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Achnacarry, Highlands
A single level cottage for six near Loch Arkaig at Achnacarry, with a double height lounge, a drying room and a large enclosed garden, two dogs welcome.
The road along Loch Arkaig is single track, dead ends in the hills, and carries almost nobody, which is precisely the point of Ardechive. A single level cottage for six at Achnacarry with two dogs welcome, it sits by one of Lochaber's least visited lochs with a large enclosed garden and silence as the main amenity. Dog friendly, in the remotest sense.
The lounge rises double height around a wood burner, the kitchen diner runs a double larder fridge for proper provisioning, and the three bedrooms split a double with en suite and two twins, one with children's beds. Outside there is an external drying room with boot warmers, the sort of provision that says the owners understand both hills and dogs. One house rule worth knowing: dogs keep to the kitchen and living areas.
This is a walker's economy of a week: out into the glens or up something serious, back to the drying room, boots on the warmers, dogs by the burner, repeat. The Wi-Fi covers the essentials and no more, which after a day or two starts to feel like the point.
Spean Bridge, its shop and the Commando Memorial sit 13 miles back down the glen, Fort William and Ben Nevis a little further, with Loch Lochy and the Great Glen between. Most guests come exactly this far in order to stop travelling, and the dogs approve of the decision.
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from £1,165 for 7 nights
Ardechive takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Heading outside you can unwind in the large enclosed garden which features a patio with garden furniture so you can sit back and enjoy an al fresco meal at the end of great day while admiring the beau
- Dog Facilities
- Drying room
- Sleeps
- 6 guests
- Rooms
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £1,165 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Ardechive from £1,165 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Ardechive dog friendly?
Yes, Ardechive welcomes up to two dogs. It's a genuinely dog-considered setup — there's a large enclosed garden, an external drying room with boot warmers for after muddy walks, and a wood burner in the double-height lounge to settle beside at the end of the day.
Are dogs allowed at Ardechive year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions, and the cottage's practical features — drying room, boot warmers, enclosed garden — suggest it's set up with all-weather visits in mind. For confirmation of availability at specific times of year, it's worth checking directly with the owners when booking.
What should I know before visiting Ardechive with my dog?
The main house rule to be aware of is that dogs are kept to the kitchen and living areas, so the bedrooms are off limits. Beyond that, the setting itself is worth knowing: Loch Arkaig is on a single-track dead-end road with very little traffic, which makes it an exceptionally quiet base for walking, with access to glens and serious hill routes right from the door.
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Ardechive from £1,165 for 7 nights
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