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Achleanan Farmhouse

Near Lochaline, Sound of Mull, Argyll

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Perched 500 feet above the Sound of Mull on the Morvern Peninsula, Achleanan Farmhouse offers stunning, panoramic views of the mountains of Mull and the Atlantic beyond. On clear evenings, the twinkling lights of Tobermory across the Sound are the only reminder that you're not alone on earth.

Quick Info

Sleeps: 6 Bedrooms: 3
Changeover Day: Fri Pets Allowed: Yes (3)
No smoking Bathrooms: 2
  • No Smoking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Open Fire/Solid Fuel Stove
  • WiFi
Overview

Surrounded by green pastures and heather moorland, the farm is home to Scottish Blackface sheep, Highland and Luing cattle, and roe and red deer. A historic stone flax tank stands behind the house, a nod to the farm’s linen-producing past.

Restored to a high standard, the traditional stone farmhouse combines rustic charm with modern comforts. The spacious sitting room, clad in pine panelling, features a wood-burning stove—perfect for relaxing after a day of adventure, perhaps with a complimentary dram of local Nc'nean whisky. The bright, well-equipped kitchen opens into a garden room with a large dining table and wicker chairs, ideal for soaking up the ever-changing sea views.

On the ground floor, you'll find a twin bedroom, a shower room, and a handy utility room for storing outdoor gear. Upstairs, the cosy double bedroom with a king-size bed and the twin bedroom both boast coombed ceilings and sea views. The family bathroom includes a bath with an overhead shower, and double glazing and central heating ensure the house is welcoming year-round.

Outside, the enclosed garden is a safe space for children to play, while you relax and enjoy the scenery. Eagles often soar above, and red deer can sometimes be seen on the slopes. After sunset, the dark skies are perfect for stargazing, with the Northern Lights occasionally making an appearance.

The 7000-acre estate offers endless outdoor activities, from walking and cycling across its vast landscapes to beachcombing and otter spotting along the shore. Ancient woodlands are home to pine martens and red squirrels, and fishing enthusiasts can try their luck for free along the shoreline or at two seasonal brown trout lochans.

On rainy days, the nearby shared games room offers entertainment with a pool table, table tennis, a dartboard, and exercise equipment. Achleanan Farmhouse is an ideal base for both adventure and relaxation, set in one of Scotland’s most spectacular locations.

Map & Local

Situated in the 7,000 acres of the private Drimnin Estate, Achleanan is a place of great tranquillity, with the nearest habitation half a mile away.

Guests have access to the Estate's eight miles of coastline, its moors, valleys and native woodland and the historic ruins of a Victorian chapel, Stone Age fort and walled crofting village.

Golden and sea eagles, pine martens and otters can all be seen on the Estate. For the active, there are plenty of walks within the Estate - over hills, along the private track to the old ferry inn on Loch Sunart and around the coast.

There is a ferry which plies back and forth every day from Lochaline (11 miles, with hotel and restaurant) over to Fishnish on Mull (no booking necessary). With such easy access, a visit must be high on the to-do list of any guests in this part of the world. The crossing is short (20 minutes) and from Fishnish an excellent road leads north to the capital Tobermory, with its brightly painted houses clustering round the picturesque harbour. From there, you can continue across to the wonderful beach at Calgary.

To the south from Fishnish, a single track road runs right round the southern part of the island to Fionnphort at the end of the Ross of Mull, where you take the little foot ferry over to the magical island of Iona, with its ancient abbey and silver sands. This journey takes just over an hour and runs through some very wild and impressive scenery.

On the other hand, turning north at Lochaline and westwards on rejoining the A861, another most beautiful road takes you through the oakwoods along the north shore of Loch Sunart. It brings you to the Ardnamurchan peninsula, where you can visit the Stevenson lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula or laze on the sands at Sanna. The tip of the peninsula is the most westerly point on the British mainland and is the ideal place to try and spot the dolphins, basking sharks and even the occasional minke whale that are often seen there.

Local Events and Attractions

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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.

Facilities

Accommodation

Downstairs

Sunroom/dining room
Kitchen with electric oven/hob, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and microwave, etc.
Sitting room with Smart TV and wood-burning stove.
Utility room with washing machine and tumble drier.
Twin bedroom.
Room with shower, WC and basin.

Upstairs

Double bedroom (king-size).
Twin bedroom.
Bathroom with bath, shower, WC and basin.

What's included

Linen (Double Bed)
Free
Linen (Single Bed)
Free
Sets of towels (per person)
Free
WiFi
Free

Available Extras

Cot (excluding linen)
£10.00
Pet
£20.00
Travel Cot (excluding linen)
£10.00

Services

Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by oil fired central heating (INCLUDED) and wood burning stove (logs and a starter pack of kindling INCLUDED). Unlimited WiFi is INCLUDED. 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 3 dogs are welcome at an additional charge (2 large, 3 medium or 3 small). If you wish to bring any other pets please contact us and we will see what we can do. No smoking.

Availability

Availability

The calendar below shows dates which are either available or booked for this property. Use the Book Now menu above to select your desired holiday dates.

Changeover Day: Fri

Booked Available
2024
Price

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).

Changeover Day: Fri

Rental - Date Range Sleeps 6
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 £1,295.00
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 £1,295.00
06 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025 £695.00
31 Jan 2025 - 03 Apr 2025 £850.00
04 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025 £1,095.00
25 Apr 2025 - 01 May 2025 £850.00
02 May 2025 - 22 May 2025 £1,095.00
23 May 2025 - 29 May 2025 £1,295.00
30 May 2025 - 26 Jun 2025 £1,095.00
27 Jun 2025 - 17 Jul 2025 £1,295.00
18 Jul 2025 - 28 Aug 2025 £1,345.00
29 Aug 2025 - 11 Sep 2025 £1,095.00
12 Sep 2025 - 02 Oct 2025 £850.00
03 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 £1,095.00
24 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 £695.00
19 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 £1,345.00
28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 £1,345.00
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

Reviews
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10-Oct-2023

Snelle correcte afhandeling. Snelle terugbetaling van borg. Geen "valse" foto's. Uitgebreide info van huis en hoe er t...

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10-Nov-2022

Lovely setting. Everything provided and catered for even dog treats! Cottage was cosy and homey . Only drawback was the ...

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03-Nov-2022

Spacious, warm, comfortable and extremely well equipped cottage.

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30-Oct-2022

AMAZING COTTAGE IN A FANTASTIC LOCATION ,THE COTTAGE WAS LOVELY AND WARM AND VERY COMFORTABLE
EVERYTHING YOU NEEDE...

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13-Oct-2022

Lovely house, warm & comfortable with everything you need for easy self-catering.
Great views & location if you don...

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