Guests say
Bidean Cottage is praised for its immaculate cleanliness, stunning and peaceful location, and comfortable amenities. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, powerful shower, and the inclusion of a welcome pack. The lack of phone signal and WiFi is noted, though some see this as a chance for a screen-free retreat. The access road is rough, and low cars may struggle.
Reviewers consistently mention the cottage's cleanliness, describing it as 'very clean' and 'immaculately clean', indicating a high standard of cleanliness.
The location is frequently described as 'spectacular', 'stunning', and 'beautiful', suggesting a high level of satisfaction with the setting, despite the challenging access road.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, mentioning a 'great power shower' and 'comfortable' amenities, reflecting a high level of comfort provided.
The cottage is noted to be well-equipped with a good kitchen and necessary items. However, the lack of WiFi and phone signal at the cottage itself has been a concern for some guests, slightly lowering the score.
The mention of a welcome pack including fresh milk suggests thoughtfulness. However, as gifts are not guaranteed, this should be considered a pleasant addition rather than an expectation.
About this property
Wonderfully situated in a hidden valley off one of Scotland’s finest, most magnificent, and historical glens, Bidean Cottage is close to the popular Highland village of Glencoe. A perfect base for exploring the Scottish Highlands.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Bluetooth Speaker, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Electric heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack and doggy extras. . Picnic table and BBQ. Rear garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture (shared with other properties on-site). Bike store (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steps and a small wildlife pond in the grounds. This property has a natural water supply from a spring.. Enjoying complete tranquillity in a truly peaceful setting, Bidean Cottage is only 3 miles from sea lochs and the amenities of Glencoe village, and offers all the comforts and flexibility of home, among the spectacular and dramatic mountain scenery of Glencoe. It sits below some of Scotland’s highest mountains, and enjoys panoramic mountain views, including a stunning view of the Aonach Eagach Ridge and towards Bidean Nam Bian. There are stunning views from every window and with no light pollution, you can enjoy star gazing across the dark night sky. From the front door you can wander further up the peaceful glen alongside a mountain burn and enjoy beautiful scenery and a feeling of being in the hills, even if you are not a hill walker. There are numerous walks from the door, including to the Corbett Meall Lighiche and the lesser-known Munro, Sgor na h-Ulaidh. Bidean Cottage is accessed by a one-mile hard surfaced farm road off the main route through Glencoe and shares a completely enclosed deer-fenced area of the mountain with its sister cottage Aonach Cottage (UK41932) and the owners’ farmhouse.
Glencoe is a lovely Highland village with many amenities including a minimarket, café, hotel, pub, filling station, church and dentists and there are some fabulous restaurants, cafés and pubs nearby, all serving good, local food. The nearby village of Ballachulish has a small supermarket, doctor’s surgery, tourist information with coffee shop and a bar/restaurant. Steeped in history, Glencoe is surrounded by the most breath-taking scenery of mountains and lochs and the area offers a large range of sports and outdoor activities, including winter sports, hill walking, climbing, mountaineering, fishing and water sports, mountain biking and golfing. The town of Fort William is 18 miles or 30 minutes’ drive from the cottages and offers shopping and a wealth of activities. Oban, known as the ‘Gateway to the Isles’, is only 36 miles away. Glencoe Mountain Resort, with skiing, mountain biking and other activities is a 20-minute drive through the glen.
The cottages can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.
There are steps or steep slopes in the garden.
There is open water in the property grounds.
EPC Rating = D
Please note that there is no WiFi in the cottage (and mobile phone signals are weak and patchy at best). However, there is access to WiFi in the main house porch which you are welcome to use and at various locations in Glencoe village, approximately 2 miles down the glen.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Ben Nevis
- Great Glen Way
Reviews (6)
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Confirmed Guest
If you fancy staying in a fairly isolated glen we would certainly recommend this comfortable cottage. There is no WiFi in the cottage (but available at the owners house) and no phone reception either. It’s in a beautiful area and very dog friendly.
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David Wheatley
The cottage was very clean, comfortable and warm. It is set in a spectacular location, making it a peaceful retreat. As others have said there is a mile or so unpaved road up to cottage, but this is not a problem for normal cars. As the owners state, the cottage itself has no phone signal or WiFi, although you can use WiFi in the owners porch. We originally thought having no WiFi would be a nice novelty, but we have to admit, we did start to miss it after a few days. This will be a personal choice. In summary, nice cottage, great location but make sure you are OK having limited phone and WiFi access.
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Diane
Beautiful cottage in a stunning setting. Very well equipped and immaculately clean. Great power shower. Well equipped kitchen. Welcome pack including fresh milk. Midge spray is a must in summer. WiFi is available in the nearby houses porch and there is little or no phone signal (my idea of perfect but not everyones)The walk from the cottage up the glen is breathtaking. The road up to the cottage is single track, rough and undulating. Low slung cars may struggle. We hope to go again.