
Sea Otter Cottage is a beautifully renovated 200-year-old granite cottage in Kentallen on the shore of Loch Linnhe in the Scottish Highlands. It sits directly opposite the loch with spectacular waterfront and mountain views from the front patio and bedroom windows. The pebble beach is a one-minute walk away.
The Oban to Fort William cycle and walk path runs right outside the front door along an old rail track beside the loch. The Hollytree Hotel with its pool, hot tub and sauna is a ten-minute walk along that same path. Glencoe is just six minutes by car. Wildlife sightings here are a real highlight.
Sea Otter Cottage is a beautifully renovated 200-year-old granite cottage in Kentallen on the shore of Loch Linnhe in the Scottish Highlands. It sits directly opposite the loch with spectacular waterfront and mountain views from the front patio and bedroom windows. The pebble beach is a one-minute walk away.
The Oban to Fort William cycle and walk path runs right outside the front door along an old rail track beside the loch. The Hollytree Hotel with its pool, hot tub and sauna is a ten-minute walk along that same path. Glencoe is just six minutes by car. Wildlife sightings here are a real highlight. Sea otters, seals and porpoises are regularly spotted from the cottage and bay.
The cottage sleeps four across two king-size bedrooms (zip/link to twin on request). There are two bathrooms an upstairs bathroom with bath and shower over and a ground-floor shower room with power shower. The lounge has a multi-fuel stove with starter pack included.
Glencoe village is 6 minutes away. Fort William (15 miles) gives access to Ben Nevis and Nevis Range. Oban is 40 minutes for island ferries to Mull and Iona. The Ice Factor climbing centre in Kinlochleven is 8 miles away.
Sea Otter Cottage holds a 4.9 customer rating and a Perfect Score Award. It works brilliantly for couples or small families who want a proper Highland base with outstanding views and direct access to the outdoors.
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Stunning waterfront views of Loch Linnhe and surrounding mountains from the front patio and bedroom windows. Sunsets here are spectacular.
Sea otters are regularly seen from the cottage and bay opposite. Guests also spot seals and porpoises from the shoreline and cycle path.
The Oban to Fort William cycle and walk path runs directly outside the front door giving immediate access to loch-side walking and cycling.
The lounge has a cosy multi-fuel stove with a starter pack of logs, kindling and firelighters included. Perfect for Highland evenings.
Guests consistently praise the kitchen. It has a full oven, hob, dishwasher, large fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer all well stocked.
Owner Cherry provides a welcome basket with wine, shortbread, jams and snacks on arrival. Pre-arrival communication is prompt and helpful.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
Sea Otter Cottage is located in Kentallen on the A828 shore road beside Loch Linnhe. From the south take the A82 through Glencoe and join the A828 at North Ballachulish. The cottage has off-road parking directly outside for up to four cars.
The nearest railway station is Appin, though most guests travelling by rail use Fort William station (approximately 15 miles away) and arrange a taxi or hire car from there to reach the cottage.
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Located 0.5 miles (10 min walk along cycle path) from your accommodation.
Postcode: PA38 4BU
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Postcode: PH49 4JY
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