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West Coast of Scotland Holiday Cottage - sleeps from 4 up to 10

Knoydart House Luxury Self catering accommodation holiday house – unique to Knoydart. A large  stunning luxury architect eco designed holiday home self-catering accommodation venue on the remote Knoydart Peninsula, highlands, Scotland - with one of the best hot tub views in Scotland directly overlooking Loch Nevis

Prices From £ 750 (3 nights off season) To £ 1,700 short breaks in off peak season.

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knoydart House is very popular, (red does mean it's booked) you will need to look hard to find an avaialble time for your holiday.

Vernon's personal review of the accommodation, location and items of interest

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Knoydart House - Luxury West Coast of Scotland Self Catering Accommodation - sleeps from 4 up to 10

One of Scotland's most awaited holiday accommodations has just been finished and is now available to book, but you will have to be very lucky to get your week, its going to be very busy.

My work with this guide is to scour everywhere to discover the very best self catering accommodation in Scotland, and about a year ago I came across a blog that was describing the building process of this magnificent house. At first I just thought it was interesting that someone would write a blog about this and kept my eye on it from time to time. But it became clear in this blog that they were going to build something spectacular and I think you will agree that they have.

here is a small fragment from the recent blog

"What a month August has been! I can finally get at the keyboard, and not for the want of trying as there has been a whirlwind of activity on Knoydart. A cd launch, the BBC filming for a well known TV programme with some “weel kent faces” more later, Cameron Buttle from Reporting Scotland transmitting with the BBBC British Broadcasting and BEER Company (will all be come clearer later), a nine piece German Folk Rock band Anduril, the flitting of the hot tub by landing craft, installing the wood burning stove, the Knoydart Highland Games, a ceilidh, a one man band, a stag party dressed as a chicken, a tall ships fleet and a whistlestop tour of The Black Isle to collect the shrubs and plants for landscaping Knoydart House. The House is going to be busy!  There is only one week left for the October holidays if you fancy kicking back before yule madness takes over!"

It all sounds breathless as has been the whole blog of the build, every choice they have made has not been based on cost, but on what would be best for the visitor.

I have not seen this accommodation yet but hope to give it a full review in the future when I manage to get there.

I should mention that there is a self contained granny flat that is part of the whole house, this can be used for a party guide, or rented separately in low season.

Luxury West Coast of Scotland self catering accommodation at its best !
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Facts and Figures

  • Sleeps 4-10 (5 bedrooms) incl a self contained wing for 2 which is part of the main house or can be shut off from main house for chef/au pair or private goup leader accommodation by request.
  • Giant sunken luxury outdoor hot tub for 8 with 84 jets and a constant 35 degrees Celcius, great after a day on the hill
  • Floor to ceiling glass, sharing our views with only the deer, golden eagle, and abundant birdlife while watching dolphin, porpoise, seal and otter in the loch.
  • Open fire, with traditional stonework fireplace and stone features.
  • Underfloor heating throughout.
  • Stunning elevated position, very central within the woodland in the village of Inverie and enjoy the peace and quiet that comes with the privacy of our woodland. There are few houses that are set back off from the estate road yet close enough to the the pier, post office and village pub The Old Forge, when you want them!
  • South facing, the house enjoys hours of sunshine year round.
  • Enjoy breakfast alfresco on our wraparound decking.
  • 150sq metres of Italian progetto tiled floor space – ideal for ceilidhs.
  • Large American Fridge/Freezer and induction hob.
  • 2 private house moorings for exclusive use of guests.
  • Pro - Running machine with ipod dock
  • Stunning Antique and contemporary furnishings
  • Wifi
  • Bose sound dock
  • Gaggia Coffee maker, bread machine, touch lighting etc.
  • large weber gas BBQ for guests use
  • We now have 2 moorings if you want to arrive by yacht

Location - blue marks the exact location of this property  (use the buttons on the left to zoom in and out)



Points of interest

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BY CAR Follow the famous A830 “Road to the Isles” from Fort William. Best to allow yourself 1-1 and ½ hours from Fort William to Mallaig. 3 ½  to 4 hours if traveling from Glasgow to Fort William the same from Edinburgh to Fort William or 2 to 2 and ½ hours from Inverness to Fort William. Harry Potter fans will be delighted by the viaduct bridge made famous on the Hogwarts Express/flying car chase is Just after the Glenfinnan monument. You’ll also pass Arisiag where you can get a great latte at Cafe Rhu to break up the journey before going on passed the white sands of Morar, made famous as the beach locations for Local hero with Burt Lancaster. Breaking the Waves was filmed at the tiny church on the roadside after the Lochailort road section.

BY RAIL  All trains to Fort William and Mallaig go via Glasgow train station. Best bet to make your own transport arrangements visit http://www.firstgroup.com/scotrail/index.php or telephone 08457 48 49 50

BY SLEEPER DIRECT FROM LONDON / GLASGOW OR EDINBURGH Travelling from London is very comfortable on the overnight sleeper, visit the above link at Scotrail for time tables. Trains travelling from London stop in Fort William. Here you pick up a connection for Mallaig.

STEAM TRAIN “THE JACOBITE” In the Summer months, travel back in time on the Steam Train Jacobite http://www.steamtrain.info/ Cross the famous viaduct and that viaduct!

BY YACHT / MV Knoydart House has its own Crown Estates private moorings sited directly opposite the house with pickup buoys for complimentary use by guests.

So what is there to see and do close by ?
local watersports available
Great sailing and kayaking up Loch Nevis,. There is good access to the loch if you want to bring your kayak with you.
good area for walking and hiking
Take leisurely strolls along the beach, perhaps picking up a few mussels for lunch as you go, foraging for free food, a great Knoydart pastime, wood sorrell, welks and razor clams or “spoots” as they are known are in full bloom as are the chanterelles the very active can tackle some of the Munros in the area. 
good area for fishing
Fish for salmon or trout on Loch Nevis, or hire one of the small boats which may be available by arrangement to take you creeling or to explore the upper reaches of Loch Nevis adjacent to your West Coast of Scotland accommodation.
good for food

The owner also owns and runs the pub in Knoydart the Old Forge, which is mainland britains most remote pub, with gret ales and good food. Perfect.

Bicycle Friendly   Walkers Friendly

WIFI
available

dog and pet friendly max 3 well behaved dogs extra pet charge £20