Lighthouse Lodge with Beach and Mountain Views

The is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful lighthouses on Scotlands West Coast. And even though it doesnt have a fog horn anymore, it is still working properly and is operated by the Northern Lighthouse Board.

As of the moment, the lighthouses original keepers cottage has been turned into a lodge that offers self-catering accommodation. It has five en suite bedrooms, a lounge, a kitchen with a working Aga, a utility room with Miele appliances and an American Fridge Freezer as well as a private walled garden and access to the beach, making it the perfect holiday destination for families or a group of friends.

And since it is located right at the gateway to the majestic Ardnamurchan Peninsula, it has amazing views of the sparkling waters of the Loch Linnhe, the majestic mountains of Glencoe, and the world-renowned Ben Nevis.

The was built in 1860 by Thomas and David Stevenson the father and uncle of Robert Louis Stevenson, the famous novelist and poet. It is situated on the shores of a tidal sea loch and is only a few meters away from the water.

The lodge, which is basically on what used to be the keepers cottage, provides cozy and luxurious accommodation. It has a spacious living room with a wood-burning stove and three comfortable sofas; a kitchen with a large range of appliances such as a four-ring oil Aga, an electric cooker and an oven; a charming dining room and a pleasant little reading room with views to the lighthouse; a utility room that houses a refrigerator, a washing machine, and a tumble dryer; and a play area for children that has bean bags, a television set, and a DVD player.

In addition to those, there are also five bedrooms that can sleep ten people in the said lodge: two downstairs and three upstairs. All of them have en-suite bathrooms and hot and cold showers and one even having a bath tub. Also, they all have twin beds that can be arranged to become a bigger bed, except for one bedroom on the ground floor which has a double-sized bed.

Last but not the least, the Lodge also has its own private garden with an elevated deck, summer patio furniture, a barbeque, and a grassy area for outdoor games.

HOW TO GET HERE

Although Lodge is remote, it is easily accessible by car, train, or bus from central Scotland in two to three hours.

If you are travelling north from the south west on the M6 by car:

• Continue onto the M74.and leave at junction 4, joining the M73 (signposted Glasgow).
• At junction 2 branch left to join the M8. Leave the M8 at junction 30, and join the M898 (signposted Erskine Bridge).
• After entering Clydebank, branch left merging onto Great Western Road (signposted A82).
• Stay on the A82 for approximately 80 miles and 2 miles after the Ballachulish Bridge, turn left onto the A861 (signposted Ferry).
• Take the ferry across to (the last ferry to is 21.30). After leaving the ferry, turn left and the Lighthouse can be seen from the road.

If you are travelling from Edinburgh:

• Take the M9 to Stirling and leave at junction 10, signposted Callendar and A84.
• At Crianlarich join the A82 until North Ballachulish, here turn left onto the A861 (signposted Ferry).
• Take the ferry across to (the last ferry to is 21.30).
• After leaving the ferry, turn left and the Lighthouse can be seen from the road.

By Bus:

National Express runs a service between Glasgow and Fort William. There is a bus stop at on the A82.

By Train:

Scotrail runs a service between Glasgow and Fort William. From there you can hire a car or book a taxi to take you to the Ferry from which the Lodge is just a 2-minute walk away.

The Lodge is located on which is at the center of Lochaber – an area which includes Fort William, Glencoe, Spean Bridge, Invergarry, Glenfinnan, Mallaig and the Ardnamurchan peninsula. It is also quite close to Oban, the Isle of Mull and Fort Augustus, which is situated at the bottom end of Loch Ness.

Because of this, the lighthouse is surrounded by mountains, lochs, and seas. And so, there are numerous spots in the area perfect for hiking, biking, pony trekking, cruising, and golfing. In addition to those, there are plenty of historical sites, museums, and famous film locations around, too, that are open for exploring and sightseeing.