Guest Rating
Sunart, Moidart and Loch Sheil - even the names here have the tang of the heather and the isles in them!
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 5/6 | Bedrooms: 3 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
Achleek Cottage occupies a glorious position on the Laudale estate on the south side of Loch Sunart, with wonderful views down the loch and across to the mountains of Moidart and Sunart on the other side.
The cottage was originally a tackman's house that has been refurbished to a very high standard. It is the cosiest and most welcoming of houses, which seems to fold itself round you as you enter.
The sitting room is light and bright with extensive comfortable seating and a warming open fire, in an impressive surround, that makes guests feel instantly at home. The kitchen is spacious and well-equipped with appliances. Its size means there is plenty of room for the dining table in the centre. Also on this level is a useful drying area and equally handy WC.
Upstairs are three bedrooms, two doubles and a twin room. The master double bedroom has wonderful views over the loch and a large en suite bathroom. The arrangement of the other bedrooms is an interesting one with the comfortable and spacious twin having a connecting door to the second shower room, which it shares with the second small double bedroom. In terms both of situation and comfort, Achleek really is a hard act to follow.
Video Walkthrough
It is an area rich in atmosphere and history. This was the heartland of Jacobite support for Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745 and it retains its air of haunting romance to this day.
There are few roads in the area (but lots of wonderful walking) and still less in the way of human settlements. The nearest and only village of any size is peaceful Strontian (3 miles, with shops, hotels and a restaurant), which is grouped around a green. In 1722, its lead mines, now long gone, yielded the first traces of the element strontium and gave the village its name.
From there, you can drive on to the very end of the Ardnamurchan peninsula, the westernmost tip of mainland Britain (with lighthouse), with its glorious beach at Sanna (36 miles) and boat trips from Kilchoan. However, if you do suffer from withdrawal symptoms for a bit of urban bustle and a supermarket, Fort William (with all facilities, a golf course and a leisure centre) is only 23 miles away by the Corran Ferry.
Glencoe, another haunting and sombre spot, is also 23 miles away by this route and offers many famous walks and climbs. To the north west, Arisaig (40 miles), in addition to its legendary silver sands, has a beautiful golf course above the shore.
Continuing past the house to the south west down Gleann Geal, you come to Lochaline (17 miles) where a little car ferry plies across to Fishnish on Mull, so a day visit to Iona is perfectly feasible. Loch fishing and deerstalking may also be available in the area.
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 open fire, TV (Freesat)/DVD and mini hi-fi
Kitchen/dining room with electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine/tumble dryer, etc
Drying area
WC.
Upstairs
Double bedroom and en suite bathroom with bath, WC and wash basin
Twin bedroom (converts to double) with connecting door to shower room
Small double bedroom (width 4ft).
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by electric central heating and open fire (initial 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. 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).
- Save 10% w/c 23 Feb 19 From 23/02/2019 to 01/03/2019
- Save 10% w/c 02 Mar 19 From 02/03/2019 to 08/03/2019
- Save 5% w/c 09 Mar 19 From 09/03/2019 to 15/03/2019
- Save 5% w/c 16 Mar 19 From 16/03/2019 to 22/03/2019
- Save 5% - Easter 2019 From 06/04/2019 to 11/04/2019
- Easter Break 2019 From 13/04/2019 to 19/04/2019
- May Half Term 2019 From 25/05/2019 to 31/05/2019
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 6 |
| 09 Feb 2019 - 05 Apr 2019 | £495.00 |
| 06 Apr 2019 - 26 Apr 2019 | £625.00 |
| 27 Apr 2019 - 10 May 2019 | £495.00 |
| 11 May 2019 - 24 May 2019 | £625.00 |
| 25 May 2019 - 31 May 2019 | £675.00 |
| 01 Jun 2019 - 28 Jun 2019 | £625.00 |
| 29 Jun 2019 - 30 Aug 2019 | £675.00 |
| 31 Aug 2019 - 20 Sep 2019 | £625.00 |
| 21 Sep 2019 - 11 Oct 2019 | £495.00 |
| 12 Oct 2019 - 01 Nov 2019 | £625.00 |
| 02 Nov 2019 - 19 Dec 2019 | £450.00 |
| 20 Dec 2019 - 27 Dec 2019 | £675.00 |
| 28 Dec 2019 - 05 Jan 2020 | £675.00 |
| 06 Jan 2020 - 05 Jan 2021 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2021 - 05 Jan 2022 | 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
(Supplied Independently through Feefo)
Cottage first class was as stated on website and the wildlife was a bonus
Super ausgestattet und wunderschöne Lage
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Again cottage in good condition...
Achleek Cottage was impeccably clean and tidy when we arrived and proved to be a very comfortable place to stay. We tho...
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