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.
Quick Info
Sleeps: 8/11 | Bedrooms: 6 |
Changeover Day: Sun | Pets Allowed: No |
No smoking | Bathrooms: 5 |
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.
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 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
Downstairs
Sitting room with wood-burning stove and TV/DVD (Freesat)
Dining kitchen with electric fan oven with warming drawer, induction hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, etc
Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
TV/play room
Study
Shower room with WC and wash basin
WC with wash basin.
Upstairs
Master double bedroom (super king-size) with dressing area and en suite shower room with WC and wash basin
Double bedroom (super king-size) with dressing area and en suite shower room with WC and wash basin
Double bedroom (king-size)
Twin bedroom
Bathroom with feature bath, WC and two wash basins.
First Floor Annexe
(Only available at 11 person tariff)
Open plan sitting room/kitchen with TV/DVD, electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave, etc
Double bedroom
Single bedroom
Bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Highchair
- Free
- Travel Cot (excluding linen)
- Free
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by oil and electric central heating (INCLUDED) and wood-burning stove (starter pack INCLUDED). WiFi is INCLUDED. Sorry, pets are not accepted. No smoking.
Please note: For Ardlochy Lodge, the tariff for 8 persons excludes the adjoining annexe with two additional bedrooms.
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
From 29/09/2024 to 01/10/2024
Changeover Day: Sun
Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 8 | Sleeps 11 |
25 Aug 2024 - 14 Sep 2024 | £1,695.00 | £2,095.00 |
15 Sep 2024 - 05 Oct 2024 | £1,495.00 | £1,795.00 |
06 Oct 2024 - 26 Oct 2024 | £1,695.00 | £2,095.00 |
27 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | £1,195.00 | £1,495.00 |
20 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024 | £2,695.00 | £2,695.00 |
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 | £2,695.00 | £2,695.00 |
06 Jan 2025 - 01 Feb 2025 | £1,195.00 | £1,495.00 |
02 Feb 2025 - 05 Apr 2025 | £1,495.00 | £1,795.00 |
06 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2025 | £1,695.00 | £2,095.00 |
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Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking and where more than one tariff is shown, the number of bedrooms made available may vary. This allows us to offer larger properties at lower rates for smaller parties. 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.
For Ardlochy Lodge, the tariff for 8 persons excludes the adjoining annexe with two additional bedrooms.
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Ardlochy Lodge is a great property for a large group. We occupied the house and annexe - a party of 10. The bedrooms are...
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We all had an amazing holiday, the accommodation was wonderful, in a very good location, everything you could need and m...
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Très belle propriété pour accueillir toute la famille dans un endroit merveilleux, et de belles balades aux alentours. N...
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Everything you need for a perfect get away. Beautiful views, very large living accommodation, comfy beds and a properly ...
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We had a brilliant stay for New Year at Ardlochy Lodge and would love to book again! The house is well equipped througho...
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We are pleased that you enjoyed your New Year celebrations, and do hope that you choose to return again soon.
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