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Scottish Highland Holiday Cottage in idyllic loch-side setting

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9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 770 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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 manager

Charlie Emerson

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Ski lift privileges

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices

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

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

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
On-site 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 that 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 area

Map
Fort WIlliam, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Ardnamurchan Lighthouse - 11 min drive
  • Loch Linnhe - 30 min drive
  • Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal - 50 min drive
  • Glenfinnan Viaduct - 59 min drive
  • Castle Tioram - 104 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Sunart - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bothy Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ariundle Centre - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Boathouse Restaurant - ‬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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Lochaber Geopark and within 9 mi (15 km) of Ardnamurchan Lighthouse and Kingdom of Light Visitor Centre. Nádurra Visitor Centre and Loch Arienas are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Scottish Highland Holiday Cottage in idyllic loch-side setting Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews" "
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B., Philadelphia pa usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We stayed in the cottage 24 years ago and loved it. It has not changed much. This is the charm of the place. The cottage is situated in a quiet setting on Loch Sunart and after exploring all day was a nice place to relax and unwind. Our host Charlie was great. We had a water issue and it was handled straight away. I hope to return soon. A week was to short.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Character property in amazing location.
Remote cottage on loch shore, surrounded by beautiful tranquil , scenic countryside. Lovely views, own beach. Fantastic cosy lounge, with wood burner. Sit in the window and look out for wildlife , including sea otters and seals. We loved the property and this part of Scotland is so quiet and unspoilt. We definitely recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical place
I am not using the word ‘magical’ idly. Keeper’s Cottage is a dream of a one off - beautifully secluded and private and seeming almost to have a loch to itself. The cottage has a sympathetically artistic feel, a little scuffed at the edges maybe but comfortable, appealing and practically and handsomely equipped. We all loved it and felt a real wrench leaving. Wholeheartedly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kieran M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of heaven
Wanted an off the grid, away from it all week and this place ticked all our boxes. A step back in time, an abundance of walks, wildlife, magnificent scenery, excellent fishing, topped with absolute peace and tranquility. Local hospitality, especially at the Stontian Hotel was superb. Seafood Paella a treat. The Emerson family have an amazing bolt hole of which we are very envious. We will be back but I suspect we will have other family members in tow.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage right next to the lock is amazing and quiet .
It was very easy and straight forward.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Ugur A.

Authentic Lovely Cottage
We had a great week in a lovely cottage next to a fantastic loch in Highlands. I strongly recommend the cottage to anyone looking for amazing landscape, very quite area and fishing. Owner of the cottage is very helpful and quick to respond when we had small problems due to cold weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

gilllian m.

Real coothy cottage!!! Full of family memories built into the fibre of the cottage
Overall we had a fantastic stay at keepers cottage!! If you are looking for a real authentic place to stay this is it... Comfortable, all the things you need especially in the kitchen... you step back time.... lots of quirky artefacts... especially the clock which we discovered was made by one of the family- I dubbed it “ when the Cheshire Cat meets Captain Hook “ Really tranquil setting but be prepared for rain ☔️
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Rachel S.

Charming wee place.
Lovely, calm, unfussy, cozy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Oude troep op een schitterende locatie
Het huis weinig is aangepast sinds half 18e eeuw en dat klopt dan ook helemaal!! Het huis voelt als een museum met heel veel spullen van de familie, waardoor er weinig ruimte overblijft voor de gasten. Leuk om in te kijken, maar niet om in te logeren. Het huis voelt niet schoon, ruikt niet fris: Toilet: Vieze oude en kapotte houten toiletbril (scheuren) Badkamer: Met vloerbedekking, die nat wordt en gaat stinken, er ligt een oude en versleten handdoek die als badmat moet dienen. Er is geen douchegordijn of zo. Badkruk met een gebroken bovenplaat, een vieze afgebladderde plank om je spullen op te leggen. Met 4 personen is de boiler snel leeg bij gebruik als bad. Maar douchen is onmogelijk doordat de mengkraan niet goed werkt en er te weinig water door de doucheslang kan. Moeilijk om nat te worden. Opgelost met een kannetje uit de keuken. Slaapkamers: geen enkele bergruimte voor je kleding. Huiskamer: Op het oog gezellig, maar veel vlekken op de vloerbedekking en de bank. Oude doorgezakte fauteuil met vieze en kapotte armleuningen. Woonkeuken: Er staat een hele kapotte oude bank, die te vies is om op te zitten. Heel oud laden-kastje met bestek van allerlei perioden, waarvan je het gevoel hebt alles na te moeten kijken of het wel schoon is. Vloer, tafel en stoelen waren niet schoon. Spoelruimte: te klein om te kunnen staan, vieze oude stenen gootsteen vol putten. Afgetimmerd met oude houten planken, die constant nat zijn of worden en een broedplaats voor schimmels en bacteriën. Te vies om je vaat op te zetten. Servies op open planken, niet fris. De meeste pannen te oud en te bruin om te gebruiken. Bijkeuken: planken met voorraad van de familie of van gasten, stonk verschrikkelijk naar rook of gerookt voedsel. Vies hok. Buiten: hoewel een prachtig terrein om te zitten en te genieten, is er geen stoel of bank te vinden. Alleen kapotte opvouwbare visstoeltjes in de trapkast. We voelden ons soms opgesloten in het huis, door veel knutjes in onze periode en omdat er in het gras ook erg veel teken zaten. Wij hebben 11 teken moeten verwijderen. De eigenaar zou de gasten hiervoor moeten waarschuwen in zijn beschrijving. Bovenstaande bezwaren gemaild naar de eigenaar. Hij was het met veel van onze punten eens en had plannen om veel aan te pakken, maar daar hadden wij niets aan. Een schaduw over de vakantie. Niet ontspannen. Een huis verhuren voor deze prijs moet niets vies zijn, kapot of armoedig. Prachtig uitzicht en omgeving, bedden en oven ok.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Karsten L.

Schönes altes Cottage in sehr ruhiger Lage
Für Leute die Ruhe brauchen sehr zu empfehlen. Zum Wander und Angeln Top.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Petra F.

Een charmant, eenvoudig cottage op een ongelooflijk mooie plek!
Niet luxe, maar zeer sfeervol en heerlijk rustig. Herten in de tuin en ottertjes in de baai, hemels!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018