Colthouse Cottage
Kinlochmoidart, near Lochailort
Colthouse Cottage is situated on the Kinlochmoidart Estate, which covers 4000 acres of one of the most beautiful and historic areas of Scotland's west coast. It has a lovely position, sheltered by trees at the back and with open aspects to the front across grassland and a nearby pond, a haven for ducks and other water birds.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 11 | Bedrooms: 6 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| Bathrooms: 3 |
There is a private grassy area around the cottage, which also has its own patio (furniture and barbecue available) and there is ample parking for several cars. Inside, the house is roomy and comfortable, providing ideal accommodation for large family groups or two families holidaying together. It has a large sitting room with wood-burning stove and patio doors to the terrace, a separate dining room (also with patio doors) and an archway to the well-equipped kitchen which has an electric range-style cooker.
Visitors share use of the extensive grounds (there are a number of ponds and small lakes, so care is required with toddlers) and the estate also provides ideal opportunities for hill walking and fishing (fly fishing available by arrangement - £20 per day). There are some lovely spots for lazy riverside picnics and the nearest sandy beach at Glenuig (with an inn serving excellent meals) is only 4 miles away.
At Kinlochmoidart, you are just to the north of the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, the westernmost point of mainland Britain. The lighthouse there is open to the public.
There is a fine and remote sandy beach nearby at Sanna Bay, an RSPB reserve at Glenborrodale (16m) and the Ariundle Nature reserve, with woodland trails, at Acharacle (6m, shop and hotel) where you can also visit ruined Castle Tioram on its causeway in Loch Moidart.
Twelve miles to the north, at Lochailort, you join the legendary Road to the Isles, where the silver sands of Morar (not to mention an excellent golf course at Traigh) and the little fishing port of Mallaig (all facilities) are just a further half hour to the west. A vehicle ferry runs from there to Armadale on Skye. For serious shopping and leisure centres, the nearest large town is Fort William (40m).
This land is steeped in history, being at the heart of the events of the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion. Close to Colthouse Cottage stand seven beech trees, symbolising the Seven Men of Moidart, the only companions to accompany Bonnie Prince Charlie when he landed in Scotland to claim his throne. Evocative Glenfinnan, where he raised his standard, is just 21 miles away at the head of Loch Shiel.
Local Events and Attractions
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.
Accommodation
Single Storey
Sitting room with TV/DVD, wood-burning stove.
Dining room.
Kitchen with microwave, cooker, dishwasher, fridge/freezer etc.
Double-bed room.
Double-bed room.
Twin-bed room.
Twin-bed room.
Single-bed room.
Bathroom with bath, WC and basin.
Bathroom with bath, with shower over, WC and basin.
A covered walkway leads to a further Double-bed room and ensuite Shower with WC and basin.
Utility room with washing machine and freezer.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
Available Extras
- Cot
- £10.00
- Pet
- £20.00
- Towels (per person)
- £5.00
Services
Bed linen INCLUDED and towels are available to hire. Electricity is payable by meter reading at the end of your stay. Heating is by oil central heating (£25 per week payable at the end of your stay) and wood-burning stove (supply of logs INCLUDED). Water is from a private source which is UV filtered and regularly tested; however (as is typical in many parts of Scotland) it can become discoloured, particularly after heavy rainfall. Guests may therefore prefer to bring bottled water to drink. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (2 large, 2 medium or 2 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do.
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).
- 2 Week Discount (£25)
- Save 20% - July 2018 From 14/07/2018 to 20/07/2018
- Save 15% - July 2018 From 21/07/2018 to 27/07/2018
- Save 15% - July 2018 From 28/07/2018 to 03/08/2018
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 6 | Sleeps 11 |
| 30 Jun 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 | £1,595.00 | £1,595.00 |
| 01 Sep 2018 - 21 Sep 2018 | £695.00 | £895.00 |
| 22 Sep 2018 - 05 Oct 2018 | £595.00 | £795.00 |
| 06 Oct 2018 - 26 Oct 2018 | £695.00 | £895.00 |
| 27 Oct 2018 - 20 Dec 2018 | £495.00 | £595.00 |
| 21 Dec 2018 - 27 Dec 2018 | £1,595.00 | £1,595.00 |
| 28 Dec 2018 - 05 Jan 2019 | £1,650.00 | £1,650.00 |
| 06 Jan 2019 - 08 Feb 2019 | POA | POA |
| 09 Feb 2019 - 05 Apr 2019 | POA | POA |
| 06 Apr 2019 - 26 Apr 2019 | POA | POA |
| 27 Apr 2019 - 10 May 2019 | POA | POA |
| 11 May 2019 - 24 May 2019 | POA | POA |
| 25 May 2019 - 31 May 2019 | POA | POA |
| 01 Jun 2019 - 28 Jun 2019 | POA | POA |
| 29 Jun 2019 - 30 Aug 2019 | POA | POA |
| 31 Aug 2019 - 20 Sep 2019 | POA | POA |
| 21 Sep 2019 - 11 Oct 2019 | POA | POA |
| 12 Oct 2019 - 01 Nov 2019 | POA | POA |
| 02 Nov 2019 - 19 Dec 2019 | POA | POA |
| 20 Dec 2019 - 27 Dec 2019 | POA | POA |
| 28 Dec 2019 - 05 Jan 2020 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2020 - 05 Jan 2021 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2021 - 05 Jan 2022 | 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.
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