Achnahanat Cottage Arisaig - West Coast of Scotland.
- Sleeps 8
- 4 bedrooms
- Road to the Isles location
- large spacious house
- Open all year
- £540 to £740 per week
- Xmas & New Year £740
Achnahanat
cottage provides spacious self catering holiday accommodation, 3 miles
from Arisaig in one of the most dramatically scenic places on the West
Coast of Scotland. There is so much to see and do in this area it is difficult
to know where to begin to describe it. A journey down this, “The
road to the Isles” is one you won’t forget, but briefly,
Achnahanat cottage it is close to Glenfinnan, Arisaig, Mallaig
and the gleaming Morar sands at Loch Morar, where "Morag",
perhaps a relative of "Nessie", lurks in its depth.
Achnahanat cottage itself is of the highest standard of cleanliness, and luxury that Ample Cottages customers demand, and we have no hesitation whatsoever in highly recommending this holiday cottage and this superb easily accessible west coast location, ideal for year round self catering holidays, for groups of up to 8 people in comfort.
Leisure Facilities.
Within the grounds there is a hard tennis court for the sole use of guests staying
in the holiday cottages. Own proper tennis shoes/equipment is essential. There
is a very limited number of tennis rackets for hire balls are available near
the court, also golf clubs for use on the nine hole Traigh Golf Course nearby.
The hire of mountain bikes is £40.00 per week, daily hire by arrangement.
(although number limited - please request early). The games room is also open
to all self catering guests, and has table tennis, pool and an exercise machine.
Places to visit :
Arisaig 3 miles, gateway
to the small Isles Passenger boats sail from Arisaig most weekdays during
the summer to any one of the four small islands of Rhum, Eigg, Muck or
Canna. The Land, Sea and Islands Visitor Centre in Arisaig opened in July
1999 on the site of a derelict smiddy in a stunning situation in the heart
of the village.
Mallaig 10 miles, this is the largest fishing port on
the west coast of Scotland, only 12 miles from the cottages and a working
port full of fishing boats of every shape and size. The tightly knit community
of fisher folk, who dedicate their lives to harvesting the bounty from
the sea, also provide the crew for the town's famous Lifeboat. Mallaig
is renowned for the plentiful landings of prime fish, much of which finds
its way to European tables, as well as its superlative kippers.
Glenfinnan 12 miles, the world-renowned story of Bonnie
Prince Charlie's fight for the British throne gathered momentum at Glenfinnan
where he raised the Jacobite standard and rallied his clansmen for battle.
Loch Shiel, here is flanked by steep mountains on both 
sides and
from the Glenfinnan monument you get a truly awe inspiring view. Turn your
back to the Glenfinnan monument which was built by Alexander MacDonald
of Glenaladale in memory of all the clansmen who had fought for the cause,
and you can see the viaduct made famous through the filming of Harry Potter.
In the summer months, the Jacobite steam engine runs from here to Fort
William and Mallaig now considered to be among the finest railway journeys
in the world, offering a perspective of scenery not available by road.
Morar sands 7 miles, with views of Eigg and Rhum. Halfway between Arisaig and Mallaig, stop and admire the beautiful Morar estuary, a huge expanse of gleaming sand at low tide and a beach walker's ideal. Observe in passing the sheer weight of water pouring into the estuary from the falls of Morar, themselves fed by the shortest river in the United Kingdom (just a quarter-mile long). Loch Morar, over 1000 feet deep, is one of Scotland's deepest and provides a lovely walk along its northern shores with vast vistas of loch and mountain scenery. Legend has it that "Morag", perhaps a relative of "Nessie", lurks in its depths.
Achnahanat entrance |
Living Room |
Master Bedroom |
Mallaig fishing boats |
Facilities
- Large lounge with woodburner and picture window to pretty, secure and large garden grounds, complete with a junior football net. Colour TV, satellite, video, dvd, stereo cd and radio.
- 1 double-bedded with bathroom en-suite with power shower over bath.
- 1 twin-bedded and 1 double-bedded rooms, with wash hand-basins.
- 1 bunk bedded room full sized bunks.
- Second bathroom with power shower over bath.
- Large fully-fitted kitchen equipped with electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Adjoining dining area.
- Utility room with washing machine and tumbler dryer. Washroom and toilet.
- Terrace with garden furniture.
- Electricity by meter reading.
- Central heating, all linen/towels included in rent.
- One cot and highchair is available but please bring your own bedding for the cot.
- We regret NO pets are allowed.
- Water is from a private supply.
Directions
- From Fort William: take the A830 signposted to Mallaig. After 30 miles you pass Beasdale railway station. Arisaig House Cottages is 1 mile further on the left. We are 3 miles east of Arisaig village.
- Turn left into main driveway off the A830 at sign of "Arisaig House Cottages" 1.2 miles from Beasdale rail station on the left and 80 yards from telephone box on the right, the reception is located at the bottom of the drive adjacent to Arisaig House.