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Achnahanat cottage

Arisaig by Mallaig, Arisaig

Large Holiday Cottage on the West Coast - Road to the Isles

• Sleeps 8
• 4 bedrooms
• 2 pets welcome - £20 charge
• Road to the Isles location
• large spacious house
• Open all year

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.

Arisaig the Safe Place. So thought Vikings, early Christian Saints, Catholic Priests. Crofting, fishing, church history and marine life, the SOE and the films made here - 'Local Hero' being one of the most famous - are amongst the contents. The old forge has been renovated and forms a focal part of the display. A small shop at the Centre sells local and island crafts and cards, as well as books on natural and local history, and provides information for visitors on what to see and where to stay in the area.

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.

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.
• One double-bedded with bathroom en-suite with power shower over bath.
• One twin-bedded and 1 double-bedded rooms, with wash hand-basins.
• One 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.
• Water is from a private supply.

*2 Pets welcome charge of £20 will apply.

Good housekeeping deposit of £100 required.