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Arriving at high tide at this beautiful cottage in its unique picture-book setting on Loch Sunart, some 28 miles south of Fort William, you may well feel that you have arrived on your own private island!
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 4/8 | Bedrooms: 4 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (1) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
| Licence No: HI-40198-F |
Water surrounds its pretty garden on three sides, with a private access bridge which takes your car right to the door across the Allt Eachain Burn from the A861 single track road.
The cottage has magnificent views across Loch Sunart and there can be few more pleasant and peaceful places on earth to wile away a sunny afternoon than sitting in the garden, right on the lochside, looking out for seals and otters, admiring the stunning scenery round about, or delving into a favourite book. The children can run wild in total freedom, playing on the shore and in the safety of the garden.
The cottage is just as spectacular as its setting. The owners have completely restructured it so that what was once a homely little dwelling has trebled in size and definitely has the wow factor! The expansive open plan living area is wonderfully spacious and light, with large windows galore. The seating area has comfortable seating round the open fire and French doors out to a decked seating area (with furniture), so with the doors open you can really ‘bring the outside in’. The spacious dining area has another set of French doors out to the deck and leads through to the well-equipped kitchen area. It is the perfect layout for convivial evening meals.
A handy, spacious utility room houses the laundry facilities and there is also an additional sunny garden room, from which you can enjoy the ever-changing views, even when the weather is less than perfect. It even has a table football table for those rainy days.
All on one level there are four bedrooms, two doubles and two rooms. If the living accommodation is stunning, the bedrooms are no less appealing. All of them are large and bright, with attractive and carefully coordinated soft furnishings, while the large windows ensure that they are pleasantly light and that there is no chance of forgetting your lovely surroundings. It rather goes without saying that the two bathrooms are just as elegant and up to date as the rest of the house.
Bunallt Eachain provides comfortable and beautifully appointed accommodation for a range of different party types, while underfloor central heating and double glazing keep you cosy all year round.
If you can bear to leave the beauty of your immediate surroundings, there are leisurely drives to be taken along the Ardnamurchan peninsula, which is home to many rare plants and animals.
Keep an eye out for pine martens, buzzards, eagles, red deer and even shy wild cats, which all inhabit this lovely mountain wilderness. There are splendid quiet beaches at Ardtoe and Sanna, while from Kilchoan (24 miles) or Lochaline (26 miles) you can cross to Mull for the day (no booking necessary). You can also drive up to Mallaig and cross over to Skye.
Tiny Salen (5 miles) has a pub/hotel, while Strontian (6 miles) has a good general store, a little bistro and several hotels. For serious shopping, Fort William is the answer and is less than an hour away across the Corran Ferry (again, no booking necessary). It also has a leisure centre and golf course and from there it is an easy drive up to Loch Ness and beyond.
Just to the south of the Corran/Ardgour ferry, by which you may well have arrived, is Ballachulish (hotel, shops, golf course) at the entrance to Glencoe. No visit to this part of the world would be complete without a visit to this historic and majestic glen, which is so beloved of climbers and where there is also skiing in winter. Turning east at North Ballachulish (or in Glencoe village if you miss the first turning), will take you round Loch Leven, at the head of which is the Ice Factor, an indoor ice climbing centre and where there is also a famous seafood restaurant.
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
Open plan sitting room/dining room/kitchen with open fire, dishwasher, double fridge and microwave, etc
Garden room with TV/DVD (no reception) and table football
Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer
Double bedroom
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Bathroom with bath/shower, WC and wash basin
Twin bedroom
Shower room with WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
- Cot (excluding linen)
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
- Camp-bed
- £10.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by oil underfloor heating (INCLUDED) and open fire (logs IINCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. A maximum of 1 dog is welcome at an additional charge (1 small). If you wish to bring any other pets, please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.
Please note:For Bunallt Eachain Cottage, the tariff for 4 persons is based on two bedrooms only being made available.
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 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 19/04/2024 to 22/04/2024
From 12/04/2024 to 15/04/2024
From 05/04/2024 to 08/04/2024
From 19/01/2024 to 22/01/2024
From 05/01/2024 to 08/01/2024
From 15/12/2023 to 18/12/2023
From 12/01/2024 to 15/01/2024
From 05/01/2024 to 08/01/2024
From 29/03/2024 to 01/04/2024
From 29/03/2024 to 02/04/2024
From 19/04/2024 to 22/04/2024
From 08/12/2023 to 11/12/2023
From 04/10/2024 to 07/10/2024
From 25/10/2024 to 28/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 20/12/2023 to 23/12/2023
From 27/12/2023 to 30/12/2023
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 4 | Sleeps 8 |
| 28 Oct 2023 - 17 Dec 2023 | £750.00 | £895.00 |
| 18 Dec 2023 - 27 Dec 2023 | £1,850.00 | £1,850.00 |
| 28 Dec 2023 - 05 Jan 2024 | £1,850.00 | £1,850.00 |
| 06 Jan 2024 - 02 Feb 2024 | £795.00 | £950.00 |
| 03 Feb 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 | £895.00 | £1,095.00 |
| 30 Mar 2024 - 19 Apr 2024 | £1,350.00 | £1,550.00 |
| 20 Apr 2024 - 03 May 2024 | £895.00 | £1,095.00 |
| 04 May 2024 - 24 May 2024 | £1,350.00 | £1,550.00 |
| 25 May 2024 - 31 May 2024 | £1,950.00 | £1,950.00 |
| 01 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2024 | £1,350.00 | £1,550.00 |
| 22 Jun 2024 - 19 Jul 2024 | £1,950.00 | £1,950.00 |
| 20 Jul 2024 - 23 Aug 2024 | £2,195.00 | £2,195.00 |
| 24 Aug 2024 - 13 Sep 2024 | £1,350.00 | £1,550.00 |
| 14 Sep 2024 - 04 Oct 2024 | £895.00 | £1,095.00 |
| 05 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 | £1,350.00 | £1,550.00 |
| 26 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £795.00 | £950.00 |
| 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £1,950.00 | £1,950.00 |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £2,195.00 | £2,195.00 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking and where more than one tariff is shown, the number of bedrooms made available may vary. This allows us to offer larger properties at lower rates for smaller parties. 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.
For Bunallt Eachain Cottage, the tariff for 4 persons is based on two bedrooms only being made available.
Reviews
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Beautiful house. Clean, bright, light, spacious and designed to show the wonderful views and location - this cottage is ...
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An outstanding cottage in a beautiful setting. Clean, warm, luxurious inside and a wealth of wildlife and fauna within t...
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This was our 14th visit to Bunallt Eachain. The location is perfect for a relaxing break in magnificent scenery with wil...
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Abundance of wildlife. Although temperature outside was very cold we were cosy in the house by the log fire.
The cottage was amazing. The location was perfect and it had everything needed for a weeks holiday in the Highlands. It ...
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'We had a fantastic time with so much extraordinary wildlife right at our doorstep – we have seen seals, eagles, pine martins, herons, woodpeckers, highland cows, alpacas, chaffinches, sheep and deer. The cottage was amazing and we all had an unbelievable time.'
'Wonderful as always – we have totally relaxed and enjoyed the peace and quiet and the wildlife. Lots of sightings of the white-tailed eagles and regular visits from the pine martens.'
'A lovely house in a lovely location with incredible wildlife literally on the doorstep. West Coast weather of course, but that is part of it all. Thanks very much for everything!'
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Guest Comments
'We had a fantastic time with so much extraordinary wildlife right at our doorstep – we have seen seals, eagles, pine martins, herons, woodpeckers, highland cows, alpacas, chaffinches, sheep and deer. The cottage was amazing and we all had an unbelievable time.'
'Wonderful as always – we have totally relaxed and enjoyed the peace and quiet and the wildlife. Lots of sightings of the white-tailed eagles and regular visits from the pine martens.'
'A lovely house in a lovely location with incredible wildlife literally on the doorstep. West Coast weather of course, but that is part of it all. Thanks very much for everything!'