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Lochside House

Ballachulish, The Highlands
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A spacious cottage on the shoreline of beautiful Loch Leven with sliding doors from the sitting room to allow you to enjoy summer evenings and beautiful sunsets
  • Explore the amazing landscape of Glencoe with summer hiking and winter skiing
  • Try kayaking, canoeing and canyoning at Fort William
Property code: CA222

Just half a mile away from Ballachulish village, with its reputation as a year-round holiday destination because of  its idyllic location and diverse range of activities accessible from the village, this is a great property. Enjoy mountain views and picturesque bays as you cycle the Loch Leven Trail, a 21-mile circular route around the loch. Follow the Glencoe Geotrail (5 miles) to discover the history of glaciers and volcanoes that created the spectacular landscape. Take a kayak out on Loch Leven or visit the Glencoe Mountain Resort for mountain biking and snowboarding. Head to Fort William (15 miles) to climb Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain, or try white-water rafting, gorge walking or canyoning to get the adrenaline flowing.

 

Superbly positioned on the banks of Loch Leven and surrounded by spectacular scenery, your holiday home is set on what was once part of the famous Ballachulish slate quarry and the Victorian boathouses and sheds dot the coastline around the house. Step through the front door into the stylish kitchen/diner with its slate floor and window overlooking the garden is a welcoming space to sit and enjoy a hearty breakfast or leisurely supper at the large dining table. Equipped with a cooking range with gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher, you have everything you need to easily prepare family meals. After supper, head through to the cosy main sitting room with sliding doors overlooking the shoreline, allowing you to enjoy the ever-changing scenery no matter the weather. Light the multi-fuel stove, put your feet up on one of the cosy sofas and spend the night chatting about the highlights of your day. On this floor, you will find the first of the three bedrooms, a pretty double room with en-suite bathroom with shower over bath, heated towel rail and WC. Head upstairs to the first floor and you'll find the cosy twin bedroom overlooking the loch. You have plenty of storage space and a luxurious en-suite shower room with drench shower and WC. Your magnificent master suite is truly sensational with a king-size bedroom with numerous Velux windows overlooking the loch and countryside. Double doors lead through to your private sitting room where double-height ceiling and endless glass look out across the water which creates a mountain chalet feel. Sit and enjoy the continually changing light across the landscape or watch the birds and wildlife along the shoreline. At the end of the day, indulge in a relaxing soak in your double ended bath in your bathroom with WC.

 

Watch the sunset whilst enjoying an al fresco drink on the terrace or breakfast at the garden table as the waves lap on the banks of the loch. Wander through the garden for a paddle in the clear waters or to stroll along the tranquil shoreline.

 

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with double ended bath with handheld shower attachment and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with drench shower and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Oil-fired central heating, multi-fuel stove
  • Cooking range with gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine
  • TV, DVD player, iPod dock, Wi-Fi
  • Travel cot and highchair
  • Garden furniture
  • Supermarket 0.5 miles
  • Short Term Let license number – HI-40170-F
  • EPC rating – C
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by David 26th April 2025

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Warm and comfortable holiday home with wonderful view over the Loch and Mountains. Convenient for the village shops and although near to the main traffic route there is no traffic noise. Ample space to relax in if the weather is not so good.

Reviewed by James 19th April 2025

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Great cottage, location excellent and views to die for. Garden lovely to sit and unwind with a BBQ and wine. Miss it already.

Reviewed by Paula 5th April 2025

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A fantastic place to stay...

Reviewed by Joan 1st March 2025

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The setting of Lochside House is perfect, it really is an exceptional property maintained to the very highest standards. The heating system worked well in the cold weather, beds were very comfortable with plenty of bedding and the kitchen was fully equipped. The large kitchen table was a great place for meals and for games. There were plenty of areRead moreas to relax and take in the views and the fabulous upstairs bedroom and sitting room provided our party with a wonderful communal area. Hide

Reviewed by Timothy 8th February 2025

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Great location. Views from the upstairs sitting room are really interesting and constantly changing

Reviewed by Christa 18th January 2025

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Everything was perfect. House is fully equipped, little store nearby has Everything you need. Amazing view

Reviewed by Laura 2nd November 2024

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We stopped at the Lochside for our honeymoon and it was everything we wanted. You could not ask for a better view from any of the windows of the property. Every morning we sat and drank our coffee looking out at the loch and the boats from the Salmon farm opposite. We also saw an Otter, Seal, deer and what we think was an weasel. It is the perfect Read morebase to explore the highlands. We definitely want to go back soon. Hide

Reviewed by Luise-marie 19th October 2024

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Wonderful, no question. Perhaps one could adjust the heating period per day in autumn - if a guest has to stay inside because of the weather it tends to get a bit chilly.

Reviewed by Niall 21st September 2024

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We spent two weeks in Lochside House, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The house is so well equipped, with everything you could need and more. The downstairs living room window facing the loch and mountains is fantastic, but the jewel in the crown is the upstairs lounge with all the glazing and constantly changing vistas. There are lots of walks lRead moreocally, and a great little village within walking distance. Alternatively it makes a great base if youre travelling around. Hide

Reviewed by Moira 24th August 2024

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5 stars for everything here. So clean, well equipped kitchen. Perfect view. Local supermarket and tourist info shop with cafe. Location nothing too far Oban, Fort William. Both pretty places. Boat trip from Fort William, great way to spend 2 hours. We had a lovely week, even when the weather was wet! 4 adults, 1 child, so much room, upstairs bedrooRead morem and living room, straight from a magazine. Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Darren 3rd August 2024

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This is a lovely property in a gorgeous location. The second living area on the first floor is an added bonus especially if there are 5-6 of you staying. It is the best equipped self catering property we have stayed in, would definitely recommend. Thank you Rebecca for a wonderful stay.

Reviewed by Robert 27th July 2024

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Beautiful location. Definitely recommend this cottage.

Reviewed by Justine 20th July 2024

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Lochside House stunning. The facilities were amazing. The location fantastic. We will miss watching the wildlife on the Loch and especially the seals morning visits.

Reviewed by Cornelia 6th July 2024

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Stunning cottage in an exceptional location. We even spotted sea otters and a dolphin from the living room.

Reviewed by PATRICK 29th June 2024

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Reviewed by Frances 15th June 2024

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Fantastic property in a wonderful location, amazing views, beautiful landscaped gardens. Spotlessly clean, pristine bed linen and towels. 5min walk to village which has a pub/restaurant, co-op, fish and chip shop which also does pizza, a fantastic bakery. I have holidayed here many times and have booked again for next year.... fabulous

Reviewed by Caroline 1st June 2024

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Stunning location, very comfortable beds. No complaints at all!

Reviewed by Jackie 27th April 2024

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What a wonderful place right in the middle of one of the most scenic areas of Scotland. The house was so comfy, stylish and well equipped with the best views from every window. Close to conveniences but nicely tucked away and very quiet. A delight to watch deer feeding in the garden, not to mention all of the birds who paid us a visit. It was such Read morea lovely place we really didnt want to leave and would love to return some day. Thank you Rebecca. Hide

Reviewed by Nancy 30th March 2024

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A beautiful house in the most perfect setting. Everything and more you could possibly want is included in the spacious, warm and wonderful accommodation. Crisp white sheets, warm cosy beds and soft white towels in the bedrooms and bathrooms. Plenty of books about the area too. A great place to have as a base to go to so many fantastic places. By faRead morer the best bit was bird watching from the downstairs lounge and seeing the tide come in and go out together with the ever changing weather patterns. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah Jane 2nd March 2024

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Lovely house, spotlessly clean and in perfect position

Reviewed by Hazel 10th February 2024

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Extremely well equipped house right next to the loch. Everything worked well. Housekeeping excellent .

Reviewed by Dawn 3rd February 2024

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Amazing home. Spotlessly clean, superb comfort, all amenities you could need and views you will never tire of from the 2 living room areas. If you can tear yourself away from the home there are numerous walks from the doorstep both low level as well into the mountains. Also walking distance to a few cafes and bar/restaurant as wee as a supermarket.Read more Great location for touring other parts of Scotland. Hide

Reviewed by Marko 27th January 2024

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Reviewed by Denise 4th November 2023

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What an absolutely amazing place this house is & in a lovely area with a view you could only dream of, oh wait a minute I wasn't dreaming we really were there. Enjoyed every minute Thank you

Reviewed by Joe 28th October 2023

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Reviewed by Candice 7th October 2023

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Beautiful house in a lovely location! Could not recommend more and will definitely be back.

Reviewed by David 30th September 2023

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Our favourite cottage! This was our 3rd or 4th stay and we never tire of view, the style and comfort. Unfortunately this time the Scottish weather was not kind to us but just staying in Lochside Housr watching the rain in comfort still meant we were chilled and rested.

Reviewed by Frances 19th August 2023

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Wonderful property in fantastic location, spectacular views, lovely maintained gardens. We were lucky to be visited by a family of deer, out for evening stroll. Great for any outdoor activity that floats your boat or just relax and take in the fantastic views. We've holidayed here for last 5 years and have booked again for next year....local pub, rRead moreestaurant, fish and chip shop, wonderful cake shop and co-op just down the road.....highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Stefanie 12th August 2023

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This is a beautiful and very well-equipped house in a stunning location.

Reviewed by Simon 29th July 2023

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Reviewed by Adam 10th June 2023

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Weve had a wonderful holiday at Lochside House. Its a lovely cottage, surrounded by spectacular scenery, & is well located if you like exploring.. Alternatively, if you just want to relax, the property is well equipped, & has a lovely garden right on the water, which is tidal. You might even spot a bit of wildlife! Well worth considering

Reviewed by Laurence 3rd June 2023

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