You will just love the space inside the pod, the peace and quiet and, of course, the views. A great base to enable you to tour the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, Isle of Mull and over to Skye.. All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge/Freezer, Patio Doors Leading To Decked Area
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. . Grounds. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There is a step in the grounds. This property has a natural water supply via borehole.. Dougie Pod situated in an extinct volcano in Kilchoan on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, less than a mile to the beautiful Sanna Bay beaches. Dougie Pod, along with Joey’s Pod (ref UK42012) and Katie’s Pod (ref UK42013) are not what you would expect from a pod. They have a separate bedroom, a shower room, the living area has a kitchen with a full size cooker and table and chairs. There is a decking area to the front of the pod from where you can enjoy the views over the loch and mountains. A perfect spot to relax, enjoy the scenery and the coastline of what the peninsula has to offer.
Driving to Dougie’s Pod you first have a romantic trip across the Corran ferry and then a lovely scenic drive down passing Loch Loch Shiel, Acharacle and then onto Kilchoan which is at the point of Ardnamurchan. The pod is close to Ardnamurchan Point and the shops and pub is 4 miles away, while Sanna Beach is 500 yards in front of the house and has beautiful sands. If the weather is nice, pack a picnic and head to the beach. Enjoy your morning cuppa on the decking watching the sea eagles hover above.
A nice day out is to go over to the Isle of Mull by ferry from Lochaline over to Salen (please book in advance). The west coast of Scotland has many castles, some inhabited and some are now ruins, but well worth visiting, if you travel north you will come across the famous Eilean Donan Castle which is the seat of the Macrae Clan, 30 minutes north you will drive over the bridge to the Isle of Skye. For a scenic route, you could take the ferry from Armadale back to Mallaig (book in advance) and return home to Dougie’s Pod for a nice relaxing evening.
Glencoe is stunning, no matter what time of year, you can visit the Glencoe Visitors Centre and read about the Battle of Glencoe where the Clans the Campbells massacred the Macdonalds when they were asleep!, or venture out on one of the many walks there are to discover. Beach 500 yards. Shops and pub 4 miles.
This property can be booked with Katie’s Pod (ref UK42013) and Joey’s Pod (ref UK42012) to accommodate up to 6 guests.
Free WiFi
Letting Licence No. : HI40971F
Suitable for up to 1 pet
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Property Registration Number HI40971F
Property # 12068363
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Acharacle
Located in Acharacle, this cottage is in a rural area and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lochan nan Ealachan and Lochan na Crannaig, while Mull Theatre and Mull Museum are cultural highlights.
Ardnamurchan Point Lighthouse - 29 min drive - 18.2 km
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds - Glenborrodale - 43 min drive - 33.1 km
Càrna - 46 min drive - 35.7 km
Ardtun Peninsula Leaf Beds - 64 min drive - 19.5 km
Getting around
Arisaig Station - 75 min drive
Restaurants
Kittiwakes Kitchen - 11 min drive
Fika Coffee Ardnamurchan - 11 min drive
Puffin Coffee - 10 min drive
Fika Coffee - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 1 bedroom accommodation in Archaracle pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 1 bedroom accommodation in Archaracle?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 1 bedroom accommodation in Archaracle?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 1 bedroom accommodation in Archaracle?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 1 bedroom accommodation in Archaracle located?
Situated by the ocean, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lochan an Aodainn and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lochan nan Ealachan and Lochan na Crannaig. Ardnamurchan Point Lighthouse and Ardtun Peninsula Leaf Beds are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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