CNOC NAN CUBHAIG, country holiday cottage, with a garden in Ballachulish, Ref 13408

Description from the manager

Sleeping eight people in four bedrooms, this single storey cottage is on the outskirts of Ballachulish village, a mile from Glencoe. Cnoc nan Cubhaig is a spacious detached bungalow with wonderful hill and mountain views, on the outskirts of the village of Ballachulish near Glencoe. The cottage has two doubles with en-suite shower rooms, a twin room and adult bunks, along with a house bathroom. There is a kitchen diner, a sitting room and a small snug. Outside is a front lawn and rear decked area, plus off road parking for three cars. Cnoc nan Cubhaig is a very convenient base for the walking and cycling of this beautiful area.

Ameniti...es: Electric heating with electric fire in kitchen and oil-filled radiator in snug. Electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, 2 x TVs with FreeSat, DVDs, CD, games console, selection of books, games, DVDs. Electricity inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 6 cars. Front lawn, rear decked garden with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 10 mins walk. Coast 15 mins walk. Note: River beside entrance to the cottage, children to be supervised at all times.

Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Town: Situated at the western end of Loch Leven, the peaceful village of Glencoe is composed of a scattering of houses and a lovely inn offering excellent food and refreshments. This popular spot for hill-walkers, climbers and holidaymakers is surrounded by rich, open countryside and boasts a variety of activities including many great walking opportunities and an abundance of wildlife. There is a National Trust Visitor Centre which tells the ancient history of the area whilst trips across the Ballachulish Bridge to nearby Fort William are also very enjoyable. Visitors can follow the coastal route south along the shores of Loch Linnhe to Kinlochlaich Gardens, enjoy a trip to Barcaldine Castle or call in at the Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary, where rescued seals are nursed back to health before being returned to the wild.Read more

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Additional notes from owner

All prices are inclusive of the booking fee. The "Min. Per Night" prices quoted are based on the weekly rental price, they are not applicable for short breaks. See our short break policy or ask for further details.
Winter Short Breaks (WSB) are available at many properties in the "Winter" period - subject to availability. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. Off Season Breaks (OSB) are available at many properties in parts of the "Low" and "Mid" periods - subject to availability. The price for a 3 night break is either 75% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. OSBs can be booked within a calendar month of the start date of the holiday. "Last Minute Breaks" (LMB) are available at most properties throughout the "LOW", "MID", "HIGH", "PEAK", "XMAS" and "NEW YEAR" periods. The price for a 3 night break is either 65% of the normal weekly rental or, if it is higher, the quoted Winter Short Break price. Extra nights are charged pro rata of the weekly rental. LMBs can be booked within one week of the start date of the holiday.

What Past Guests Are Saying

• Jamesyh
  Hove, United Kingdom

  Be very careful - lies, extortion & threatened eviction - never

  Left on 01/21/2013 for a stay in August 2012
  
  

  We love this particular area and have visited it on numerous occasions with family and friends. We even got married in St Mundas Church directly next to this cottage. Last year, we stayed at this cottage and found it to be one of the most 'infuriating experiences' ever.
  
  Our family party who travelled from South of England & South Wales included me, my wife (both professionals) three children (two twelve year olds and a nine month old baby) and three pensioners (the kids’ grandparents). The accommodation was fine and we had no gripe with the property itself as it suited our needs. Nevertheless, what we experienced on the fourth day of our visit was truly shocking and should be noted by all who are considering booking this place.
  
  We received a phone call from the agency on behalf of the owners who were accusing us of having a dog on the property – we obviously denied this because it was untrue. We told the owners this but they (who themselves were based In North England) refused to accept what we said and we were told that if we didn't pay an extra £150 by 12 o'clock that day then the owner would have us evicted by the police - we were obviously truly shocked at this behaviour. The owners were going to evict our party that included three children (one a baby) and three pensioners if we didn't pay £150 in a couple of hours, and all of this was based on a falsehood (we didn't have a dog in the property!). We spoke to the local police who sympathised with our predicament but advised us that we had no legal rights over this property. We decided not to let this ridiculous incident ruin our holiday and handed over the money but we were, and still are, truly sickened at the behaviour of the owners during this whole episode. We feel that they extorted money from us by accusing us of a blatant lie and threatening to evict our party (including children and pensioners) if we didn't pay them within a few hours.
  
  Glencoe will always have a special place in our hearts and I would recommend the area to everyone. We will be in Glencoe again this year but we would urge caution to anyone who may be thinking about renting this property.

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• Hamish
  Ottawa Canada

  Great cottage for large group interested in outdoor activities

  Left on 09/20/2012 for a stay in July 2012
  
  

  The cottage has room for 8 people, modern kitchen and two television rooms for adults and kids. Our group enjoyed hiking in Glen Coe, golfing in Ballahulish and going to the highland games in arisaig. The village store and pub restaurant are nearby and offer good supplies and internet. There is lots of different activities in the area for all ages.

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• Neil
  Royal Wootton Bassett

  Beautiful House in a Lovely Village

  Left on 09/06/2012 for a stay in July 2012
  
  

  The house is very nice, very quiet and in a lovely village. Ballachullish is a one pub/one shop village but there is so much to do in the area. The views from the house are stunning, and it is lovely to walk around the village. This part of Scotland is just magnificent. The house itself is well appointed, kitchen superb with everything you would ever need provided. The only things that I would comment on, and what stopped me giving 5 stars, were a problem with the windows that eneds attantion and a lack of wardrobe space in the bedrooms. Minor points really, because otherwise it is superb.

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