Croft Lochyside

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  • Stay at a family croft in Caol at the foot of Ben Nevis
  • Self-contained cabin accommodation with kitchen and bathroom
  • Friendly owners with extensive local knowledge
You'll likely have a lot of love for Croft Lochyside, near Fort William in the Scottish Highlands. Why so? Well, look at the pics – how could you not? The location here is lovely: on the family croft of Nicky and Donald, in the village of Caol (with local amenities), at the foot of Ben Nevis and on the shores and of Loch Linnhe with constantly changing views. Nicky and Donald are always on-hand to divulge information on the local area, including things to do and places to visit. And the accommodation is lovely and comfortable too, in the croft's cabin, which has been set up for glamping guests who enjoy being in the remote outdoors but who also want some cosy comforts. It has its own spacious, modern bathroom, a TV and heating – and mains electricity. The kitchen is fully-equipped with all electric appliances and cooking utensils. And you'll likely have a lot of love too for the private, enclosed space just outside the cabin, which has seating and a firepit area (with firewood provided) to make toast over the fire or have a barbecue – all with direct views of Ben Nevis and spectacular sunrises. The high fencing also gives the outdoor area extra privacy.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Everything you needed in a compact, comfortable space. Great mountain views as…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Beinn Bria cabin

Liked: Everything you needed in a compact, comfortable space. Great mountain views as soon as you stepped outside. Very friendly hosts who were happy to give us advice on what was nearby and where to eat/drink while there.

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A great find! Book now if you’re looking - you won’t be disappointed

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Beinn Bria cabin

Liked: What a find! This place is just gorgeous. Beautifully decorated. Immaculately clean with a stunning view of Ben Nevis!

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Fantastic place, very welcoming owners, private paradise.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Andrew M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Beinn Bria cabin

Liked: Liked Everything, firstly we were met by Nicky and Donald on arrival and they were very welcoming, they showed us around the cabin and told us Everything we needed to know, they had even gave fresh eggs and biscuits also made some ice in the freezer ( the wife loved this) for us. The cabin is big enough for 2 people, having a little dining area with a stocked kitchen with all the utensils needed, there is a double bed that was comfy, and the bathroom was more spacious then you think and a large shower area that we found great not feeling cramped in a small bathroom so extra points for this. There is a little decking area that is sheltered where you can sit outside aslo a table and chairs in your own garden space with amazing views, there is a small log fire with plenty of free wood to use and this we did, staying up till after midnight just talking with the fire burning in the background it was lovely. Donald and Nicky also gave us advice on were we could go for days out and also local walks so this was very appropriated. The price was just the same as getting a hotel room but you get much more from staying here so I would highly recommend this place.

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From the manager: Thanks so much for your kind review and also for the pictures you uploaded welcome back any time Cheers Donald & Nicky

Definitely stay here again well worth the money with the views alone

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Lynne h. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Beinn Bria cabin

Liked: Great location with amazing view of Ben Nevis cozy with own bathroom and full kitchen TV and dining table would definitely recommend lovely Hosts too 5 * xxx

Disliked: Late check in time would be better slightly earlier 4pm or have a later check out time to compensate

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Croft Lochyside

105 Lochyside

Caol

Inverness

Highlands and Islands

Scotland

PH33 7BA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

56.83563°N
-5.09898°W

Nearest transport

Rail
0.9 km Banavie Rail Station
1.6 km Corpach Rail Station
1.7 km Fort William Rail Station
Ferry
1.7 km Camusnagaul Ferry Landing
2.3 km Fort William Ferry Landing
15.2 km Nether Lochaber Ferry Terminal
Airport
45.2 km Oban (North Connel) Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

There's lots to do near, especially if you ask Donald and Nicky for tips: they're keen walkers and canoeists, and are more than happy to share their knowledge of these and other activities in the area like cycling, diving, fishing and skiing. One of the prettiest walks in the area – admittedly quite a high bar – starts straight from the croft to the shore front of Loch Linnhe, and from there all the way to Corpach along the shore. If the tide is out, walk out to the island and back along the river at the estuary. The Caledonian Canal with Neptune's Staircase is also within walking distance, as is the gondola of Nevis Range and a treetop climbing course for when Ben Nevis has been tackled. When you're in this area, a trip on the steam train to Mallaig is a must for its spectacular views: if you've seen the Hogwarts Express steaming north in the Harry Potter films you'll know how it spectacularly looks... Donald's also pretty knowledgeable on local history – Lochabar is steeped in it from the Jacobite uprising to the training of the commandos – and will be around to whet appetites for anyone interested in the same. And speaking of appetites, plenty of places are nearby for food, drinks and occasional live music, like the Lochy Bar, the Moorings Hotel and the Trade Winds Bar within walking distance and the Achintee Inn at the start of the Ben Nevis footpath, for nosh and a pint after your hike up the Ben.

Must see

Ben Nevis Distillery 1.5 km

Nevis Range Cable Cars 1.7 km

Treasures of the Earth 2 km

West Highland Museum 2.1 km

Glencoe Visitor Centre 17.8 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Ben Nevis via the Mountain Track 4.4 km

The Lower Falls of Glen Nevis 8.3 km

Glen Nevis - The Lower Falls to Steall Falls 8.3 km

Glen Nevis Gorge and Steall Waterfall 8.8 km

The South West Shore of Loch Lochy 13.3 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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  • Does Croft Lochyside have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Croft Lochyside dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Croft Lochyside? There's lots to do near, especially if you ask Donald and Nicky for tips: they're keen walkers and canoeists, and are more than happy to share their knowledge of these and other … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Croft Lochyside?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  5 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  5 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Croft Lochyside? From €118.40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.