging can be arranged separately at an additional cost. Heating is by electric central heating and wood-burning stove (starter pack INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. A maximum of 1 dog is welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 1 medium or 1 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.

Availability

Availability

The calendar below shows dates which are either available or booked for this property. Use the Book Now menu above to select your desired holiday dates.

Changeover Day: Sat

Booked Available
2024
Price

Weekly Prices

The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).

Changeover Day: Sat

Rental - Date Range Sleeps 2 Sleeps 5
26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 £495.00 £550.00
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 £950.00 £950.00
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 £950.00 £950.00
06 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025 £495.00 £550.00
01 Feb 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 £595.00 £650.00
05 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 £695.00 £750.00
26 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 £595.00 £650.00
03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 £695.00 £750.00
24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 £850.00 £850.00
31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 £695.00 £750.00
28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 £850.00 £850.00
19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 £950.00 £950.00
30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 £695.00 £750.00
13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 £595.00 £650.00
04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 £695.00 £750.00
25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 £495.00 £550.00
20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 £950.00 £950.00
28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 £950.00 £950.00
06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 POA POA
06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 POA POA
06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 POA POA

Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.

Reviews

Reviews
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17-Oct-2024

Fabulous cosy cottage with a wonderful view. Very well equipped!

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16-Oct-2024

Just lovely peaceful comfy booked for next year

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30-Sep-2024

Loved staying in this cottage again and hope to be back. It was clean and comfy and we were very lucky with the weather ...

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12-Jul-2024

Fantastic cottage in a fantastic location. Had everything you need, very clean and cosy.

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27-May-2024

We had a great time, as the weather was not at all bad for the West of Scotland!

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