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Quick Info
| Sleeps: 2/6 | Bedrooms: 3 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (2) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
| Licence No: HI-40754-F |
Sunart, Moidart and Loch Sheil - even the names here have the tang of the heather and the isles in them!
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.
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 and wash basin.
Upstairs
Double bedroom and en suite bathroom with bath, WC and wash basin
Twin bedroom (converts to double) with connecting door to shower room
Bedroom with small double bed.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- 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). WiFi is 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 20/02/2026 to 23/02/2026
From 13/02/2026 to 16/02/2026
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 20/06/2025 to 23/06/2025
From 04/07/2025 to 07/07/2025
From 03/04/2026 to 06/04/2026
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 20/12/2025 to 23/12/2025
From 27/12/0001 to 30/12/9999
From 13/06/2025 to 16/06/2025
From 27/06/2025 to 30/06/2025
From 11/07/2025 to 14/07/2025
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 | Sleeps 6 |
| 31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | £895.00 | £950.00 |
| 28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | £1,195.00 | £1,195.00 |
| 19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £1,350.00 | £1,350.00 |
| 30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £895.00 | £950.00 |
| 13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | £795.00 | £850.00 |
| 04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £895.00 | £950.00 |
| 25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £1,350.00 | £1,350.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £1,350.00 | £1,350.00 |
| 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 and well equipped cottage in a fantastic location. The loch view was sensational. Lovely kitchen, comfy...
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The cottage is lovely, was really clean and well equipped with everything we needed for our stay.
Achleek was a lovely base for our holiday. The cottage was spotlessly clean, well maintained and stylish. There was plen...
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We are glad you found that Achleek met all your needs for your holiday. The views over the loch really are special, and ...
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A lovely, well appointed , clean cottage, will definitely be back. Everything there that we needed. A quiet and beautif...
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Beautifully furnished and comfortable. Claire and her team go above and beyond to ensure a wonderful stay.
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Thank you for your lovely feedback! We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the property. We hope to welcome you back for ano...
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