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Driftwood Cottage between Glencoe and Fort William beautiful country side

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View over Loch Linnhe from the shore.
View from back garden towards house.
View from the decking at back of the house at sunset.
Sittingroom with log burner.
Cosy fire in the cottage.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Onich, SCT
  • Pixel Spirits Distillery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • The Dragons Tooth Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ben Nevis
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Oban (OBN)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Driftwood Cottage between Glencoe and Fort William beautiful country side

Driftwood cottage is located on the stunning Ardrhu estate in Onich near Glencoe and Fort William . It offers magnificent scenery of the Scottish Highlands and Loch Linnhe. It is a great starting point to explore Ben Nevis and Glencoe mountain ranges, the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, Arisaig, and Argyll. A perfect hideaway for people looking for relaxation, adventures or sightseeing in any season. Very comfortable, well equipped and with great views, sit in the comfy chair by the wood burning stove and relax or enjoy breakfast/dinner al fresco on the decking.
Stunning location, tastefully decorated, comfortably furnished and well equipped cottage with central heating and wood burning stove, Wifi, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer, etc. Open plan kitchen/ dining/ sitting room downstairs. One king size bedroom, one twin bedroom and one single bedroom. One bathroom with walk-in shower.
With patio door to the decking and access to garden.
The shore is less than 100 meters away and invites you for a stroll and a little bit of beach combing.

Property manager

Undine Achilles-Day

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Fort William

Located in Fort William, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ben Nevis and Loch Leven, while Glencoe Folk Museum and West Highland Museum are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Onich, SCT

What's nearby

  • Loch Leven - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Pixel Spirits Distillery - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • The Dragons Tooth Golf Course - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Inverlochy Castle - 19 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Ben Nevis - 25 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort William Station - 19 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glencoe Gathering - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Quarry Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bulas Bar & Bistro at Ballachulish House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crafts & Things - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ardgour Bar and Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftwood Cottage between Glencoe and Fort William beautiful country side pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Driftwood Cottage between Glencoe and Fort William beautiful country side ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftwood Cottage between Glencoe and Fort William beautiful country side ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Driftwood Cottage between Glencoe and Fort William beautiful country side located?

This family-friendly Fort William cottage is located on the waterfront, steps from Loch Linnhe and within 6 mi (10 km) of Loch Leven and The Dragons Tooth Golf Course. Glencoe Folk Museum and Pixel Spirits Distillery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feb Half Term
Fantastic cottage - beautiful location - a real home from home to chill out in.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosetta K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welkom huis met een fantastisch uitzicht op het meer en de bergen!
Het was echt een warm thuis ver van huis. Mooi ingericht, super volledig en verzorgd! De omgeving en het uitzicht is adembenemend. Kom heel graag hier terug in een ander seizoen!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittiany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Cozy Cottage on a Beautiful Loch
We had a marvelous stay at the cottage! It is very warm and hospitable. The view of the loch is breathtaking! We walked to it nearly every day and even saw the northern lights! The cottage has everything you need for cooking. The beds are comfortable with ample pillows which was a huge bonus for us. The hosts are very attentive and checked up on us . It is within easy driving distance of many sites. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasja H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Geweldig huisje op perfecte locatie
Dit was echt het beste huisje waar ik ooit gelogeerd heb. Het was knus, schoon en aan alles was gedacht. Alles wat je denkt nodig te hebben is te vinden in dit huisje. Nog nooit meegemaakt. Twijfel niet langer om dit huisje te boeken, het is gewoon perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuela E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream Place
Grandios
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skerritt F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect home from home
the accommodation was absolutely perfect. The host had thought of everything you might need right down to washing up liquid and tea towels. The location was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Comfy
We really enjoyed our stay here. All of the bunnies in the yard were delightful. The cottage was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murphy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
Beautiful area. Lovely home from home.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Quiet
Unit was clean and well equipped. Walks along the beach and watching the bunnies playing in the fields was great. We would definitely recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

will g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, very well presented and equipped
Fantastic location, really well presented and equipped, would definitely come back and use as base for adventures again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jules M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Onich Cabin
Location was just like the photos. Beautiful views from the back deck. Rooms were clean and cozy. We didn’t realize the bedrooms and bath were upstairs so for those of us with stiff knees we were conscious of our goings up and down. This was one of 4 rentals on this trip and the home was well stocked with kitchen supplies and utensils which was great. Clear that the cabin has been lived in and not just a rental. Host was very helpful and responsive when we thought we were missing an iron. Had a wedding to attend. Undine was willing to deliver the morning of if needed. We found what we needed in a storage closet. Crisis averted. We arrived late in the evening so navigating in the dark with limited signs was a challenge. A helpful neighbor out walking his dog provided assistance. Overall a very pleasant and comfortable stay. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reinhard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect for relaxing
The house is equipped with everything you need. We really relaxed and enjoyed our stay. It is very quiet and yet it is not far to Fort William. Ideal for exploring this beautiful area. Thank you for the great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très agréable cottage
La maison est très confortable et fonctionnelle. Tout était très propre et les propriétaires ont été très soucieux du bon déroulement de notre séjour. La vue est magnifique, on ne s’en lasse jamais et la proximité de la mer très agréable. Le logement est bien situé pour découvrir la partie ouest des Highlands. Merci Undine et John.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
Superb location by the sea, quiet, midges weren't bad at all, great hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un coin de paradis
Je connaissais déjà l Écosse et j étais tombée amoureuse de Glencoe. Quand j ai voulu faire découvrir cette magnifique région à mon mari et mes enfants (11 et 14 ans) j ai cherché dans le secteur. Cette petite maison est parfaite pour un séjour d une semaine et même plus, extrêmement propre, parfaitement équipée pour cuisiner, une machine à laver, une douche bien chaude, un couchage confortable, un chauffage qui fonctionne très bien et une vue magnifique sur le lac depuis le salon, la chambre des parents et la salle de bain. A 3 minutes à pied du bord du Loch, les balades sont très agréables. Propriétaires très accueillants et réactifs même si nous n avons pas eu le plaisir de les rencontrer. La maison a aussi une petite terrasse et un jardin entièrement clos, ideal pour des enfants par beau temps. La région vaut vraiment le coup, à faire en voiture pour admirer les splendides paysages. Prévoir de faire un peu de route pour découvrir les environs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana K., Langenfeld (Rheinland)

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy, neat cottage in a perfect spot!
Fantastic cottage with everything you need and for rainy days a selection of dvds, games, kids toys and books. Extremely clean and cosy and it has a big garden as well. It is really quiet and only a few steps to the beach. The area is perfect to explore the Highlands by hiking or by car. There are many atrractions nearby. Highly recommendable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllisch
Eine wunderschöne, blitzsaubere Fewo mit Terrasse, Garten und 3 Schlafzimmern. Sie ist mit allem ausgestattet, was das Herz begehrt. Die Umgebung ist traumhaft schön und wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Stay at Onich
Lovely ,clean and beautiful house. We’ll equipped and warm. Quiet spot and fantastic views over the Loch and mountains. Would highly recommend and Undine easy to communicate with and helpful. Would love to return.🤗
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

RADU V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing.Best view and landscape beautiful location.Nice and quiet.
Easy and accessible,lots of pictures and information.Friendly and professional discutions and advices from the property.Excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katja G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschöne Zeit in Driftwood Cottage
Wir (2 Erwachsene, 1 Teenager) hatten eine sehr schöne Woche in dem sehr stilvoll eingerichteten Cottage von Undine. Die Lage des Cottages ist optimal um die West Highlands zu erkunden. Nach einem Tag in der Natur haben wir das gemütliche Cottage immer sehr genossen. Jederzeit wieder !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M., Edemissen, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cottage
Well equipped cottage with very nice hosts in a quiet great location. Short way to the stone beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vielen Dank Undine
Driftwood Cottage ist ein toller Ausgangspunkt um die Gegend zu erkunden. Aber viel wichtiger :es ist ein Ort, an dem man sich fern von zu Hause wohl fühlen kann. Alles perfekt. Tolles Haus, toller Garten und eine tolle Lage. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Herman v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gezinsvakantie in Schotland
This holiday home is absolutely perfect! Evereything you need is there, including good WiFi (important when traveling with teenagers). Clean an comfortable, we loved it. The location is breath taking, with views at the sea and highlands. We would love to come back some time. Thank you for this lovely place! Herman, Jolinda and kids (Netherlands)
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Cottage perfect location couldn’t ask for better, cleanliness 100%. Equipment 10/10 comfort 10/10. The best we've stayed in and we have stayed in a lot especially Scotland.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter B., Burley In Wharfedale, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded already lofty expectations.
Stayed for a week here with our two young children. Absolutely loved it. Amazing view of the Loch and brilliant sized garden which the kids loved playing football in. As well as the odd water balloon fight! (We were very fortunate with the weather). The beds were very comfortable and we loved getting cosy with the fire on after longs days out exploring the area. So much to do, could have stayed longer and didn't want to leave! Great location only 20mins from Fort William. We did most of the local attractions e.g. The Jacobite, Ben Nevis distillery, Neptune's staircase, Nevis Range Mountain Experience, Steall Waterfall, Glencoe West Highland museum and various walks. Kids highlight (which we would recommend for something different) was the Pygmy goat walking at Darah Croft, Strontian. All in all, had a great week here. Would highly recommend and would definitely book again. Thank you! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Undine Achilles-Day

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My husband and I are retired scientists and we enjoy staying in Beachcomber Cottage but if we can't be there we like others to enjoy it.
Driftwood Cottage is on the beautiful Ardrhu Estate, Onich, between Fort William and Glencoe in the Highlands of Scotland.

contact: 0044 (0)7563 500196

Why they chose this property

For me this cottage is perfectly situated. It is away from busy roads and has fantastic views across Loch Linnhe and the mountains beyond. It is perfectly situated to discover the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and all the outdoor activities available everywhere around Ardrhu. The cottage is also perfect for just to "get away from it all", to relax, to recuperate, to quieten the mind etc.
We enjoy to stay in the cottage ourselves on occasion and never get enough of the weathers going by.

My husband and I have refurbished this property to a very high standard.
It benefits from central heating and a wood burning stove which provides a wonderful cosiness in the cooler evenings. From the sitting room you have a fantastic view towards Loch Linnhe and the mountains beyond. In summer when the sun is shining onto the decking its the perfect location to have breakfast or dinner outside, or why not take a cup of tea and stroll down to the shore to sit on a rock and relax close to the sea and let the wind and weather ruffle your hair for a while.

The cottage has been fitted with a kitchen incl. washing machine, fridge freezer and dishwasher.

The bathroom has been completely renovated and is stylish and practical.

In general, the cottage is very unique and homely, the decor has been carefully chosen, and it provides a calming and relaxing ambient. It is suitable in all seasons, and it is wonderful sitting on the sofa and watching the "weather" going by.

What makes this property unique

Everyone who visited Ardrhu is blown away by the fantastic setting. There are only few places left which provide you with so much peace, wilderness and beauty.

The cottage for me is a perfect setting for all sorts of activities, whether you like to relax or just go out for adventures. Right between the Nevis and Glencoe mountain range it provides all year activities incl. winter sports. The many lochs and the sea in the area give plenty of opportunity for water sports, including fishing, snorkeling, diving or sailing.

... and can there be a better activity after a long day out to come home to a fire in the wood burning stove?
This cottage is my "getting away" and my "soul searching" and my "recuperation" and the perfect place to explore this beautiful area with its many exciting attractions. It is centrally located for Glencoe and Ben Nevis range if you enjoy hiking or winter sporting!

Languages:

English, German
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