Camas Bàn Cottage

Gaelic for fair bay

This self-catering cottage and adjacent byre sit right on the shore with views overlooking Loch Sunart and the Morven peninsula.

Sleeps 2 - 4

Double bed in the main cottage

Bunk beds in the byre - suitable for adults or older children (narrow double on bottom, single on top)

Wood-burning stove

Private beach - great for swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking.

Frequent visits from pine martens, otters, seals, deer and a plethora of garden and sea birds

    • Kitchen includes: fan oven, gas hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave and bread maker

    • Electricity, bed linen, towels, cleaning supplies and a starter supply of firewood are included. Additional firewood can be purchased on site or at a local shop.

    • Bird feeder

    • Shower, short tub and WC

    • Washing machine, tumble dryer

    • Wifi.

    • Smart wifi TV in main cottage, DVD player in the byre.

    • EPC Rating F

    • Sorry no pets.

    • Detailed content and accessibiltiy info

The main cottage and adjacent byre were a derelict croft last inhabited over 120 years ago. Lovingly restored, it is delightfully comfortable, complete with underfloor heating, whilst retaining its original hardy and humble character. 

The main cottage, with its exposed stone walls, is mainly open plan. It has a wood-burning stove enjoyed from a comfy L-shaped sofa. There is a picturesque dining area, a well-furnished kitchen, and a double bed hidden behind delicate, white curtains. In the bathroom, there is a shower and a short bath. The Byre is seven metres from the main cottage and houses the utility room, bunk beds and sitting room. A south-west stone terrace provides a lovely outdoor seating area.

The sheltered bay has a varied mix of grass, rock pools and sand at low tide.

Book Camas Bàn Cottage

  • Nightly rate: £92 - £117 nightly rate for 1-2 guests.

  • Additional guests in the byre: £ 16 pppn

  • High season: Monday changeovers, minimum 7 nights.

  • Quiet season: Monday and Friday changeovers, minimum 4 nights in the week, 3 nights over the weekend

  • The maximum stay is 21 days.

  • Bespoke stays: When availability allows, we try to accommodate bespoke stays. Please get in touch anytime.

  • Multi-week discount available.

  • Check-in from 16:30

  • Check-out by 10.30

  • Payment: A 30% deposit is due at booking, with the balance payable 6 weeks before arrival. Please see our Terms & Conditions for our cancellation policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • Greenwood is on the shores of Loch Sunart in Ardnamurchan, on the west coast of Scotland. It is rural and quiet.

    Our address is: Greenwood, Ardslignish, Acharacle, PH36 4JG

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    Use what three words to find us as that is more accurate than the postcode. After booking, your booking link will include more detailed directions to the cottage.

  • You can get to us via the Corran ferry or by road, going past Glenfinnan Viaduct and Lochailort.

    The Corran Ferry takes 10 minutes; last sailing is 9:30 pm. See Timetable

    We are 1.5 miles after the Ardnamurchan Distillery.

    Shortly after a “blind summit” road sign and a cattle grid the drive way to the cottage is on the lefthand side of the road with a gate and sign. 

    Our main home is the next driveway on the right hand side of the road.

  • Yes, We are fairly easy to reach by public transport!

    Fort William train station has regular trains coming from Glasgow, Inverness and London, amongst others. The Bus station is right outside, between the train station and Morrison’s Supermarket (a handy place to stock up on supplies for your trip).

    The Loch Shiel 506 bus, Fort William to Kilchoan, takes you right to the end of our driveway. Just inform the driver you are going to Greenwood, at Ardslignish.

    Or you can hire a car in Fort William.

  • We encourage visitors to shop local.

    There are shops in Strontian, Acharacle ,Salen and soon to be one opening in Kilchoan!

    The nearest larger supermarkets are in Fort William. Morrisons Supermarket can do deliveries if ordered long enough in advance.

    • Your stay includes bed linen, towels, electricity, hot water, cleaning supplies, dishwasher tablets and an end-of-stay clean.

    • We provide one generous basket of firewood plus kindling, matches and firelighters. Extra baskets can be purchased from us, for £10 a basket.

    • A welcome tray of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, sugar and biscuits.

    • Hand soap and Body wash.

    • Bird feeders and seed for our feathered friends.

    • Good outdoor footwear and wellies.

    • Waterproof clothing and warm layers.

    • Food - The cabins are self-catered. If you have particular food requirements, you may also wish to do your main food shop before travelling to Ardnamurchan.

    • A beach/swimming towel.

    • A torch - the cottages have torches; however, you may wish to bring extra.

    • Binoculars, for the wildlife!

    • An eye mask. The cottages all have lots of windows which means theya re nice and bright, but if youa r elgiht sensitve you may wish an eye mask for the mornings.

    • Midge repellent or tick spray.

    • Yeast and flour for the breadmakers

    • If you plan to swim, kayak or paddleboard, bring any specialist equipment you need.

  • Camas Bàn is deal for two older children provided parents are satisfied that they can sleep on their own. A child monitor (not provided) can operate between the two buildings. 

    A non-mobile infant could stay.

    NOTE The property has no fire guards and is near the shore and a stream. So parents must be satisfied that children are of an age to avoid these risks

  • No. All of our cottages are non-smoking.

  • Yes. Guests are welcome to explore our 70 acres of private woodland, hillside and shoreline.

    There are paths to the shore, through the woodland and up the hill to our viewpoint. Some paths are rough and uneven, so suitable footwear is recommended.

    There is a hand drawn map of the paths in the cottages.

  • Yes. Greenwood has around 1 km of private shoreline, with sheltered bays, rock pools and plenty to explore. The shoreline is natural and can be rocky, with areas of grass and seaweed, so sturdy outdoor footwear is recommended.

  • Yes. Wild swimming is possible from the shore at Greenwood. This is especially good at high tide (Avoids the seaweed!)

    There are no lifeguards, so please take care and be aware of cold water, tides and changing weather conditions.

    There are also many sandy beaches on Ardnmurchan which are very popular with wild swimmers.

  • Yes. The sheltered waters around Camas Bàn are suitable for kayaking and paddleboarding.

  • Sorry, we do not allow guests to bring pets to Greenwood.

What People Are Saying About Camas Bàn Cottage

“Cannot stress how utterly perfect this location is - beautiful surroundings but also an easy distance from lots of interesting places to visit. Just wonderful!”

— Ruth & Mike

“Quiet, restful place for those who love wild places. Great beaches, lovely wildlife on your doorstep, great place to see the stars.”

— Julie

“5 Stars! This older couple found the cottage accessible, safe and hospitable. The location is magnificent and our holiday was one of peace and tranquility.”

— Janice & Andy

“Camas Bàn is a cosy stone built cottage on the shore of Loch Sunart. The views are spectacular with lots of wildlife around the cottage and area. We’ve seen pine marten, otter, seals, roe deer, red deer, and many species of birds.”

— Dan’s Gran