Ardarroch Cottage

AA 5 Star GOLD B&B overlooking Loch Eil on the beautiful 'Road to the Isles' near Glenfinnan in the West Highlands.

Ardarroch Cottage is a small intimate B&B offering an exceptional standard of accommodation for adult guests. The house has stunning views of the local hills, Ben Nevis (the UK’s highest mountain) and Loch Eil. Between April and October you can watch the famous Harry Potter 'Jacobite' Steam Train pass the house daily.

With two large bedrooms (double/king size) and a maximum of four guests, this B&B guarantees the quality, service and attention to detail required of 5 star accommodation. Each bedroom has loch and mountain views, ensuite shower room, complimentary toiletries, bathrobes, hairdryer, fridge, ceiling fan and a Smart TV.

Your host, Ellie, is passionate about food and takes great care in selecting and preparing the best produce, using local suppliers and harvesting fresh ingredients from the greenhouse and vegetable garden where possible. 
A full Scottish Breakfast is served with your choice of eggs. Lighter options can include omelettes, home hot-smoked salmon with scrambled or poached eggs, pancakes (with bacon and maple syrup or berries and yoghurt). Daily specials include eggs Benedict, Florentine or Royale, Loch Fyne Kipper or a Continental platter. Fresh fruit salad, yoghurt, cereals, toast and porridge are all available. 
If you need to leave very early in the morning, you can order a 'breakfast to go' option. Packed lunches are also available to book. 
Delicious evening meals are an optional extra with a choice of 2 or 3 courses including fresh salad, home-made soup, local venison sausages, salmon, haggis and chicken. And if you have room... try home-made sticky toffee pudding, chocolate and raspberry iced parfait or traditional Scottish cranachan. 
For breakfast and dinner, simply ask about vegetarian and vegan options, and discuss any food allergies or intolerances with your host.
Ardarroch Cottage has AA Awards for both breakfast and dinner.

Situated 10 miles West of Fort William and 6 miles East of Glenfinnan on the scenic 'Road to the Isles' (A830), Ardarroch Cottage is ideally located for those wanting to be 'out of town' but still within easy access of all the facilities offered in Lochaber - 'The Outdoor Capital of the UK'. 
The area is full of opportunities for climbing, skiing, walking, cycling, kayaking and sightseeing. For golfers, there are courses nearby at Fort William (18 hole) and Traigh (9 hole) at Arisaig. 
Attractions include the Nevis Range Gondola, Ben Nevis Distillery, West Highland Museum in Fort William and Neptune's Staircase on the nearby Caledonian Canal. 
At Glenfinnan, you can discover Jacobite history at the Monument and National Trust for Scotland visitor centre. You can also see the famous Harry Potter viaduct and take a boat trip on Loch Shiel to spot local wildlife. 
With a car you can explore the 5 West Highland Peninsulas of Ardnamurchan, Moidart, Morvern, Sunart and Ardgour. Boat trips to the Small Isles are possible from Arisaig (25 miles) and Mallaig (33 miles). Glencoe is 26 miles south of the B&B. 
The B&B is just 3 minutes walk from Locheilside train station which connects Fort William to Mallaig on the world-renowned West Highland Line. Connections are available with the sleeper train from London to Fort William. From Mallaig you can take the ferry over to Skye.

Ardarroch Cottage B&B Short Term Lets (STL) licence number: HI-40262-F  
A self-catering studio cabin for 2 adults is also available (STL licence number HI-40284-F).