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In an idyllic situation on the Lochshiel Estate near Acharacle on the lovely west coast of Scotland, Mary Ann's cottage is a traditional, whitewashed, Highland cottage and a real romantic hideaway.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 2 | Bedrooms: 1 |
| Changeover Day: Sun | Pets Allowed: Yes (1) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
Reached by a private estate road, it overlooks the water where the River Shiel flows out to the sea, with woodland behind. The cottage has been double-glazed and beautifully renovated with no sacrifice of its traditional character.
The living area is open plan, with a panelled, vaulted ceiling, stripped wood flooring and a wood-burning stove for added cosiness and ambience, while the panelled double bedroom has an exposed stone hearth which, while not in use, is a charming feature.
In short, it is a perfect waterside retreat for two. Velux windows have been cleverly added in the living room and bedroom to make it bright and airy. Within its thick walls, guests will be as snug and cosy as can be, with the prospect of all that amazing scenery which awaits them on the their doorstep.
The estate coastline offers many fine walks and sandy bays to enjoy. Castle Tioram, familiar from many calendars, is just a short distance away.
Acharacle offers shops and eating places and from there you can tour to north and south - north to the Road to the Isles, Arisaig and Morar, golf at Traigh, or a ferry hop over to Skye from Mallaig - south to Ardnamurchan with yet more glorious scenery and another ferry hop from Kilchoan to Tobermory on Mull.
Ardnamurchan Point is the westernmost point of mainland Britain, with a Stevenson lighthouse right at the tip. The road along there (turn west at Salen) is a delight in itself and en route you will pass the RSPB reserve at Glenborrodale, where in addition to many birds such as wood warblers and redstarts you may also see otters and red squirrels.
If you turn east at Lochailort, along Loch Eilt, you will come to historic Glenfinnan at the head of Loch Shiel, where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard at the beginning of the ill-fated Jacobite revolt of 1745. The site is owned by the National Trust and visitors can climb the memorial column there for a little bit of Scottish history.
From there, it is an easy journey back to Fort William, though do stop off on the way at Corpach to visit and stroll along the towpath at spectacular Neptune’s Staircase, where the Caledonian Canal debouches into Loch Linnhe.
Fort William provides a full range of entertainments for a rainy day, as well as boat trips on Loch Linnhe and, of course, the chance to climb Ben Nevis or go mountain biking (skiing in winter) at nearby Aonach Mor. For railway enthusiasts the steam train ‘The Jacobite’ makes a daily run in the season from Fort William to Mallaig and back.
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 living area with wood-burning stove, TV (no reception)/DVD, electric cooker, fridge (ice compartment), microwave, washing machine/tumble dryer, etc
Double bedroom (king-size)
Bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £30.00
- Towels (per person)
- £6.00
Services
Bed linen INCLUDED and towels available for hire by overseas guests only. The first £25 of electricity INCLUDED with any additional usage payable by meter reading at the end of your stay (electric car charging can be arranged separately at an additional cost). Heating is by electric storage heaters and wood-burning stove (starter pack INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED for email checking and general web browsing. Not suitable for large downloads or high bandwidth applications (such as Skype, YouTube, Netflix, iPlayer/video streaming, etc). Water is from a private source which is UV filtered and regularly tested; however (as is typical in many parts of Scotland) it can become discoloured, particularly after heavy rainfall. Guests may therefore prefer to bring bottled water to drink. A maximum of 1 dog is welcome at an additional charge (1 medium or 1 small)*. If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking. No infants.
*Please note: Pets should not be allowed in the bedrooms or on the furniture, or be left unsupervised in the property.
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 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 11/10/2024 to 01/12/2024
From 24/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 23/12/2024 to 24/12/2024
From 30/12/2024 to 30/12/2024
From 29/11/2024 to 30/11/2024
Changeover Day: Sun
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 |
| 27 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £595.00 |
| 20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £995.00 |
| 28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £995.00 |
| 06 Jan 2025 - 01 Feb 2025 | £650.00 |
| 02 Feb 2025 - 05 Apr 2025 | £750.00 |
| 06 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2025 | £850.00 |
| 27 Apr 2025 - 03 May 2025 | £750.00 |
| 04 May 2025 - 24 May 2025 | £850.00 |
| 25 May 2025 - 31 May 2025 | £895.00 |
| 01 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025 | £850.00 |
| 29 Jun 2025 - 19 Jul 2025 | £895.00 |
| 20 Jul 2025 - 30 Aug 2025 | £1,050.00 |
| 31 Aug 2025 - 13 Sep 2025 | £850.00 |
| 14 Sep 2025 - 04 Oct 2025 | £750.00 |
| 05 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025 | £850.00 |
| 26 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £650.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £1,050.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £1,050.00 |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. 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.
Reviews
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We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. My dog loved the freedom of being able to run free.
The cottage itself was...
Excellent location. Lovely people looking after cottage and cottage warm and clean
The cottage was well laid out and location lovely but just a bit to remote for us
Very good cottage but would have preferred information printed off in a welcome folder and not just on line. Also would...
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We were very pleased to hear that you found the cottage warm and comfortable and enjoyed the lovely location. The arriva...
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Cottage was very good, clean and perfectly adequate for two people. Its location is first class if you want peace and qu...
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