Set in a dramatic location right on the shoreline of Loch Sunart is Traigh Uaine, a charming detached house overlooking pretty Laga Bay, near Acharacle on the Ardnamurchan peninsula.
Quick Info
Sleeps: 5 | Bedrooms: 3 |
Changeover Day: Fri | Pets Allowed: No |
No smoking | Bathrooms: 2 |
Licence No: HI-40067-F |
The house has been fully refurbished with its magnificent, south-facing setting showcased throughout by large windows and patio doors that frame the wonderful loch views. If guests want to spread out the spacious accommodation at Traigh Uaine is ideal as it has a choice of places to relax with both a sitting/dining room and separate TV room with dining area and great views out over the bay.
The very best of the loch views can be admired from the master double bedroom that has a king-size bed to stretch out on. There is also a second attractive double bedroom and one neat single room, as well as two colourful bath rooms, one of which has a wet room style shower.
Outside the large garden faces south and extends to around half an acre with a terraced seating area that has been positioned to make the most of the loch view. The garden slopes down to the shore with 30 metres of sea frontage to explore.
Fishing is directly from the pebbly beach and as Loch Sunart is a sea loch there are some interesting rock pools to investigate when the tide is out. Otters and seals often visit the bay and you may even be lucky enough to see golden eagles, sea eagles, dolphins or pine martens.
Off road parking for up to 3 cars is provided up by the road, with a steep 100 metre long private footpath (gradient about 1 in 5) that leads down to the house. There is no vehicular access down to the house. The grass track can be slippery, especially when wet, so reasonable fitness levels and suitable footwear are required and there is a bench half way down for enjoying the view. The terrain makes the path unsuitable for those with limited mobility.
The beautiful Ardnamurchan peninsula is known for its wild and varied landscape and there are plenty of walking routes to try nearby.
Wildlife enthusiasts will love a wildlife boat trip with Ardnamurchan Charters, based just next door, whose pontoon can be seen from the house. They offer the chance to see the captivating scenery of the peninsula from the water whilst spotting everything from seabirds and dolphins to whales and basking sharks. Boat hire is also available.
The Salen Jetty Shop (5 miles) has a good range of provisions to stock up on and the warm and welcoming Salen Hotel serves excellent meals in its formal dining room or informal sun room. Sanna beach is beautiful with its white sands and sparkling waters and at Ardtoe (9 miles) is another delightful sandy beach where you can see over to the Small Isles (Eigg, Rum, Muck and Canna) and enjoy some stunning sunsets.
Heading west along the loch whisky enthusiasts will want to head to the Ardnamurchan Distillery at Glenbeg (3.5 miles) for a ‘behind the scenes’ tour and, of course, a wee dram.
Visit the Ardnamurchan Lighthouse and Visitor Centre (20 miles), a grade-A-listed landmark that sits proudly on the most westerly point of the British mainland. You can enjoy a lighthouse tour or visit the Stables Coffee Shop, with outdoor seating. Don’t miss the Foghorn viewing platform where you will find breathtaking views of the Inner Hebrides. This is also a good spot for viewing passing whales and dolphins.
Starting right from the house, hill tracks to Glenborrodale or Acharacle can be explored, or climb wild Ben Laga – all with stunning coastal views. The Glenborrodale RSPB Reserve nearby has a great short hill walk with views over Loch Sunart to the Isle of Mull.
As the peninsula enjoys very low levels of light pollution the dark skies make it the ideal place for a spot of stargazing or witnessing the stunning Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights.
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
(two steps up to entrance)Sitting/dining room
TV/dining room with TV (Freesat), DVD, radio/CD player
Kitchen with electric oven and ceramic hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer, etc
Double bedroom (king-size)
Double bedroom
Single bedroom
Wet room with bath, WC and wash basin
Bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash basin
WC.
What's included
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Services
Bed linen and towels INCLUDED. The first £25 of electricity is INCLUDED, with any additional usage payable at the end of your stay. Heating is by instant convector heaters and storage heaters in the living and dining rooms, storage heaters in the kitchen and bathrooms and electric panel heaters in the bedrooms. The convector, storage and panel heaters are all on the cheaper economy electricity rate as is the domestic hot water. WiFi is INCLUDED. Water is from a private source which is 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. Sorry pets are not accepted. No smoking.
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 11/10/2024 to 14/10/2024
From 18/10/2024 to 21/10/2024
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
Changeover Day: Fri
Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 2 | Sleeps 5 |
23 Aug 2024 - 12 Sep 2024 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
13 Sep 2024 - 03 Oct 2024 | £625.00 | £725.00 |
04 Oct 2024 - 24 Oct 2024 | £695.00 | £795.00 |
25 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £695.00 | £895.00 |
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £945.00 | £975.00 |
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £945.00 | £975.00 |
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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.
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We had a great stay at this property it was clean and tidy and very well equipped. The peace and quiet was amazing with ...
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Fantastic spacious bungalow, the two living rooms are great, French doors give superb views, great garden with native fl...
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Fantastic location. Well equipped comfortable property. Great access to the loch shore if you have a kayak or paddle boa...
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Excellent situation, peaceful with stunning scenery over the loch. We topped up with fuel and groceries in Fort William ...
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Beautiful spot, but - fridge is far too small for the amount of provisions needed for such a remote place. Only small gl...
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'We have had a fantastic stay and can't thank you enough for a wonderful stay!'