In Acharacle .At this Acharacle cottage, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Lochan an Aodainn and 6 miles (10 km) of Lochan nan Ealachan. Lochan na Crannaig is within 6 miles (10 km) and Ardnamurchan Point Lighthouse is within 12 miles (20 km).
Ardnamurchan Point Lighthouse - 29 min drive - 11.3 miles
Getting around
Arisaig Station - 75 min drive
Restaurants
Fika Coffee Ardnamurchan - 11 min drive
Kittiwakes Kitchen - 11 min drive
Puffin Coffee - 10 min drive
Fika Coffee - 11 min drive
About this property
1 bedroom accommodation in Archaracle
You will just love the space inside the pod, the peace and quiet and, of course, the views. A great base to enable you to tour the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, Isle of Mull and over to Skye.. All on the Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge/Freezer, Patio Doors Leading To Decked Area
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. . Grounds. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There is a step in the grounds. This property has a natural water supply via borehole.. Dougie Pod situated in an extinct volcano in Kilchoan on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, less than a mile to the beautiful Sanna Bay beaches. Dougie Pod, along with Joey’s Pod (ref UK42012) and Katie’s Pod (ref UK42013) are not what you would expect from a pod. They have a separate bedroom, a shower room, the living area has a kitchen with a full size cooker and table and chairs. There is a decking area to the front of the pod from where you can enjoy the views over the loch and mountains. A perfect spot to relax, enjoy the scenery and the coastline of what the peninsula has to offer.
Driving to Dougie’s Pod you first have a romantic trip across the Corran ferry and then a lovely scenic drive down passing Loch Loch Shiel, Acharacle and then onto Kilchoan which is at the point of Ardnamurchan. The pod is close to Ardnamurchan Point and the shops and pub is 4 miles away, while Sanna Beach is 500 yards in front of the house and has beautiful sands. If the weather is nice, pack a picnic and head to the beach. Enjoy your morning cuppa on the decking watching the sea eagles hover above.
A nice day out is to go over to the Isle of Mull by ferry from Lochaline over to Salen (please book in advance). The west coast of Scotland has many castles, some inhabited and some are now ruins, but well worth visiting, if you travel north you will come across the famous Eilean Donan Castle which is the seat of the Macrae Clan, 30 minutes north you will drive over the bridge to the Isle of Skye. For a scenic route, you could take the ferry from Armadale back to Mallaig (book in advance) and return home to Dougie’s Pod for a nice relaxing evening.
Glencoe is stunning, no matter what time of year, you can visit the Glencoe Visitors Centre and read about the Battle of Glencoe where the Clans the Campbells massacred the Macdonalds when they were asleep!, or venture out on one of the many walks there are to discover. Beach 500 yards. Shops and pub 4 miles.
This property can be booked with Katie’s Pod (ref UK42013) and Joey’s Pod (ref UK42012) to accommodate up to 6 guests.
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number HI40971F
Property is also known as
su-UK42011-UK42011
Frequently asked questions
How close is 1 bedroom accommodation in Archaracle to the airport?
This cottage is 132.5 mi (276-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does 1 bedroom accommodation in Archaracle have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.
Does 1 bedroom accommodation in Archaracle offer free breakfast?
This cottage does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at 1 bedroom accommodation in Archaracle?
No, there is no casino at this cottage.
What time is check-in at 1 bedroom accommodation in Archaracle?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at 1 bedroom accommodation in Archaracle?
Free parking is not available at this cottage.
Does 1 bedroom accommodation in Archaracle have a pool?
This cottage does not have a pool.
Does 1 bedroom accommodation in Archaracle have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cottage.
How close is 1 bedroom accommodation in Archaracle to downtown Acharacle?
This cottage is 6.8 mi away from Ardnamurchan Peninsula.