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Rock Cottage

Near Acharacle, Argyll

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Tucked away in the heart of a quiet glen on a private Estate, midway between the Ardnamurchan peninsula and the Road to the Isles on Scotland's lovely west coast, Rock Cottage occupies a setting of unparalled natural beauty, in a commanding position overlooking the River Moidart.

Quick Info

Sleeps: 4 Bedrooms: 2
Changeover Day: Sat Pets Allowed: Yes (2)
No smoking Bathrooms: 1
  • No Smoking
  • Pets Allowed
Overview

Inside, downstairs there is a cosy sitting room with electric stove, a spacious kitchen-diner with all the usual appliances, a bathroom (with shower), utility room and conservatory.

The cottage is very well furnished throughout in a style which perfectly reflects its status as a dwelling which would once have been home to a prominent member of Estate staff. He wouldn’t have had the magnificent conservatory though, which is a perfect ‘in between’ place to enjoy the wonderful views in warmth and comfort. Here, if you keep very still and at dusk or after dark, you may also get an even closer view of the pine martens, foxes and badgers which are frequent visitors.

Upstairs there are two twin bedrooms (one of which can be converted into a double by pushing the beds together). There is also parking for several vehicles at the door. Access to the cottage is via a rough track which should be driven slowly and carefully.

Once you've found your little bit of heaven here, in this utterly peaceful and private Highland glen, you may be reluctant to leave. Deer and red squirrels often come to the cottage and buzzards and eagles can all be spotted here. Fishing can be arranged by the Estate and tenants can walk right out and explore the magnificent hills and lochs and enjoy this area rich in wildlife.

Map & Local

Two miles to the west is the beautiful inlet of Loch Moidart where the ancient MacDonald stronghold of Castle Tioram can be seen and lost settlements explored.

Those looking for larger beaches can make for the legendary silver sands of Arisaig and Morar (27 miles), though there is a beautiful beach just 10 miles away at Kentra. At Arisaig, too, you will find the delightful golf course at Traigh.

If you fancy a bit of island hopping, you can proceed a little further to Mallaig (33 miles, with all facilities), from where you can take the ferry across to Armadale for a day on the Isle of Skye or sail to the small Isles of Rum, Eigg, Muck and Canna. These are not the only Scottish islands you can reach easily from Rock Cottage - head out along the Ardnamurchan peninsula and from Kilchoan (31 miles) a car ferry operates to Tobermory on the Isle of Mull.

By driving north to Lochailort and turning eastwards along the 'Road to the Isles', you will reach Glenfinnan at the head of Loch Shiel, where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard in the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion.

A further 11 miles or so will bring you to Fort William (with all facilities) at the foot of mighty Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, where there is skiing at Aonach Mor, riding, an 18 hole golf course, leisure and sports centres. The series of locks at Neptune's Staircase, which mark the end of the Caledonian Canal on the way into town, are also worth a visit.

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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 electric flame-effect stove and TV (satellite)
Kitchen/dining room with electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, etc
Conservatory
Utility room with washing machine
Bathroom with bath/shower, WC and wash basin.

Upstairs

Twin bedroom
Twin bedroom (can be pushed together).

What's included

Linen (Single Bed)
Free
Sets of towels (per person)
Free

Available Extras

Pet
£20.00

Services

Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by oil central heating (INCLUDED) and electric flame-effect stove. 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. 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 4
03 Feb 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 £750.00
30 Mar 2024 - 19 Apr 2024 £850.00
20 Apr 2024 - 03 May 2024 £750.00
04 May 2024 - 24 May 2024 £850.00
25 May 2024 - 31 May 2024 £950.00
01 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2024 £850.00
22 Jun 2024 - 19 Jul 2024 £950.00
20 Jul 2024 - 23 Aug 2024 £1,050.00
24 Aug 2024 - 13 Sep 2024 £850.00
14 Sep 2024 - 04 Oct 2024 £750.00
05 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 £850.00
26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 £695.00
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 £950.00
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 £950.00
06 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 POA
06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 POA
06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 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-Aug-2023

Good sized house for our family and on arrival it was clean and tidy.The house had everything you would need.

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11-Jul-2023

When I searched for "a secluded cottage" I certainly hit double top with Rock Cottage. It is off a small road then off a...

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20-Apr-2023

Magnificent location with loads of wildlife - badgers and pine martens were particularly exciting to see. Cottage seems...

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02-Mar-2023

I was born in this cottage 70 years ago! Re-visiting my birth place in this beautiful part of Scotland with three gener...

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14-Feb-2023

This cottage is lovely but as in another review I read it could do with wardrobes for clothing, on the back of the doors...

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The cottage owner is sorry that you had difficulty accessing the cottage due to the exceptional weather conditions. It w...

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