Sea Otter Cottage

A delightful cottage, well positioned to enjoy the delights of both Highland and Argyle & Bute.

Spent a week here in July, two adults and a teenager, two showers ideal when some members of the party spend ages in them. Went Munro Bagging, Fort William is only 20 mins drive away, as well as Kayaking from Oban Harbor, 45 mins drive South. There is also the Ember electric coach service in both directions from the local hotel (book online). The cottage is also right next to National Cycle Network route 78. Bikes can be stored on the patio at the rear. Hungry guests are well catered for with the local hotel a short walk/cycle away offering meals. Fort William and Oban offer more dining options. Or use the well appointed cottage kitchen, there is a biggish Coop in Ballachulish and Tesco in Oban and Morrisons in Fort William for supplies. Both can also deliver but available dates are infrequent, we picked up on route. Sea Otter is blessed with lovey views across Loch Lihnnie, as advertised we did see otters in the sea! Friendly and helpful owner who will reach out to you the week before, we arrived to find a gift of a small snack box of Scottish delicacies. Owner does indeed live far away but cottage seems well managed locally, clean and no maintenance issues We came prepared for ticks and midges, did not find any!

The cottage was lovely, very comfy and has great views.

In particular the sunset over the loch is a gorgeous sight. There are several hotels and restaurants nearby which serve quality food. The cottage is only a short drive from several interesting locations including the Nevis range and a small and cute beach. The host is quick to respond to any questions, and is very friendly.

This fabulous cottage is a comfy home from home.

It has everything you need and some lovely extras from the owner Cherry, who gave us a warm welcome and sound advice about the ticks and midges. The cottage is ideally situated for walkers, adventurers, exploring and just for relaxing. We took our dog and we were aware there wasn't a gate but the addition of one would make it more secure for any wondering four paws like ours. Would definitely recommend this property, the stunning view across Loch Linnhe are amazing.

Property had several minor things wrong with it when we arrived, such as a hinge missing on a cupboard and the shower valve sticking leaving us with a cold shower.

My understanding is that the owner lives a long way away and is reliant on unreliable staff to clean and maintain the property. For example, I was sat on a wooden bench one evening that just collapsed as the wood was rotten. But as there was children’s handprints on the glass that hadn’t been cleaned off prior to my stay.

We couldn't fault Sea Otter cottage, was as described,very comfortable, peaceful and with stunning views.

But beware of ticks, first walk with the dog & we must have found at least a dozen on him.

This is a really lovely small cottage but which has almost all you could need.

The location is especially good, with a stunning view out over the loch and mountains, a waters edge bar/restaurant a short stroll away, and all the magic of Glencoe and Ben Nevis within easy reach. Kitchen is very well equipped for a fully “self-catering” stay.

Really enjoyed our stay at Sea Otter Cottage!

Very well equiped kitchen. Decent sized bedrooms with comfy beds and plenty of space to put clothes etc. The shower downstairs was fabulous! Nice little creel airer, handy for drying towels or wet coats etc. Lovely views from the cottage across the loch. We had everything we needed! Cherry, the owner of the cottage sent a welcoming text just before our visit and invited us to contact her if we needed anything - a nice touch. Would stay there again, definitely!

Clean, comfortable cottage.

Very well-equipped. Fantastic location and views.

Perfect cottage.

Kitchen very complete. Nice basket with snacks was much appreciated. Bicycle track in front of the house great for evening walks (otters and seals). Wood stove nice but not easy to start.

Lovely cottage, all amenities/ facilities that you require.

Well stocked kitchen equipment, bedrooms very comfortable size, and log burner was wonderful for the winter weather. Ideally situated for touring the surrounding area too. Would definitely book again!

We stayed here for Christmas.

What a lovely cottage, so quiet and serene. It has everything you need and more. We had a lovely welcome basket too. The views are gorgeous. We sat in the bedroom window seats most nights watching the sun sets. The walk along the cycle route to The Hollytree Hotel is only a 10 minute walk. Take a torch if your walking at night as it's pitch black. If you walk the other way on the cycle route to North & South Ballachulish it takes roughly 50-60 minutes. I'd definitely recommend a stay here.

Sea Otter Cottage was perfect for a relaxing stay in the Highlands.

It contained everything needed for an enjoyable holiday and it was perfectly located for a Highland break. The views were terrific and the welcome basket was greatly appreciated. Would definitely recommend this property.

Lovely cozy cottage with breathtaking views.

Immaculately clean and everything provided for a comfortable stay. Excellent location for exploring surrounding areas and a scenic cycle path just across the road. Would definitely recommend and plan to return soon.

The cottage is worth every penny, it has all you need from a large fridge/freezer, numerous cooking utensils to 2 towels each.

The views are stunning from the front door. Made good use of the central heating and log burner, it was December!! Quite a few local pubs have closed for the winter but there was still a couple to choose from within 15 mins drive. Co-Op in Ballachulish has all you would need if eating in.

Very comfortable cottage in a beautiful setting, with amazing views of the loch & mountains.

The kitchen / dining room is spacious & well-equipped. The living room with log burner is very comfortable. The cottage is situated well for accessing outdoor attractions in the Glencoe & Fort William areas. We would very happily stay in Sea Otter Cottage again.

Situated across the road from Loch Linnhe, the cottage is clean, well equipped and comfortable.

Although on a main road, it is quiet, the garden backs on to the mountain behind and is not overlooked by other properties. On the outskirts of Ballachulish, it is well placed for visiting the beautiful Glencoe, and Fort William is only a few miles up the road. We would definitely visit again as we love the area.

Wow!

!!!!! Sea otter cottage was amazing, the view were stunning. The cottage had everything we needed. It was very clean, tidy and comfortable. We were very lucky to see the sea otters a few times which was magical. Would definitely use again . Cherry was very helpful and responded to questions we had very quickly.

I spent a wonderful week at Sea Otter Cottage.

. This really is a home from home with everything you need. Warm, exceptionally well resourced kitchen and plenty of space. The changing views over the loch are moody and ethereal. Perfectly positioned for the Highlands, Isles and Argyll & Bute. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

This is a fabulous cottage, it is very well equipped, spacious, comfortable and in the most amazing location with incredible views.

Would highly recommend.

We felt very welcome in this nice cottage.

Everything we needed was there. And the amazing view over de Loch. We thank you for using your home this last week! King regards, Hendrik

Just to add to the excellent reviews by other guests, this is a more historic building than the outside photo with the modern dormer might suggest, dating back 200 years.

It has been beautifully renovated by the owner and is very homely, cosy and comfortable as a result with a lot of character as well as its superb views both to the front and rear.

Comfortably furnished.

All amenities available- very well equipped. Off road parking. Beautiful location, situated on a main road but access to the walk-cycle way along the loch. Great base for exploring the local area.

Lovely cottage with everything you need for a short break.

Had a look for the sea otters but didn’t have any luck. Good level path across the road. Turn left and there’s a good pub about a mile away. Staff were really nice and the place was dog friendly. Had food once and it was ok. We did a bit of travelling while we were there. The cottage is well located for Oban to the south and Fort William to the north. We also found a lot of lovely places in between.

Great location for an adventure holiday.

Good views across Loch Linnhe from the front of the property and the road outside didn't cause any problems. Property was clean and tidy and had everything you would need Good food at Holly Tree Hotel a short distance away with views across the Loch. Would certainly stay again in future. Didn't want to leave.

Great cottage with lovely views and close to many top class mountain walks.

Equipped and furnished with much attention to detail, very much recommended

A very comfortable stay in a beautiful cottage with everything you need for a self-catering holiday.

Welcome pack, tea, coffee, sugar, cooking essentials, toilet paper - all supplied in good quantities. Very good communication re keys/entry etc before and during our stay. (Though there were no issues at all.) The location is amazing with sunsets from both bedroom windows or from the patio in front of the house in good weather. The pebble beach is 1min away.

Sea Otter is a lovely cottage, clean, comfortable, spacious and well equipped.

The location is a good base for getting out and about. We’ve really enjoyed staying here. It’s dog friendly but beware the garden is open, so keep dogs under control. There’s a lovely walk across the road, an old rail track, alongside the loch, perfect for doggies and nature watchers!

Lovely location.

Stunning views. Cosy when cold and stormy. Easy to get organised for days out with 2 teenagers and cook/recover from mountain days in the evening. Miss my morning brew in the little lochside bay already! Had a super week, which was most needed by all.

Lovely stay, great location and couldn't have asked for anything more

Amazing!

The cottage is lovely and so well stocked, even sharp new knives! I loved it, a real home from home, will definitely be booking again. Location for Glencoe, Cairngorms, Oban, FW was ideal, would highly recommend the cafe at the highland soap company and the scones at NT glencoe centre were the best! I can’t fault anything at the cottage

This is a really lovely house in a beautiful location - clearly a much loved property.

The views across Loch Linnhe are stunning and all the rooms were very homely and comfortable, a real home from home and very well equipped. Expect a little bit of noise from the road but it didn’t bother us in the slightest - a really good location between Fort William and Oban, with an excellent Co-op at Ballachulish a few minutes’ drive away. The owner Cherry was very friendly and helpful with any queries.

Great cottage, fabulous views of the loch and sunsets, happy to have the extra shower room with two teenagers who take ages in the bathroom!

Perfect location for so many places, thanks so much to the host!

This is a wonderful, comfortable, warm cottage, with beautiful views of Loch Linnhe.

We wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others. One small issue is that it is close to a busy road, with fast moving traffic. This doesn't spoil the peace too much, but there isn't a front gate, which may be a problem for people with young children. It was okay for us as we kept our dog on a lead, but just something to be aware of.

Communication from owner was fantastic along with the welcome pack and extra information pack in the cottage about the surrounding area and places to visit.

The Sea Otter was an excellent cottage and location and visited many beautiful places in and around Fort William/Glencoe/Ben Nevis/Corran etc.

We saw Sea Otters from the beach just opposite the cottage and a young deer in the back garden on two occasions. We enjoyed an evening meal at the Holly Tree which is a short distance away.

We had a wonderful week at this beautiful cottage on the banks of the Loch.

The cottage was well equipped and cosy and lived up to its name as we saw otters and seals in the loch. We ate at and visited the Hollytree hotel which was a ten minute walk away along the cycle path and we spent a pleasant few evenings looking for sea glass on the little beach across from the cottage. There is a small tidal rock outcrop a few mins to the right of the cottage along the path where seals and otters can also be seen. Despite the road in front this was a peaceful cottage with fabulous views over the ever changing view as the weather and tide rolled in. This was a great base for exploring the local area and we visited Fort William for the Jacobite train, Oban for a Mull & Iona tour and we also visited Highland fold for ice cream and highland cows which is well worth a visit. Only very minor comment on cottage would be the recycling signage was a bit confusing with lots of it and could do with simplifying. We figured it out in the end and had a fab time and wouldn’t hesitate to come back. Thank you!

Absolutely amazing property.

Beautiful location. Spotlessly clean and well equipped. Owner welcoming and helpful. Will definitely book again.

Lovely well equipped cottage in a beautiful location over looking Loch Linnhe.

I would particularly like to say how spotlessly clean the property is and how comfortable the the king sized beds are. Our little dogs enjoyed the lovely walks from the doorstep but do bear in mind that the property is close to a main road and the gardens are not completely sealed so supervision of pets is required. The woodburner was great for the cooler evenings but even without, the cottage was warm and cosy. We shall look forward to returning

Thought this property had 2 superking beds but they wasn’t.

My mistake? Very dirty but was given £50 as a good will jesture.

A lovely cottage.

Great views. Excellent location.

Absolutely wonderful cottage everything we needed was there a real home from home and set in one of the most beautiful places in the world.

A week was not long enough the cottage and the place were both very special

The cottage was beautiful, decorated lovely, it was big and spacious.

It was central enough to everything we wanted. We spent every evening cooking at home and chilled out by the fire. The garden was perfect for the dogs.the owner made sure I had her contact details and send me the exact location of the cottage and provided any information I needed.

Great week at Sea Otter cottage, with everything we needed for our stay there.

Wouldn’t change a thing in the spacious immaculate cottage! Didn’t see the otters but spent a lot of evenings down on the shoreline. Our Sea Labrador growled angrily a few times, at the waters edge, at what turned out to be seals coming to see what we were doing in their loch. Waking to snow on the peaks across the bay was a real treat and the evening orange and pink skies making the bracken look on fire I would never tire of. Great location with everything you need close by making it an ideal base to our days out. Would highly recommend.

Sea Otter Cottage was great.

Very cosy, comfortable and clean. Well appointed kitchen with everything you would need. Loved the wood-burning stove in the living-room. A real home from home. Lovely garden at the back with stunning views from the front. Immediate parking outside was a bonus. Would definitely come back again.

A beautifully renovated cottage in a wonderful location for Loch views and walks to spot wildlife on the shoreline…… This is a true gem fully equipped kitchen comfortable furnishings and bed….

.very useful ground floor shower…..spacious and comfortable……we had a great week in Scotland…and the weather was kind to us ……… A lovely cottage with wonderful views across the Loch and if your lucky …magnificent sunsets ……..

We were very happy with Sea Otter Cottage.

It was clean, well equipped and a great location. Despite the dreadful weather we enjoyed exploring the local area and the walks from the doorstep. Many thanks.

Sea Otter Cottage is set in the most beautiful location on the shore of Loch Linnhe with magnificent views to the mountains beyond.

The cottage was really welcoming and included everything you could possibly need - it really felt like you were coming back home after a busy day exploring. The cottage is on the main road (A838) but set well back and outside of peak times there is very little traffic. The old railway line between Oban and Ballachulish runs parallel to the road and gives the opportunity for walks with spectacular views right from the front door. In all, a wonderful relaxing holiday away from it all. We have already decided we will be back.

Hi Cherry,.

we are just leaving, thank you for letting us stay in your lovely cottage. Just a note, we have only used the bedroom to the left top of the stairs. The right one we haven't been in. We will be booking again. We have loved it

Sea Otter Cottage has magnificient views.

In the cupboard next to the kitchen the airer was full of towels so it meant we had to take the towels off and fold them so that we could use the airer. We left the folded towels on top of the washing machine. There really wasn't anwyhere that you could air clothing as there was no tumble dryer. In view of the weather in Scotland an airer would be extremely handy. In total we were away from home for a month so we needed to wash, dry clothing and air. The property was reasdonably well appointed comfortable beds ok linen, towels had seen better days. The reception on the television was not good unless you used Raku. We contacted the owner who was helpful via text. Sea View is not a place to stay if you want to use anything other than RAku.

Fabulous cottage, well equipped, and in a beautiful location.

Very aptly named, as we did see the Sea Otters! The only one small thing we would have liked was a tv in the bedroom, but that is just our personal preference. We loved it and would thoroughly recommend it.

Brilliant views and lovely area convenient for Glen Coe, Ben Nevis and boat trips from Oban.

The owner was also very helpful when we had a query.

Sea Otter Cottage can't be faulted.

Home from home. Excellent views. Lovely walks along the loch shore outside the property. Excellent location for local attractions. Plenty of information provided and suggestions for days out. Fantastic holiday, would thoroughly recommend.

Beautiful situated cottage, great for visiting Mallaig, Fort William, Oban and all the beautiful surrounding villages and towns.

The cottage owner certainly made us welcome with their basket of goodies and information brochure.

Brilliant cottage had everything to make our stay perfect.

Very comfortable clean and kitted out beautifully. Location was great and views stunning. Would recommend and would definitely book again.

A delightful cottage in a splendid Loch side setting.

Very good central access to Oban, Fort William and Glencoe. Lovely large kitchen/diner with lovely views from all rooms. Would thoroughly recommend Sea Otter Cottage to anyone visiting the area. We have been 2 years in a row now.

The cottage was lovely, very clean and comfortable with gorgeous views.

We would definitely come back and stay again.

The best cottage we have stayed in so comfy and warm the log stove was great on a frosty night will be back again

What an absolute delight.

The cottage was well prepared, comfortable, the heating highly efficient. The beds linen towels etc fine. Could not fault the cottage in any way. The location is awesome, the scenery the sunset seen from the cottage especially. The area filled with delights, walks, excellent eating places, a good pub. The best week away in a long time. Thinking of booking the same for next year.

Lovely cottage, immaculately clean in a fantastic location with views of Loch Linnhe from almost every window.

Lots of places to visit some local others about an hours drive. Plenty of walking and outdoor activities close by. Had to contact the owner due to some issue with the chimney she was very helpful and managed to get things sorted quite quickly until builders could come.

The property is well located for the western lochs, Oban , Mull & Skye.

Only one restaurant/pub in walking distance. This has a great terrace and good food. Good pubs in Ballachulish/ Glencoe a couple of miles up the road. Cottage clean and tidy with well equipped kitchen. Note that at night it is pitch black outside so a torch is a must. Only negatives are lack of free view on tv and iplayer can be slow. Gardens not dog secure since front garden has no gate. Rear garden needs to be opened up further and fenced. Notwithstanding this there is a long and safe path along loch that takes you to holy tree hotel

Beautiful comfy cottage excellently equipped facilities just what we expected .

..on arrival a lovely lady cleaner had just finished and showed us around and how everything worked nothing was to much trouble . Great location to get to everywhere we wanted to be and highly recommend.

Excellent location.

Gorgeous view and surroundings. Great stay. Beds would need improvement. However left very happy.

Very comfortable, very clean and well equipped cottage, very helpful owner.

Wonderful views, particularly from the upstairs picture windows. Lots to do in the area, would recommend : Drive to Ardnamurchan Lighthouse with stop in Arisaig, Ride up the gondola and walk along the Nevis Range, Walk to the Stall Waterfall through Glen Nevis. Would readily rebook.

A beautful Cottage.

IT was so clean and the equipment was fantastic. There was a welcome basket for us when we arrived for which we were very grateful.The views are stunning. It's very easy to get to places from there. We would reccomend it to anyone.

Supremely well equipped kitchen with ample crockery, cutlery and cooking implements.

Plenty of space in bedrooms, kitchen / dining room and living room. Two bathrooms a definite bonus too! The views both front and back are amazing and our photos don't do them justice.

Perfect location & gorgeous views.

Cottage was well equipped & very comfortable. Would highly recommend.

Lovely cottage, with stunning views over the loch, the sunsets were beautiful, we were very lucky as had great weather.

The cottage had everything you needed for a comfortable holiday, the kitchen was very well equipped. Even saw otters in the bay. Well located for touring a wonderful area.

Excellent cottage in a great location.

Very clean and tidy, has everything you need. Overall it was fantastic value compared to similar accommodation nearby, and we couldn’t fault it

We loved our stay, definitely the best cottage we have stayed in.

The area is so beautiful and we were blessed with good weather so we had many stunning sunsets, and the view from the cottage is amazing. We are quite used to walking at night so thought we would have an evening meal at the Holly Tree hotel. The walk back to the cottage after was very dark and thankfully we had our phones for light but anyone wanting to walk at night in Winter will need a good torch, or maybe we are just used to the city lights, but the sky and stars are stunning! Thank you for a lovely stay!

We had a fantastic stay at Sea Otter Cottage.

The location is stunning and we had some spectacular sunsets over the Bay in front of the house. We were also lucky enough to see the Aurora one night. The cottage served as a good place for exploring the west coast. The kitchen was very well equipped and the cottage itself was surprisingly spacious. The views from the bedroom windows were breathtaking. We would definitely stay here again and were very happy with the property and the location, the only criticism I could make is that I found the beds to be rather hard and not very comfortable.

Sea otter cottage is a warm and cosy tardis - much bigger on the inside than it looks from outside !

Idyllic setting with magnificent views and yes we saw sea otters. It was very clean and well equipped, though the beds were too soft for us. Ideally located to visit Glencoe, Fort William, Oban and the Inner Hebrides.

We had the most amazing stay at Sea otters cottage.

Beautiful house, well equipped, very clean, we all loved it. Quiet, great location with fantastic views! I highly recommend it and we will be hoping to be back soon.

Such a comfy and cosy place to shelter from the Scottish weather.

Great location too. The only thing I'd say to improve on would be to provide some firewood and kindling upon arrival as well as having the heating on as the property was very cold when we arrived. But other than that I loved our stay and would definitely come back

Wonderful stay at Sea Otter Cottage.

Comfortable and cosy with everything one looks for in a holiday rental. Spotlessly clean, very comfortable with a cosy solid fuel burner and stunning views. And dog friendly too! Would definitely recommend. We initially booked for 7 nights, then 5 days into our holiday we decided to extend our stay for another week. Luckily the cottage was available and after booking, the owner Cherry contacted us to offer an extra 2 nights for free. We gratefully accepted. Sadly the weather wasn't on our side for the entire holiday as it rained everyday, but it gave us a chance to snuggle in front of the fire while looking at the incredible scenery outside and the kitchen was brilliantly equipped to cook some lovely meals. Very restful break.

We throughly enjoyed our stay at the Sea Otter Cottage.

Fabulous location for exploring Glencoe and Fort William we’ve even made it to Skye. Facilities were second to none especially we were surprised how well stocked the cottage is. Although we didn’t participate in any cooking activities it would have been possible to whip up a 3 course meal with all the cookware, crockery and utensils available. The views from the cottage were stunning photos don’t do any justice to this cottage it’s a lot bigger especially the kitchen area and beds are very comfortable. We can’t wait to return.

Comfortable and convenient cottage in a beautiful location.

Great things to see and do. Lots of wildlife and footpaths to explore. We enjoyed it immensely Thankyou. A

A beautiful, comfortable, light and airy cottage, with stunning views of the loch.

So well equipped for self catering and holidaying in, that it was a joy to cook there and we only ate out once. The place had been immaculately cleaned by the housekeeper. Cherry (owner) was in contact beforehand with some good directions, and we found wine, shortbread and chocolates waiting for us. The beds are very comfortable, but a chair in the bedrooms would be nice, even if only to sit and gaze at the sunsets (and sea otters if they deem to make an appearance) and possibly a mirror in each room? Thank you Cherry for a week to remember, we both miss it.

No enclosed garden.

No directions to find property. Took 40 mins to find it. More info needed for future users.

Sea Otter Cottage is in a fabulous position with amazing views and a good base for exploring the surrounding areas.

Would say you need to book well in advance if wanting to eat at the nearby Hollytree Hotel bar & restaurant. We only managed to go once during our week stay and that was the one I had pre booked a few weeks before. In fact most eating places were booked up so would advise planning ahead in that department. The cottage is extremely well equipped for self catering and the Morrison’s in Fort William was very good with nice fresh meat and fish so our portable gas BBQ was put to good use. Loved it & look forward to returning one day.

It would be good to have a choice of bedding so, in the event of unseasonally wamf weather a thinner duvet could be used.

Other than that we were very happy with the standard and quality of facilities.

Sea Otter Cottage is just perfect as a coastal holiday home.

Great facilities and bits and bobs of very high quality. The light in the property really makes it, with large easterly and westerly windows. Cycle path across the road was so useful and beautifully made. Didn't want to leave, but we hope very much to be back. Thanks Cherry, you were a very helpful host too!

Such a fantastic location for lochs, sea, mountains and Fortwilliam.

Local walks and places to eat, recommend Laroch in Ballachulish and Holly Tree Hotel nearby with beautiful views.

Lovely cottage, couldn't fault it.

Everything you would want and more, bed was so comfortable. The view was out of this world with walks and cycling paths straight from the cottage. Saw plenty of wildlife including a sea otter in the loch opposite!

A fantastic stay at Sea Otter Cottage.

Had a courtesy call from Cherry a few days before and a text reminder of the key code. First impressions of the cottage were wonderful. Clean and cosy, logs stocked by the fire and a gorgeous welcome basket with shortbread, wine and jams. The location of the cottage is lovely although the road out front is noisy. 15 minutes to Glencoe with brilliant access to the Highlands on the A82. Everything felt clean and new in the cottage. We really enjoyed doing a jigsaw and reading the Rough guide to Scotland book. Shower was clean but towels were still very fluffy (obviously new) so left fluff on your after bathing (a tiny thing). The beds were large and comfortable and we found the storage in the kitchen / bedrooms very handy. We found the walking / cycle path in front of the cottage handy for walking our dogs. Overall a really lovely stay in a lovely location. We would certainly return to the Highlands and would look to book Sea Otter Cottage again. 10/10

Your directions from The South onto the road A28 was actually not correct.

It is about 2.5 miles from the roundabout and the property is actually on the left, not the right. This did cause confusion on our arrival. The location is amazing and the views stunning. Cherry, the owner, made the property very welcoming with a note and some gifts. It is a lovely spot next to the Loch and we would highly recommend it as it is in a wonderful position with the Oban cycle path right outside the front door. Would certainly return again for more mountain walking and bring bikes next time.