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Cottage |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 7

Glen Roy in Fort William

from £58 / night

£400–£840 / week

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

14 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

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About the home

Coille Diobhain cottage is situated in a historic wood sharing the same name, at the end of a 200m private winding road. The setting offers a wonderful sense of serenity, and harmony with the local environment (your neighbours will include our resident hare and pine marten families). Sitting at an elevation of around 500ft, the cottage is blessed with magnificent views of the local mountain and woodland scenery. The location is just minutes from the local amenities of Roy Bridge village, which include excellent general store, post office and several hotels, and also its railway station, which provides direct links to London (on the sleeper service), Fort William and Glasgow. It is only a short drive away from the major regional town of Fort William, the Outdoor Capital of the UK.

The former shepherd's cottage has been extended and refurbished, giving it double, twin and single bedrooms (the latter downstairs), two bath/shower rooms (both up- and downstairs), and dedicated dining and sitting rooms. The fully equipped kitchen offers panoramic views of the local land and nearby 4,000ft mountains. The cottage is ideal for family and outdoor activity holidays (notably walking/hiking/climbing, fishing, cycling/mountain-biking and winter sports), as well as for couples seeking a quiet or romantic getaway, or those simply seeking relief from the stresses of daily life.

**NEW FOR 2013** Beautiful SW-facing sunroom extension with panoramic windows, wood-burning stove, oak wood flooring, stunning mountain and woodland views. This will result in the creation of a new ground floor double bedroom, in addition to the three existing bedrooms. Completion date Spring 2013. New bedroom configuration: Downstairs - Single + Double. Upstairs - Twin + Double. Installation of wi-fi internet is also planned - further information/updates on request.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Floors carpeted throughout (except for bathrooms, kitchen)
Wood flooring in the new sunroom
Wood-burning stove in the new sunroom
A traditional wood-burning Rayburn stove in the dining room heats the radiators
Heating also available from both storage and electric heaters
High chair and travel cot for an infant

Further details outdoors:
Parking space for multiple vehicles.
Land encompasses approximately two acres of open (grass) land surrounding the cottage, and seven acres of mixed native woodland, primarily Birch and Oak, but containing numerous other planted species including Scots Pine and Aspen.
Extensive local wildlife on and around the property. Animals including Roe and Sika Deer, Hare and Pine Marten; birds such as Woodcock, Tawny Owl, Cuckoo, Tree Pipit, Wood Warbler, Scottish Crossbill, Goldcrest and Siskin, can be seen at different times of the year.

Further details

Welcome pack provided on arrival.
The woodland slopes steeply to the east of the property, beyond the fence, down to a burn (river). We strongly recommend all young children are supervised if on this section of the property and that all guests exercise extreme caution towards the south east corner of the property (downstream of the house), where the slope is precipitous with cliffs.
There is an overhead power cable which crosses the property, approximately half way up the road to the cottage. Extreme caution must be exercised if carrying electrically conductive objects overhead, such as a fishing rod.
The 200m unsealed road up to the property may be unsuitable for certain low-slung vehicles (such as sports cars). When there is snow or ice present, chains or 4x4 traction may be required to reach the cottage (alternatively please park near the gate)
Vodafone mobile network usually available at the property. Other networks are available in or near Roy Bridge village.

Conditions

Well-disciplined dogs permitted. During the summer months there are sheep and cattle kept on or adjacent to the land, and they must not be disturbed. Dogs to be kept on a leash in the presence of sheep and cattle in accordance with local laws. Dogs not to go upstairs or in any bedroom, and not to be left alone in the cottage. Please clean up after your dog.
No smoking inside the cottage.
Shooting/hunting not permitted.
Deposit of 20% of rental fee (non-returnable) payable to secure booking. Balance to be paid six weeks prior to arrival.
Refundable damages deposit of £150 payable with balance of booking, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).

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Coille Diobhain cottage **NEW FOR 2013** - Sunroom extension (under construction)

 

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View SW from the property towards the Grey Corries. This will be the view from the new sunroom

 

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The Scottish Highlands region

The Scottish Highlands region is renowned for its ancient and spectacularly beautiful landscapes, fascinating wildlife, profound human history and the warmth of the hospitality that its visitors receive.

The Atlantic Gulf Stream ensures that temperatures remain relatively mild throughout the year, for such a northerly latitude (57 degrees North), and the midsummer months bring only fleeting darkness each night.

The Fort William / Glen Roy area

Situated on the shores of Loch Linnhe, directly beneath the hulking mass of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, Fort William is the capital of the Lochaber region, and a principal gateway to the Highlands. In recent years the town has successfully re-branded itself as the UK's Outdoor Capital, and now plays host to many related events and competitions throughout the year. A gondola rising 2,000ft up the nearby Aonach Mor mountain provides access to the ski slopes in winter, and also to a world championship mountain bike descent course, along with magnificent views on a clear day, and extensive local hiking.

Other attractions in Fort William include the West Highland Museum (with its Jacobite memorabilia), the Treasures of the Earth Museum (exquisite gemstone and crystal collections) and seal-spotting boat trips onto Loch Linnhe. Another, personal recommendation, would be afternoon tea at the nearby Inverlochy Castle Hotel, one of Scotland's most exclusive hotels, or at the Old Pines Restaurant near Spean Bridge.

Excursions into the local area might include a drive SW to the picturesque harbour town of Oban, with its Sea Life centre and nature-spotting harbour trips. Or a trip West by road or rail (esp. on the 'Harry Potter' steam train, one of the world's top-rated rail journeys) to the coastal port of Mallaig and the beautiful sands of Morar. A drive North up the Great Glen leads to the mysterious Loch Ness and stunning Glen Affric Nature Reserve; heading East quickly takes you into the Cairngorms National Park.

The area immediately around Coille Diobhain and Roy Bridge, has much to offer. The cottage is on the lower reaches of Glen Roy, a National Nature Reserve, and famous as the finest example of an ice-age landscape to be found anywhere in the British Isles. Walk, drive or cycle up into the Glen, and you will observe its famous parallel roads, which are in fact the former beaches of a vast ice-dammed freshwater lake that filled Glen Roy some 10,000 years ago.

Glen Roy has a rich human history, though sadly it has become mostly de-populated over the years. The mother of the recently canonised Mary MacKillop of Australia , Flora MacDonald, was born and brought up (as were some of our other ancestors)in the now disused Cranachan farm, visible across the Glen . However the wild beauty of the Glen remains undiminished and it is home to such wildlife as the Golden Eagle, Raven, Ring Ouzel, Pine Marten, Red Deer and Atlantic Salmon, fighting its way to the upper reaches of the River Roy.

Coille Diobhain has its own evidence of human history. An ancient road passes up though the woodland from an old ford near the road bridge. There is evidence of mining and other human excavations on the land. Just down the road from the cottage, a cairn marks the 1688 Battle of Mulroy, between MacDonalds and Mackintoshes and their respective allies, the last inter-clan battle fought in Scotland. The battle took place in the field just opposite the cottage.

Roy Bridge village has an excellent general store, post office and hotels, offering a selection of places to eat. There are further places just down the road in Spean Bridge.

The A86 to the East of Roy Bridge quickly becomes wild and isolated, and leads to such places as the stunning church and graveyard of Cille Choirill, the natural treasures of Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve, mountain biking and pony trekking at Laggan Wolftrax, and on to the Cairngorms National Park. The rail link to Glasgow heads into the wilderness after it leaves Roy Bridge, providing wonderful day-hiking opportunities from remote stations such as Carrour.

How to get there

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Car
The cottage is conveniently located by Roy Bridge, just 14 miles (22km) NE of Fort William, the UK's Outdoor Capital and gateway to the West Highlands.
From Glasgow take either:
1. Scenic A82 (120miles/190km/2h40m) via Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor and stunning Glen Coe, or
2. A9 / A86 (145miles/230km/3h) via Stirling, Perth and Pitlochry.
From Edinburgh take the A9 / A86 as described above (135miles/215km/2h50).
From Inverness take the A82 down Loch Ness-side (60miles/95km/1h20).
Car hire is widely available from the above cities; in Fort William itself try easydrivescotland.co.uk or fortwilliamcarhire.com, both of which offer complimentary delivery/collection at local railway stations.

Bus
There are regular coach services to Fort William and nearby Spean Bridge on Scottish Citylink's
Glasgow–Fort William–Skye service, and also on their Inverness service. See citylink.co.uk.
Local buses are operated by Stagecoach, and route 41 serves Glen Nevis, Fort William, Nevis Range (skiing and mountain biking) and Roy Bridge several times per day (not Sundays). See stagecoachbus.com for more information.

Rail
Roy Bridge has a small station, served six times per week (no Sat departures) by a direct sleeper service from London Euston (9h30).
The station is also served three times per day by First ScotRail on the Glasgow Queen St – Fort William service (3h25).
See nationalrail.co.uk for further information.

Air
There are many options for flying into the three main airports of Glasgow (180km), Edinburgh (210km) and Inverness (110km). See skyscanner.net for example.

Activities near Fort William

Reviews

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05 Nov 2012

“Fantastic location, excellent facilities, great value for money.” We really enjoyed our stay, the surrounding area is breathtakingly beautiful and we really enjoyed our stay.

05 Nov 2012

“Clean, cosy, well equipped with acres of space and marvellous views.” Just as all the other reviews have said, this is a lovely clean and well equipped cottage with fabulous views. It has more than adequate heating for those chilly Scottish nights, even electric blankets on some beds. The grounds are well secured so no problems letting the dog out for a good mooch around but the track up to the cottage would be dicey in the snow. Good selection of DVDs and games although maybe a few more PG or U certificated ones might be needed for younger children. All in all we had a thoroughly enjoyable 5 days away, our only disappointment was that we couldn't stay for longer.

31 Oct 2012

“Tranquill” We were seeking a quite tranquill location but couldn't have imagined the views surrounding this holiday cottage. Just perfect. With our dog ,affording ample and safe 'running' area. The cottage itself was delightfully appointed with everything we could have wished for. It was a delightful stay at a convenient and pleasant location

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20 Oct 2012

“Great views from cottage” Ideal base for discovering Fort Williams Lochaber area to the West and Cairngorm National Park to the East. Very nice cottage with all amenities you will need for a nice holiday. Welcome basket to get started was great. Impressive views from kitchen over the mountains. We would like to have that view in our apartment back home in Denmark.

05 Sep 2012

“Fantastic location for all ages” What a lovely cosy cottage! In it's own 2 acres of woodland in the beautiful Glen Roy, surrounded by country estates and national parks and with views of the Nevis range. The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped with original features and fresh, modern decoration. There was no mobile phone coverage for us but I think there is a Vodafone signal. Close by is amazing walking and great drives (Glen Nevis, Glen Coe & the Nevis mountain range). It is an easy drive east to Loch Ness and the Cairngorms National park where we loved the beach at Loch Morlich, feeding Reindeer on Cairn Gorm and watching the Polar Bears at the West Highland Wildlife Park. Also within driving distance is the beautiful west coast. with it's sandy beaches and seals. The area is also steeped in history and has plenty of small museums which are well worth a look. The one in Fort William is very good and we also enjoyed the small Clan Campbell museum at Achnacarry which has some exhibits from the commando training during WWII.

12 Aug 2012

“Complete, homely, stunning views” we enjoyed a 2,5 week holiday in this cottage very much. from the moment we entered, we felt at home. all equipment was available to have a comfortable stay. we would come back any time possible. we stayed with 2 dogs, who could walk freely around the house because of the good fences surrounding the property. Our host made sure we got everything we need from info wise. Also extra claning and clean sheets were provided. The direct countryside Glen Roy is one of the most stunning sides in Scotland I have ever seen. And is just 2 minutes away.

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25 Jul 2012

“Cosy, comfortable cottage with stunning views” My partner, I and my 2 teenagers had a lovely time at the cottage. It was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. The views from the kitchen and out in the garden are just stunning. We had some great days out - up Aonach Mor in the cable car, driving around Loch Ness & visiting Urquhart Castle, taking the steam train over to Mallaig and visiting the beautiful silver sands of Morar are just a few of them. If you are looking for complete peace & quiet without being too far away from everything then the cottage is excellent. We had to go into Roy Bridge just down the road for the kids to get signal on their phones and for their internet to work, but that wasn't a problem.

18 Jul 2012

“Perfect!” Super cottage located in a perfect spot .Well equipped Could have stayed longer Would highly recommend

13 Jul 2012

“Beautiful cottage, stunning location, everything you need” Stayed with partner for one week in June, stunning location, very quiet, very well maintained cottage with lovely walks on your doorstep. We found everything we needed in and around the cottage ideal for a quiet romantic break or an active holiday whichever you want. Roy Bridge village is approximately a mile away so nice for a gentle walk to the village store or pub. Went on the cable car to the top of Anoch Mor and on the steam train to Mallaig -stunning scenery. Fort William only 14 miles away and the beautiful village of Speen Bridge a few miles away. Cottage has everything you need if you want a quiet romantic break from the stress and strain of modern life. Highly recommended.

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24 Apr 2012

“Perfect Highland Getaway” It was perfect and we had a fantastic time. My only complaint is that due to our schedules we couldnt stay longer. Clean, comfortable, cozy little cottage in an ideal location and Ruari was great. We booked last minute for the Easter holiday weekend and he was so helpful and considerate We loved that it was so pet friendly (our dog had the best weekend of his life!) and there was so much walking, etc to do in the area. We barely scratched the surface of all the activities. We really appreciated the manuals, information and walking guides that the owners put together and how well cared for the cottage was. We wanted for nothing and the kitchen was impressively well stocked and functional- we managed to make a delicious Easter dinner of lamb and pork ribs and enjoyed it while looking at the snow capped mountain view. We'll definitely be back.

29 Feb 2012

“great” We had a great holiday here. The area is truly fabulous as it is close to so many great natural wonders ( glen roy for the parallel lines, ben nevis for the skiing and walks etc) the house was clean and warm and we would return in an instant.

12 Jul 2011

“Excellent cottage for a holiday” Very good cottage to stay for a holiday, it has everything you need. very spacious and green around. The owner is also very nice, this is the only cottage that i can rent from Sunday to Sunday. really love it!

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07 Jun 2011

“Superb cottage in own grounds. Excellent views.” The pictures tell you everything you need to know. Excellent accomodation, with up to date facilities. Private grounds for children / dogs to play. Not too far from Fort William but definitely need a... more

22 May 2011

“From the moment you arrive, you know its one of those great finds” I fully recommend this beautiful cottage to anyone who wants peace and serenity. The setting offers a fantastic base for those who want to explore the west highlands of scotland. Fort William is the... more

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Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
2013 Mid	1 May 13	28 Jun 13	460£ 460	110£ 110	140£ 140	2 Nights
2013 High	28 Jun 13	2 Sep 13	600£ 600	-	-	1 Week
2013 Mid	2 Sep 13	30 Sep 13	460£ 460	110£ 110	140£ 140	2 Nights
2013 Low	30 Sep 13	25 Oct 13	400£ 400	90£ 90	120£ 120	2 Nights
2013 Mid	25 Oct 13	3 Nov 13	460£ 460	110£ 110	140£ 140	3 Nights
2013 Low	3 Nov 13	20 Dec 13	400£ 400	90£ 90	120£ 120	2 Nights
2013 Xmas	20 Dec 13	5 Jan 14	600£ 600	165£ 165	190£ 190	3 Nights

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
2013 Mid	1 May 13	28 Jun 13	575£ 575	120£ 120	150£ 150	2 Nights
2013 High	28 Jun 13	2 Sep 13	700£ 700	-	-	1 Week
2013 Mid	2 Sep 13	30 Sep 13	575£ 575	120£ 120	150£ 150	2 Nights
2013 Low	30 Sep 13	25 Oct 13	450£ 450	100£ 100	130£ 130	2 Nights
2013 Mid	25 Oct 13	3 Nov 13	575£ 575	120£ 120	150£ 150	3 Nights
2013 Low	3 Nov 13	20 Dec 13	450£ 450	100£ 100	130£ 130	2 Nights
2013 Xmas	20 Dec 13	5 Jan 14	700£ 700	175£ 175	200£ 200	3 Nights

Prices for group size 7
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
2013 Mid	1 May 13	28 Jun 13	690£ 690	145£ 145	180£ 180	2 Nights
2013 High	28 Jun 13	2 Sep 13	840£ 840	-	-	1 Week
2013 Mid	2 Sep 13	30 Sep 13	690£ 690	145£ 145	180£ 180	2 Nights
2013 Low	30 Sep 13	25 Oct 13	540£ 540	120£ 120	155£ 155	2 Nights
2013 Mid	25 Oct 13	3 Nov 13	690£ 690	145£ 145	180£ 180	3 Nights
2013 Low	3 Nov 13	20 Dec 13	540£ 540	120£ 120	155£ 155	2 Nights
2013 Xmas	20 Dec 13	5 Jan 14	840£ 840	210£ 210	240£ 240	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

On weekends covering major public holidays, the price for Sunday night is at the Weekend rate

During the high season, the change-over day is usually fixed to Saturday, although some flexibility may be available

Refundable £150 damages deposit required with final balance payment, to be refunded within 14 days of departure

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