Self Catering

Ardnamurchan Study Centre and Campsite, Bogha Caol Ard, Kilchoan, Acharacle, PH36 4LL. The Ardnamurchan Study Centre is a converted 17th Century croft house equipped with field microscopes, presentation facilities and a small library. Ideal for school and youth groups, hire of the centre can be combined with campsite pitches and caravans. There is also the opportunity for semi-wild camping on the wooded hill above the main site. New for 2007, the Study Centre is offering a 7 day course on the geology, botany and marine biology of Ardnamurchan starting on 2 June 2007 led by Course Director Martin Summers. Accommodation is provided in local self catering cottages, two caravans or in a B&B. There will also be a twice weekly evening lecture series starting in July. Facilities on site include a shower block, 2 caravans available for hire, 14 tent pitches and space for 2 camper vans. See our website for further details and fee structure. Contact: Trevor Potts. Tel: 01972 510766 or 07787 812084.
E-mail: trevor@ardnamurchanstudycentre.co.uk
WWW: www.ardnamurchanstudycentre.co.uk

Bunallt Eachain Cottage, Near Salen. Bunallt Eachain enjoys a picture postcard setting on the shores of Loch Sunart. Set in a pretty garden, reached by a bridge and surrounded by water on three sides, each high tide creates your own private island heaven. The cottage has recently been extended and modernised to provide homely accommodation for up to six guests in three bedrooms. There is a well-equipped kitchen and the sitting room has an open fire. Additional heating is by metered electricity (£15 allowance included). All bed linen and towels are supplied. Midway between Salen and Strontian, Bunallt Eachain is ideally placed for exploring the unique geography of the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. And within the scope of a day's driving are Mallaig, Fort William, the Road to the Isles and Loch Ness. From £395-£635 per week. Tel: +44 (0)1835 870779.
WWW: www.unique-cottages.co.uk/cottages/westcoast/argyll/bunallt__eachain_cottage

Camus Dorche, Dorlin, Near Acharacle. Situated in a commanding position overlooking the river Shiel, Camus Dorche is a comfortable, well appointed property able to sleep up to 10 guests in 4 bedrooms. The open plan ground floor area provides spacious living accommodation centred around a large wood-burning stove. The property is ideal for those enjoying outdoor activities with its separate utility area and very useful drying room. There are two double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, one twin room, a bunk room with four full-size bunk beds and a family bathroom with a shower over the bath. You'll find clean sandy beaches, beautiful scenery, nature trails, forest walks and fishing all in the local area. Open all year. Sunday to Sunday lets. Rates from £411-£822 per week. Electricity is by meter reading. A starter pack of logs provided for the wood-burning stove. Please bring your own linen. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference AL62.
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WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk

Dorlin Cottage, Dorlin, Near Acharacle. Looking out over the beach and commanding a spectacular view of Castle Tioram, Dorlin Cottage has been completely renovated and modernised to provide beautifully appointed accommodation for up to 6 guests. This delightful property retains much of its original character and comprises a large kitchen/dining room with flagstone floor, a sitting room with open fire and a double bed settee for occasional use, one double bedroom, two twin bedded rooms, a bathroom upstairs and a shower room downstairs. You'll find clean sandy beaches, beautiful scenery, nature trails, forest walks and fishing all in the local area. Open all year. Sunday to Sunday lets. Rates from £411-£822 per week. Electricity is by meter reading. A starter pack of coal is provided for the open fire. Please bring your own linen. Pets welcome. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference AL64.
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WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk

Dunira, Acharacle, Loch Shiel, Ardnamurchan. This simple little metal-clad property provides everything for a comfortable and reasonably-priced holiday for up to 4 guests in one of the most attractive parts of Scotland’s west coast. Well-equipped, with a cosy multi-fuel stove to relax by and a fresh well-kept interior, Dunira enjoys a peaceful and private location in the village. The fully fitted kitchen comes complete with a dining table and the sitting room has a wood-burning stove and a double bed-settee. Also on the ground floor are a double bedroom, a twin-bedded room and a family bathroom with a shower over the bath. Outside, the south-facing wooden summer house in the spacious garden provides a great place to sit by the barbecue summer or winter. Open all year. Rates from £193-£385 per week including all linen. Electricity, coal and logs charged at £10 per week May–Sep inclusive, otherwise £20 per week. Sorry, no pets. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference NW29.
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WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk

Essan Cottage, Morar, Nr Mallaig, PH40 4PA. STB 3 Star Self Catering. If you're looking for somewhere you can relax and unwind, then this is the place for you. Centrally located in the village and only three miles from Mallaig on the romantic 'Road to the Isles', Essan Cottage is the traditional station master's bungalow for Morar Railway station. This charming property offers comfortable accommodation for up to four guests and comprises one double and one twin bedded room, as well as a comfortable lounge, well equipped kitchen and spacious bathroom with toilet and shower. There is a small garden and parking for two cars. A cot and highchair can be provided for an additional infant guest. Morar's elevated location offers wonderful views over the beautiful 'Silver Sands', the magnificent white beaches just awaiting your exploration. Open all year. From £200-£450 per week. Contact: Alistair MacLeod. Tel: 01687 460014.
E-mail: enquiries@westhighlandholidays.co.uk
WWW: www.westhighlandholidays.co.uk

Gardener's, Dorlin, Near Acharacle. This old stone cottage sits on its own in a beautiful setting, with a beach nearby and a lovely view of Castle Tioram in the bay. Gardener's retains its original rustic charm and character and feels very homely, being furnished in a traditional style and having a feature log burning stove in the comfortable living/dining room. The accommodation, which can sleep up to 5 guests, comprises a fully fitted kitchen with all modern appliances, a living/dining room, a separate sitting room, one bedroom with a double and a single bed, one twin bedded room and a family bathroom with a shower over the bath. Open all year. Sunday to Sunday lets. Rates from £295-£589 per week. Electricity is by meter reading. A starter pack of logs provided for the wood-burning stove. Please bring your own linen. Pets welcome. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference AL63.
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WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk

Highland-Hideaways, The Cabin, Honeysuckle Cottage, Glenborrodale, Acharacle, PH36 4JP. The Ardnamurchan peninsula is a stunningly beautiful and romantic place to stay - a real get-away-from-it-all destination. The landscape is breathtaking and the countryside provides a habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna. Highland-Hideaways offer 2 charming properties in this fantastic location - Honeysuckle Cottage sleeping 6 and Caber Faidh sleeping 8. Honeysuckle Cottage is located appoximately halfway along the Ardnamurchan peninsula in the sleepy village of Glenborrodale, just a stones throw from Loch Sunart. It is well furnished, comfortable and cosy. Caber Faidh is a three bedroomed, detached house in a level and enclosed garden just a short walk from Kentra Bay. The house is comfortably furnished and has all modern conveniences. Both properties offer WIFI Internet access. Rates from £400-£850 per week. Contact: Mark or Heidi Greger. Tel: 01972 500 797.
E-mail: markgreger_1@msn.com
WWW: www.highland-hideaways.com

Knoydart Cottage, Inverie, Near Mallaig. Located in one of the last wildernesses in Britain, Knoydart Cottage is the ultimate get away from it all destination. Accessible only by boat from Mallaig or walked into over a couple of days through the hills from Kinloch Hourn, there is no point in taking the car, as there is really nowhere to drive it! The settlement of Inverie boasts a pub, Post Office and restaurant and overlooks Loch Nevis. Knoydart Cottage sits within the village in a quarter acre garden and has views over the Loch to the mountains beyond. The property is cosy and comfortable and can sleep up to 4 guests in twin and double bedrooms. The charming lounge has an open fire. For all its remoteness you'll find no shortage of things to do, from organised boat trips to some challenging and not so challenging walking. From £285-£470 per week. Please note this is a no smoking house. Up to two well behaved pets welcome by arrangement. Tel: +44 (0)1835 870779.
WWW: www.unique-cottages.co.uk/cottages/westcoast/inverness-shire/knoydart_cottage

Loch View Cottage, Glenborrodale, Ardnamurchan. STB 3 Star Self Catering. Located in the village of Glenborrodale on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, Loch View Cottage offers comfortable non smoking accommodation for 6/7 guests. This charming property lies just a few yards from the shore of beautiful Loch Sunart which is a haven for wildlife and a dream location for photographers. The sea angling is superb here, there are brown trout lochs in the vicinity and great hill walking in the area. The centrally heated accommodation comprises a fully fitted kitchen, large comfortable lounge with wood-burning stove and free view satellite TV, 3 double bedrooms, one with an additional single bed, and a family bathroom. The cottage has free wireless broadband and a payphone. Open all year. Rates from £425-£615 per week including provision of all bed linen. Logs and electricity are free. Dogs are welcome. Contact: Allan Coutts. Tel: 0131 3325647. Mobile: 07802 917882.
E-mail: allan.coutts@btinternet.com
WWW: www.ardnamurchan-cottage.co.uk

Loch View, Conaglen, Near Ardgour. In a very secluded setting on the peaceful west side of Loch Linnhe, this popular detached stone cottage provides comfortable accommodation for up to 6 guests. Complete privacy is assured and spectacular views, towards Loch Linnhe and the mountains of Lochaber, including Ben Nevis, are offered from the property. There is a well equipped kitchen on the ground floor, together with a living room with a dining table and open fire or optional electric fire, a twin bedded room and a downstairs toilet. Upstairs is a double bedroom and a twin bedded room, each with a washbasin, and a family bathroom with a shower over the bath. Open all year. Rates from £347-£656 per week including all linen except towels and tea towels, all electricity, and a starter pack for the open fire. Pets are welcome. Access is by an unsurfaced track. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference AL79.
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WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk

Mary Ann's, Dorlin, Near Acharacle. Situated down a quiet private road where the river Shiel tumbles out to the sea, Mary Ann's is a truly romantic honeymoon cottage, a peaceful little retreat that is just a short walk from Castle Tioram across the sandy bay. Indeed, all along this most attractive coastline are wonderfully unspoilt stretches of sandy beach and delightful coastal walks. The characterful accommodation is all at ground floor level and comprises a cosy living room with modern fitted kitchen area and open fire, one double bedroom and a bathroom with a shower over the bath. The rooms are light and airy with quality fixtures and fittings throughout. Open all year. Rates from £269-£537 per week including all linen. Electricity is charged by meter reading. One dog is welcome, but please note Mary Ann's is a no smoking house. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference AL61.
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WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk

Riverside Self Catering Cottage, Morar. This luxury self catering cottage is located in one of the most beautiful places in Scotland. Overlooking the Silver Sands of Morar, the scenery here is breathtaking. Come and enjoy life at a different pace and take time out to relax. Take the ferry over the sea to Skye, visit the Glenfinnan Monument, travel on the scenic railway from Fort William to Mallaig or simply meander the little villages along the beautiful 'Road to the Isles'. The cottage offers highly appointed accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 bedrooms, one of them on the ground floor and with en-suite shower room. Public rooms include a well equipped dining kitchen, a cosy lounge and a bathroom with separate shower. Outside there is parking for up to 5 cars and garden furniture and a barbecue is provided. Rates from £620-£960 per week. Short break rates: £80 per night during low season (November to February) based on a minimum 3 night stay. A one-off additional charge of £7 per person is made for linen. Sorry, but we cannot accept pets. Contact: Donald or Isla Maclellan. Tel: + 44 (0)1467 621 221.
E-mail: donmaclellan@yahoo.co.uk
WWW: www.riverside-cottage.co.uk

Seaview Grazings Holidays, Strontian, PH36 4HZ. Overlooking enchanting Loch Sunart in one of the most westerly parts of the Scottish mainland, Seaview Grazings comprises 14 Scandinavian log lodges on an 11 acre site which slopes down to the sea. Cosy in winter and cool in summer, each lodge can accommodate six in comfort, and has three bedrooms, a bathroom with bath and shower, a well-equipped kitchen and separate living room. All linen is provided and electricity is included in the let. A cot and high chair is available on request. Seaview Grazings offers ideal accommodation for hillwalkers and ramblers and there's no better place for that get away from it all break, with handy local facilities in Strontian itself combined with the remoteness of the beautiful Ardnamurchan Peninsula on your doorstep - heaven! Rates from £250-£610 per week. Contact: Gareth Hanna. Tel: 01967 402409. Fax: 01967 402409.
E-mail: info@seaviewgrazings.co.uk
WWW: www.seaviewgrazings.co.uk

Steading Holidays The Byre, Kilchoan, Acharacle, PH36 4LH. Built in 1886, The Byre has been creatively refurbished to provide a real home from home. This charming property sleeps 2 and comprises a fully fitted kitchen with dining area, a separate lounge with multi-fuel stove, bathroom and toilet to the ground floor and spiral staircase to the upper floor where there is a small double bedroom with king size bed. The Byre enjoys superb views over the Sound of Mull and is set in a mature colourful garden with a burn running through it. The crofting township of Kilchoan is just a short walk from here. Kilchoan is home to a fully-licensed hotel and village shop with post office. Here too you'll also find the regular car ferry service to Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. An ideal retreat that is peaceful, unhurried and friendly, you'll find this a great place to get away from it all. Open all year. Rates from £210-£450 per week including all linen, electricity and fuel for the stove. Contact: John Chapple or Bill Lloyd. Tel: 01972 510 262.
E-mail: via our online form
WWW: www.steading.co.uk

Strontian Holiday Lodges, Strontian, PH36 4HZ. Overlooking Loch Sunart and just beyond the edge of the village, Strontian Holiday Lodges comprise 2 log cabins, Mingulay and Jura, each sleeping up to 5 guests. Both have a fully fitted kitchen plus a spacious living/dining area with large picture windows with views over the loch. Digital TV, a DVD player and a selection of films are provided. Mingulay has three bedrooms: one double, one twin and one single. Jura had two bedrooms: one double, one twin plus a metal action sofa bed in the lounge. Both properties have a bathroom with a shower over the bath and a heated towel rail. Strontian is only a half hour drive from Fort William with Oban a little further. Both Mull and Skye are accessible for a day out and the whole of the beautiful Ardnamurchan peninsula is yours to explore. Rates from £280-£640 per week including a starter pack of groceries. Short breaks may be available from £50 per night. Contact: Carol Hanna. Tel: 01967 402160.
E-mail: strontianlodges@aol.co.uk
WWW: www.go-selfcatering.co.uk/strontianholidaylodges

Struan, Strontian, Ardnamurchan. Set on the side of a quiet Highland glen with views of mountains in the distance, Struan is a traditional detached croft cottage which has been sensitively modernised to provide 21st Century comforts whilst retaining original features, character and charm. The accommodation is all at ground floor level and comprises a neat galley kitchen, a cosy sitting/dining room with wood burning stove and one twin bedroom, which can be arranged as a double on request, with a shower room off. Car parking is provided 50yds from cottage. There is a very well stocked village shop and a pub close by. Fresh eggs are available from the owner. There is plenty to see and do in the area, from beach combing and geology to touring a large area of the Scottish Highlands. Open all year. Rates from £193-£385 per week including all linen. Electricity is by £1 coin meter. Pets welcome. None smokers preferred. Contact: Hamster Cottages. Tel: 01764 685 400. Fax: 01764 685 454. Property Reference NW20.
E-mail: hamcot@globalnet.co.uk
WWW: www.hamstercottages.co.uk