Laxdale Cottage

Lovely property down a quiet road with amazing views of Ben Nevis, and the canal just a few steps away.

Property was very well equipped with everything we needed! Welcome package was lovely and provided key essentials to get us going. Hosts were brilliant providing information before the trip, and also in communication during our stay as needed. Would highly recommended!!

We had a wonderful week at Laxdale.

The communication with the owner was very good. The welcome pack was very generous. The cottage was clean and well equipped. Neptune’s staircase is only metres away from the house so plenty to see when the boats are going through the locks. The Harry Potter train (the Jacobite) can be heard every day. If you want to see the train it passes through Banavie station which is a short walk down the towpath. We would be glad to return to Laxdale.

Have been at the cottage 4 times and love it.

John and Shirley are welcoming. Close to local facilities. The cottage is clean and has every thing you need for a comfortable holiday.

Laxdale is perfect for a relaxing holiday.

Everything you need is provided and the setting and views are fantastic. We have enjoyed many holidays here and hope to enjoy many more.

A lovely comfortable property where the owners had thought of everything that might be needed.

We enjoyed the location and it was great as a base to visit the surrounding area. The bed was extremely comfortable and made for a relaxing stay. The owners were very helpful with information both before and during our stay. We also appreciated the extensive welcome pack. The best we have ever received. Thanks.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Laxdale and there was very good contact and communication with the owner who was extremely helpful regarding an elderly relative.

Well equipped cottage with very comfortable beds, welcome pack. Cottage offers great views of Ben Nevis and easy access to Neptunes staircase. Well worth a visit and we will hopefully visit again.

This was our second stay at Laxdale Cottage in Fort William, and it was just as wonderful as the first time.

It truly feels like a home away from home, and we were so happy to return. The cottage has everything you could possibly need for a comfortable and relaxing stay, with thoughtful touches throughout. Everything was absolutely spotless and maintained to a very high standard. The cottage is cosy, well-equipped, and clearly cared for with great attention to detail. We loved being based in Banavie, which is perfect for exploring Fort William and the surrounding Highlands while still enjoying a peaceful setting. We had another fantastic week here and will no doubt return.

Communication with the owners was excellent, they were very friendly and helpful.

The impression is that they are very generous hosts, with a substantial welcome pack, a fire ready to light and plenty of logs. The bed was very comfy and we both slept better than we ever have in any other holiday cottage. We loved the underfloor heating in the bathroom and the shower was very powerful. The view from the living room was beautiful and the position of the cottage was excellent; a perfect base to explore the Highlands. All in all it was a lovely cottage and we had a fantastic holiday.

We’ve stayed in many cottages over the years, but this was by far the best.

John and Shirley were amazing hosts who went above and beyond in their thoughtfulness and kindness. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that every single detail had been carefully considered to create a truly exceptional experience. The cottage was immaculate, beautifully appointed, and equipped with every imaginable comfort and more— nothing had been overlooked. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it feel instantly like home. Set in the most beautiful, peaceful and picturesque location, it was the perfect place to relax and recharge. We cannot recommend Laxdale highly enough. We left feeling rested and grateful. We look forward to returning in the future.

Lovely cottage.

Excellent location, Neptune's Staircase just metres away, very peaceful, spotless, comfy accommation set in large gardens. Would defintely recomment!

The cottage is an idyllic property with an amazing view of Ben and the canal lock on doorstep It was well equipped for our stay including a welcome food pack to start us off awaiting our arrival !

All we needed to bring ourselves were clothes and wash bag Every thing thought of for an enjoyable stay Would definitely return .

This property is excellent, everything perfect, including a very nice welcome pack consisting of milk eggs bread cheese etc etc.

we had a wonderful week, and will definitely return next year (if we get time off from looking after grandchildren)

We have just spent a week in Laxdale cottage.

It was wonderful so peaceful, quiet, comfortable,clean and relaxing. Very convenient to many places of interest. Great comfy bed. We loved it

A very comfortable and enjoyable place to relax in after spending the day exploring surrounding area, the cottage was well equipped including a slow cooker ( this was an added bonus ) I was able to buy a piece of scotch beef and it cooked whilst we were out.

Neptunes staircase has been on my bucket list for several years , to be able to walk a few feet from the back door and be on the lock itself was awesome, the canal was busy and we were able to see the road and railway track open to allow boats through. John and Shirley went beyond the call of duty to make our stay the best it could be . Thank you both very much.

Laxdale never fails to deliver which is why we keep returning.

Everything you need and more is provided and the setting is perfect. So cosy and comfortable. Perfect.

We enjoyed another wonderful week at Laxdale.

Everything you require and more is provided. The bed is so comfortable and the wood burner was well used during the cold wintry spell of weather. John and Shirley the owners are great at communicating before arrival are always available to get in touch with if needed. We hope to return.

This is the best cottage we have ever rented.

A wonderful welcome after a long journey, lights on, heating on and everything to get started....milk, cake, bread, butter etc etc. John and Shirley are the perfect hosts. Lovely to chat with and so accommodating. Cottage is spotlessly clean, very well equipped, cosy and just home from home.This was our second visit and hopefully we will return.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Laxdale Cottage.

It was super clean and comfortable. The kitchen was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. We loved its location, being so close to Neptunes Staircase and watching boats and a cruisers going through the lochs. We booked the Jacobite Steam train well in advance, so we were delighted to take the journey from Fort William to Mallaig and back. Communication with John and Shirley was excellent and made our holday even more pleasurable.

A most enjoyable stay at Laxdale.

Very comfortable, clean and well equipped. Perfectly positioned close to Neptunes staircase and Caledonian canal. Easy road access to Fort William and the Highlands. Good restaurant and cafe just two minutes walk across the canal. Hosts very helpful and the welcome pack was much appreciated. John and Shirley kindly posted our mobile phone which we inadvertently left in the cottage as we locked up. Oops.

Lovely base to explore a beautiful part of the country.

Excellent communication from the owners, nothing to dislike. Thank you.

Real home from home, has everything you could possibly need, great welcome pack, warm, comfortable, clean ,great views and great location, can’t recommend enough and will definitely return.

Property is almost perfect, it is equipped with everything you could possibly think of and is in a perfect location along side Neptune's staircase, although the gate was jammed shut and couldn't get out I think the horrendous winds may have had something to do with that, I managed to fix it the following morning, my only gripe and this is just my personal feeling is that rather than having a TV in kitchen I would prefer one to be in bedroom, then after a hard day's hiking etc you could have an early night with the tv

Another wonderful stay at Laxdale.

The setting is perfect with ever changing views of Ben Nevis and surrounding scenery. Walks along canal side are a great way to enjoy the Scottish air and of course the occasional rain shower. Laxdale has everything you need and the bed was perfect. Personal touch from owners is the icing on the cake. We hope to return in the future,

Great stay at Laxdale well equiped, warm and cosy good welcome pack.

Highly recomended cottage for a holiday.

We enjoyed a week at laxdale.

what a fine cottage SO well equipped and a VERY handsome welcome pack. the beds are so comfortable and the cottage is so well situated. We enjoyed watching the boating in the canal. The weather was disappointing but Scotland in October!! However we had such a choice of DVDs certainly something for everyone, old, young and inbetween. We certainly hope to be back.

Comfortable and cosy cottage with an older feel.

Easy to relax and feel at home and settle in. Wood burner a bonus and made for a lovely warm time spent in the living room, particularly relaxing on the recliner sofa, a real treat after a busy day sightseeing or walking. Would go back at a later date.

Fantastic place.

The cottage was spacious, comfortable beds and excellent facilities. The garden was a treat with the birds (sorry my husband used all the bird feed) and the deer family. Location was perfect, walks along the canal, access to the bus and train. We didn't want to leave.

It exceeded expectations.

Was better than the photos - very cosy and homely. Kitchen was very well equipped. Beds super comfy with high quality linen, soft bath sheets. Bathroom large and loads of hot water. Great location for walks and Highland Soap company is fab with lovely shop and restaurant.

Comfortable, warm, spacious and very well equipped cottage in a great location for visiting Caledonian canal, Ben Nevis and surrounding area.

Hosts very friendly and welcoming and provided lots of useful information. Would stay again.

Excellent property in an amazing location.

Everything you need to make your holiday comfortable and relaxing. Amazing views of Ben Nevis and the canal. Wonderful hosts who care about your stay, very generous welcome pack provided.

Fabulous property.

Clean, comfortable, well maintained. Hosts are very accommodating, friendly. Property and hosts are to be thoroughly recommended.

The cottage is in an ideal situation, quiet yet near main roads, food stores and Fort William.

An excellent welcome pack was left, together with logs etc. lovely cotton sheets and fluffy towels. Good for flat walks along the canal, at the bottom of the locks was the Jacobite steam train track and interesting to watch the boats go through the locks.Short 3 min walk to the Moorings hotel for a drink or meal..and there is an ice-cream shop (limited opening) 1 min walk away.Good facilities for laundry and well equipped kitchen. Would book again.

The bungalow was very comfortable and well-equipped, with many thoughtful extras provided - and the location was wonderful.

Couldn't have been better!

The cottage felt like a home from home.

wonderful!

Beautiful, well-equipped, clean bungalow in stunning surroundings.

Mountains to the front, locks to the back. Locks and lochs, glens and bens! Very helpful call before we started the holiday and lovely welcome pack. We booked 2 weeks, to celebrate my husband’s birthday, which was lovely to visit places or stay in. The deer grazing in the garden was a great surprise.

Nice house, very well equipped and great location.

Lovely friendly welcome and delighted to open the fridge to not only basic supplies but a cake too!

Comfy beds, gorgeous bathroom (loved the underfloor heating in October) and a well-equipped kitchen. Owners could not have been lovelier when phoning with instructions. The guest book citied many repeat returns and we have to say that we would love to come back to enjoy the canal during longer day light hours.

Laxdale cottage was positioned in such a lovely setting with such beautiful and interesting surroundings and lovely walks along the canal.

The cottage was very comfortable and so well equipped with everything that anybody would need. John and Shirley who own the property left a welcome pack which was extremely kind of them and more than adequate for our needs so I would be grateful if you would pass on our thanks. I will certainly recommend this property and owners to anyone in the future.

We had a great week during our stay at Laxdale Cottage.

The Cottage is ideally situated right on Neptunes Staircase which meant we could use our bikes on the Caledonian Canal without even seeing any roads. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and extremely well equipped, there was bacon, eggs,, milk, bread, butter and cake awaiting us on arrival for which we were extremely grateful. We hope to visit again in the future.

We loved our stay at Laxdale.

Lovely property in a great location for exploring the area. It really felt like a home from home.

The property was very clean, well laid out, and stocked for every eventuality, and very comfortable to relax into after an active day in the mountains and the surrounding area.

The owner's instructions/manual was extremely helpful, overall we had a wonderful holiday and a good break from both work and school. The eggs, butter, bread, milk and cakes were a very lovely addition, that helped us to get over our 12-hour journey to Fort WIlliam and helped with our stay, which we enjoyed very much indeed.

Thank you for a wonderful stay.

The cottage is fabulous and spacious. Everything you could want was provided, including bird feed and feeders! Beautiful mountain views, a quiet spot, yet easy access to the main roads for venturing out. We loved the location. We would definitely stay here again.

Lovely phone call from owner pre holiday making sure we knew where to go asked if we had any questions Cottage was spotlessly clean exceptionally well equipped with everything you need.

Lovely quality towels and bedding Location is great for exploring we where blessed with exceptionally good weather for our fortnight stay 100% recommend this cottage

Everything you needed and a lovely welcome pack of goodies!

A wonderful place to stay.

Lovely location on the canal with a view of the mountains, very clean and well-equipped.

A very comfortable cottage with excellent facilities.

The cottage is placed in an excellent position for exploring the local area. A very enjoyable stay, we will return again in the future. Highly recommended.

The house is very well located with beautiful views looking at the mountains, very nice and clean inside, John the owner is very nice he has contacted me 2 days before going to the property and let me know about the keys and how tinks work round the house, he has provided us milk eggs tomatoes coffee tea bread and wood for the Woodburn stove witch my twins absolutely love it we os fier up every night an enjoying the heat.

I like to thank John and his wife for everything has proved for us. I will highly recommend to anyone who wants to go and stay at the bungalow

We had a wonderful stay at Laxdale.

The cottage setting is perfect. Wonderful views and canal side walks on your doorstep. The cottage is very cosy and comfortable with everything you need and more . The bathroom with walk in shower and underfloor heating was excellent. Bed very comfortable. The owners called and emailed beforehand which we found extremely helpful and a lovely personal touch. Thank you so much John and Shirley. We would return anytime.

Absolutely loved it.

So peaceful and the cottage was lovely everything you needed was there.

All the right stuff in the right place for an easy n relaxed week by the Caledonian Canal and locks.

From coffee to washing powder, tumble dryer to egg poacher, its a great location to base yourself for an amazing highland break under the shadow of the Ben.

We have been to Laxdale Cottage several times and on this visit we thought the improvements made to brighten up the cottage where welcome.

Add this to the big improvement on housekeeping and you get satisfaction. John and Shirley are the perfect hosts, going one step beyond to make you feel at home and are available to deal with any queries without fuss. We shall no doubt be returning next year, so thanks again John and Shirley for a lovely holiday in a beautiful location.

The cottage was amazing and getting a call and an email from the friendly owners to clarify things was great.

A Lovely Stay at Laxdale Cottage, Exceptionally comfortable with absolutely everything you could need & more besides, A very informative phone call from John Cameron which was very helpful,as it was our first visit at Laxdale ,So much to enjoy in the surrounding areas ,& plenty of info available too.

We’re already planning a return visit !

Laxdale was better than expected with nothing lacking whatsoever.

Clean,. comfortable and spacious and ideally located with plenty of walking from the door.

Lovely clean cottage kitchen well equipped everything you require.

The beds and seating are very comfortable.Everything has been thoughtfully planned for a home from home break.Great views fabulous location owner’s are very friendly and helpful.We will be back again.

The owners went out of their way to make us feel welcome by leaving enough in the cottage for us to enjoy afternoon tea on arrival which was really appreciated.

There were comprehensive instructions for all the appliances in the cottage and everything was in excellent condition, A very comfortable bed, plenty of storage space in the bedroom and kitchen A very efficient shower, I would have liked an outdoor clothesline as there would be enough room in the garden but that’s a tiny point as there is a tumble drier! We thoroughly enjoyed our week despite disappointing weather We would very much like to return one day

Very clean comfortable cottage such attention to detail .

..beautiful views and access to caladonian canal .....I would recommend it for an enjoyable relaxing holiday

The owner was very helpful and kind, we only arrived on Sunday the 23rd, because of family problems had to leave the morning after on the 24th.

We have been there before and the cottage was still very nice and pleasure to be in. Hopefully we can return soon.

Holiday was brilliant weather fantastic

This is the fourth time we have stayed at Laxdale and really enjoyed our holiday.

The main reason for this was the free access to the heating system and location of the cottage. But these alone would not temp me back again. Having read some previous customer comments , one in particular hit the mark which I agreed with. It said the cottage was well located but was now ready for some TLC. I am sad about this but would be well prepared to pay the extra for an improved star rating on this property

The cottage was equipped with everything we needed and perfectly located on "Neptunes Staircase".

We couldn't have asked for more.

Laxdale Cottage is very welcoming and there is everything you could need or want for a snug Highland holiday.

The kitchen could not be better equipped, the lounge is a great place to chill out and the lovely big bath is luxurious! Massive, sumptuous towels were provided and I felt like I was sleeping in a cosy cloud bed. Neptune’s Staircase was literally outside the back gate but the house was still quiet and private. Banavie station was a few minutes walk along the canal and is a great place from which to explore the Highlands and Islands. Wonderful holiday had by all!

The cottage was spacious and well equipped, loads of room for both of us and our little girl, (the photos didn’t do it justice) great location close to canal and mountains and really quiet and private.

We loved the area and will be coming back!

Very comfortable cottage with all mod-cons.

Would, certainly, go there again.

The cottage is beside The Great Glen Way and the Neptune Locks.

You can see the boats from the garden and go out and watch them go through the locks. If the weather had been warmer we would have liked better outside chairs, otherwise there was every thing we needed.

Excellent location next to 8 locks Neptune staircase and views to Ben Nevis.

A very comfortable well equipped bungalow.

As this was our 4th visit to Laxdale it was good that nothing had changed.

Spacious and well equipped cottage in a superb location.

However, it would benefit from some TLC both inside and out but this would not prevent recommending Laxdale to others.

Have been to Laxdale a number of times think 9 and are booked up again we usually go twice a year so does that not say what a lovely place to go to and unwind and enjoy the lovely cottage and scenery.

Love it.

Laxdale cottage is fantastic.

Up to now the best we have stayed in. The kitchen was so well equipped it was unbelievable. Attention to detail outstanding. The owners of this cottage should be very proud of what they have created for their guests. It is a lovely homely place, where we felt very comfortable from the moment we walked in. The views from the lounge looking towards Ben Nevis were spectacular, and after dark the twinkling lights of Ford William could be seen in the distance. About a 20yd walk from the back doorway and you are beside Neptune’s Staircase Locks. All in all, a fabulous location, a perfect holiday cottage, and if you are somewhat less mobile, like myself, the walk in shower is perfect. Would definately recommend.

This was the fourth time we stayed at this cottage and we feel it is one of the best we have ever stayed in Ideal location Feels like home Fabulous Thankyou

I would highly recommend the Laxdale cottage to freinds and family.

Great location and the cottage is very cosy with everything you would ever need. We will be booking it again soon. Thank you for a great holiday

Laxdale is extremely well equipped, very cosy and well placed for travel.

An immensely enjoyable experience in a very beautiful part of the world.

Thank You veru much

Very comfortable and well equipped with everything you could possibly need.

Good location

Laxdale Cottage is in a great location in Fort William and for Ben Nevis.

The house itself was very clean, comfortable and well equipped.

The cottage is situated next to the Caledonian canal and has easy walks along the canal on the doorstep.

The cottage was very well equipped and there was bread,milk and eggs provided on our arrival. The Moorings hotel and restaurant was just over the canal and served excellent meals but it is better to book as it is always busy on an evening. The view of Ben Nevis from the restaurant is lovely when the cloud is high. We used the cottage to explore the area and also ride on the Jacobite railway from Fort William to Mallaig. Beautiful scenery in all directions would definitely recommend a stay in this cottage.

The experience of Laxdale Cottage made our stay in Fort William really enjoyable, it was like being at home.

The cottage was more than well equipped and the location was excellent being not to far from town, quiet and peaceful. The deer wandering the garden was a bonus. We would highly recommend this cottage and would stay again if we were fortunate enough to be able to come back to the UK.

The only area which did not meet our expectations was the cleanliness of the kitchen/dinning area, equipment, crockery, cutlery etc which had to be washed before we were able to use any of them, We also had to clean the cooker and work top areas before use.

My son and I went for a New Year break at Laxdale Cottage near Fort William.

I have never dealt with self catering so wasn't sure what to expect. We were not disappointed. The cottage was warm and spotless. There was complimentary eggs, bread and milk, enough for a late supper or nice breakfast if you arrived empty handed. The shower room was amazing with under floor heating, lovely large shower and great bath. The kitchen was loaded with utensils.. Lovely sized bedrooms, and NO SOFTENER SMELLING BED LINEN, just fresh and clean. (I hate softeners with a passion). Living room was cozy, we wanted to put the log burner on but didn't really need it, even with minus degree temps at the time. Lots of information on a cork board in the kitchen with taxi numbers, where to eat etc.Only one very minor thing was the top of the drive. The loose stones were a bit of a pain when reaching the top in the car.. All in all, we would go back in an instant. Thank you x

Third visit to this cottage Excellent place to base and explore Will be back

Our second time visiting this cottage.

It is home from home.

Lovely cottage in super location providing every comfort.

We liked it so much we came back for a second time.

We felt very comfortable and Laxdale Cottage was definitely a home away from home.

perfect location for our travels, and backing onto Neptune Steps was an added bonus.

Home away from home and the owner really thought about everything.

Really good, central location, but very quiet and relaxing with wonderful views of Ben Nevis.

Very comfortable everything you need ,and great views ideally situated for walks along the canal

The cottage was very comfortable and had everything possible to make a lovely holiday no matter what the weather!

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The bungalow itself was outstanding.

Everything we needed was there and its far more clean and modern inside than the outside would suggest. It had a nice big kitchen table for meals, a large wooden-floored hallway, cosy lounge, an adequate main bedroom, a good-sized twin-bedded room and a spacious, contemporary bathroom with walk-in shower. There is also a small utility room as you enter the back door for dirty walking boots and coats. From the lounge window Ben Nevis looks down on you. Plenty of garden front and back, although the former is quite steep. However, there is a small patio area outside the front door. We would have no hesitation in staying here again.