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Few houses have such a magnificent situation as Leiter Fearn, on the Aberchalder Estate, with its commanding position above the Caledonian Canal and Loch Oich.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 4/8 | Bedrooms: 4 |
| Changeover Day: Sun | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 3 |
| Licence No: HI-40177-F |
Between Inverness and Fort William in Scotland's incomparable Great Glen, the house is set in its large, enclosed garden, with views of the boats passing through the canal lock below you and sailing off down the loch.
This substantial, detached Victorian farmhouse has been completely refurbished and offers spacious accommodation, with an excellent balance between restrained elegance and comfort, where families as well as parties of adults can feel perfectly at ease.
The cosy sitting room has a wood-burning stove to keep it warm and the large windows that not only let in plenty of light but also afford wonderful views down to the canal.
The spacious farmhouse kitchen also has a dining area that is easily large enough to cope with a full house in comfort or for more formal dining the elegant dining room provides just the right atmosphere. Also on this level are a WC and a handy utility room.
Upstairs there are four excellent bedrooms, three double rooms and a twin room, each with their own little 'suite' with an adjoining bath or shower room. The bedrooms are all comfortably furnished with some very good antique pieces which are just right for such a house and with TVs in every bedroom, getting the children off to bed shouldn’t be too much of a problem! Having the bedrooms arranged in separate ‘wings’ of the house, each with its own facilities, means that each group has its own space.
Outside there is plenty of room for four cars in the gravelled parking area and there are also extensive grassed garden areas.
Reached by a short track and well away from the road, Leiter Fearn is ideal for families and walkers as guests are welcome to walk on the Estate's two miles of loch frontage.
Fort Augustus, just a few miles up the road, is a most attractive village with the Caledonian Canal descending in a series of locks almost through its centre. The lawns and towpath there, not to mention some restaurants and hostelries, make it a lovely spot to sit out with a coffee or dram and watch the yachts working their way through the locks.
Other interest are catered for too, as the estate offers clay pigeon shooting, fishing and stalking in season. Loch Ness is a short distance to the north and you are also near the junction where fast roads cut off to the north west. Further up Loch Ness, at Drumnadrochit, there is pony trekking and boat trips on the loch if a bit of monster-spotting appeals.
The Great Glen Way offers excellent cycling while down towards Fort William (28 miles). Aonach Mor offers skiing in winter and world championship mountain biking trails in other seasons. Why not trek up Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, while you're there? The pretty Isle of Skye (54 miles) is also easily accessible for a day trip.
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
Downstairs
Sitting room with wood-burning stove and TV/DVD.
Dining room.
Kitchen/dining room with electric range cooker, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave, etc.
Utility room with washing machine and tumble drier.
WC and wash basin
Upstairs
Double bedroom (king-size) + TV.
Bathroom with bath/shower, WC and wash basin.
Double bedroom + TV.
Bathroom with bath/shower, WC and wash basin.
Twin bedroom (zip-link converts to double) + TV.
Bathroom with bath/shower, WC and wash basin.
Double bedroom + TV.
Shower room with shower, WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
Available Extras
- Cot (excluding linen)
- £10.00
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by oil central heating (INCLUDED) and wood-burning stove (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. No smoking.
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).
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 06/12/2024 to 09/12/2024
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 03/10/2025 to 06/10/2025
From 24/10/2025 to 27/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 20/12/2024 to 23/12/2024
From 27/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
From 13/12/2024 to 16/12/2024
From 24/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 23/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 30/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
Changeover Day: Sun
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 | Sleeps 8 |
| 27 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £895.00 | £995.00 |
| 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £1,595.00 | £1,595.00 |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £1,595.00 | £1,595.00 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 01 Feb 2025 | £950.00 | £1,050.00 |
| 02 Feb 2025 - 05 Apr 2025 | £1,150.00 | £1,250.00 |
| 06 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2025 | £1,350.00 | £1,450.00 |
| 27 Apr 2025 - 03 May 2025 | £1,150.00 | £1,250.00 |
| 04 May 2025 - 24 May 2025 | £1,350.00 | £1,450.00 |
| 25 May 2025 - 31 May 2025 | £1,550.00 | £1,550.00 |
| 01 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025 | £1,350.00 | £1,450.00 |
| 29 Jun 2025 - 19 Jul 2025 | £1,550.00 | £1,550.00 |
| 20 Jul 2025 - 30 Aug 2025 | £1,650.00 | £1,650.00 |
| 31 Aug 2025 - 13 Sep 2025 | £1,350.00 | £1,450.00 |
| 14 Sep 2025 - 04 Oct 2025 | £1,150.00 | £1,250.00 |
| 05 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025 | £1,350.00 | £1,450.00 |
| 26 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £950.00 | £1,050.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £1,650.00 | £1,650.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £1,650.00 | £1,650.00 |
| 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
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Very comfortable, well equipped, warm and clean holiday cottage with good support from holiday property manager.
Be...
Good location near Fort Augustus with good cycle/footpath alongside Loch Oich and Caledonian canal.
Very nice spacious holiday home with outstanding views of loch Oich
The property is very well situated. Plenty of room for 8 people. Well equipped, warm and cosy. Beuatiful views
propertly was superb, ,more than adequate facilities, rooms were big and beds very comfy, kitchen had everything you mig...
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