Aspen Lodge - Self-catering house in Highland
Acharacle, PH36 4JG, Highland
Scotland,
Reino Unido
Your stone and timber lodge on the little-known Ardnamurchan Peninsula has a hillside setting and views from every window – use the telescope to spot red deer, golden eagles or the elusive Scottish wildcat if you're lucky.
Downstairs is cosy with an open fire and plenty of books; teenagers will like the snug upstairs with an Xbox and a popcorn machine. You’ll find a minibar and a welcome hamper which includes homemade jam, cake, wine and Scottish shortbread, and the kitchen is stocked with all you need for cooking. In summer, barbecue your supper in the garden and marvel at the stars on clear nights.
You can walk and cycle from the door, launch a kayak straight into the sea loch opposite the garden or set off with a picnic for a day on the beach, just a five-minute drive. There are other beaches and good restaurants – plus shops selling basics – within half an hour's drive, and you may spot minke whales, dolphins or puffins on summer boat tours of the loch.
Características
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Samantha Davis:
Puntos de interés sobre la región de
Samantha Davis:
- There are a number of stunning beaches on the doorstep: Camas Nan Geall which is covered in golden glitter sand, Sanna Bay which looks like it should be in the Caribbean, and the Singing Sands which makes a noise or "sings" as you walk across it!
- Take a drive out to Ardnamurchan Point - the most westerly part of the British mainland. Climb the hundreds of steps up the lighthouse to look across many islands of the Inner Hebrides and watch seals, otters and dolphins play in the sea.
- Take the gorgeous Silver Circuit walk for some fantastic scenery ending up at a fairytale ruined castle on its own tidal island, covered in beachcombers' treasures. Ancient woodlands, wild peaks, sandy dunes, rocky shores - they're all ready to be explored
- Climb one of the mountains in the area - Ben Hiant is the closest (and a gentler hike) and it offers beautiful vistas of the peninsula. There are plenty of higher and more demanding hikes nearby for those who like a challenge!
- In season take a boat trip to the Treshnish Isles to see the puffins and Fingal's Cave (in the Telegraph's top 10 places to see for 2019), or jump on a ferry to Mull and eat fish & chips on the front in Tobermory (or Ballamory, as many think of it!)
- There are many tours that may be taken to see the peninsula from a particular perspective - whether guided nature walks, bicycle treks, kayaking adventures and photography trips. Alternatively hire your own bike or kayak and wander as the mood takes you
Details
- 1 House for 6
Minimum stay: 7 nights. STL licence numbers and EPC ratings: 550216507 / C.
Rarely.
Large, open garden with streams. All sorts of walks: beach, woodland, loch-side, heath. Dogs are allowed on the beaches all year round; some parts of the peninsula have grazing cattle and sheep.
Dog beds, bowls, towels, biscuits and poo bags.
Acharacle, PH36 4JG, Highland
