Cooinda Flat

I adore this flat and the view.

Has everything I need, great hosts and have been 3 times now. Great access to Skye, coast, walks, water and woods. Will return again no doubt. Quiet, beautiful and couldn't ask for more.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Cooinda Flat.

The owners were super friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The Flat has a wonderful large window in the kitchen/lounge area with a table strategically placed for stunning views across Loch Morar and the surrounding countryside of hills/mountains. We were there as avid birdwatchers/nature enthusiasts and got to see 2 Golden Eagles flying across the loch which, was truly amazing. The Flat is in a stunning location, off the main road to Mallaig which is only about 3 miles away. Highly recommend 2 restaurants: The Crab & Creel and The Chlachain and the Wildlife Boat crew & trip. We absolutely loved our stay here, thank you. Craig & Debbie

Lovely flat.

Really enjoyed having the view down the loch.

We came by train and arrived at Morar around midnight.

It is important to explain how to find the house from the trainstation. If the person would have been unreachable we wouldn’t have found the house.

The flat was very clean and tidy, with a lovely view of the loch.

However, there wasn’t much surface space in the kitchen area to prepare meals and trying to take a shower, or bath was very difficult. I know the ceiling restriction was explained, but the mixer taps were at the other end of the bath and almost impossible to turn when hands had soap on them. The bedrooms were comfortable and the flat was warm, despite the cold ‘summer’ temperatures outside. We enjoyed trips to Mallaig, Skye, Arisaig, Fort William and the Glenfinnan viaduct. The location of the flat was good, very peaceful and close to Morar train station. We were impressed with the quality of the roads; The Highland council obviously invests in them, unlike other areas of Scotland!

Amazing location/ views/ absolutely spotless/ fully equipped/ little luxuries very much appreciated .

.there is nothing to not like❤️

We thoroughly enjoyed our week (1-8 June) in Cooinda flat.

The flat is very clean and welcoming and has a beautiful view over Loch Morar, which we enjoyed every morning & evening while eating. It has everything you could want or need. And the owners left us teas, coffees, biscuits etc. which we really enjoyed after our long journey. The flat is a great base to enjoy Arisaig, Mallaig, Fort William and the surrounding areas. Id definitely recommend to any of my friends and family. Thank you for our lovely stay x

If had to say in one word it would be ‘Perfect’.

Views from flat amazing, the flat had everything that was needed, lovely and warm, comfortable beds. The hospitality tray so nice with all the essentials after long journey. The owners so helpful and very friendly. A really great holiday in such a great location.

The basket of drinks and small snacks was very welcome on arrival, especially as we arrived late after a long journey.

Owner was also very helpful in providing extra bedding. Overall, a comfortable flat in a peaceful and scenic part of the world that we enjoyed exploring. I would however repeat the notes from previous reviews regarding the limited headroom in the flat - especially in the bathroom which is also small in size. No easy task trying to shower!

This was a lovely apartment with a beautiful view and good facilities.

Very convenient position. We were shown the sloping roof, fine except found the bath/shower arkward.

Nice flat with lovely views from the living area.

We loved our stay.

Utter tranquility of surroundings. Easy access to all the nearby places we wanted to visit and explore.

Nice apartment with a view on an absolutely beautiful landscape.

Friendly landlord. Should have stayed longer.

Very very nice vieuw out of the window, seeing the lake changing every day or even minute!

Comfortable sleeping rooms and hall way. Five minutes walk to the beautiful lake of Morar. We were missing coasters for the pans and a place to put our cups while sitting on the couch. There was little space around the table, but moving the table is no option because of the vieuw!

We all had a wonderful time.

We have stayed here previously and it did not disappoint. New carpet and beds and also a welcome pack which was an added bonus. The view from the window was amazing. Sat there every day and night watching the wildlife and scenery. Visited Morar Hotel, The Marina Cafe,The Crofters Rest,Sound Bites and the Cabin fish and chip shop for eating, all did a marvellous job. Thanks again Karen,Joe, Robert,Mary and Charlie.

We wanted a relaxed holiday in a quiet spot and this was perfect.

There was plenty to do in the area and we went to Mallaig several times for boat trips, to Skye, Rum and Knoydart. We also got the train to Fort William from the local station. The flat was very comfortable and clean, and well equipped. We appreciated the welcome pack including biscuits and teabags. We were originally not sure about the shower which, due to the height of the ceiling, meant that you couldn’t stand up, but found that there was a seat area in the bath and this enabled us to sit on it and use the hand held shower, which was quite powerful so that it wasn’t really an issue. The views from the dining area were stunning and we loved seeing the deer early morning and in the evening. A great holiday. We wanted a relaxed holiday in a quiet spot and this was perfect. There was plenty to do in the area and we went to Mallaig several times for boat trips, to Skye, Rum and Knoydart. We also got the train to Fort William from the local station. The flat was very comfortable and clean, and well equipped. We appreciated the welcome pack including biscuits and teabags. We were originally not sure about the shower which, due to the height of the ceiling, meant that you couldn’t stand up, but found that there was a seat area in the bath and this enabled us to sit on it and use the hand held shower, which was quite powerful so that it wasn’t really an issue. The views from the dining area were stunning and we loved seeing the deer early morning and in the evening. A great holiday.

Beautiful location.

Lovely cosy well maintained flat, would definitely go again.

Brilliant location for exploring this part of Scotland.

The accomodation was comfortable and well equipped. A lovely welcome pack of essential drinks and biscuits was waiting in the kitchen, and milk in the fridge. The window looking out onto the Loch was a constant draw. Having read earlier reviews we were prepared for the cosy corner bath and shower. The only downside (if you're a female of a certain age) is the plastic covering on the mattresses as they made you sweat. Otherwise would highly recommend and would definately book again.

Cooinda Flat was extremely clean and tidy, located in a lovely quiet village, and with beautiful walks from the front door.

The view from the window was absolutely stunning. The flat was also a great base for exploring further. The Isle of Skye ferry is just a couple of miles up the road at Mallaig.

The flat was very clean and comfortable with lovely views over loch Morar from the window.

The hosts left some lovely treats of milk shortbread tea and coffee for us which was so kind. Thank you both!!

Fabulous week with a view to die for.

. deers, lambs, calves doing zombies all while having a brew. Even had the delight of a family of pine martins in the roof space so got to see mum in front of the window a few times, what a privilege. Nature at its best, easy access to Skye via the ferry, great beaches near by, even Harry Potters steam train running through the village. Flat was clean, comfortable and everything I needed and more. Can’t wait to go again. Fab hosts as well and always happy to help.. can’t get anywhere better for the nature lover.

Had an enjoyable week at Cooinda Flat was cosy , comfy, and clean .

It is in an exeptionaly lovely part of Scotland .This is our third time staying here so YES we love it ,will hopefully be back .

The flat was in a superb location ,views down Loch and mountains.

Deer roaming locally and visiting garden. Only 2 miles to Mallaig with its harbour,cafes and restaurants. Take out in village of Morar. AND silver sands only a short walk away ,also Camus Darroch beach with stunning views. The flat was fair in price and we will return if we can .

Fantastic location, wonderful view of Loch Morar from the dining table.

Comfortable, clean and well equipped at a fantastic price. Owners live downstairs but you won't notice them unless you need them. They came up within minutes to sort out the Sky box and were as freindly and as helpful as you could wish for. All told it was a wonderful week and we wouldn't hesitate to go back again.

Nice clean place, beautiful location.

No complaints but a few observations to help improve for others and my probable next visit. There were no tea spoons, the wine bottle opener was useless and host should maybe consider a fixed shower, Oh and most importantly, if the host owns the garden, please please take a saw to those two conifers in the garden!! they are obscuring 50% of a fantastic view across Loch Morar. Thank you

It’s perfect for exploring the surrounding area Morar, Mallaig, Arisaig and Fort William in a very tranquil setting with no noise.

. Overlooks Loch Morar and has a daily visit from the deer who are extremely tame and willing to approach you. I was shielding and was able to do it perfectly in the surrounding area. Loch Morar is only 2-3 minutes away and we only saw a couple of people on our walk.

The apartment is in a quiet area and very peaceful.

My wife and I felt so relaxed you are close to a beach and train station is close by if you like the steam train there are great places to catch it

Beautiful location and good base to travel from.

An amazing location.

We particularly enjoyed the fact that we could sit at the table with a view out over the loch and often see deer wander nearby. It was great to be able to self-cater, especially during Covid19. We are planning to return to Cooinda Flat next year as we had such a wonderful time.

Good location, comfortable flat

Although,the weather was terrible during my stay,it didn't dampen my enthusiasm, still plenty to do and great places to eat out.

P.S. Great WiFi with no buffering.

Beautiful property

We were not told about the low ceilings until we got there my father cut his head the day we arrived and left a bad scaring and bruising there was no shower curtain and we could not stand in the shower we were very careful but still the water went everwhere my 3 yearold grand daughter slipped and banged her head there was not enough kitchen space to prepare a meal would not recomend for young children and older people

Cooinda Flat is located above the owners own property but has its own separate entrance.

It is set back slightly from a quiet road next to Cooinda Cottage. There is a washing machine and dryer on the “ground” floor as you enter then stairs to the flat. As others have pointed out, the roof is sloping so those of taller stature might have an issue (and a sore head) by the end of their stay. The three bedrooms are a good size, though the beds aren’t the most comfortable and the furniture is beginning to show its age. The views from the living room window are stunning and there is a deer family that regularly visits the field nearby. The bathroom let’s the property down as the corner bath is under the sloping roof so it’s virtually impossible to stand and have a shower and is difficult for older people to get in and out of. A rethink of the layout might help. There was however plenty of hot water for a bath. There is parking in front of the Flat and cottage as well as directly outside in the street. Mallaig is 2.5 miles away with tourist shops and tea rooms as well as a small Co-operative Shop with all the basics for self catering as there is no shops in Morar itself. Mike (the owner) popped round at the start of the stay to say hello. If you’re looking for a base on which to travel over to Skye on the ferry, Cooinda flat is perfect.

Had a fantastic time.

The flat has a homely and cosy feel. The view is stunning and u could spend all day just sitting at the window watching the change in the Loch as well as the wildlife. Cannot wait to return.

It's a lovely place to stay we where made to feel welcome on our arrival.

The scenery is breathtaking would return again.

Location good.

Flat comfortable and warm. The shower is a problem as previous comments have stated. Needs to be mentioned in details that there is no hairdryer. Be prepared to put in the miles to access visitor attractions.

It is a lovely flat in the most perfect place.

The accommodation is a lot larger than it looks in the pictures. If you have the weather there is no finer place to holiday. We had a great time.

The apartment was ideal for our holiday over looking Loch Morar.

It had everything we required to enable us to self cater in the evening. I would comment that as with most self catering units the cookery knives whilst they look nice in their block are not up to the basic job they are designed for i .e. being sharp enough to cut the produce. My only other comment and this is personal, the corner bath and shower head are through necessity fitted in the bathroom corner with a sloping ceiling I found difficult to access through not being able to bend my knees sufficiently.. Mike the owner is a charming and attentive host and I think Cooinda is ideal and I would. recommend it to friends and relatives as the perfect base for this area of Scotland. Another bonus is that the railway station is a ten minute walk away enabling you to visit Mallaig and Fort William without using the car.

The only pity is it's such a long way to get here.

The owner Mike was very helpful on arrival. The flat is spacious especially as there were only two of us. Location is fabulous ….The view ! constantly changing over the Loch......The walks..... The almost tame deer....Oh and the beaches,especially the coast road between Morar and Asisaig !!... and if you want to do the train ride from the village to Fort William the ordinary train has the same views and is much cheaper than the Jacobite (they share the same line). The road journey between Fort William and Morar/Mallaig is one stunning view after another so if you're the driver doing the same journey by train makes up for what you might miss even though you are tempted to stop every few hundred yards to take photos. We had mixed weather but it didn't detract from anything.

A great location for views, walks and access to further beyond.

I’d like to personally thank all of you at Sykes and the owner Mike Cunningham for everything!

Everyone’s patience with us due to our delayed flights and lost luggage was a Godsend. It’s horrible when you have to call the owner in the middle of the night because Google maps was a bit off.. He and his wife were wonderful!! Again, I loved the house and the utter peacefulness of the area is something I will cherish for a long time. Thank you for such a perfect experience!

Very spacious flat with a great view.

We saw deer and pine Martin from the lounge window!

The only slight let down was that our partners had difficulty with the shower.

It is not a stand-up shower, rather a bath with a shower hose at lower than waist height. So it difficult for our parents to manoeuvre comfortably to bathe. Other than that, top place.