Old Schoolhouse With Stunning Loch And Mountain Views

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The old Schoolhouse view
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Take in the view while you plan your day trips

The dining table-bright and sunny in the summer.....

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3 bedroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Kitchen

Explore the area

Kentallen, Argyll

The Dragons Tooth Golf Course
‪2 min drive‬
Loch Leven
‪2 min drive‬
Pixel Spirits Distillery
‪4 min drive‬
Oban (OBN)
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Double Room

1 Double Bed

Single Room

1 Single Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Old Schoolhouse is on the side of Loch Linnhe between Ballachulish and Kentallen.It has stunning views over the loch towards the mountains of Ardgour.There is a loch side cycle path across the road providing easy walking and cycling with great views.It is within driving distance of some of the most iconic attractions and spectacular scenery in the Highlands.A hotel with bar,restaurant and swimming pool is in easy walking distance.
The Old Schoolhouse really is the perfect location,whether you want to scale a mountain or waterfall,take a ride in a gondola or steam train or simply kick back and enjoy some Highland hospitality while you soak up the unforgettable scenery.

It is hard to believe that the unique lounge was once a schoolroom.It's high ceiling and double,west facing windows make it spacious and bright.There are glorious views out over the loch at all times of day,whatever the weather.The west facing aspect makes sunsets particularly memorable.

Two sofas make the lounge a comfortable and relaxing area whether for enjoying the view with a dram or watching TV.A storage heater and multi fuel burning stove keep the room warm and cosy.

There are a variety of cafes and restaurants nearby,some within walking distance,so eating out is an easy option.For the days you just want to stay in,relax and enjoy the view,the kitchen is fully equipped and has everything you need to rustle up something tasty.A dining table,with seating for six,is in the lounge.Use the candles we leave to create an atmospheric candlelit dinner as the sun sets over the loch.

There are three bedrooms- one with a double bed,the second with two single beds
and the third with one single bed and a fold out chair bed.All rooms are carpeted and heated by electric panel heaters.All have large built in wardrobes with shelving so there is ample storage space.

We leave a variety of guide books and maps in the house to help you discover and enjoy the area.For quieter days there is a large enclosed garden,TV,dvds,toys,books and games.

All in all a great base for exploring or relaxing in a fabulous area!

Property manager

fiona mcdonald

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Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The guest responsible for letting the house must provide their home address to the owner if requested

Dogs must be kept out of the bedrooms and must not be allowed up onto sofas,window ledges or other furniture.The garden must be cleared of their mess

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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Appin

Located in Appin, this holiday home is in the mountains. Castle Stalker and Commando Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Dragons Tooth Golf Course and Pixel Spirits Distillery. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and rock climbing.

Kentallen, Argyll

What's nearby

The Dragons Tooth Golf Course - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
Loch Leven - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
Pixel Spirits Distillery - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
Glen Coe Visitor Centre - 9 min drive - 12.6 km
Ben Nevis - 31 min drive - 35.6 km

Getting around

Fort William Station - 26 min drive
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

‪Glencoe Gathering - ‬6 min drive
‪Quarry Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪Bulas Bar & Bistro at Ballachulish House - ‬2 min drive
‪Crafts & Things - ‬6 min drive
‪Ardgour Bar and Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Schoolhouse With Stunning Loch And Mountain Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Old Schoolhouse With Stunning Loch And Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Schoolhouse With Stunning Loch And Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old Schoolhouse With Stunning Loch And Mountain Views located?

This family-friendly Appin holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Loch Linnhe, The Dragons Tooth Golf Course and Loch Leven. Pixel Spirits Distillery is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tanja Ü.

2 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

It was my second time in this beautiful house and we enjoyed it very very much!!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

23 Sept 2024

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Holiday

Clean, spacious property with all relevant requirements for the weeks stay. Great location for access to local attractions/ walks. Highly recommended and the host was very informative prior to visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen J.

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip to the Highlands

Lovely loch side location the Old School House was great. Fiona was excellent host and offered really useful and helpful information making our stay even more enjoyable. We weren’t lucky enough to experience the sunsets from the fab location but that didn’t spoil our stay. The Old School House is a great location for exploring this truly beautiful area.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

31 July 2024

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Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

18 May 2024

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6 day of Sun

A very nice property in a lovely location, and we were very luck we had 6 days of sun which is unusual for the west coast of Scotland

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

5 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Beautiful cottage and location, just perfect

Perfectly equipped cottage with everything you could need for a family stay. The location is stunning, watching sun set every night over the loch is so very special, we have made some memories this week! Thank you so much, we have had a wonderful time.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanja Ü.

4 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

We had a great time in this lovely house!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jörg S.

23 July 2023

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Schule, mal anders

Just wonderful !!!!!!!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

10 Apr 2023

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Gorgeous place to be.

The property is so much bigger than the pictures represent, the lounge with its high ceiling and loch view is a lovely place to sit and relax. Excellent location for exploring the Glencoe valley, walks, climbs, the silver sand beaches and towns. The scenery is so amazing that driving longer distances to get places is stunning and a trip in itself. The house is really well equipped with lots of little extras being thought of, like blankets and hot water bottles, a laundry basket, bit and pieces in the kitchen, the cupboards stocked with games it’s the small things that count! Highly recommend, we loved it.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean J.

1 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well, well, well, what a property!

Amazing property in a wonderful location. Communication from Fiona was top notch. Friendly and informative and we were left wanting for nothing at The Old Schoolhouse. Cannot recommend it enough. We loved it so much and hopefully will be back. Our labrador, Brando, also loved it with plenty for him to do locally with lochs, glens, sights and smells. Just perfect. Sad to leave but heads filled with happy memories. Sláinte Fiona & Euan 😊

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice h.

15 Oct 2022

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60th birthday with husbands and Sons

I wanted somewhere to stay in the Glencoe area with my family and I came across the Old School House. The views arw as seen in the advertisement absolutely stunning. Very well situated for hiking and a very well equipped cottage with a beautiful lunge and the log fire was bliss. Fiona our host went beyond to make my 60th birthday celebration really memorable. Would definitely stay again

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda U.

29 Sept 2022

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Comfortable home in a perfect location

The Old Schoolhouse was the perfect spot for my group to explore the Western Highlands. The views from the living room were spectacular. The house itself was perfectly appointed for a comfortable stay. Fiona is very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

3 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic view over Loch Linnhe

Very comfortable house overlooking Loch Linnhe. Fantastic walking in Glencoe on our doorstep with Hollytree Hotel restaurant a short walk away. The house accommodated six of us and our dog with ease. Shops not too far away. This is a really great place to stay if you’re exploring Glencoe.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer s.

15 July 2022

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Perfect

A great place for a little holiday near Glencoe. The house was wonderful, so clean and all the amenities we needed. It was beautiful to sit outside in the evening and look out over the loch. It’s so close to so many activities, good for younger children and also older teenagers. Communication with the host was impeccable and I would love to stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

john d.

20 June 2022

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Lovely house, lovely position

First class

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret T.

3 May 2022

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A special place!

Beautiful, quiet location and those views are absolutely stunning. The schoolhouse had everything you could want during your holiday. The rooms are spacious and well decorated. Kitchen is well stocked with utensils for every kind of meal. The bathroom with the underfloor heating was great. But my big guilty pleasure was the living room, log fire burning, sitting with a drink on the settee and just watching the sunset go down. We stayed for a week and didn't want to leave it just felt so much like home. Fiona is a very special lady and will go to great lengths to make sure you have a wonderful stay at the schoolhouse. The schoolhouse is well situated for lots of different activities or lots of walks, be sure to try the walk along the cycle track by the house, watch out for the wildlife on the big rocks near the cycle track. We came in April and had dry sunny weather but with a cold wind. The schoolhouse garden is quite large and the bench by the wall is lovely for listening to the calming sounds as the sea laps ashore. All in all we had a fantastic time and I hope that I'll be back at some point soon. I would highly recommend staying at the schoolhouse. A big thank you to Fiona for a wonderful time.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

29 Sept 2021

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A relaxing place to stay

We had a lovely 4 night stay at the Old School House. It was well equipped, in a great location and with views to die for from the lounge window. Despite not having the best weather, we still managed to see one sunset from the front garden and had a dip in the loch! We spent most of our time sipping wine, by the log burner, watching the light change over the loch. The house is set back slightly from the main road, so there is a bit of traffic noise, but it is very peaceful at night. The cycle path runs alongside the loch for walking in the local area and many places are a short drive away. We were so comfortable and relaxed here, would love to have stayed longer.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm B.

11 Sept 2021

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Such a helpful host

We received fantastic communication prior to our arrival from Fiona. We were very happy with all aspects of the property and our stay and thank you for our arrival gifts. We visited with my elderly parents, as they love Scotland but cannot drive that far any more. They loved the place, with its outstanding views and easy access. Thank you Fiona. Maybe one very small suggestion: Possibly leave a front door key for a fire escape?

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

31 Aug 2021

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Outstanding

The Old School House is beautiful, a perfect location for exploring and Fiona has gone to great lengths to make this a real home from home with everything you can possibly think off, even down to cupboards full of toys for little ones and board games for all age ranges. The view from the living room and front of the school house is exactly as described and we defy anyone now to be absolutely breath taken by how stunning the surrounding area actually is. Thank you for an amazing stay Fiona and for always being the other end of a message! Hope to see you again very soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

20 Aug 2021

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Lovely cottage with beautiful loch views

Cottage set back from the main road up a short track overlooking the loch giving fantastic sunsets from the lounge. Cottage quiet, clean and well equiped. Nice grassy garden surrounds the cottage. A short walk to the other side of the main road drops down to a loch side cycle path where you can walk a while in either direction away from the road. Saw seals a couple of times bobbing around in the loch. Fiona is a helpful and well organised host providing clear instructions for your booking. All in all had a lovely peaceful stay and would certainly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Faizullah B.

31 July 2021

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Perfect getaway

We already had high expectations of this place due to location and images, but we have to say, it was far greater than our expectations. A very very well equipped house with all things you need and more too, exceptionally clean and was prepared very nicely for us when we got there. Really enjoyed lazy mornings, brunches, and coming back to have dinner together after our long hikes and adventures. You won't be disappointed booking this one. Couldn't be happier and will definitely be coming back again one day (:

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emilie I., London, United Kingdom

24 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage

Wonderful clean cottage in a stunning location, close to Glen Coe, Fort William etc. Comfy beds, clean bathroom and well equipped kitchen, can’t fault this place!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

8 July 2021

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Just what we needed!

Such a great location. The Old School House is very clean and well equipped and Fiona was very informative and helpful at all times. The view of the loch from the front room is stunning and this spacious room is very comfortable and tastefully decorated as is the rest of the property. We did so much during our week - wish we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

steve h.

28 May 2021

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Amazing holiday

Everything was as described. Amazing view from front room. Perfect location. Loved the woodburner. Cycle/walkway right across road was great. Less than a mile along the path to holy tree bar/restaurant. Spent a few afternoons on the deck overlooking the loch. Will definitely be back. Thanks Fiona.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luke D.

4 Nov 2020

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Great place to stay

We had a great time staying at the Old Schoolhouse exploring the local area. Its a great place to be based and the only downside is that you won't want to leave. The views are stunning, from looking out across the loch to the mountains, to the starry skies at night. The path across the road makes for a lovely evening walk - our dog loved every minute of it. If we had been out all day it was so nice to come back to somewhere cosy and sit by the fire. Would definitely recommend and hope to be back in the future!

About the host

Hosted by fiona mcdonald

We live and work in Edinburgh but have always loved the Scottish Highlands. We spent so many weekends and holidays exploring the west we decided to make a permanent base there. The house had been empty for years when we bought it and it has been a labour of love(and despair sometimes) to renovate it. As we have children at school we cannot use the house as much as we used to. It now makes sense to let other people use it and discover what a fantastic area it is.

Why they chose this property

We chose this house for its location and stunning views.
We have holidayed in most parts of Scotland but nowhere else can beat the variety of scenery and activities we have on our doorstep.
The Munros in Glencoe, the views at Port Appin, fresh seafood on the pier at Oban,cycling off road from almost the end of the garden,walking to the local hotel for a beer on the sun deck or pier,ferry trips,castles,history,fabulous beaches a bit further afield....We really do have it all. When the sun shines there is no better place to be.

What makes this property unique

We use the property a lot ourselves so we know it is comfortable and well equipped.
We want everyone to love the house and area as much as we do so we have left lots of information,maps,books,guides etc to make sure you have a good holiday.
The house itself is unique.The former schoolroom-now the lounge -gives it a 'wow' factor especially when watching the ever changing loch views.

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