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Ivy Cottage - Kilmonivaig

Fort William, The Highlands
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Sleeps 13
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 5
Change Sun
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Beautiful highland retreat set near the River Lochy
  • A spacious and light-filled interior, perfect for relaxing with family and friends
  • After a day out exploring the beautiful local area, enjoy cosy nights in front of the wood burner
Property code: 88687

This beautifully contemporary, seven-bedroom property enjoys uninterrupted views of the Great Glen, nestled by the River Lochy, renowned for its salmon fishing opportunities. Spot the tops of sailboats passing by on the Caledonian Canal running along the opposite side of the river from almost every window, and, if you can draw yourself away, hike through the surrounding rugged hills, hurtle down mountain bike trails, or meander along the river’s edge; this is the perfect family retreat for a true Scottish Highlands adventure.

The open-plan design with impressive floor-to-ceiling picture windows maximises the natural sunlight and stunning panoramic views from the foot to the peak of Ben Nevis and the Caledonian Canal nearby. A clean and crisp neutral palette with hues of natural wood reflects the magnificent surrounding scenery, truly immersing you into the surrounding Highlands and their rich heritage.

Pop your boots down and hang your coat up in the entrance hall before heading into the open-plan living/kitchen/dining room, flooded by natural sunlight through the magnificent floor-to-ceiling pictures windows; grab a seat on one of the comfy sofas to admire the view of Ben Nevis as you pick a film on the Smart TV and light up the wood burner. Get creative in the well-equipped kitchen at the rear of the space and serve your hearty creation on the wooden dining set in the middle of the space to enjoy quality family time around the table planning the next day’s adventure. Two charming en-suite bedrooms featuring a fuss-free neutral palette, a well-appointed contemporary family bathroom and a charming third bedroom are a welcome addition to the ground floor.

The grandeur of the ground floor is mirrored upstairs across the remaining four bedrooms with a variety of sleeping arrangements, all as lovingly and simply furnished as the rest of the property, with characterful sloping ceilings, white wood-panelled walls and fabulous Velux windows the icing on the cake. A further two bathrooms complete this contemporary, trendy property.

Outside, you’ll find extensive pebbled and grassland areas with a pleasant walk across the field leading to the river, perfect for a morning stroll to get you warmed up for a day’s adventure in the Highlands. Children will love riding on your shoulders to try to spot the masts of the sailboats bobbing along the Caledonian Canal opposite the river. Pull up a chair in the seating area closer to the property to dine alfresco with a crowd to really soak up the delightful countryside and riverside scenery.

  • 7 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 5 twins and 1 single
  • 5 bathrooms – 2 shower rooms with WCs, 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, and 2 en-suite bathrooms with baths, handheld showers and WCs
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Large garden with seating and charcoal BBQ
  • Ample off-road parking available
  • Shop, restaurant and pub 8 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £60. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Outdoor enthusiasts will be in their element in the surrounding area, whether you want to hike through the rugged hills, race on mountain bike trails or simply stroll along the river. Walkers will want to visit Steall Waterfall and Nevis Gorge (14 miles), one of the best short walks in Scotland, or Victoria Viewpoint (6.5 miles) for the vistas. The Ben Nevis viewpoint is just 3 miles away, and the mountain itself is 14 miles away. Film fans should definitely visit the wonderful Braveheart village too (10.5 miles).

Lee Davies

This property is personally managed by Lee.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Alison 7th April 2024

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Beautiful house in a gorgeous setting. Not too far a drive from Fort William and surrounding attractions. Definitely recommend for a holiday and suitable for a family or a group of friends.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 31st March 2024

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An amazing beautiful house in a stunning location. Me and my family 11 of us altogether had a wonderful time. It is a very spacious house with beautiful picture windows with lovely views over the Ben Nevis range. Being on a private road there was no traffic making it a very safe place for the children to play outside. I would fully recommend this hRead moreoliday home for a large family. Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 1st March 2024

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Gorgeous property and amazing value for money! Fully equipped with everything youd need - the 2 dishwashers were an absolute dream. Most stunning views from the living room. Would go back in a heartbeat!

Reviewed by John 23rd February 2024

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Great stay which was very reasonable. Beautiful location.

Reviewed by Jaroslaw 29th November 2023

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Reviewed by Karl 10th November 2023

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For 8 family members on a long weekend for Remembrance Sunday, this was a fantastic venue. We were visiting Ben Nevis, Spean Bridge, Fort Wiliam, Glenfinnan Viaduct and the Commando Memorial. The house had everything we needed, it was cosy (once we got logs and matches) and instant hot water for showers after a day in the hills. Everybody loved it.Read more Only slight downside for us was having to drive, but it certainly did not detract from our stay. Definite home from home. Would return and commend. Hide

Reviewed by Gordon 22nd October 2023

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Reviewed by Tom 15th October 2023

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Reviewed by Alex 17th September 2023

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The house was great, had everything we needed. Only 20 minutes to fort William and a beautiful location. Great value, would thoroughly recommend it!

Reviewed by Catriona 10th September 2023

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A beautiful setting for our family gathering. The cottage had everything we needed to cook, relax, and enjoy our holiday.

Reviewed by Rab 14th May 2023

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Our group of 10 included Munro baggers who were out on the mountains all day, others who were happy to be out walking some of the day and some who were happy to relax at the cottage. Ivy Cottage was the perfect setting for all of us. Dining out was never going to be easy for a group of 10 so we planned to do at home dinners. The facilities at Ivy CRead moreottage with its two cookers and plenty of crockery etc were ideal. There are some great eating places nearby but will need advance planning. Hide

Reviewed by Derek 7th May 2023

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Beautiful well appointed cottage in a quiet rural setting with glorious views and a wide variety of wildlife.

Reviewed by Chelsea 30th April 2023

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The Cottage was beautiful and even more beautiful in person. The location was sublime and waking up to those views every morning was magical. Me and my family had a lovely time and Ivy cottage was the perfect location for family fun and adventures. We will definitely be booking Ivy Cottage when we go back up to the highlands. Thank you for a wonderRead moreful stay! Hide

Reviewed by Matthew 9th April 2023

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A super location at the end of the lane. Very peaceful with only very occasional fishing traffic passing by. Stunning views in all directions. Even washing up is a pleasure! Well looked after and clean property, would recommend to anyone looking to get away from it all.

Reviewed by Maureen 2nd April 2023

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This was a lovely cottage and we all had a wonderful time. Views were amazing and in a lovely spot. Would definitely return . Very well equipped , two ovens and two dishwashers ideal the kitchen being one of the best we have been in .

Reviewed by Susan 19th March 2023

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Ivy cottage is a beautiful house and ideal for accommodating large parties of people. It is very well equipped with a cozy log burner. The location is very remote with beautiful views.

Reviewed by Simon 19th February 2023

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Reviewed by Cor 11th February 2023

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Reviewed by Donna 11th November 2022

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Reviewed by Rebekah 23rd October 2022

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This is the best holiday let I have ever stayed at. Absolutely amazing location nice and isolated but only twenty minutes from the town. Super well stocked kitchen with things to cook easily. Lots of space and super comfy! Water pressure is also really good on the showers! Make sure to not follow sat nav instructions and take the road slowly. Can'tRead more recommend it highly enough. Hide

Reviewed by Thijs 18th September 2022

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A fantastic holidayhome with a lot of ambiance en great scenic view from the living room. Enjoyed our stay with 13 friends. we could have a great dinner in the spacious kitchen/living room and enjoyed the surroundings.

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