Self Catering Scottish Holiday Cottage near Fort William

037c Semi Detached Cottage, Inverness-shire

Sleeps 8

This holiday cottage is set within this private 58,000 acre estate in a wilderness setting, and with the road access being private, you have a wonderful opportunity to find your own space away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

This is a picturesque semi detached traditional cottage, built in the 1860’s as a gamekeeper’s cottage, by a river, with spectacular mountain scenery, situated 12 miles along a private estate road.

Inside at ground level it has a wood panelled sitting room with a wood burning stove, a kitchen/dining room with table that can seat up to 8 people, a double room and bathroom. Upstairs there is a twin room, triple room, single room and bathroom. Whilst this cottage sleeps 8 people, the cottage next door sleeps 7 people and they can be booked together or let separately.

WHAT TO DO IN THE AREA

This is ideal for family groups who wish to have a wilderness experience, or for those who enjoy activity based holidays. Within walking distance of the house there is the estate stables and there is horse-riding available. The estate has 8 “Munro’s” and offers excellent hill walking for all types of walkers. There is also the bonus of being one of the very few able to drive to Corrour railway station, as only residents on this private estate can do this.

At a glance

Sleeps: 8
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

Books:
Saturday - Saturday

Travel:
33 Miles Fort William
87 Miles Perth

Price (per week):
£550 to £900

Accommodation Ground floor – Entrance vestibule; wood panelled sitting room, with wood burning stove; double bedroom, with en-suite bathroom, with roll top bath with shower attachment, w.c and wash hand basin, which is accessible via corridor door as well; dining kitchen, with gas cooker, with breakfast table that seats 8 people; store cupboard with in-built gun cabinet; back door; stairs.

First floor – Stairs; twin room, with two single beds; triple room, with three single beds; single room, with single bed; bathroom, with bath only, w.c and wash hand basin.

1 single bedroom/s with shared bathroom

1 double bedroom/s with shared bathroom

1 twin bedroom/s with shared bathroom

1 Triple bedroom with 3 single beds and shared shower room

Features

Additional Accommodation

Area of outstanding beauty

Excellent conference facilities

Fantastic hill walking

Fishing

Game viewing

Guided Hill Walks

Gun cabinet

Kennels Available

Remote getaway

Sporting activities available

Wireless Broadband

Facilities and Services

Linen; towels; electricity; central heating and an initial supply of logs are included within the rental.

Central Heating

Dishwasher

Fridge/Freezer

Gas Hob & Oven

Ground floor accommodation

Highchair

Initial Supply of Logs

Internet Access

Microwave

Wood burning stove

Wooded area

Mobile phone reception for Vodaphone only

Please be aware that whilst the 12 mile private road is an excellent surface in normal conditions, that in winter months it is advised that 4WD vehicles are more suitable. The estate make every effort to keep the road open, and will assist where they can, but cannot be held responsible for all vehicular access.

2 dogs only allowed - on request - and charged as extra.

Local activities & area

Fishing

Clay Pigeon Shooting

Guided Wildlife Walks

Pony Trekking

Canadian Canoe Hire

Mountain Bikes

Hill Walking

Stalking

Grouse Shooting

Area: Scottish Highlands, Type of Location: Private Estate, Nearest shop: 23 Miles, Nearest supermarket: 33 Miles, Nearest pub: 4 Miles. 23 Miles Spean Bridge 33 Miles Fort William 75 Miles Inverness 87 Miles Perth

Transport

Nearest Airport:

Inverness 81 miles
Edinburgh 127 miles

Nearest Train Station:

Corrour Station 4 miles

Use of car hire is essential, to be able to discover the true beauty of the surrounding areas. For those flying into Scotland, the closest airport to this property is Inverness 81 miles away and hiring a car or 4WD couldn’t be more convenient if you are choosing to travel by air. There are a variety of well known car rental companies within walking distance of the arrivals terminal at Inverness. If you are driving into Scotland from the south, the major arterial motorway into Scotland, the M74, although busy is generally free flowing. Trains these days can also be an extremely accessible and pleasurable means of transport into Scotland for individuals and groups alike. All the major railway stations have car hire companies located in situ, enabling the transition from carriage to car to be as stress free as possible. The sleeper train can be caught from London to Inverness, but takes approximately twelve hours and car hire can be easily arranged for your arrival, requiring approximately half an hours’ drive for the remainder of your journey. The closest train station to the property is Corrour only four miles away.