Aberchalder Fort Augustus Caledonian Canal.
- Sleeps 8
- Real log fire
- Pets Welcome
- Open all year
- £390 to £850 per week
The
Old Lock keepers cottage a deceptively spacious holiday home with four
bedrooms and situated in one of the most idyllic places we have ever seen!
As the name suggests it was formerly the home of the lock keeper on the
Caledonian canal four miles from Fort Augustus a picturesque village nestled
at the southern end of Loch Ness. The cottage is situated on a stretch
of canal between Loch Ness and Loch Oich.
The Old Lock Keepers cottage is a listed building dating back to 1800 the
original cottage has been extended and refurbished to provide comfortable
and spacious self catering accommodation with much character in a unique
location, most rooms looking out to the Cullochy lock gates. Fort William
and Inverness are both about forty minutes drive away.
The gardens are enclosed and landscaped with colourful plantings and a
large decked area is furnished with picnic tables and loungers. There is
plenty of interest to be had simply watching the boats, large and small,
passing through the lock gates. The Caledonian Canal tow path is actually
used in parts as the route of the Great Glen Cycle and Walkway
which passes in front of the cottage, so making this is the perfect
choice for outdoor activity holiday suitable for all ages and abilities.
The cottage is also an excellent central location for exploring the Highlands
with easy access to Inverness, Fort William and Ben Nevis, Eilean Donan
Castle, Plockton and the Isle of Skye.
Fort Augustus is only 4 miles either by road or all the way to the village
along the towpath. There is a good mix of shops, pubs and restaurants,
a golf course and cruises on Loch Ness. A rare breeds farm and a heritage
centre offer more interest. At Drumnadrochit there is an award winning Loch
Ness Monster exhibition which provides a great day out for the
family.
Facilities
A comfortable lounge with a lovely open fire gives a pleasant inviting
atmosphere.
Spacious sun lounge with wall to wall windows allowing good views of people
and boats passing through the canal lock gates. A telescope is provided
here for your interest and useful for wildlife spotting on the hills of
the Great Glen so inviting in the distance.
A well equipped modern kitchen and dining room open onto the decking through
patio doors.
Electric cooking, fridge/freezer, washer,tumble dryer, dishwasher and microwave.
Utility / drying room with access to the garden.
A double bedroom and adjacent bathroom are on the ground floor, with bath
and separate shower.
A steep staircase rises to a twin bedroom and a double bedroom which leads
to a twin bedroom and small en-suite bathroom.
Four televisions and DVD players are provided in the lounge, dining room,
sun lounge and the upstairs twin bedroom.
A video and Playstation offer more entertainment.
Cot and highchair. Bed linen and towels provided.
Oil fired central heating. Pets welcome. Fenced garden.
Comfortable Lounge with Log fire |
Patio decking |
Double bedroom |
Double bedroom |
Directions
From Fort William, take the A82 (T) through Spean Bridge to Invergarry. Staying on the A82 (T) drive 2.25 miles past Invergarry towards the bridge over the River Oich.
Immediately before the bridge, turn left down the towpath.
Continue down the towpath and over the weir, passing the lock on your right. The cottage is on your left.
Continuing along the towpath for 4 miles brings you to Fort Augustus. This is an alternative access to the cottage in case the weir is in use taking excess water from the canal.
Best Features
- Cottage location by the lock gates on the banks of the Caledonian Canal
- Close to the Village shops bars restaurants and Loch Ness
- Exceptionally good place for cycling and walking holidays for all the family