Dalilea Croft is situated on the north west side of Loch Shiel, in an area known as Moidart in the Western Highlands of Scotland. Fort William is 30 miles to the east and the cottage is approximately seven miles from Acharacle, which has a good general store, post office, tea room, bakery and pub. There are several good restaurants in the area. Boat hire on Loch Shiel is available and fishing can generally be arranged. The traditional single storey cottage is integrated with an architect designed extension with glass end-elevation, providing spectacular loch views and surrounded by its own established garden which is well fenced and bounded to the south by a small burn. The garden is completely secluded, no other house is visible, with Ben Resipol to the south and Loch Shiel, a short walk across a field, to the west. When the water in the fresh water loch is low, a sandy beach makes an ideal picnic spot.
Traditional Loch Side Croft Cottage And Garden With Contemporary Extension
- Cottage322 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 7 nights
A get away from it all cottage in the hidden gem of Moidart, by Ardnamurchan. Perfectly situated for trips to Skye, Mull, the beautiful west coast beaches and hills.
Bedrooms
Property Manager
Steven Mitchell
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Nov 1, 2018
Why Steven Mitchell chose Lochailort
It is located in an amazing part of Scotland - very rural, stuffed with wildlife and scenery - if you want to get away from it all, this is the place for you!
What makes this Cottage unique
This is a spacious cottage with two living areas and a large fenced garden.
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Shower roomtoilet, shower
- Bathroomtoilet, combination tub/shower
- There are two bathrooms, neither are en-suite, one with bath and shower and the other shower only.
Location Type
- Mountain
- Rural
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- HeatingCombination of underfloor/wall-mounted electric and storage heaters.
- Washing Machine
- Fireplace
- Parking
- Wireless Internet
- Wood StoveWood only (initial log supply supplied)
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living RoomThere are two living areas; the dining room with wood-burning stove next to the kitchen and the summer room below the mezzanine in the extension and looking to the loch/garden. There is a baby grand piano in the summer room and a hifi for music lovers!
Kitchen
- Dishwasher12 place-setting
- RefrigeratorSmall under counter freezer
- FreezerEye-level 70:30 fridge/freezer.
- StoveCeramic
- OvenElectric cooker and ceramic hob
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Pantry ItemsFoil and basic condiments supplied only
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
Dining
- Dining Room
- DiningLarge dining table en suite to kitchen, with wood burning stove and armchairs.
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- Television
- Stereo
- DVD PlayerSupplied with a selection of DVD's
- BooksThe cottage has a small library of mostly nature-related books.
- Game Room
- Games
- Music LibraryA wide selection of CD's are supplied.
- Video Library
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Porch / Veranda
- Ski & SnowboardSkiing at Anoch Mohr is 45 minutes away.
- Golf9 hole links, 20 miles away.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Notes
- Outside: The summer room leads to a deck area through large patio doors. The garden is large and well stocked and the grass is cut regularly. There is a stream at the bottom of the garden that is a potential hazard for young children. The garden gate leads directly to the lochside beach 500 metres away. There is parking space for two cars in a shared layby at the entrance to the cottage. Utility Room: Coat and boot room with hanging space and drying cupboard. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: Please bring your own linen (duvet covers, sheets and pillow cases, towels and tea-towels). Utility bills and some coal/firewood are included in the weekly price.
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
41 Reviews
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Even better #newkitchen #newbathroom
Comfortable croft that works well for two individuals. We can come together when we want, but have our own space too with two bathrooms and two sitting areas. So peaceful, tucked away down a quiet lane with easy access to Moidart, Morvern, Sunart and Ardnamurchan. Comfortable and traditional but with a quirk and all some mod cons. No microwave, no internet, no TV, but who needs them? (Well actually, we had the odd breakfast/brunch in the Internet cafe, Cafe Tioram, to catch up on social media and download new programmes!!)
Beautiful Holiday Cottage
We had an amazing time at Dalilea Croft. Just a stones throw away from Loch Shiel. Great for a relaxing, peaceful holiday. We had a week of dog walks, bike rides, paddling in the loch, a trip on the Jacobite Steam Train and a boat trip on Loch Shiel. Absolutely stunning place to visit. Our two young children made memories they will forever cherish.
A beautiful croft with amazing space both inside and out.
This was our third trip and hopefully not our final one. The croft is well equipped with everything you need and has a beautiful garden, which our dogs loved running around in when they weren't exploring the surrounding area. A short walk out the back gate takes you to the lake shore and there is a stunning view from the small hill in the same field.
Isolated quite place
Although we first cleaned up the dogshit in the garden from a previous visitor, we found a clean cottage with all you need. Nice comfy fire and lots of space. We could hear and see birds and even spotted a fox. The surrounding is fantastic with lots of possibilities to walk.
A great holiday cottage beautiful location and the cottage is very comfortable and clean
Would recommend very highly
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Special interest holidays:
Food smoking courses available locally.
Trout fishing by boat on Loch Shiel (available to hire locally)
Mountain biking at Wolf Tracks 1.5 hours away by car.
Several local Corbetts to climb and Munros in nearby Glenfinnan and Glencoe
Summer steam train running between Fort William and Mallaig, which stops at our local station at Lochailort.
Coast/Beach:
Private sandy loch beach by the cottage and various sea beaches within 15 minute drive including the singing sands beach accessed via an hour long walk through mature woodland.
Travel:
Nearest airport is Inverness but it is more than 2 hours away. The cottage is 3.5 hours from Edinburgh and Glasgow by car. Use of a car is essential.
Distances:
Acharacle with shop 7 miles and Fort William with large Morrisons supermarket and 24 hour petrol, 36 miles away.
Further Details:
By car there are many excellent day trips to consider – Arisaig, Ardnamurchan, Mull, Morvern and the Inner Hebrides to name a few. The cottage is only 30mins from Mallaig and the daily ferry to Skye.
Availability
Booking Notes: We let Sat to Sat from April till October. Bookings will be confirmed after receipt of a deposit of £100. The balance is payable two weeks prior to the booked date. Deposits will only be returned if cancellation notice is given six weeks prior to booked date. Cheques should be made payable to Steven Mitchell. All payments will be confirmed in writing or by email. Changeover Day: Always Saturday