Clean Air Cottages in Scotland

Lochaber, Western Highlands, Argyll and Bute

The Great Glen is the rift valley which contains Loch Ness. South of it lie the Cairngorms and Speyside.
The area also includes Fort William and Glencoe, Argyll and its islands, such as Mull.

This is a largely mountainous area with a very low population density. Many of the most famous Scottish glens and lochs are to be found here, and on its western edge lie the most beautiful islands and beaches. The most well-known mountain range, the Cairngorms, which is encompassed in the Cairngorms National Park, is dramatic, huge and imposing, offering sport during all seasons.

Roads traverse this area, enabling visitors to tour to some of Scotland's most evocative and hauntingly beautiful places.

Wildlife abounds, from huge herds of red deer to the white mountain hares which can be seen on the mountain slopes in winter.

Visitors are well catered for in all seasons and there are several water sports centres of which to take advantage.

Inverness lies at the most northerly part of this area and is well worth a visit to experience a city which has dolphins in its firths!

Oban on the west coast has been a tourist mecca since Victorian days and still draws the crowds to its pretty harbour, diverse shops and sea food restaurants.

Head out to the west on 'The Road to the Isles', passing through Glenfinnan and on to Mallaig, where you can sail to the small isles of Rhum, Muck and Eigg, or to Skye.

Fly/Drive
Depending on where you are staying, you can either fly to Inverness airport or Glasgow airport and hire a car from the airport base. Glasgow to Oban is a one and three-quarter hour drive through some of the most magnificent scenery.

Travel by road: There are good A roads all through this area, although the B roads are almost always single track with passing places. On these single track roads it is important that you allow following traffic to overtake, so pull into the nearest passing place on your left.

Ferries:
Oban to Outer Hebrides, Mull, Lismore
Mallaig to Skye, Rhum, Muck and Eigg

Weather: Can be extreme from 30 degrees C in summer to -26 degrees C in winter. The main A9 trunk road through to Inverness is rarely closed and is patrolled by snow ploughs and gritters through the winter months. The western side of the area gets the least snow.

Properties in Lochaber, Western Highlands, Argyll and Bute

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ACHAGLACHGACH GATE LODGE - SOUTH KNAPDALE, NR MULL OF KINTYRE, ARGYLL

Sleeps 4

Price from £300 per week

A traditional seashore holiday cottage on West Loch Tarbert. Log fire and loch views in a peaceful setting make this an ideal retreat.

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ACHAGLACHGACH HOUSE - SOUTH KNAPDALE - TARBERT - ARGYLL

Sleeps 14 + 2 in the house; 8 in 2 cottages

Price from £1,400 per week

Traditional large holiday home overlooking West Loch Tarbert on the beautiful Kintyre Peninsula. Ideal for family holidays and gatherings for groups of up to 16.

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ACHNACONE HOUSE - APPIN - ARGYLL

Sleeps 11

Price from £950 per week

Perfect, family-sized, west coast holiday home mid-way between Fort William and Oban. Historic, spacious and comfortably appointed for parties of 11.

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BRAGLEEN HOUSE - BRAGLEENMORE - KILNINVER - ARGYLL

Sleeps 7 + 1

Price from £650 per week

An exceptionally high standard will be found in this superb west coast holiday house situated 10 miles south of Oban and with panoramic views to the west.

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CUIL COTTAGE - MINARD - LOCH FYNE - ARGYLL

Sleeps 4

Price from £375 per week

A sweet little cottage close to the shores of Loch Fyne. Newly renovated in 2007 so offering a good standard, warmth and comfort.

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FAIRFIELD - FURNACE - ARGYLL

Sleeps 4 + 1

Price from £375 per week

A conveniently located, newly refurbished cottage with views over Loch Fyne.

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GLENFEOCHAN TOWER

Sleeps 6

Price from £2,250 per week

Glenfeochan Tower comprises the ground floor, all principle reception rooms and three en suite first floor bedrooms. You have exclusine use of the house during your stay.

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GRIGADALE HOUSE - NR PORTUAIRK - ARDNAMURCHAN

Sleeps 6

Price from £420 per week

A beautifully appointed, traditional holiday cottage on the dramatic west coast peninsula of Ardnamurchan. The cottage is situated just ½ mile from Ardnamurchan Point - the most westerly point on mainland Britain

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MACHRIMORE MILL - CAMPBELTOWN - ARGYLL AND BUTE

Sleeps 8 + 1

Price from £850 per week

Beautifully renovated mill creating a relaxing and comfortable holiday environment. Situated at the southerly tip of the Mull of Kintyre.

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ROWANBANK - KILCHRENAN - LOCH AWE - ARGYLL

Sleeps 7 + 1

Price from £650 per week

Very beautifully appointed self-catering house near Loch Awe on the west coast of Scotland - this house will not disappoint!

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SULESKERRY - MULL OF KINTYRE - ARGYLL

Sleeps 12 + 2 children

Price from £1,400 per week

Location! Location! Location! Fabulous self-catering holiday house with panoramic sea views to Arran, Mull of Kintyre and the Ayrshire coast.

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THE SCHOOL HOUSE - GLENFINNAN - WESTERN HIGHLANDS

Sleeps 8

Price from £700 per week

Self-catering near Fort William in the beautiful Glenfinnan area - surrounded by mountains and lochs - classic west coast holiday location. Sleeps 8. Log fires.

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