Guests say
Guests consistently praise Oakwood Cottage for its cosy atmosphere, stunning views, and excellent location in Ballachulish. The property is described as spacious, clean, and well-equipped, with comfortable beds and a welcoming ambience. The surrounding area offers great walking and cycling opportunities, and the cottage itself is noted for its high standard of finish and thoughtful touches, including a welcome hamper.
Reviewers have not explicitly mentioned cleanliness, but the use of terms like 'very clean' and the absence of any negative comments suggest that the property is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its great views of Glencoe and the convenience of local walks and drives. The property's setting in Ballachulish is consistently mentioned as a highlight.
Comfort is a recurring theme, with guests finding the beds very comfortable and the living spaces cosy, especially with the log burner. The property is described as spacious and comfortable overall.
Facilities are described as excellent, with the property being well-equipped and finished to a high standard. The mention of a superb shower and a well-equipped kitchen contributes to this high score.
Several guests appreciated the welcome hamper, indicating a level of thoughtfulness in the hospitality. However, it should be noted that such gestures, while common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A beautifully renovated, traditional crofter’s cottage, set amongst the splendour of scenic Glencoe, with stunning mountain views. Oakwood Cottage sits in its own mature garden and is a perfect base for exploring the Scottish Highlands..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Living room 2:
Utility Room: Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (2ft 3in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included in winter (Oct-Feb). Travel cot, highchair and stairgates available on request. Welcome pack. . Enclosed lawned garden with decking. Small enclosed front garden. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties. Couples, families and holiday makers only.. Set right in the heart of picturesque Glencoe Village, with a private garden and wonderful mountain views of the Pap of Glencoe and Aonach Eagach, Oakwood Cottage is perfectly situated to access all that the area has to offer . It’s been carefully renovated from a traditional crofter’s cottage built in the Victorian era, retaining many of its original cottage features. Now tastefully decorated and furnished by the owners to be a modern, well-equipped home from home, allowing guests to relax and enjoy their holiday comfortably. Cosily heated with oil central heating, complemented by solar panels and a welcoming wood burner, you’ll feel right at home in Oakwood Cottage. Open-plan living ensures that you’ll have a relaxing, friendly holiday with the benefit of great connectivity from Wi-Fi and the Smart TV.
Comfortably accommodating a modern family, the four bedrooms sleep six people on great quality comfy beds. The patio doors in the kitchen/dining area lead onto a wooden decking in the rear garden, which is a lovely sunspot for enjoying the best of the day’s sunshine and the far-reaching views that Glencoe affords.There’s plenty of room in the enclosed garden for a family to play. The front garden houses the parking area and is attractively laid out with gravel and mature planting.
Glencoe is a lovely highland village with many amenities including a café, pub, filling station, church and dentists, and there are some good restaurants, cafés and pubs nearby, all serving good, local food. The nearby village of Ballachulish, just about a 1-mile walk and a minute’s drive from the cottage, has a Co-op supermarket, Patisserie, doctor’s surgery, tourist information with a coffee shop and a very popular well reviewed restaurant.
Steeped in history, Glencoe is surrounded by the most breath-taking scenery of mountains and lochs and offers a large range of sports and outdoor activities, including winter sports, hill walking, climbing, mountaineering, fishing and water sports, mountain biking and golfing. Oakwood Cottage is conveniently located near to Fort William and Ben Nevis in the Lochaber area, and the popular town of Oban, the ’Seafood Capital of Scotland’ and ’Gateway to the Isles’, is 33 miles away.
Free WiFi
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
EPC Rating = C
HI-41178-F
Nearby points of interest
- Ben Nevis
- Great Glen Way
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
We really enjoyed our holiday in this lovely cosy cottage. We had everything we needed & more. Great location !The welcome basket on our arrival was much appreciated! Thankyou.
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Lauren White
Beautiful cottage in a great location. Great views of Glencoe. Very comfortable and had everything we needed
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Danny
Lovely week at Oakwood Cottage, very comfortable.Overlooked by the Pap of Glencoe in the distance, which we walked.Lots of other great walks locally. The drive along A82 is stunning.Was greeted with a very nice welcome pack.Would recommend.