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Scottish Highland Holiday Cottage in idyllic loch-side setting

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and fireplace

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Fireplace, books
Interior
Interior
Microwave, oven, stovetop, electric kettle
Nestled in west highland scenery, Keeper's Cottage is a charming retreat on the shores of Loch Sunart. This 18th-century cottage boasts a wood burner, Everhot kitchen stove and WiFi amidst its rustic charm. Bring your pets along and enjoy flexible sleeping arrangements, including 5 single beds and 1 standard double.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 770 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Scottish Highland Holiday Cottage in idyllic loch-side setting

Liddesdale, Keeper's Cottage is set in stunning west highland scenery on the Morvern side of Loch Sunart facing a mountain called Beinn Resipol. We rent it to friends, family and new guests too. Our season is from March to November, minimum seven nights and always starting on a Saturday. What it offers is unique: a place where time has stopped.

Our cottage is a not for profit family home. It's not like a lot of rentals managed by estates or run as businesses.
There is an outside chance you may discover a mouse whilst you stay there, and there will almost certainly be a spider somewhere, the water comes from the mountain and as such is prone to disruption at times, but despite all of this it has bags of charm and is adored by many regular guests.
We have a lovely cleaner who keeps it spick and span and a plumber who can usually come and help within 24-48hrs, however a lot of guests get the water back up and running themselves, its an easy and satisfying job to complete oneself.
As a result those who love it, absolutely cherish it, but we do occasionally get guests who are looking for a city-like level of functionality.
I do feel it's always worth letting first time guests know this up front to help manage expectations. But it is truly the best place in the world in my, and many people's opinion, and I hope you will discover this too :)

Sleeping arrangements are flexible. There are 5 single beds and 1 standard double. The cottage is cosy, comfortable and well kept. There’s electricity, a bath and separate loo, but little has changed inside and out since the mid-18th century. The peaty water comes from straight from the burn, we love it, but we advise guests to drink bottled water. There’s heat from the kitchen Everhot and a wood burner in the sitting room, plus plug in electric heaters, but there’s no central heating. The cottage does not have a television, but there is wifi. Dogs and pets are welcome, but not permitted on soft furnishings or upstairs. We ask guests to bring their own bed linen, ie sheets, pillow cases, duvet covers and bathroom towels. However if this is absolutely not possible, then a laundry service can be supplied with good notice and an additional fee.

It is a good idea to bring staple foods and provisions although there are two good general stores in Strontian which is about five miles away - useful for topping up. Petrol and diesel are also available in Strontian. We do not have any fast charging facilities for electric vehicles.






Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Ski lift privileges

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 753 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Fort WIlliam, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Shielbridge Hall - 29 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Castle Tioram - 41 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Inverlochy Castle - 54 min drive - 54.4 km
  • Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal - 54 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Highland Titles Nature Reserve - 56 min drive - 58.3 km

Getting around

  • Lochailort Station - 45 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 172 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bothy Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ariundle Centre - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ariundle Centre - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Scottish Highland Holiday Cottage in idyllic loch-side setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Scottish Highland Holiday Cottage in idyllic loch-side setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scottish Highland Holiday Cottage in idyllic loch-side setting?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Scottish Highland Holiday Cottage in idyllic loch-side setting located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 16 mi (25 km) of Loch Arienas, Loch Doillean, and Lochan Lub an Arbhair. Lochaline Ferry Terminal and Loch Linnhe are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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