Uisge Beò

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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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 on the right-hand side of the road, just after a “blind summit” road sign and cattle grid.

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.

Uisge Beò is only suitable for a non-mobile infant in a cot.

NOTE, there are no fire guards or stair gates. So parents must be satisfied that children are of an age to avoid these risks. Property also has a high deck and is near running water.

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.