Guests say
Emsa House is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its cleanliness, modern amenities, and stunning location. Guests have enjoyed the comfortable furnishings, the hot tub, and the beautiful views. The property is noted for being a peaceful base for exploring the Highlands, with thoughtful touches like a welcome bottle of wine and chocolates adding to the experience.
Guests consistently describe the property as very clean, well-presented, and spotless, indicating high standards of cleanliness throughout the house.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful views, quiet setting, and proximity to local attractions and amenities, making it an ideal base for exploring the Highlands.
Reviews frequently mention the property's comfort, noting the spaciousness, modern decor, and comfortable beds. The hot tub is a highlight for relaxation after a day of activities.
While the facilities are generally well-regarded, especially the hot tub and modern appliances, there are some mentions of maintenance issues such as stiff taps and a lack of instructions for appliances, which slightly impacts the score.
Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like wine and chocolates on arrival, though it should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and may not be provided with every stay.
About this property
This delightful, detached new build resides in the village of Spean Bridge, near the bustling town of Fort William, in the picturesque Scottish Highlands. Internally, the property has been finished to a quality standard, providing a superb holiday home for a memorable family break. Curl up on the sofa in the plush sitting room, taking comfort beside the alluring woodburning stove whilst you catch up on your favourite TV shows. Wander into the contemporary kitchen, appointed with a range of integrated appliances so you can easily rustle up a hearty feast, and boasting a large dining table for all to gather during mealtimes.
Open the patio doors and step out onto the lovely decking, where you can enjoy an alfresco meal as the sun sets or enjoy a soothing dip in the hot tub – just what you’ll need after a day of rambling the great Scottish outdoors! This Spean Bridge cottage hosts three bedrooms, including the master king-size which features a wall-mounted TV, spacious walk-in wardrobe and an elegant en-suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms include a double and twin, both enjoying contemporary, built-in wardrobes, and are served by the elegant family bathroom with roll top bath and walk-in shower, so you can best decide how to prepare for the day.
The surrounding area is full of outdoor activities including hillwalking, climbing, watersports and wildlife watching, making this spot a real haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The Great Glen Way and West Highland Way are two long distance walks which pass through the area, whilst nearby is the Leanachan Forest which has a network of mountain biking trails and excellent views of the imposing Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor. The village of Spean Bridge has a convenience store for any essentials, or head further afield to the lively town of Fort William to delight in a choice of shops, restaurants and pubs for a variety of tastes.
Esma House is an idyllic retreat for those wanting to explore the West coast of Scotland. EPC Rating: Band B
The small and attractive village of Spean Bridge is located at the southern end of the Great Glen and is best known for its iconic Commando Memorial. Promoted as ‘the crossroads of the Highlands’, the village offers an ideal touring base as it stands at the junction of roads north to Inverness and the Isle of Skye, south to Fort William and east through Glen Spean towards Loch Laggan and Strathspey.
EPC Rating: Band BAccommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Utility
Oil central heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, 2 x TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Lawned garden and decking with private hot tub and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles and pub 1.1 miles.
Beach 10 miles.
Please note: This property accepts a minimum of 2 nights stay.
Nearby points of interest
- Ben Nevis
- Great Glen Way
Reviews (53)
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Jessica
Super clean and a great base. Rooms were super spacious and the showers were amazing. Our only criticism is that the hot tub could do with a little tlc (speaker only worked on one side and lack of bubbles) plus the chlorine smell was incredibly strong and stayed on our skin for days after multiple showers. Apart from that it was a great stay and I would 100% come back if Iâm ever up in the highlands again!
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David
There was just a couple of small things. There was some sweet wrappers in both living room and small bedroom and a balloon in living room. The only suggestion I would make is possible someone to maintain the hot tub throughout the week. By Thursday the water had gone white and was smelling but no instructions on how to maintain the hot tub meant it became unusable the last couple of days.
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Brenda
Ideally situated to tour around the Highlands. Fort William is lovely went on 2 hour cruise which was great Oban is also lovely next time will go to mull . After travelling the hot tub was great only thing you need to bring your own towels we had to buy some bath sheets.The bath towels at property are small.