Ardlochy Lodge

Loch Lochy, Near Spean Bridge, Fort William

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Ardlochy Lodge is an incredibly spacious detached house in a pretty woodland setting right by the shore of Loch Lochy, near Fort William in Inverness-shire.

This impressive newly built house offers stylish accommodation throughout and makes a great base for exploring the area and the array of activities that are on offer nearby. The vast sitting room is very warm and inviting with its cosy seating and cassette wood-burning stove built into the wall. It is partly open plan to the spacious dining kitchen that is very well-equipped and even has a warming drawer that is handy for warming up plates. A separate utility room neatly houses the laundry facilities and there is also a study and shower room on this level.

With a super king-size bed to stretch out on, a walk-in dressing room and en suite shower room, the master suite upstairs is a real delight, with one wall made entirely of glass to showcase loch views that can be seen without even getting out of bed!

Also upstairs are two further attractive double bedrooms (one en suite), a twin bedroom and a large family bathroom with a lovely freestanding bath that complete the accommodation in the main house.

The adjoining annexe (not let separately) sleeps 3 further people and has its own open plan living area (upstairs) with kitchen, as well as a double bedroom, single bedroom and modern bathroom - ideal for giving additional guests their own privacy.

The charming little summerhouse in the grounds has a wood-burning stove and a wonderful outlook out across the water to the little pepper pot lighthouse on the opposite shore and stunning views down the loch towards Ben Nevis and the Nevis mountain range. There is a path that leads right down to the water's edge so care should be taken, particularly with children.

Quick Info

Sleeps: 8/11
Bedrooms: 6
Changeover Day: Sun
Pets Allowed: No
No smoking
Bathrooms: 5

Features

Open Fire/Solid Fuel Stove
WiFi
Detached
Off Street/Private Parking
Garden Furniture
BBQ
EPC Rating C
Loch or River View
Rural
No Pets
Flexible Start
Shower
Laundry Facilities
Freezer
Dishwasher
Mains Water

Spean Bridge (4.5 miles), known for its Commando Memorial, has a shop for basic supplies, a hotel restaurant (with takeaway fish and chip shop) and Spean Bridge Woollen Mill where you can pick up whisky, knitwear and even tartan.

Walkers can join the Great Glen Way walking trail that runs near the house and then heads along the banks of Thomas Telford’s famous Caledonian Canal. The route runs all the way down to Fort William where there are plenty of places to stop off for lunch or dinner.

Fort William (10 miles) is known as the 'outdoor capital of the UK' with lots of activities to try from skiing and snowboarding at the ski resort to mountain biking on the Witches Trails or sea kayaking on Loch Eil.

Whilst in Fort William it is worth stopping off at The Ben Nevis Distillery for a tour or tasting session, or simply to buy some whisky to take home. History enthusiasts will want to pay a visit to the West Highland Museum for a fascinating insight into Highland life.

Half an hour’s walk out of Fort William brings you to the An Steall Ban, Scotland’s second highest waterfall, which is particularly dramatic after heavy rainfall. Negotiate the rope bridge across the river for an even closer view of the falls but make sure to wear appropriate footwear to do so.

Just north of Fort William is 'Neptune’s Staircase', an impressive staircase lock comprised of 8 different locks that climb up over 60 feet – it is quite a sight to witness.

Local Info

Pub: 4 miles
Shop: 4 miles
Restaurant: 2.5 miles
Train Station: 4 miles
Airport: 66 miles
Supermarket: 10 miles
Sandy Beach: 39 miles
Swimming Pool/Leisure Centre: 13.5 miles
Cycle Hire: 13 miles
MTB Trails: 10 miles
Riding Stables: 10 miles
Golf Course: 4 miles
RSPB Reserve: 49 miles
National Park: 8 miles
Boat Hire: 4 miles
Marina: 13 miles
Ski Slopes: 10 miles
Bus Links: 0.25 miles
Water Sport Centres: 7 miles

Local Events and Attractions

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Witch's Mountain Biking Trails

(4 miles)

Trails that include a world championship loop

Nevis Range

(4 miles)

A unique mountain experience for all the family

Laggan Wolftrax Mountain Biking

(26 miles)

Purpose built trails with facilities and views

Glen Roy Nature Reserve

(4 miles)

Glacial reserve with visitor centre and tours

Glen Affric Nature Reserve

(30 miles)

Iconic reserve with waterfalls, trails and views

Glasdrum Wood Nature Reserve

(26 miles)

Wild woodland reserve with trails and picnic areas

Creag Meagaidh Nature Reserve

(14 miles)

Mountainous reserve with trails and picnic areas

Ariundle Oakwood Nature Reserve

(25 miles)

Peaceful woodland with a network of trails

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.